Synopsis
Dara O Briain and his expert team examine the science behind music. James May explores how music is linked to our emotions and Mark Miodownik takes apart an electric guitar.
- Programme: Dara O'Briain's Science Club
- Series: 1
- Episode: 06: Music
- Channel: BBC HD
- Broadcast year: 2012
- Science
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