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Guitar Syllabus 2016-19 (Online Edition) PDF
Guitar Syllabus 2016-19 (Online Edition) PDF
Overlap arrangements
This syllabus is valid from 1 January 2016. The 2015 syllabus will
remain valid until 31 December 2016, giving a one-year overlap.
During this time, candidates may present pieces and technical work
from either syllabus, but not a mixture of both. Candidates should
indicate which syllabus they are presenting on the appointment
form handed to the examiner at the start of the exam.
Impression information
Please note that this is the first impression (September 2015).
Introduction......................................................................................................................... 3
Range of qualifications................................................................................................ 5
Pieces......................................................................................................................................... 8
Own composition...................................................................................................................10
Technical work........................................................................................................................12
Supporting tests:................................................................................................................... 13
Sight reading.....................................................................................................................14
Aural....................................................................................................................................16
Improvisation....................................................................................................................19
Musical knowledge..........................................................................................................21
Requirements:
Guitar (subject code GTR)..................... In 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Music publishers............................................................................................................62
Introduction
I am delighted to introduce this syllabus containing details of grade exams for guitar.
Like all Trinity College London (Trinity) syllabuses, this syllabus is designed to enable candidates of
all levels and abilities to demonstrate their skills in a way that suits their individual needs as learners.
It does this by offering unrivalled flexibility of choice within each section of the exam, as well as
giving candidates the opportunity to express their own musical identities through options to
improvise and perform original compositions. Underpinning these innovative features is a uniquely
diagnostic mark scheme, ensuring that candidates receive precise and specific feedback to inform
their continued learning.
Trinity aims to treat each candidate individually when considering how we can make our exams
accessible to all, recognising that requirements vary. Please visit www.trinitycollege.com/music
(our website) for more information or contact us directly to discuss any specific requirements.
We hope you enjoy exploring the music on offer in this syllabus, and we wish you every success in
your exams and wider music-making. Further information on all our exams, as well as additional
supporting materials for teachers and candidates, can be found on our website.
Francesca Christmas
Head of Academic Governance Music
Trinity accepts entries for its exams on the condition that candidates conform to the requirements of
the appropriate syllabus. Any amendments to the requirements will be published and advertised via our
website and in subsequent imprints.
Trinity College London is an awarding body recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations
Regulation (Ofqual) in England and Northern Ireland, and by Qualifications Wales (QW). Trinitys
qualifications are regulated by these authorities within the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Various arrangements are in place with governmental education authorities worldwide.
In the UK, Trinitys Grade 68 exams can contribute towards entry into higher education through the
allocation of UCAS points. Please see our website for full details.
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Why
take a Trinity grade exam?
Recognising that there is no single approach to musical assessment, Trinitys grade exams are guided
by a core philosophy of flexibility, placing the needs of individual candidates at the heart of the exam.
This is done by:
offering freedom of choice within the exam to enable candidates to play to their strengths
examining real musical skills that are specific to each instrument or the voice
a
llowing candidates to express their own musical identities through options to improvise
and present original compositions
u
sing a diagnostic mark scheme, offering precise and specific feedback to inform
continued learning
linking closely with Trinitys other music qualifications to provide flexible progression routes
d
rawing on Trinitys many relationships around the world to feature repertoire inspired by a range
of musical genres, as well as exciting new works by up-and-coming composers.
As well as incorporating these innovative features, Trinitys graded music exams are delivered by
a panel of friendly examiners who are rigorously trained and standardised. This aims to create a
positive and personalised experience for all candidates.
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Range
of qualifications
Trinitys music qualifications offer flexible progression routes from beginner to advanced levels in a
range of musical genres. All are designed to help candidates develop as musicians according to their
individual needs as learners.
Grade exams assess a broad range of musicianship skills, including performance, while certificate
exams focus entirely on performance, including separate marks for presentation skills. Candidates
can enter any combination of grade or certificate exams, and do not need to pass any particular level
in order to proceed to a higher level.
Each level features an equivalent grade theory exam, supporting candidates in developing their
understanding of the technical language of music. However, no theory qualifications or other
prerequisites are required to enter grade or certificate exams at any level.
