EXAMS

20132014 SYLLABUS

Bass Drums Guitar Keyboards Vocals

EXAMS

20132014 SYLLABUS

Bass Drums Guitar Keyboards Vocals

Trinity College London (Trinity) is an awarding body recognised in the United Kingdom by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England, the Welsh Government (WG) and the Northern Ireland Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA). Trinitys qualifications are recognised by these authorities within the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). Various arrangements are in place with governmental education authorities worldwide.

Trinity College Londons Rock & Pop syllabus and supporting publications have been devised and produced in association with Faber Music and Peters Edition London.

Trinity College London 89 Albert Embankment London SE1 7TP UK T +44 (0)20 7820 6100 F +44 (0)20 7820 6161 E music@trinitycollege.co.uk www.trinitycollege.co.uk Charity number 1014792 Patron HRH The Duke of Kent KG Chief Executive Sarah Kemp Copyright 2012 Trinity College London Published by Trinity College London First impression, December 2012

Contents
Introduction .......................................................... 4 Range of qualifications ....................................... 5 Exams at a glance .............................................. 6 How the exams are marked................................ 7 About the exams ................................................. 9 Group exams ..................................................... 10 Choosing songs ................................................. 12 Session skills ....................................................... 14 Bass ..................................................................... 15 Song lists .................................................. 16 Publications ............................................. 18 Drums .................................................................. 19 Song lists .................................................. 20 Publications ............................................. 22 Guitar .................................................................. 23 Song lists .................................................. 24 Publications ............................................. 26 Keyboards .......................................................... 27 Song lists .................................................. 28 Publications ............................................. 30 Vocals ................................................................. 31 Song lists .................................................. 32 Publications ............................................. 34 Accreditation ..................................................... 35 3

Introduction
Trinitys groundbreaking Rock & Pop exams for Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboards and Vocals provide an opportunity for rock and pop musicians to gain accredited qualifications through performing carefully chosen and arranged songs across the rock and pop genres. This syllabus is valid for the duration of 20132014, but please check the website regularly for any amendments or updates at www.trinityrock.com These exams have been developed through a unique partnership with two of the worlds leading music publishers: Faber Music and Peters Edition London. Available from Initial to Grade 8, the exams are supported by 48 books which provide essential support for the learner through: sheet music demo and backing tracks on CD background information on the songs performance hints and tips Technical focus support for Session skills. In addition there are many resources being developed online including song downloads, transpositions and additional repertoire. This is a growing resource which will expand the scope of the syllabus and provide support material for teachers and learners in the future www.trinityrock.com The exams are available internationally and entering for the exam is easy. Further details are available from the website together with information about the mark schemes, Session skills and assessment criteria for the exams. Performance is at the core of Trinitys Rock & Pop exams. Whether self-taught or taking lessons, learning for fun or heading for a career in the music industry, these exams will help musicians develop valuable playing skills and achieve their musical ambitions. Nicholas Keyworth Chief Examiner for Music

Range of qualifications
Trinitys Rock & Pop exams are part of a suite of qualifications offered by Trinity College London across a range of musical styles, instruments and disciplines: QCF Level 7 6 4 3 EQF Level 7 6 5 4 Classical & Jazz Rock & Pop Theory & Written
Diplomas for teachers and performers are available covering a range of musical styles

Music Tracks

Solo Certificate

Group Certificate

FTCL Diploma LTCL Diploma ATCL Diploma Grade 8 Grade 7 Grade 6

Grade 8 Grade 7 Grade 6 Grade 5 Grade 4 Grade 3 Grade 2 Grade 1 Initial

Grade 8 Grade 7 Grade 6 Grade 5 Grade 4 Grade 3 Grade 2 Grade 1 n/a Track 2 Track 1 Initial Track First Access Track

Advanced

Advanced

Grade 5 Grade 4

Intermediate

Intermediate

Grade 3 Grade 2 Grade 1

Foundation

Foundation

Entry Level 3 Entry Level 1&2

Initial

Qualifications and Credit Framework in England, Wales and Northern Ireland European Qualifications Framework Not QCF or EQF accredited Excludes Classical & Jazz Initial exams

Exams at a glance
For the Rock & Pop exam, candidates will need to perform a set of three Songs and one of the Session skills assessments, either Playback or Improvising. Candidates can choose the order of the set list.

Exam structure

Component Song 1

Option Choose a song from the relevant Trinity Rock & Pop book or from www.trinityrock.com Choose a different song from the book or from www.trinityrock.com or perform a song you have chosen yourself or perform a song you have composed yourself. For Song 2 you may choose to sing and play, e.g. by adding vocals to playing keyboards or adding a guitar accompaniment to your vocals.

