Chris Lent
Director
Rockschool (1983)
Season 2
Season 2 introduced electronic musical instruments such as Synths, Samplers & Drum Machines to the band line-up. It also covered genres such as Synthpop. Finally vocals were covered in the last show of the series.
Released Nov. 1, 1983
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, Music
Keywords: tmdb.rock-music, imdb.educational-program, imdb.non-fiction, imdb.rock-music, imdb.reggae, imdb.rock-n-roll, imdb.rock-band
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S2E1 - New Technology
How electronic developments have affected music includes the history of the synthesizer. Guests include Tony Banks and Rick Wakeman.
Oct. 20, 1987, midnight
S2E2 - MIDI
How to use MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), sequencers and drum machines. Guests include drummer Omar Hakim and keyboard player Vince Clarke.
Oct. 27, 1987, midnight
S2E3 - Melody
An explanation of melody focuses on chord sequence and structure and singing technique. Also: clips of James Brown, Eurythmics and Bronski Beat.
Nov. 3, 1987, midnight
S2E4 - Soloing
An introduction to soloing techniques examines phrasing and dynamics and demonstrates how to use relative scales. Guests: Tony Banks (Genesis) and singer James Ingram.
Nov. 10, 1987, midnight
S2E5 - Guitar and Drum Synths
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.
Nov. 17, 1987, midnight
S2E6 - Rhythm
An explanation of rhythm focuses on two-handed playing techniques for bass, piano and drums. Elton John in concert. Also: keyboard player Jools Holland.
Nov. 24, 1987, midnight
S2E7 - Sampling and Harmony
Instrumental and vocal orchestration guitarist Andy Summers; keyboard player Tony Banks (Genesis); and singer Michael McDonald.
Dec. 1, 1987, midnight
S2E8 - Arrangement
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.
Dec. 8, 1987, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Nov. 1, 1983
Last Air Date: Dec. 8, 1987, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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