Trinity College London Classical Guitar · Grade 1
Trinity Classical Grade 1 guitar
Simple melodies with an accompaniment, and a first look at rest stroke.
Trinity exams are taken digitally by default — recorded and submitted online — with in-person exams arranged for students who prefer them.
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 1 book and the exam booking both come from Trinity College London directly.
Technical work at Grade 1
- C, G and A minor scales — one octave
- Rest stroke (apoyando) introduction
- p-i-m-a arpeggio patterns
- Basic damping and tone control
What's in the exam
- Three pieces from the syllabus
- Technical work
- One supporting test
- Musical knowledge