Pass mark 15

Maximum mark 25

Song 2

15

25

Song 3

Choose one of the two Technical focus songs from the book, which cover three specific technical elements. Choose either Playback or Improvising. TOTAL

18

30

Session skills

12 60

20 100

How the exams are marked

The marks for the Songs are made up of three assessment areas: Song 3 Technical focus 8 Assessment area Fluency & Musical Detail Technical Control Criteria include the following elements: Sense of pulse, synchronisation with backing track, continuity, rhythm, notes, dynamics, phrasing, articulation All instruments and Vocals: balance, tone, sound quality, co-ordination, expressive shaping of phrases, use of instrumental resources Bass & Guitar: bends, slides, vibrato, use of fx pedals and amp Drums: stick control, rudiments, posture, independence of hands and feet, use of the kit Keyboards: pedalling, fingering, use of function keys Vocals: breathing, diction, intonation, use of microphone Communication & Style Giving a confident performance, being musically engaged, feel and expression, communicating the musical mood and character, demonstrating stylistic awareness in ad libs, fills, improvised bars and solos TOTAL 9 10 Songs 1&2 8

12

25

30

The marks for Song 3 are different because higher marks are awarded under Technical Control to reflect the three areas of Technical focus. Trinity College London Rock & Pop exams are designed to encourage musical performances in which the candidate can demonstrate their own personal style and approach. This may involve some flexibility in the interpretation of the written notes, particularly at the higher grades, where consistent and stylish interpretation is encouraged. However, performances should not be simplified and musical integrity should always be maintained. For further details on the assessment criteria go to www.trinityrock.com

How the exams are marked

Candidates choose one of the two Session skills. Each is marked out of 20:

Session skills

Component Playback

Criteria How accurately and fluently the candidate performs the music

Total mark 20

OR Improvising How effectively the candidate creates an original response to a backing track 20

Pass bands

Pass band Distinction Merit Pass Below Pass 1 Below Pass 2

Mark 87100 7586 6074 4559 044

Further details of the assessment criteria are available on the website www.trinityrock.com 8

About the exams

Entering for an exam Exams can be taken at Trinitys international network of centres. Details of closing dates, fees, how to enter, and location of exam venues and centres are available on the website. Special educational needs Trinity welcomes applications from those with special educational needs. It is essential that these are notified at the time of entry by using the special form available online. Taking the exam When the exam timetables are prepared, candidates will be sent an appointment form. This will confirm the details of the candidate, grade and instrument together with the time and place of the exam. Candidates should complete the details of the songs being performed, the order they will be performed, indicate which song is their Technical focus song, and indicate which of the two Session skills will be presented. Candidates taking Initial to Grade 5 Vocals exams will need to inform the examiner if any of their song choices are in an alternative key. They can do this by including it in other important information on the appointment form. It is the candidates responsibility to hand this completed appointment form to the examiner at the start of the exam. Examiners Examiners are carefully recruited and trained to conduct the exams in a friendly and professional manner. Assessments are made using the published criteria and examiners deliver the exams and carry out the assessment of the candidates performances through a fair and standardised process. Examiners invite candidates to perform their set list in their chosen order and administer their chosen Session skills. Examiners will write a report on the candidates performance but will not be able to reveal the outcome of the assessment at this stage. 9 After the exam Report forms will be released to teachers and candidates as soon as possible. The report form is a provisional result and may change following moderation. Once the results have been processed by Trinity College London through rigorous checking and moderation, certificates are issued for all successful candidates. The exam room The exam room will be equipped with the following: amplifiers suitable for Bass, Guitar, Keyboards and Vocals CD player, speakers/sound system for backing tracks digital piano (contact centre for details) jack-to-jack and mic leads table, chairs and a music stand vocal microphone and adjustable microphone stand adjustable piano stool A good-quality drum kit which comprises: snare drum with adjustable drum kit size stand toms (three minimum): high/medium/low bass drum (1822) hi-hat (1214) ride cymbal (1822) crash cymbal (1418) A mains power supply will be available at centres; candidates are responsible for the electrical safety of any of their own equipment used in their exam. There will normally also be a warm-up room or area where candidates can prepare just before the exam.

Group exams
Rock & Pop group exams Group exams are available for any combination of instruments at three levels:

Initial and Grade exams Level Initial Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Exam duration (minutes) 13 13 15 15 20 20 25 25 30

Certificate exams Level Programme duration (minutes) Exam duration (minutes)

Foundation

810

13

Intermediate

1520

23

Advanced

2520

33

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Group exams
Song choice You can create your own band with bass, drums, guitar, keyboards and vocals. To help you, we have provided at least one song at each level from InitialGrade 5 with all the parts for each instrument. Band songs are marked in the song list sections further on in this syllabus. with At each Group exam level you will need to create a programme of the required length (see p.10). You should use at least one of the band option pieces at the appropriate level: Foundation level is equivalent to Grade 3 and Intermediate level is equivalent to Grade 5. Otherwise the choice is yours but ensure you keep to the required parameters and the appropriate technical and musical level. For Advanced level there are no prescribed pieces so it is a completely free choice, although candidates will be expected to choose songs at the appropriate level (Advanced is equivalent to Grade 8). Assessment In the exam you will be assessed in two areas: 1. Performing your set (90 marks) Your set should be presented as if in a gig in front of an audience. You will be assessed in the following areas: fluency & musical detail technical control communication & style. 2. Presentation skills (10 marks) You will be assessed in the following areas: programme planning promo pack presentation skills. More details and help on Group exams can be found at www.trinityrock.com

