Rockschool Guitar 2006-2012 Grade 8 (Book & CD)

Guitar exams put performance at the heart of the exam. Each grade has a wide choice of repertoire that covers all the key skills required at that level. Our tunes are written to reflect popular rock styles and inspire improvisation.

The Grade 8 book features:

Standard Notation

TAB

CD with Full Mixes & Backing Tracks

Guru Hints and Tips

Tuning Notes

Unseen test examples and technical exercises

Exam Structure
Rockschool graded examinations follow a holistic approach, due to the way that the underpinning knowledge integrates each section of the exam. This enables a better flow, and a more meaningful experience for candidates. A summary of the running order for each type of exam – Grade Exam and Performance Certificate – is given below, followed by a more detailed description of each section.

Rockschool Grade Exams follow a set running order, which is as follows:

• 3 performance pieces
• Technical exercises
• Sight reading or improvisation & interpretation
• Ear tests
• General musicianship questions

The following instruments are accepted for exams in Guitar, at the noted grades:

• Electric Guitar - all Grades
• Electro-Acoustic Guitar - only for Entry Level (Debut), Grade 1 and Grade 2