Trinity College London Classical Guitar · Grade 3

Trinity Classical Grade 3 guitar

Position shifts and genuine independence between melody and bass.

Trinity Classical Grade 3 guitar exam book cover
The book you'll needTrinity Classical Grade 3 — 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 3 book and the exam booking both come from Trinity College London directly.

Technical work at Grade 3

  • Scales in third and fifth position
  • Full barre chords
  • Melody projection over an accompaniment
  • Controlled dynamics and rubato

What's in the exam

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