ABRSM Classical Guitar · Initial
ABRSM Classical Initial guitar
A friendly first exam — short pieces in first position with simple accompaniment textures.
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 Initial book and the exam booking both come from Trinity College London directly.
Technical work at Initial
- C, G and A minor scales — one octave
- Simple arpeggios in first position
- Right-hand free stroke with i and m
- Basic tone control and dynamics
What's in the exam
- Three pieces from the syllabus
- Technical work
- Sight-reading
- Aural tests