After Grade 8 or the Advanced Certificate, candidates can progress to diplomas at associate (ATCL),
licentiate (LTCL) and fellowship (FTCL) levels. These assess higher skills in performance, teaching,
theory and composition. Adults who work as music educators may also wish to consider Trinitys
Level 4 Certificate for Music Educators (Trinity CME).
This syllabus focuses on grade exams in guitar. Visit our website for more information about other
grade exams, certificate exams, diplomas, the Trinity CME, and Music Tracks an initiative designed
to support teachers in delivering large- and small-group instrumental tuition.
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About
this syllabus
The objective of Trinitys grade exams is to provide a framework for progress and enjoyment in
musical performance. They assess musical performance, technical ability and responses to set
musical tests through live practical assessment. They offer learners of any age the opportunity
to measure their development as performers against a series of internationally understood
benchmarks, taking them from beginner level to the point at which they can progress to higher
education in music, or enter for Trinitys performance diplomas.
This syllabus is designed to give guitarists the freedom and choice to demonstrate the full extent
of their musicianship. Wide-ranging repertoire lists are provided, including a number of specially
commissioned pieces, and candidates at InitialGrade 3 can perform duets with their teacher or
any other player. A completely revised technical work section includes the option to perform studies
or concerto extracts as an alternative to scales and arpeggios, and there is flexibility of choice within
the supporting tests at all grades.
Syllabus support materials, teaching resources and discussion forums may be found on the Trinity
Music Support pages of our website.
The following pages provide more detail on the different sections of the exam.
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Exam structure and mark scheme
InitialGrade 5 Max. marks Grades 68 Max. marks
Piece 1 22 Piece 1 22
Piece 2 22 Piece 2 22
Piece 3 22 Piece 3 22
Comments and marks are given for each section of the exam, up to the maximums listed in the table
above. It is not necessary to pass all sections or any particular section in order to achieve a pass
overall. The total mark for the exam corresponds to different pass/below pass bands as follows:
Candidates may present the sections of the exam in an order of their choice, and should indicate
their preferred order on the appointment form. This should be given to the examiner at the start of
the exam. If no preference is indicated, pieces are heard first in exams for accompanied instruments,
and technical work is heard first in exams for unaccompanied instruments.
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Exams are designed to allow sufficient time for setting up and presenting all sections.
Pieces
Piece choice and programming
Candidates must perform three pieces, and are encouraged to present a balanced programme.
P
ieces for classical guitar are divided into two groups: group A and group B. Candidates at Initial
to Grade 3 must choose at least one piece from each group; the third piece may be chosen from
either group. Candidates at Grades 48 must choose one piece from group A and two pieces from
group B. Pieces for plectrum guitar are not divided into groups, and candidates may choose freely
from the list.
C
andidates are not permitted to select repertoire from both classical and plectrum guitar lists in
the same exam. All repertoire must be selected from the lists for the subject entered.
Page turns
T
he examiner will not be able to act as a page turner. Difficult page turns may be overcome by
photocopying the relevant pages.
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Duets
Candidates who choose duets may perform these with a teacher, another adult or student.
A
lternatively, the accompanying line may be pre-recorded in exams up to and including Grade 3,
but candidates must provide their own playback equipment and must operate it themselves.
Own composition
Candidates can choose to present an own composition as one of their pieces. The focus of the
assessment for this is on performance, using the same assessment criteria as for all other pieces.
Marks will not be awarded for the quality of the composition.
Own compositions may be accompanied or unaccompanied, and must be comparable in technical and
musical demand to the pieces listed for the same grade. Examples of compositional techniques which
may be used at each level are given in the table below, and candidates may use the sample openings
available on the Trinity Music Support pages of our website if they wish.
A typeset or handwritten copy of the composition must be given to the examiner at the beginning
of the exam. At Initial to Grade 5 own compositions may be notated in any coherent form, including
graphic score or lead-sheet. At Grades 68 they must be notated on a stave. Marks will be deducted
if notation is incomplete or inaccurate, or if the performance varies significantly from the notation.
Own compositions should largely be candidates own unaided work, although teachers may offer
guidance as necessary.
