Rockschool
(1985)Streaming Episode Guide
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.Arrangement
Episode 8 - 12-08-1987
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.
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Sampling and Harmony
Episode 7 - 12-01-1987
Instrumental and vocal orchestration guitarist Andy Summers; keyboard player Tony Banks (Genesis); and singer Michael McDonald.
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Rhythm
Episode 6 - 11-24-1987
An explanation of rhythm focuses on two-handed playing techniques for bass, piano and drums. Elton John in concert. Also: keyboard player Jools Holland.
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Guitar and Drum Synths
Episode 5 - 11-17-1987
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.
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Soloing
Episode 4 - 11-10-1987
An introduction to soloing techniques examines phrasing and dynamics and demonstrates how to use relative scales. Guests: Tony Banks (Genesis) and singer James Ingram.
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Melody
Episode 3 - 11-03-1987
An explanation of melody focuses on chord sequence and structure and singing technique. Also: clips of James Brown, Eurythmics and Bronski Beat.
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MIDI
Episode 2 - 10-27-1987
How to use MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), sequencers and drum machines. Guests include drummer Omar Hakim and keyboard player Vince Clarke.
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New Technology
Episode 1 - 10-20-1987
How electronic developments have affected music includes the history of the synthesizer. Guests include Tony Banks and Rick Wakeman.
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Season 1
Season 1 looked at classic rock/pop group dynamics and core genres including Rock, Reggae, Funk, Blues and Metal.Studio Audience
Episode 9 - 1-10-1984
After the last show a studio audience of young people was invited to take part in a discussion with the show's presenters.
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The Future
Episode 8 - 12-20-1983
An episode that explains future trends in music features Carl Palmer (Asia) and clips of the Police, Gang of Four, and Siouxsie and the Banshees.
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Reggae
Episode 7 - 12-13-1983
An episode about reggae focuses on dub methods, the basic one-drop rhythmic pattern and variations. Featured: Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare and Dennis Bovell.
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Funk
Episode 6 - 12-06-1983
Elements of funk are demonstrated, including guitar chops, chord inversions, drum fills and syncopation. Featured: Bootsy Collins (Parliament Funkadelic); Larry Graham (formerly of Graham Central Station); Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards (Chic).
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Heavy Metal
Episode 5 - 11-29-1983
An episode about heavy metal focuses on amplification effects, power chords and soloing techniques. clips of Jimi Hendrix, Iron Maiden and Motorhead; and a demonstration by Ian Paice (Deep Purple).
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Blues
Episode 4 - 11-22-1983
How to play the blues is demonstrated by B.B. King and Chet Atkins. Topics include the blues scale, chord structures, bass lines and string-bending techniques. Also appearing: Status Quo, Nile Rodgers (Chic).
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Basic Technique
Episode 3 - 11-15-1983
Tips on basic technique include handling drumsticks, the use of picks and string damping. Among the artists featured are Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards (Chic); John Taylor (Duran Duran); Carl Palmer (Asia); Larry Graham (formerly of Graham Central Station).
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Tuning
Episode 2 - 11-08-1983
Methods of tuning guitars, basses and drums tips from John Entwistle (formerly of the Who), Bootsy Collins (formerly of Parliament Funkadelic), Ian Paice (Deep Purple) and reggae drummer Sly Dunbar. Host: Herbie Hancock.
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Equipment
Episode 1 - 11-01-1983
Tips on selecting instruments and equipment; a tour of the Gibson guitar factory in Nashville, Tenn.; comments from John Taylor of Duran Duran and a performance clip of bassist Stanley Clarke.
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