Trinity College London Classical Guitar · Initial
Trinity Classical Initial guitar
A gentle first exam — short pieces in first position with free strokes.
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 Initial book and the exam booking both come from Trinity College London directly.
Technical work at Initial
- Right-hand free stroke (tirando) with i and m
- Open string exercises
- C major and A minor in first position
- Simple thumb-and-fingers arpeggios
What's in the exam
- Three pieces from the syllabus
- Technical work
- One supporting test
- A short musical knowledge conversation