Trinity College London Classical Guitar · Grade 2

Trinity Classical Grade 2 guitar

Two-part textures and the first half-barre shapes.

Trinity Classical Grade 2 guitar exam book cover
The book you'll needTrinity Classical Grade 2 — buy the printed book or the digital edition from the official shop.Buy the book

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 2 book and the exam booking both come from Trinity College London directly.

Technical work at Grade 2

  • Two-octave scales in common keys
  • Half barre
  • Slurs (ligados) ascending and descending
  • Wider arpeggio patterns

What's in the exam

  • Three pieces from the syllabus
  • Technical work
  • One supporting test
  • Musical knowledge
Read the 8-week exam prep plan