Rockschool (RSL Awards) Acoustic Guitar · Grade 5
Rockschool Acoustic Grade 5 guitar
A milestone grade — real acoustic arrangements played end to end.
Run as digital exams by default, recorded in the lesson and submitted to RSL, with in-person exams available on request.
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.
All Rockschool Acoustic Grade 5 pieces(9)
Books and exam booking
The Trinity Grade 5 book and the exam booking both come from Trinity College London directly.
Technical work at Grade 5
- Scales and arpeggios across the neck
- Drop D and open tunings
- Combined melody and accompaniment
- Harmonics and controlled dynamics
What's in the exam
- Three performance pieces (or five for the Performance Certificate)
- Technical exercises
- One supporting test
- Ear tests and general musicianship questions