Rockschool (1983)
The series explored the history of rock music and gave instruction in popular performance techniques.
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Episodes
- 1 1. Equipment1983-11-01 · 25mTips 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 Sta
- 2 2. Tuning1983-11-08 · 25mMethods 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 d
- 3 3. Basic Technique1983-11-15 · 25mTips 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
- 4 4. Blues1983-11-22 · 25mHow 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: Stat
- 5 5. Heavy Metal1983-11-29 · 25mAn 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 Pai
- 6 6. Funk1983-12-06 · 25mElements of funk are demonstrated, including guitar chops, chord inversions, drum fills and syncopation. Featured: Bootsy Collins (Parliament Funkadelic); Larry Graham (formerly of
- 7 7. Reggae1983-12-13 · 25mAn episode about reggae focuses on dub methods, the basic one-drop rhythmic pattern and variations. Featured: Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare and Dennis Bovell.
- 8 8. The Future1983-12-20 · 25mAn episode that explains future trends in music features Carl Palmer (Asia) and clips of the Police, Gang of Four, and Siouxsie and the Banshees.
- 9 9. Studio Audience1984-01-10 · 25mAfter the last show a studio audience of young people was invited to take part in a discussion with the show's presenters.
Cast
Deirdre Cartwright
Henry Thomas
Geoff Nicholls
Alastair Gavin
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