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f luency and accuracy: the ability to perform fluently, with a stable pulse and with an accurate
realisation of the notation
t echnical facility: the ability to control the instrument effectively, encompassing the various
technical demands of the music
c ommunication and interpretation: the interpretation of the music and the way the performance
conveys a sense of sylistic understanding and audience engagement.
Marks are awarded for these to form a maximum total mark for each piece as follows:
Maximum mark
Fluency and accuracy 7
Technical facility 7
Communication and interpretation 8
Total mark for each piece 22
Total marks awarded for pieces correspond to the pass/below pass bands as follows:
Further information about this mark scheme and the assessment criteria that support it is available on
our website.
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Technical work
This section of the exam supports the development of technical skills by assessing candidates
performance in a range of technical work options.
Classical guitar
All candidates begin the technical work section by performing a technical exercise. Candidates then
choose one of the following options:
scales and arpeggios
studies (Initial and Grades 17) or concerto extracts (Grade 8).
Plectrum guitar
Candidates must perform the complete technical work requirements as detailed for each grade in the
relevant sections of this syllabus.
Candidates must prepare technical work from the appropriate syllabus, and must not mix technical
work from the classical and plectrum guitar syllabuses. Further information about specific technical
requirements for each grade is given in the relevant sections of this syllabus.
Mark scheme
Technical work is awarded a single mark that corresponds to the pass/below pass bands as follows:
Mark Band
1314 Distinction
1112 Merit
910 Pass
78 Below pass 1
16 Below pass 2
Information about the assessment criteria that support this mark scheme is available on our website.
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Supporting tests
This section of the exam supports the development of broader musical skills by assessing candidates in
two different supporting tests. At InitialGrade 5, candidates must choose two supporting tests from the
following options:
sight reading
aural
improvisation
musical knowledge.
At Grades 68, all candidates are assessed in sight reading, and must choose between aural and
improvisation for their second supporting test.
Mark scheme
Each supporting test is awarded a single mark that corresponds to the pass/below pass bands
as follows:
Mark Band
910 Distinction
8 Merit
67 Pass
45 Below pass 1
13 Below pass 2
Information about the assessment criteria that support this mark scheme is available on our website.
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Sight reading
This test assesses candidates ability to perform an unseen musical extract, at a level approximately
two grades lower than the exam being taken.
Candidates are given 30 seconds to study the test before performing it, during which time they may
practise any or all of it aloud. The examiner does not mark this preparation period.
Examples of classical guitar sight reading tests may be found in Trinitys Sound at Sight series,
available from www.trinitycollege.com/shop or your local music retailer. Sight reading examples for
plectrum guitar may be downloaded free of charge from our website.
Tests comply with the musical parameters listed in the table below. Lists are cumulative, meaning
that tests may also include requirements from preceding grades.
Classical guitar
E, F, G on 1st string;
moderato,
Initial 2 and 4 q and h
mf
B, C, D on 2nd string; G, A
on 3rd string; open basses
h. , w , _
Grade 2 G major 3 and ties allegretto
x and
plus rall;
Grade 5 A major 6 a tempo
slurs
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Plectrum guitar
Grade Keys Time Note values Dynamics & Articulation, positions,
signatures tempi shifts
(cumulative*) (cumulative*) (cumulative*) (cumulative*) (cumulative*)
E, F, G on 1st string;
moderato, B, C, D on 2nd string;
Initial C major 2 and 4 q and h
mf G, A on 3rd string;
open basses; even picking
G major h. , w , _
Grade 2
A minor 3 and ties allegretto
simple shifts;
F major mp and
e, and _
2nd position; staccato;
Grade 3
E minor andante two-note chords (open
bass); marcato
A minor,
q. and
Grade 4 dim. and cresc. and Cl
accidentals
Trebles full range up to
D on string one; Basses
x and
plus rall;
Grade 5 A major 6 a tempo
full range up to 2nd
position; accents,
vibrato, glissando, slurs
Trebles full range up to
E and Bb major D on string one; Basses
Grade 6
G minor 8 dotted notes accel.
full range up to second
position; CV
full fingerboard range
Grade 7 B minor 9 triplets use of mute
and shifting
2
Eb major 2 and changing
Grade 8 duplets
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Aural
This test supports the development of candidates abilities in the field of musical perception by
assessing their responses to carefully graded questions. Questions are detailed in the table below
and based on a single musical example, performed at the piano by the examiner. Practice tests can
be found in Trinitys Aural Tests from 2007 books, available from www.trinitycollege.com/shop
or your local music retailer.