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Choosing songs
Song 1 Song 1 must be selected from the relevant Trinity Rock & Pop book (songs are also listed in this syllabus), or from www.trinityrock.com Song 2 Song 2 must be selected from the relevant Trinity Rock & Pop book (songs are also listed in this syllabus), or from www.trinityrock.com. Alternatively, Song 2 can be a self-chosen song: Self-chosen song Candidates may perform a self-chosen song. This must conform to the parameters set out on the website in terms of length and level of difficulty. This could be: sheet music from a printed or online source an original song that the candidate has written a song that the candidate has arranged (cover version). The song may: be unaccompanied have a backing track (must not include the solo part) this may be self-created include (for singers) a live self-played accompaniment on any instrument include (for instrumentalists) added vocals performed live by the candidate. Candidates must provide a (photo)copy of their chosen song for the examiner, with name and candidate number clearly shown. The examiner will retain this copy. Self-chosen songs may be presented as an original score, handwritten or computer generated in one of the following formats: a lead sheet with lyrics, chords and melody line a chord chart with lyrics a full score using conventional staff notation. All songs in the exam books and on the download site are available as printed music (using staff, tab or drum notation appropriate to the instrument or voice), demo recordings, and backing tracks. Important Songs listed may be subject to change for copyright reasons: candidates should refer to the website for the most up-to-date information: www.trinityrock.com Song 3 Two of the songs in each of the Trinity Rock & Pop books are identified as Technical focus songs and these are marked with [TF] in the song list sections further on in this syllabus. One of these must be chosen for your Song 3. These songs are designed to develop technical skills. Each song has three technical elements specifically identified. Guidance on the preparation of these technical skills is included in the books. For the Technical focus song, higher marks will be awarded under Technical Control to reflect the increased emphasis on this area. Examiners will refer to the three technical elements in their comments. If a candidate performs more than one song that has been designated as a Technical focus song, then they must select only one of these songs as Song 3.

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Choosing songs
Repeats, expressive techniques and tempi All songs should be prepared in full with all repeats, da capo and dal segno instructions and 1st and 2nd time bars observed. Candidates are encouraged to include a range of expressive techniques such as vibrato, slides/glissandi, tapping, grace notes, pitch bend, whammy bar, etc. appropriate to the style of the song, particularly in the higher grades. Candidates should observe terms showing tempo, character and style of the music. Backing tracks Backing tracks for self-chosen songs must be of good quality and presented on CD or other portable media, e.g. USB stick or MP3 player. These must not include the solo part. Performing from memory Candidates are free to perform any or all of their songs from memory although no extra marks will be awarded. Music and copies It is essential that candidates bring an original copy, or an authorised download of the music being performed into the exam room. If an unauthorised copy is used Trinity may not award marks for that song. Original copies of self-chosen sheet music can be purchased or downloaded from music shops and publishers. Proof of purchase will be required for downloads. Allowances cannot be made for delays in obtaining printed music. Copyright in a song Points to remember: you can create a cover version of a song and perform it in an exam or other non-public performance you cannot record a cover version or make recordings available to others (by copying or uploading it to a website) without the appropriate licence you own the copyright of any songs you have written yourself. Further information is available on the website.

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Session skills
Either Playback or Improvising must be selected for the exam. For further information on Session skills, the requirements for each grade and the assessment criteria visit www.trinityrock.com Playback If you choose Playback, you will be asked to perform some music you have not seen or heard before. You will be given a song chart and have 30 seconds to study it or to try out any sections. The examiner will then play the recorded backing track. You should listen to the audio, copying what you hear; you can also read the music from the song chart. You will hear a series of short melodic phrases or drum grooves and fills, and are required to repeat each of them straight back in turn. A count-in will be given at the beginning of the recording, and a backing rhythm will be played throughout. In the exam you will have two chances to play along with the track: first time for practice second time for assessment. No variation or improvisation is required what is printed on the song chart/heard on the track should be copied as accurately as possible, including any details of phrasing, articulation and dynamics at higher grades. Improvising If you choose to improvise, you will be asked to improvise in a specified style over a backing track that you have not seen or heard before. You will be given a chord chart and have 30 seconds to study it or to try out any sections. The examiner will then play the recorded backing track, which consists of a passage of music played on a loop. You should improvise in the given style over the backing track, which will be played four times through before fading out. A count-in will be given at the beginning of the recording, and a backing rhythm will be played throughout. Guitar and Keyboards candidates can choose whether to play a lead melodic line, rhythmic chords, or a combination of the two. In the exam you will have two chances to play along with the track: first time for practice second time for assessment.

