Rockschool (RSL Awards) Electric Guitar · Grade 3
Rockschool Electric Grade 3 guitar
Moveable shapes across the neck and more expressive lead playing.
I run these as digital exams by default — recorded in the lesson and submitted to RSL — unless a student would rather sit an in-person exam, which I'm happy to arrange.
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 Electric Grade 3 pieces(12)
Books and exam booking
Everything you need for Grade 3 comes from RSL directly — the grade book with notation and backing tracks, and the exam booking itself. Most of my students book the Performance Certificate first.
Technical work at Grade 3
- Minor and major pentatonic in two positions
- Natural minor scale
- Barre chords on the fifth and sixth strings
- Slides, bends and controlled vibrato
What's in the exam
- Three performance pieces
- Technical exercises
- One supporting test
- Ear tests and general musicianship questions