Class Day
Twice a week
Years Old
Anyone above 5 years
Class Duration
45 Mins
Instructor
Team Sursadhana
Course Overview :
Welcome to Trinity College London’s Classical Guitar syllabus containing details of graded exams from Initial to Grade 8. It offers the choice and flexibility to allow classical guitarists to play to their strengths, offering wide-ranging repertoire choices as well as exercises designed to progressively develop the technique classical guitarists really need from the early grades right the way through to Grade 8.
Styles and duets
Encompassing a range of inspiring repertoire from the Renaissance to the present day, the syllabus includes pieces published for the first time and more music by female composers. The duets option is now available up to Grade 5.
Books
New graded exam books for Initial to Grade 8 feature a wide range of repertoire, while expanded alternative piece lists include options from Trinity’s Raise the Bar and Performance Edition series of publications.
Techniques
Technical work includes specially composed exercises for each grade, covering the technique required specifically by guitarists, ensuring that all learners put scales and arpeggios into the performance context.
Benefit from industry expertise
The syllabus and supporting books have been created in consultation with leading classical guitar specialists. You can access videos and articles produced with professionals to support teaching and learning at trinitycollege.com/classical-guitar-resources. Join us online and on social media to find out when new resources are available.
We hope you enjoy exploring the music on offer in this syllabus and we wish you every success in the exams and your wider music-making.