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Bass
Tuning and set-up Up to and including Grade 5, somebody may assist with tuning and set-up. From Grade 6 onwards, candidates are expected to tune and set up equipment without assistance. Types of instrument For all Bass exams an electric bass guitar must be used. In the exam room Candidates can choose to play standing up or sitting down. The examiner will have all the backing tracks so the candidates CD is only required as a back-up copy. At the beginning of the exam, the examiner will play the first few bars of the backing track of the first song as a sound check, and any adjustments to volume, set-up, etc. can be made before the exam begins. What to bring to the exam Essential Bass candidates must bring: an original Trinity Rock & Pop book with the included CD, and/or authorised download(s) from the website the completed appointment form their own bass guitar if performing a self-chosen song the original score and one copy plus the backing track (if appropriate). Optional Bass candidates may bring: their own guitar lead(s) fx pedals/boxes/equalizers etc. their own amplifier and mains power lead any other equipment required for their performances a set of spare strings.

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Bass song lists

Initial
Black Betty Lead Belly Blitzkrieg Bop Ramones Folsom Prison Blues Johnny Cash I Am The Music Man Traditional No Surprises Radiohead You Dont Love Me [TF] Dawn Penn [TF]

Grade 1
Freight Train Taj Mahal I Believe Ill Dust My Broom Robert Johnson Psycho Killer Talking Heads Shakin All Over Johnny Kidd And The Pirates Sheena Is A Punk Rocker Ramones Sing For Absolution [TF] Muse [TF]

Grade 2
Comfortably Numb Pink Floyd [TF] Mean Jumper Blues Blind Lemon Jefferson Need You Tonight INXS Rock Around The Clock [TF] Bill Haley And His Comets Spirit In The Sky Norman Greenbaum You Really Got Me The Kinks

Grade 3
Addicted To Love [TF] Robert Palmer All Day And All Of The Night The Kinks John Barleycorn Traditional My Iron Lung [TF] Radiohead Sound And Vision David Bowie Sunshine Of Your Love Cream 16

Grade 4
Everyday Is Like Sunday Morrissey Heroes David Bowie Money [TF] Pink Floyd Scarborough Fair Traditional White Room Cream Would? Alice In Chains [TF]

Grade 5
I Get High On You [TF] Sly And The Family Stone Moving To New York [TF] The Wombats My Generation The Who The Raggle Taggle Gypsies Traditional Time Is Running Out Muse When I Come Around Green Day

Bass song lists

Grade 6
Ashes To Ashes [TF] David Bowie The Captain [TF] Biffy Clyro Heaven Knows Im Miserable Now The Smiths My Old Piano Diana Ross Scratch Your Nam e The Noisettes Wont Get Fooled Again The Who

Grade 7
The Crying Machine [TF] Steve Vai Hysteria Muse I Got You (I Feel Good) James Brown N.I.B. [TF] Black Sabbath The Sun Goes Down Level 42 Welcome To Paradise Green Day

Grade 8
6:00 Dream Theater Havona Weather Report Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick Ian Dury And The Blockheads Love Games Level 42 Over The Electric Grapevine [TF] Primus YYZ [TF] Rush

= Band option song [TF] = Technical focus song

A list of alternative songs for bass will be available online at www.trinityrock.com

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Bass publications

Bass Initial
ISBN: 978-0-85736-227-8

Bass Grade 1
ISBN: 978-0-85736-228-5

Bass Grade 2
ISBN: 978-0-85736-229-2

Bass Grade 3
ISBN: 978-0-85736-230-8

Bass Grade 4
ISBN: 978-0-85736-231-5

Bass Grade 5
ISBN: 978-0-85736-232-2

Bass Grade 6
ISBN: 978-0-85736-233-9

Bass Grade 7
ISBN: 978-0-85736-234-6

Bass Grade 8
ISBN: 978-0-85736-235-3

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Drums
Set-up Up to and including Grade 5, somebody may assist with set-up. From Grade 6 onwards, candidates are expected to adjust the drum kit and set up equipment without assistance. Types of instrument For Initial to Grade 2, candidates can use either an electronic or an acoustic kit in the exam. From Grade 3 onwards, an acoustic kit must be used. Please note that centres are only required to provide an acoustic kit. In the exam room The examiner will have all the backing tracks so the candidates CD is only required as a back-up copy. At the beginning of the exam, the examiner will play the first few bars of the backing track of the first song as a sound check, and any adjustments to volume, set-up, etc. can be made before the exam begins. Backing tracks All Drums candidates can choose to play the exam songs to the backing tracks with metronome click or the backing tracks without metronome click. The candidate should indicate their preferred choice on the appointment form. What to bring to the exam Essential Drums candidates must bring: an original Trinity Rock & Pop book with the included CD, and/or authorised download(s) from the website the completed appointment form their own drumsticks if performing a self-chosen song the original score and one copy, plus the backing track (if appropriate). Optional Drums candidates may bring: any other equipment required for their performances, e.g. additional cymbal, double bass drum pedal, cowbell, china cymbal, additional sticks/brushes, etc. Please note that any additional equipment should not take more than three minutes to set up. Additional information for Drums candidates: candidates at Grades 68 wishing to use their own kits may request this at the time of entry left-handed Drums candidates must state this clearly on the exam entry form Trinity College London recommends the use of ear defenders by candidates and examiners for the performance of drum kit songs for health and safety reasons. These should be used for all songs.