Please note that aural specifications apply for 2016 only and that revised specifications will apply
for 20172019. More information on this will be available on our website in 2016.
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Improvisation
This test assesses candidates ability to improvise fluently, coherently and creatively in response to
a musical stimulus. Candidates must choose a stimulus from the following options, indicating their
choice of stimulus on the appointment form:
In the exam, candidates are presented with a notated stimulus, which the examiner then plays twice on
the piano. Where a melodic or rhythmic stimulus is chosen, the examiner asks candidates to play or tap
it back to ensure that they have understood it. Candidates are then given time to study the test before
they perform it, during which time they may prepare their response aloud. At InitialGrade 5, 30
seconds preparation time is given. At Grades 68, 60 seconds are given.
Where a chordal stimulus is chosen, candidates must choose to perform either unaccompanied or
accompanied by the examiner on the piano. Where an accompanied performance is chosen, the
examiner plays the chord sequence in a loop while candidates improvise a melodic line above.
Candidates may give performance instructions to the examiner regarding tempo and style.
Stimuli comply with the musical parameters listed in the table overleaf. Lists are cumulative, meaning
that tests may also include requirements from preceding grades. Further guidance and example
stimuli can be found on our website.
Please note that improvisation specifications apply for 2016 only and that revised specifications will
apply for 20172019. More information on this will be available on our website in 2016.
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the exam
4 4-bar phrase
2 bars major key
Initial 3 stepwise notes I/V
crotchets
2 bars per chord
minims 1 phrase
3 notes one step 4bar phrase
major key
Grade 1 one leap up to a quavers I/V
4th 1 chord per bar
4bar phrase
4 notes range major key
Grade 2 with dots
up to a 5th I/IV/V
1 chord per bar
12 phrases
4bar phrase
5 notes range major key
Grade 3 with ties
up to a 6th I/ii/IV/V
1 chord per bar
4bar phrase
Grade 4 octave (diatonic) minor key
i/iv/V
2, 3 1 chord per bar
4 bars 23 phrases
4bar phrase
octave (simple semiquavers minor key
Grade 5 i/iv/V/VI
chromaticism)
1 chord per bar
4bar phrase
major key
Grade 6 6 I/ii/IV/V & 7ths
1 chord per bar
4bar phrase
34 phrases major or minor
key
I/ii/iii/IV/V/vi
Grade 7 triplets i/ii/III/iv/V/VI
& 6ths/7ths
twelfth 1 or 2 chords
(chromatic) per bar
4bar phrase
major or minor
key
all chords
6ths/7ths/9ths
Grade 8 7 46 phrases & dim/aug
simple
suspensions
1 or 2 chords
per bar
* Tests may also include requirements from preceding grades.
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In the exam, candidates are invited to choose which piece they would like to be asked about first.
The examiner then chooses a second piece for the remaining questions. Candidates scores should be
free of annotations which might aid their responses. The examiner usually points to the relevant part
of the score when asking questions. American terms (eighth note, half note, etc) may be used as an
alternative to English terms (quaver, minim, etc).
Example questions and responses are given in the table below. Further guidance is available on
our website.
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Turn over for grade requirements
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Guitar
Initial Subject code: GTR
Pieces (3 x 22 marks)
Three pieces are to be played, at least one from each group, to form a balanced programme.
Instead of one piece, candidates may offer an own composition (see page 10). A maximum of two duets
(asterisked) may be played. If duets are chosen, the accompaniment must be played in the exam.
Group A
The following pieces are contained in the book Guitar Initial Pieces 20162019 published by Trinity:
Praetorius Allemande
Trad., arr. Powlesland The Water is Wide*
Trad. Argentine Mi chacra
Trad. Jamaican Hill and Gully Rider
Trad. Swiss, arr. Sollory The Cuckoo*
Trad. Urdu Shine Like a Star
Group B
The following pieces are contained in the book Guitar Initial Pieces 20162019 published by Trinity:
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Guitar
Grade 1 Subject code: GTR
Pieces (3 x 22 marks)
Three pieces are to be played, at least one from each group, to form a balanced programme.
