Rockschool (1983) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Rockschool online in HD.
Rockschool — Storyline
The series explored the history of rock music and gave instruction in popular performance techniques.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Chris Lent
- Starring: Deirdre Cartwright, Henry Thomas, Geoff Nicholls, Alastair Gavin
Rockschool — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1983-11-01 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 17 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7/10 (1 votes) |
Rockschool — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Equipment (1983-11-01) — 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 Sta
- E2: Tuning (1983-11-08) — 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 d
- E3: Basic Technique (1983-11-15) — 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
- E4: Blues (1983-11-22) — 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: Stat
- E5: Heavy Metal (1983-11-29) — 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 Pai
- E6: Funk (1983-12-06) — Elements of funk are demonstrated, including guitar chops, chord inversions, drum fills and syncopation. Featured: Bootsy Collins (Parliament Funkadelic); Larry Graham (formerly of
- E7: Reggae (1983-12-13) — An episode about reggae focuses on dub methods, the basic one-drop rhythmic pattern and variations. Featured: Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare and Dennis Bovell.
- E8: The Future (1983-12-20) — 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.
- E9: Studio Audience (1984-01-10) — After the last show a studio audience of young people was invited to take part in a discussion with the show's presenters.
Season 2
- E1: New Technology (1987-10-20) — How electronic developments have affected music includes the history of the synthesizer. Guests include Tony Banks and Rick Wakeman.
- E2: MIDI (1987-10-27) — How to use MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), sequencers and drum machines. Guests include drummer Omar Hakim and keyboard player Vince Clarke.
- E3: Melody (1987-11-03) — An explanation of melody focuses on chord sequence and structure and singing technique. Also: clips of James Brown, Eurythmics and Bronski Beat.
- E4: Soloing (1987-11-10) — An introduction to soloing techniques examines phrasing and dynamics and demonstrates how to use relative scales. Guests: Tony Banks (Genesis) and singer James Ingram.
- E5: Guitar and Drum Synths (1987-11-17) — 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.
- E6: Rhythm (1987-11-24) — An explanation of rhythm focuses on two-handed playing techniques for bass, piano and drums. Elton John in concert. Also: keyboard player Jools Holland.
- E7: Sampling and Harmony (1987-12-01) — Instrumental and vocal orchestration guitarist Andy Summers; keyboard player Tony Banks (Genesis); and singer Michael McDonald.
- E8: Arrangement (1987-12-08) — 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Rockschool have? 2 season(s) with 17 episodes.
Who created Rockschool? Chris Lent.
Where can I watch Rockschool? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