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Drums song lists

Initial
And The Cradle Will Rock Van Halen Black Betty Lead Belly Boulevard Of Broken Dreams Green Day Days [TF] Kirsty MacColl I Am The Music Man Traditional Im Gonna Be (500 Miles) [TF] The Proclaimers

Grade 1
Freight Train Taj Mahal Green River Creedence Clearwater Revival I Believe Ill Dust My Broom Robert Johnson Jump Into The Fog The Wombats Road To Nowhere [TF] Talking Heads Sheena Is A Punk Rocker Ramones [TF]

Grade 2
[TF] Heroes David Bowie Jumpin Jack Flash Rolling Stones Mean Jumper Blues Blind Lemon Jefferson Rock Around The Clock [TF] Bill Haley And His Comets Sing For Absolution Muse You Really Got Me The Kinks

Grade 3
All Day And All Of The Night The Kinks Chain Of Fools Aretha Franklin Creep Radiohead John Barleycorn Traditional Natural Blues Moby Sunshine Of Your Love Cream 20 [TF] [TF]

Grade 4
The Bones Of You [TF] Elbow Greased Lightnin From Grease Man On The Moon R.E.M. Minority [TF] Green Day Scarborough Fair Traditional Time Is Running Out Muse

Grade 5
Airbag [TF] Radiohead My Generation The Who Primitive Notion New Order The Raggle Taggle Gypsies Traditional White Room [TF] Cream Would? Alice In Chains

Drums song lists

Grade 6
Funky Drummer [TF] James Brown Pencil Full Of Lead [TF] Paolo Nutini Run To The Hills Iron Maiden Scratch Your N ame The Noisettes Use Somebody Kings Of Leon Wont Get Fooled Again The Who

Grade 7
1 Thing Amerie Come Dancing [TF] Jeff Beck Crazy In Love Beyonc Dance With The Devil [TF] Cozy Powell Pick Up The Pieces Average White Band Welcome To Paradise Green Day

Grade 8
Billion Dollar Gravy London Elektricity Chuck Es In Love Rickie Lee Jones Knights Of Cydonia [TF] Muse Rock Steady Aretha Franklin That Golden Rule Biffy Clyro YYZ [TF] Rush

= Band option song [TF] = Technical focus song

A list of alternative songs for Drums will be available online at www.trinityrock.com

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Drums publications

Drums Initial
ISBN: 978-0-85736-245-2

Drums Grade 1
ISBN: 978-0-85736-246-9

Drums Grade 2
ISBN: 978-0-85736-247-6

Drums Grade 3
ISBN: 978-0-85736-248-3

Drums Grade 4
ISBN: 978-0-85736-249-0

Drums Grade 5
ISBN: 978-0-85736-250-6

Drums Grade 6
ISBN: 978-0-85736-251-3

Drums Grade 7
ISBN: 978-0-85736-252-0

Drums Grade 8
ISBN: 978-0-85736-253-7

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Guitar
Tuning and set-up Up to and including Grade 5, somebody may assist with tuning and set-up. From Grade 6 onwards, candidates are expected to tune and set up equipment without assistance. Types of instrument For Initial to Grade 2, candidates can use either an acoustic/classical, electro-acoustic or electric guitar in the exam. From Grade 3 onwards, an electro-acoustic or electric guitar must be used, although an acoustic guitar may be used for the self-chosen song. In the exam room Candidates can choose to play standing up or sitting down. The examiner will have all the backing tracks so the candidates CD is only required as a back-up copy. At the beginning of the exam, the examiner will play the first few bars of the backing track of the first song as a sound check, and any adjustments to volume, set-up, etc. can be made before the exam begins. What to bring to the exam Essential Guitar candidates must bring: an original Trinity Rock & Pop book with the included CD, and/or authorised download(s) from the website the completed appointment form their own guitar if performing a self-chosen song the original score and one copy plus the backing track (if appropriate). Optional Guitar candidates may bring: their own guitar lead(s) fx pedals/boxes/equalizers etc. their own amplifier and mains power lead any other equipment required for their performances a set of spare strings.

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Guitar song lists

Initial
Black Betty Lead Belly [TF]

Grade 1
Freight Train Taj Mahal [TF]

Grade 2
2, 4, 6, 8 Motorway Tom Robinson Band [TF] I Love Rock N Roll Joan Jett And The Blackhearts [TF] Mean Jumper Blues Blind Lemon Jefferson The Modern Age [TF] The Strokes Pretty Vacant Sex Pistols Rock Around The Clock Bill Haley And His Comets

Breakdown [TF] Jack Johnson Dirty Old Town The Dubliners I Am The Music Man Traditional I Wanna Be Like You From The Jungle Book Rhinestone Cowboy Glen Campbell

I Believe Ill Dust My Broom Robert Johnson I Walk The Line Johnny Cash Im Gonna Be (500 Miles) The Proclaimers Sheena Is A Punk Rocker Ramones

These Boots Are Made For Walkin Nancy Sinatra

Grade 3
All Day And All Of The Night The Kinks Basket Case [TF] Green Day Creep [TF] Radiohead John Barleycorn Traditional Sunshine Of Your Love Cream Turn! Turn! Turn! The Byrds 24

