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Rockschool

1983 ★ 7.0 2 seasons 17 eps TV-MA
Documentary

The series explored the history of rock music and gave instruction in popular performance techniques.

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Rockschool is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary from Chris Lent has 2 seasons and 17 total episodes, rated 7.0/10 by 1 viewers.

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Episodes 17 total across 2 seasons

9 episodes19833 watched
S1 · E1
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Equipment✓
Nov 1, 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.
S1 · E2
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Tuning✓
Nov 8, 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.
S1 · E3
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Basic Technique✓
Nov 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).
S1 · E4
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Blues✓
Nov 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).
S1 · E5
25m
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Heavy Metal✓
Nov 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).
S1 · E6
25m
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Funk✓
Dec 6, 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).
S1 · E7
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Reggae✓
Dec 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.
S1 · E8
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The Future✓
Dec 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.
S1 · E9
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Studio Audience✓
Jan 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.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Rockschool have?

Rockschool has 2 seasons with 17 episodes in total.

Is Rockschool still on the air?

Rockschool has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Rockschool?

Rockschool airs on BBC Two.

When did Rockschool first air?

Rockschool first aired on November 1, 1983.

Deirdre Cartwright
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