Air date: 1987-10-20

Runtime: 25 min

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

Air date: 1987-10-27

Runtime: 25 min

How to use MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), sequencers and drum machines. Guests include drummer Omar Hakim and keyboard player Vince Clarke.

Air date: 1987-11-03

Runtime: 25 min

An explanation of melody focuses on chord sequence and structure and singing technique. Also: clips of James Brown, Eurythmics and Bronski Beat.

Air date: 1987-11-10

Runtime: 25 min

An introduction to soloing techniques examines phrasing and dynamics and demonstrates how to use relative scales. Guests: Tony Banks (Genesis) and singer James Ingram.

Air date: 1987-11-17

Runtime: 25 min

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.

Air date: 1987-11-24

Runtime: 25 min

An explanation of rhythm focuses on two-handed playing techniques for bass, piano and drums. Elton John in concert. Also: keyboard player Jools Holland.

Air date: 1987-12-01

Runtime: 25 min

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

Air date: 1987-12-08

Runtime: 25 min

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.