ABRSM Classical Guitar · Grade 8
ABRSM Classical Grade 8 guitar
Diploma-preparation level — the summit of the graded syllabus.
ABRSM Practical Grades are taken in person, while Performance Grades are recorded and submitted as a video. I can help students prepare for either format and choose the one that suits them best.
Set pieces
Tap any piece to open its own page with a play-along video, amp settings and practice tips. You'll still need the official grade book for the notation.
Books and exam booking
The Trinity Grade 8 book and the exam booking both come from Trinity College London directly.
Technical work at Grade 8
- Complete scale and arpeggio system
- Virtuoso right-hand technique
- Full command of tone colour and dynamics
- Independent programme building
What's in the exam
- Three pieces from the syllabus
- Technical work
- Sight-reading
- Aural tests