Grade 4
[TF] Heroes David Bowie Jenny Dont Be Hasty Paolo Nutini Knights Of Cydonia [TF] Muse Scarborough Fair Traditional Use Somebody Kings Of Leon Would? Alice In Chains

Grade 5
Boulevard Of Broken Dreams [TF] Green Day Mollys Chambers Kings Of Leon Money Pink Floyd The One I Love R.E.M. Parisienne Walkways [TF] Gary Moore The Raggle Taggle Gypsies Traditional

Guitar song lists

Grade 6
Albatross [TF] Fleetwood Mac Just Radiohead Paranoid Black Sabbath Place Your Han ds Reef Supermassive Black Hole [TF] Muse This Charming Man The Smiths

Grade 7
The Devil Anna Calvi La Grange ZZ Top Hey Joe [TF] Jimi Hendrix Hide Away John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers Paranoid Android Radiohead That Golden Rule [TF] Biffy Clyro

Grade 8
5150 [TF] Van Halen 6:00 Dream Theater The Crying Machine [TF] Steve Vai Freewill Rush Maggot Brain Funkadelic Run To The Hills Iron Maiden

= Band option song [TF] = Technical focus song

A list of alternative songs for Guitar will be available online at www.trinityrock.com

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Guitar publications

Guitar Initial
ISBN: 978-0-85736-218-6

Guitar Grade 1
ISBN: 978-0-85736-219-3

Guitar Grade 2
ISBN: 978-0-85736-220-9

Guitar Grade 3
ISBN: 978-0-85736-221-6

Guitar Grade 4
ISBN: 978-0-85736-222-3

Guitar Grade 5
ISBN: 978-0-85736-223-0

Guitar Grade 6
ISBN: 978-0-85736-224-7

Guitar Grade 7
ISBN: 978-0-85736-225-4

Guitar Grade 8
ISBN: 978-0-85736-226-1

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Keyboards
Set-up Up to and including Grade 5, somebody may assist with set-up. From Grade 6 onwards, candidates can have help carrying the keyboard and stand into the exam room but are then expected to set up without assistance. Types of instrument There will be a digital keyboard (stage piano) in the exam room with appropriate amplification. Candidates may choose to use this instrument or their own keyboard, as long as this is portable and can be set up in the room within three minutes. Candidates may bring any keyboard which can communicate the music successfully, including electronic keyboards, synthesisers or digital pianos. Please note that the songs in the Rock & Pop syllabus are designed to be played to the provided backing track, without auto-chord accompaniment and without auto-drum backing rhythms or styles. Portable electronic keyboards must therefore be capable of being played with an independent left hand, i.e. with all autoaccompaniment features turned off. Auto-intro/-outro must not be used in any performance. Keyboards should have the following: at least 61 full-sized keys a range of individual voices the facility to plug in a sustain pedal (from Grade 3) touch sensitivity option (from Grade 3). Songs in the Trinity Rock & Pop syllabus are designed to be played either as piano style (as on an acoustic piano) or keyboard style, using voice changes, pitch bend, reverb, etc. All songs and tests will be assessed on the musicality of the candidates performance and not on the capacity of the instrument itself. In the exam room Candidates can choose to play standing up or sitting down. The examiner will have all the backing tracks so the candidates CD is only required as a back-up copy. At the beginning of the exam, the examiner will play the first few bars of the backing track of the first song as a sound check, and any adjustments to volume, set-up, etc. can be made before the exam begins. What to bring to the exam Essential Keyboard candidates must bring: an original Trinity Rock & Pop book with the included CD, and/or authorised download(s) from the website the completed appointment form if performing a self-chosen song the original score and one copy plus the backing track (if appropriate). Optional Keyboard candidates may bring: their own keyboard, stand and power pack/mains lead their own amplifier with mains power lead a sustain pedal and/or volume pedal any other equipment required for their performances.

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Keyboards song lists

Initial
Black Betty Lead Belly Da Doo Ron Ron The Crystals I Am The Music Man Traditional JCB [TF] Nizlopi Scooby Doo, Where Are You? Theme song Stranger In Paradise [TF] From Kismet

Grade 1
The Climb Miley Cyrus Freight Train Taj Mahal I Believe Ill Dust My Broom Robert Johnson [TF]

Grade 2
I Have Nothing [TF] Whitney Houston [TF] Mean Jumper Blues Blind Lemon Jefferson Music For A Found Harmonium Penguin Caf Orchestra Nights In White Satin The Moody Blues No Sound But The Wind Editors Ruby Tuesday Rolling Stones

If You Dont Know Me By Now Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes Insomnia [TF] Faithless Lets Dance Chris Montez

Grade 3
All Day And All Of The Night The Kinks Hit The Road Jack Percy Mayfield John Barleycorn Traditional [TF]

Grade 4
(They Long To Be) Close To You The Carpenters Get Here Oleta Adams [TF] Heroes David Bowie I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free Nina Simone Karma Police [TF] Radiohead Scarborough Fair Traditional

Grade 5
Hold Your Head Up [TF] The Zombies Life On Mars [TF] David Bowie Nobody Does It Better Carly Simon Promise Me Beverley Craven The Raggle Taggle Gypsies Traditional Waterloo Sunset The Kinks

