Key Features at Grade 5:
Natural harmonics, Playing over changes
Major and Natural Minor, Major and Minor Pentatonic scales, Blues Scales. All in two positins. Major and Minor Arpeggios over two octaves. Chords in three inversions
Playback skills
Rockschool builds upon its 21 years of unrivalled experience in rock and pop examination by bringing you the 2012-2018 Syllabus. For this latest Syllabus, Rockschool have employed some of the most sought after professional musicians to ensure that their tunes are the most authentic on offer.
Guitar Syllabus features:
-Plot your stylistic specialism - follow your preferred style up through the grades
-Introduction to tone - authentic tone and amp setting suggestions for each track
-TAB and Standard Notation
-6 performance pieces, 6 varying styles
-Fact Files: band and artists background information with recommended listening
-Walkthroughs: hints and tips on the tricky sections of the songs
-CD with full mixes & backing tracks
-Free Choice Element - You can select 2 free choice pieces in your exam