Instead of one piece, candidates may offer an own composition (see page 10). A maximum of two duets
(asterisked) may be played. If duets are chosen, the accompaniment must be played in the exam.
Group A
The following pieces are contained in the book Guitar Grade 1 Pieces 20162019 published by Trinity:
Group B
The following pieces are contained in the book Guitar Grade 1 Pieces 20162019 published by Trinity:
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Guitar Grade 1
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Guitar
Grade 2 Subject code: GTR
Pieces (3 x 22 marks)
Three pieces are to be played, at least one from each group, to form a balanced programme.
Instead of one piece, candidates may offer an own composition (see page 10). A maximum of two duets
(asterisked) may be played. If duets are chosen, the accompaniment must be played in the exam.
Group A
The following pieces are contained in the book Guitar Grade 2 Pieces 20162019 published by Trinity:
Group B
The following pieces are contained in the book Guitar Grade 2 Pieces 20162019 published by Trinity:
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Guitar Grade 2
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Guitar
Grade 3 Subject code: GTR
Pieces (3 x 22 marks)
Three pieces are to be played, at least one from each group, to form a balanced programme.
Instead of one piece, candidates may offer an own composition (see page 10). A maximum of two duets
(asterisked) may be played. If duets are chosen, the accompaniment must be played in the exam.
Group A
The following pieces are contained in the book Guitar Grade 3 Pieces 20162019 published by Trinity:
Group B
The following pieces are contained in the book Guitar Grade 3 Pieces 20162019 published by Trinity:
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Guitar Grade 3
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Guitar
Grade 4 Subject code: GTR
Pieces (3 x 22 marks)
Three pieces are to be played, one piece from group A and two pieces from group B, to form a balanced
programme. Instead of one piece, candidates may offer an own composition (see page 10).
Group A
The following pieces are contained in the book Guitar Grade 4 Pieces 20162019 published by Trinity:
Carulli Andantino
Losy Gigue in A minor
Newsidler Wascha Mesa
Sor Study in A minor, op. 35 no. 14
Group B
The following pieces are contained in the book Guitar Grade 4 Pieces 20162019 published by Trinity:
Andes Cancion
Drozdzowski The Tulip Swing
Dyens On Joe's Deck
Muro Milonga
Pavlovits Prelude no. 2 The Silver Prelude
Villanueva Constellation no. 9
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Guitar
Grade 5 Subject code: GTR
Pieces (3 x 22 marks)
Three pieces are to be played, one piece from group A and two pieces from group B, to form a balanced
programme. Instead of one piece, candidates may offer an own composition (see page 10).
Group A
The following pieces are contained in the book Guitar Grade 5 Pieces 20162019 published by Trinity:
Group B
The following pieces are contained in the book Guitar Grade 5 Pieces 20162019 published by Trinity:
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Guitar Grade 5
G major scale in
im
broken thirds
one
min. q = 82
octave
C major scale in sixths ip/mp
tirando
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Guitar
Grade 6 Subject code: GTR
Pieces (3 x 22 marks)
Three pieces are to be played, one piece from group A and two pieces from group B, to form a balanced
programme. Instead of one piece, candidates may offer an own composition (see page 10).
Group A
The following pieces are contained in the book Guitar Grade 6 Pieces 20162019 published by Trinity:
Group B
The following pieces are contained in the book Guitar Grade 6 Pieces 20162019 published by Trinity:
Bloor Promise
Bogdanovic Jutarnje Kolo (Morning Dance)
Carulli Romanze (from Sonate, op. 21 no. 3)
Pavlovits Prelude no. 5 Bagatelle
Sagreras Tiempo de Zamba
Trrega Maria
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Guitar
Grade 6
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Guitar
Grade 7 Subject code: GTR
Pieces (3 x 22 marks)
Three pieces are to be played, one piece from group A and two pieces from group B, to form a balanced
programme. Instead of one piece, candidates may offer an own composition (see page 10).