Strange And Beautiful (Ill Put A Spell On You) [TF] Aqualung Super Trouper ABBA To Build A Home The Cinematic Orchestra 28

Keyboards song lists

Grade 6
Can You Feel The Love Tonight Elton John Green-Eyed Lady Sugarloaf I Close My Eyes And Count To Ten [TF] Dusty Springfield Riders On The Storm [TF] The Doors Shes Out Of My Life Michael Jackson Whatd I Say Ray Charles

Grade 7
Bat Out Of Hell Meatloaf Changes [TF] David Bowie Great Balls Of Fire [TF] Jerry Lee Lewis I Be long To You Muse Music John Miles Such A Night Dr John

Grade 8
Anne Of Cleves Rick Wakeman Dont Stop The Music Jamie Cullum I Put A Spell On You [TF] Nina Simone Nut Rocker [TF] B Bumble And The Stingers Pinball Wizard The Who & Elton John United States Of Eurasia Muse

= Band option song [TF] = Technical focus song

A list of alternative songs for Keyboards will be available online at www.trinityrock.com

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Keyboards publications

Keyboards Initial
ISBN: 978-0-85736-236-0

Keyboards Grade 1
ISBN: 978-0-85736-237-7

Keyboards Grade 2
ISBN: 978-0-85736-238-4

Keyboards Grade 3
ISBN: 978-0-85736-239-1

Keyboards Grade 4
ISBN: 978-0-85736-240-7

Keyboards Grade 5
ISBN: 978-0-85736-241-4

Keyboards Grade 6
ISBN: 978-0-85736-242-1

Keyboards Grade 7
ISBN: 978-0-85736-243-8

Keyboards Grade 8
ISBN: 978-0-85736-244-5

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Vocals
Set-up Up to and including Grade 5, somebody may assist with set-up. From Grade 6 onwards, candidates are expected to set up equipment without assistance. Types of voice and choice of song All male and female voices may enter the exam. At Grades 68 there are different lists for male and female voices but these are interchangeable and any song may be sung by any candidate. Ranges and keys are given alongisde each song. Pitch notation used for ranges follows the helmholz system: Alternative Keys Alternative keys are available for a selection of songs. These are available from the CD inside the songbooks, which can be used in a computer to access printable sheet music, or as downloads from the online store. What to bring to the exam Essential Vocals candidates must bring: an original Trinity Rock & Pop book with the included CD, and/or authorised download(s) from the website the completed appointment form if performing a self-chosen song the original score and one copy plus the backing track (if appropriate). Optional Vocals candidates may bring: their own microphone and lead any other equipment (e.g. props) required for their performances. Many of the songs in the syllabus are also available in alternative transpositions and may be downloaded from www.trinityrock.com

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Microphones Development of good microphone technique is encouraged for all candidates. From Initial to Grade 2, it is optional to use a microphone in the exam for songs and Session skills. From Grade 3 onwards, a microphone must be used for at least one of the songs; it is optional to use a microphone for Session skills. In the exam room Most candidates will perform standing up but may sit down for some songs if desired for a particular effect. The examiner will have all the backing tracks so the candidates CD is only required as a back-up copy. At the beginning of the exam, the examiner will play the first few bars of the backing track of the first song as a sound check, and any adjustments to volume, set-up, etc. can be made before the exam begins.

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Vocals song lists

Initial
Black Betty Lead Belly [Em;d'b'] Da Doo Ron Ron [TF] The Crystals [F;c'a'] Great DJ The Ting Tings [D;bb'] I Am The Music Man Traditional [G;ge'] [TF]

Grade 1
A Horse With No Name [TF] America [Em;f#'d''] Almost Lover A Fine Frenzy [F;c'c''] Freight Train Taj Mahal [G;f#'d''] I Believe Ill Dust My Broom Robert Johnson [A;c#'c''] Sloop John B Beach Boys [F;c'c''] White Flag Dido [F;c'bb'] [TF]

Grade 2
Both Sides Now Joni Mitchell [Bb;bbeb''] Grease Frankie Valli [Bm;ab'] I Need A Dollar [TF] Aloe Blacc [Dm;c'd''] Killing Me Softly With His Song [TF] Roberta Flack [Fm;abbb'] Mean Jumper Blues Blind Lemon Jefferson [Am;ge'] No Sound But The Wind Editors [G;bc'']

New York Mining Disaster 1941 The Bee Gees [Em;bb'] Seasons In The Sun Terry Jacks [E;c'b']

Grade 3
All Day And All Of The Night The Kinks [Dm;f'f''] I Only Want To Be With You Dusty Springfield [G;ac''] John Barleycorn Traditional [Em;d'e''] Super Trouper ABBA [Bm;ba'] Umbrella Rihanna [Bm;bb'] What A Wonderful World [TF] Louis Armstrong [F;c'd''] 32 [TF]

