How Music Works

2006 NR 8.6

How Music Works is a four-part documentary series presented by Howard Goodall, looking at the four basic elements that make music work: melody, rhythm, harmony and bass.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Melody

1. Melody

Aired: Nov 18, 2006

Why does melody affect us so deeply, from the moment we are born? Tunes touch...

Episode 2 Rhythm

2. Rhythm

Aired: Nov 25, 2006

From the moment our hearts start beating, rhythm is integral to us all. From ...

Episode 3 Harmony

3. Harmony

Aired: Dec 2, 2006

In the late middle ages western harmony started on a journey that would take ...

Episode 4 Bass

4. Bass

Aired: Dec 9, 2006

Music is usually broken down into melody, rhythm and harmony. But what about ...


Info about How Music Works

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 4

Genres: Documentary