Group A
The following pieces are contained in the book Guitar Grade 7 Pieces 20162019 published by Trinity:
Group B
The following pieces are contained in the book Guitar Grade 7 Pieces 20162019 published by Trinity:
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Guitar
Grade 7
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Guitar Grade 7
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Guitar
Grade 8 Subject code: GTR
Pieces (3 x 22 marks)
Three pieces are to be played, one piece from group A and two pieces from group B, to form a balanced
programme. Instead of one piece, candidates may offer an own composition (see page 10).
Group A
The following pieces are contained in the book Guitar Grade 8 Pieces 20162019 published by Trinity:
Group B
The following pieces are contained in the book Guitar Grade 8 Pieces 20162019 published by Trinity:
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Guitar Grade 8
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Guitar
Grade 8
3. Villa-Lobos: Concerto for Guitar and Small Orchestra (2nd movement, first section of cadenza)
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Plectrum
Guitar Initial Subject code: PLE
Pieces (3 x 22 marks)
Three pieces are to be played, freely chosen from the lists below, to form a balanced programme.
Instead of one piece, candidates may offer an own composition (see page 10).
The following pieces are contained in the book Guitar Initial Pieces 20162019 published by Trinity:
Bayly Long, Long Ago
Powlesland Showtime
Sherman & Sherman Chim Chim Cher-ee (from Mary Poppins)
Sollory Tika Taka
Trad. Jamaican Hill & Gully Rider
The following alternative pieces are also available:
Note: If a book includes a backing CD, that CD must be used in the exam. In such instances, candidates
must provide their own playback equipment.
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Plectrum
Guitar Grade 1 Subject code: PLE
Pieces (3 x 22 marks)
Three pieces are to be played, freely chosen from the list below, to form a balanced programme.
Instead of one piece, candidates may offer an own composition (see page 10).
Note: If a book includes a backing CD, that CD must be used in the exam. In such instances, candidates
must provide their own playback equipment.
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Plectrum
Guitar Grade 2 Subject code: PLE
Pieces (3 x 22 marks)
Three pieces are to be played, freely chosen from the list below, to form a balanced programme.
Instead of one piece, candidates may offer an own composition (see page 10).
Note: If a book includes a backing CD, that CD must be used in the exam. In such instances, candidates
must provide their own playback equipment.
Pieces (3 x 22 marks)
Three pieces are to be played, freely chosen from the list below, to form a balanced programme.
Instead of one piece, candidates may offer an own composition (see page 10).
Note: If a book includes a backing CD, that CD must be used in the exam. In such instances, candidates
must provide their own playback equipment.
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Plectrum
Guitar Grade 4 Subject code: PLE
Pieces (3 x 22 marks)
Three pieces are to be played, freely chosen from the list below, to form a balanced programme.
Instead of one piece, candidates may offer an own composition (see page 10).
Note: If a book includes a backing CD, that CD must be used in the exam. In such instances, candidates
must provide their own playback equipment.
ii) Arpeggio: p, mf or f
Dominant 7th in the key of A as requested by
iii) Exercises: the examiner
F major IVVI
D major slurred
F# minor half barr study
iv) Chord sequence:
D majorB7Em7A7
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Plectrum
Guitar Grade 5 Subject code: PLE
Pieces (3 x 22 marks)
Three pieces are to be played, freely chosen from the list below, to form a balanced programme.
Instead of one piece, candidates may offer an own composition (see page 10).
Note: If a book includes a backing CD, that CD must be used in the exam. In such instances, candidates
must provide their own playback equipment.
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Plectrum
Guitar Grade 6 Subject code: PLE
Pieces (3 x 22 marks)
Three pieces are to be played, freely chosen from the list below, to form a balanced programme.
Instead of one piece, candidates may offer an own composition (see page 10).
Note: If a book includes a backing CD, that CD must be used in the exam. In such instances, candidates
must provide their own playback equipment.
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Plectrum
Guitar Grade 7 Subject code: PLE
Pieces (3 x 22 marks)
Three pieces are to be played, freely chosen from the list below, to form a balanced programme.
Instead of one piece, candidates may offer an own composition (see page 10).
Note: If a book includes a backing CD, that CD must be used in the exam. In such instances, candidates
must provide their own playback equipment.
