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Broadcast date

1987-10-20 • 8 episodes

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.

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1. New Technology

event 1987-10-20 • schedule 25m

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

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2. MIDI

event 1987-10-27 • schedule 25m

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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3. Melody

event 1987-11-03 • schedule 25m

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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4. Soloing

event 1987-11-10 • schedule 25m

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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5. Guitar and Drum Synths

event 1987-11-17 • schedule 25m

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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6. Rhythm

event 1987-11-24 • schedule 25m

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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7. Sampling and Harmony

event 1987-12-01 • schedule 25m

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

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8. Arrangement

End of season • event 1987-12-08 • schedule 25m

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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