Key Features at Grade 2
Arpeggiated Chords, Palm Muting, Alternate picking, Pull offs, Shuffle feel
Major and Natural Minor. Major and Minor Pentatonic scales. Major and Minor 7th chords
Playback skills
Rockschool builds upon its 21 years of unrivalled experience in rock and pop examination by bringing you the 2012-2018 Syllabus. For this latest Syllabus, Rockschool have employed some of the most sought after professional musicians to ensure that their tunes are the most authentic on offer.
Guitar Syllabus features
Plot your stylistic specialism – follow your preferred style up through the grades
Introduction to tone – authentic tone and amp setting suggestions for each track
TAB and Standard Notation
6 Performance pieces, 6 varying styles
Fact files – band and artist background information with recommended further listening
Walkthroughs – Hints and Tips on the tricky sections of the songs
Downloads with full mixes & backing tracks
Free Choice Element – You can select 2 free choice pieces in your exam
All Rockschool grades are fully accredited throughout the UK by the qualifications regulators of England (OfQual) Wales (DCELLS) Northern Ireland (CCEA) AND Scotland (SQA Accreditation).