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Plectrum Guitar Grade 7
i) Scales & arpeggios (from memory) candidate to choose either group 1 or group 2
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Plectrum
Guitar Grade 8 Subject code: PLE
Pieces (3 x 22 marks)
Three pieces are to be played, freely chosen from the list below, to form a balanced programme.
Instead of one piece, candidates may offer an own composition (see page 10).
Note: If a book includes a backing CD, that CD must be used in the exam. In such instances, candidates
must provide their own playback equipment.
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Plectrum Guitar Grade 8
i) Scales & arpeggios (from memory) candidate to choose either group 1 or group 2
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Information
and regulations
The following section contains key information and regulations that apply to all of Trinitys graded
music exams. Please note that Trinitys separate Information & Regulations booklet gives more
detailed guidance and can be downloaded from our website.
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Information
and regulations
W
hen the exam is underway, no external Exceptional circumstances
person other than the examiner and the
candidate (and accompanist/page turner if If candidates are ill and cannot take an exam as
necessary) is allowed in the room, except in planned, the Trinity representative must be
special circumstances such as with an informed as soon as possible. The person who
interpreter, facilitator, or assistant for a signed the entry form may apply to the Trinity
candidate with special needs. Trinitys central representative for a re-entry permit by
office must approve such arrangements in providing a medical certificate current for the
writing before an entry is made. Please note date of the exam and the appointment form
that no external person may listen outside the originally issued.
exam room. T
he re-entry application must be made no later
Interpreters are allowed for candidates whose than 30 days after the exam date. The Trinity
first language is not English and where representative will forward the medical
candidates do not have sufficient English certificate and appointment form to Trinity,
language fluency to meet the communication who will issue a re-entry permit for an exam at
requirements of the exam. Candidates are the same level in the same subject.
responsible for all arrangements with and costs A
re-entry permit can be used for an exam
of interpreters, whose involvement must be within 21 days to 12 months of the original exam
agreed with the centre in advance of the exam. date upon payment of 50% of the entry fee
Interpreters must not assist candidates beyond current at the new date of entering. If a permit
interpreting. If the examiner suspects that is used towards entry for an exam at a higher
interpreters are assisting candidates level, any difference in fee is also payable.
inappropriately, they will refer the matter If candidates wish to postpone or cancel an
to Trinitys central office. exam, the original fee will not be refunded.
There are special arrangements in case of
Recordings of exams
genuine compassionate circumstances. Trinity
T
rinity audio records all grade exams for quality will not offer re-entry permits for non-medical
assurance purposes. reasons, though sympathy will be shown to
T
rinity exams are also sometimes filmed for genuine cases in which appropriate evidence
training and quality assurance purposes. In such is provided.
cases, Trinity will always seek permission from P
lease note that Trinity cannot reconsider
the candidate or parent/guardian first. marks where external circumstances may have
Candidates may refuse to be filmed at any point affected these.
and may request for footage to be deleted
without giving a reason. Results, reports and certificates
A
ll audio and visual recording devices will be A
ll candidates receive a written report.
discreet and should not cause any distraction Examiners issue reports only to the Trinity
to candidates. representative, and are not allowed to give
E
xaminers will not refer to recordings when details of reports or results in any other way.
making their assessments. Trinitys recordings In turn, Trinity representatives will despatch
of exams (film and audio) will not be released those reports to the person who signed the
to candidates under any circumstances after application form.
the exam. R
eport forms are normally issued within a week
C
andidates and accompanists are not of completion of a centres exam session,
authorised to make any recordings of an although in circumstances where a particularly
assessment. If made, such recordings will be large number of candidates attended the same
confiscated on the spot and may invalidate exam session, Trinity representatives may issue
the exam. report forms on a fortnightly basis.
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Information and regulations
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Music publishers
Non-UK publishers may have different local agents in other parts of the world who may be able to supply
music more easily or quickly. Details of these may be obtained by contacting the publishers directly.
Trinity cannot guarantee that music will always be in stock with local suppliers. Candidates and teachers
should always check with the publisher before it is assumed that any item has gone out of print.
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Music publishers
UK Specialist Supplier
In case of difficulty obtaining music, many items
will be found in stock at:
Guitarnotes (Guitarnotes)
T: +44 (0)115 962 2709; www.spanishguitar.com
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Notes
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