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BBC Two 1983 - 1987 2 seasons 17 eps U Ended

Rockschool

1983 - 1987 2 seasons 17 eps U

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Season 2

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Season 1

Season 2

30 min

S2 · E1 · Oct 20, 1987

New Technology Episode 1

How electronic developments have affected music includes the history of the synthesizer. Guests include Tony Banks and Rick Wakeman.

30 min

S2 · E2 · Oct 27, 1987

MIDI Episode 2

How to use MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), sequencers and drum machines. Guests include drummer Omar Hakim and keyboard player Vince Clarke.

30 min

S2 · E3 · Nov 3, 1987

Melody Episode 3

An explanation of melody focuses on chord sequence and structure and singing technique. Also: clips of James Brown, Eurythmics and Bronski Beat.

30 min

S2 · E4 · Nov 10, 1987

Soloing Episode 4

An introduction to soloing techniques examines phrasing and dynamics and demonstrates how to use relative scales. Guests: Tony Banks (Genesis) and singer James Ingram.

30 min

S2 · E5 · Nov 17, 1987

Guitar and Drum Synths Episode 5

How to use synthesizers with drums, guitars and basses. MIDI controllers, and acoustic and electronic drums. Guests include drummer Bill Bruford and guitarist Allan Holdsworth.

30 min

S2 · E6 · Nov 24, 1987

Rhythm Episode 6

An explanation of rhythm focuses on two-handed playing techniques for bass, piano and drums. Elton John in concert. Also: keyboard player Jools Holland.

30 min

S2 · E7 · Dec 1, 1987

Sampling and Harmony Episode 7

Instrumental and vocal orchestration guitarist Andy Summers; keyboard player Tony Banks (Genesis); and singer Michael McDonald.

30 min

S2 · E8 · Dec 8, 1987

Arrangement Episode 8

An introduction to arrangement features a discussion of the parts of a song and a segment on the five-string bass. Guests: drummer Omar Hakim and keyboard player Tony Banks.

8 episodes in Season 2

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The series explored the history of rock music and gave instruction in popular performance techniques.

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Cast

5 people

Deirdre Cartwright

Henry Thomas

Geoff Nicholls

Alastair Gavin

Deidre Cartwright

Presenter

Chris Lent Creator

Creator

Chris Lent

Total runtime 7h 5m · Episode length 25 min · Type Documentary

Show info

Premiered

November 1, 1983

Final episode

December 8, 1987

Status

Ended

Network

BBC Two

Country

United Kingdom

Type

Documentary

Episode length

25 min

Total runtime

7h 5m

Original language

English

Languages

Spoken on screen

English

Some details come from TheTVDB.

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