Grade 4
Cry Me A River [TF] Julie London [Cm;c'd''] Fame Irene Cara [Fm;bbc''] [TF] Heroes David Bowie [D;ab'] Nights In White Satin Moody Blues [Bm;bd''] Scarborough Fair Traditional [Em;d'e''] Time After Time Cyndi Lauper [C;gc'']

Grade 5
Everybody Hurts [TF] R.E.M. [A;ae''] The Greatest Love Of All Whitney Houston [A;ad''] Moondance [TF] Van Morrison (Michael Bubl) [Em;be''] One Day Like This Elbow [F;fbb'] Price Tag Jessie J [F;c'd''] The Raggle Taggle Gypsies Traditional [Em;e'f#'']

Vocals song lists

Grade 6 Female Vocals
Bleeding Love [TF] Leona Lewis [F;c'f''] Do You Know The Way To San Jose? Dionne Warwick [C/Db;g'd''] Flashdance (What A Feeling) Irene Cara [Gm;bbd''] One Moment In Time Whitney Houston [C/Db;gf''] Stand By Your Man Tammy Wynette [A;g#c#''] You Got The Love [TF] Florence + The Machine [Gb;db'eb'']

Grade 7 Female Vocals

Cant Fight The Moonlight LeAnn Rimes [Eb;f#e''] Firework Katy Perry [Ab;abeb''] Free Money [TF] Patti Smith [Am;ae''] I Close My Eyes And Count To Ten Dusty Springfield [Bbm;bbdb''] Wishing On A Star Rose Royce [Fm;c'eb''] Without You [TF] Mariah Carey [Gb;ebdb'']

Grade 8 Female Vocals

Bring Me To Life [TF] Evanescence [Em;e'd''] Crazy In Love [TF] Beyonc [Dm;ad''] Diamonds Are Forever Shirley Bassey [Bm;ac#''] I Have Nothing Whitney Houston [G/B;gf#''] I Put A Spell On You Nina Simone [F#m;f#b'] I Say A Little Prayer Aretha Franklin [F#m;f#f#'']

Grade 6 Male Vocals

Cannonball Damien Rice [Am;cg'] I Can See Clearly Now Johnny Nash [A;ee'] Neutron Star Collision Muse [Bb;deb'] Shes Out Of My Life [TF] Michael Jackson [E;Bc#'] Tainted Love [TF] Soft Cell [Ebm;dbgb'] Wild Horses Rolling Stones [E;c#d#'] = Band option song [TF] = Technical focus song

Grade 7 Male Vocals

Are You Ready For Love Elton John [C;ce'] Crazy [TF] Gnarls Barkley [Gm;dg'] High And Dry Radiohead [E;eg#'] Jesus To A Child George Michael [C#m;cf#'] Mr Bojangles [TF] Robbie Williams [F;cf'] Save The Last Dance For Me Michael Bubl [Eb/E;Bbf#'] A list of alternative songs for Vocals will be available online at www.trinityrock.com

Grade 8 Male Vocals

Bat Out Of Hell Meatloaf [F;dbb'] Cry Me A River Justin Timberlake [Am;ec''] Dont Stop Believin Journey [B;Bg#'] Just The Way You Are (Amazing) Bruno Mars [Eb;ebbb'] Lilac Wine [TF] Jeff Buckley [Gm/G;dg'] Reet Petite [TF] Jackie Wilson [F;fc''] 33

Vocals publications
Vocals Initial
ISBN: 978-0-85736-254-4

Vocals Grade 1
ISBN: 978-0-85736-255-1

Vocals Grade 2
ISBN: 978-0-85736-256-8

Vocals Grade 3
ISBN: 978-0-85736-257-5

Vocals Grade 4
ISBN: 978-0-85736-258-2

Vocals Grade 5
ISBN: 978-0-85736-259-9

Vocals Male Voice Grade 6

ISBN: 978-0-85736-260-5

Vocals Female Voice Grade 6

ISBN: 978-0-85736-263-6

Vocals Male Voice Grade 7

ISBN: 978-0-85736-261-2

Vocals Female Voice Grade 7

ISBN: 978-0-85736-264-3

Vocals Male Voice Grade 8

ISBN: 978-0-85736-262-9

Vocals Female Voice Grade 8

ISBN: 978-0-85736-265-0

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Accreditation
UCAS points A levels (Grades AE) AS level 120 110 100 90 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 35 E D P C E B D M P A D D M P C D M B A2 level A Rock & Pop exams (Pass, Merit, Distinction) Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Entry to UK higher education and UCAS points The United Kingdom Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) has confirmed the inclusion of Trinity Grade music exams within the UCAS tariff system, which is open to any student applying for a course of study at a UK university or other higher education institution. These exams will contribute towards a students score of UCAS points when they apply for entry to higher education. The UCAS points system assists admissions tutors to make broad comparisons across applicants to higher education with different types and levels of qualifications. The way in which points are awarded provides a level of confidence to university admissions staff for the use of the tariff within the higher education sector. Therefore, recognition is attributed to qualifications offered by applicants which may otherwise not be known by university staff, and is important in the context of increasing participation in and widening access to higher education as a whole. Trinity College London Diplomas are also awarded credit by The Open University towards their degree programmes.

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