Trinity College London Classical Guitar · Grade 8

Trinity Classical Grade 8 guitar

Diploma-preparation level — the summit of the graded syllabus.

Trinity Classical Grade 8 guitar exam book cover
The book you'll needTrinity Classical Grade 8 — 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 8 book and the exam booking both come from Trinity College London directly.

Technical work at Grade 8

  • Complete scale and arpeggio system
  • Virtuoso right-hand technique
  • Full command of tone colour and dynamics
  • Independent programme building

What's in the exam

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