Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 – Guitar Grade 8
Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 – Guitar Grade 8
The Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Guitar Grade 8 songbook is the official resource for advanced guitarists preparing for Trinity College London’s 2018–2023 syllabus. Published by Trinity College London Press and distributed through Hal Leonard, this 64-page softcover edition comes with online access to demo and backing tracks, providing all the materials needed for high-level exam preparation.
It features eight challenging tracks spanning rock, metal, jazz fusion, and progressive styles, complete with performance notes and background context to support expressive and technically demanding playing.
Songs Included
- Always With Me, Always With You – Joe Satriani
- Crazy Train – Ozzy Osbourne
- Good Lava – Esperanza Spalding
- Peaches En Regalia – Frank Zappa
- Reelin’ In The Years – Steely Dan
- Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N' Roses
- The Spirit Of Radio – Rush
- The Trooper – Iron Maiden
Skills & Technical Focus
- Legato phrasing for smooth melodic flow
- Tapping for extended soloing possibilities
- Trills and ornamentation for expressivity
- Advanced soloing techniques across diverse rock styles
Exam Format
| Song 1 (25 marks) | Perform a piece from the book with official Trinity backing track |
| Song 2 (25 marks) | Choose another book song or an approved own-choice piece |
| Song 3 – Technical Focus (30 marks) | Select a track highlighting at least two advanced techniques |
| Session Skills / Overall Performance (20 marks) |
|
Quick Reference Summary
| Title & ISBN | Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Guitar Grade 8 — 9780857366559 |
| Format | ~64-page softcover with downloadable demo & backing tracks |
| Publisher | Trinity College London Press / Hal Leonard |
| Track List | Joe Satriani, Ozzy Osbourne, Frank Zappa, Guns N' Roses, Rush, Iron Maiden, Steely Dan, Esperanza Spalding |
| Technical Skills | Legato, tapping, trills, extended soloing techniques |
| Exam Structure | Song 1, Song 2 (own choice), Technical Focus, Session Skills |
Why Choose This Book?
- Aligned with Trinity’s official 2018–2023 Grade 8 Guitar syllabus
- Features world-class repertoire spanning classic, metal, progressive, and fusion styles
- Provides backing tracks for authentic band-style practice
- Prepares advanced guitarists for professional-level performance and technical mastery
Achieve Virtuoso Guitar Skills
The Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Guitar Grade 8 book challenges players with legendary tracks and advanced techniques. With comprehensive support and iconic repertoire, it is the definitive tool for excelling in the Grade 8 exam and beyond.
Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 – Guitar Grade 8
The Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Guitar Grade 8 songbook is the official resource for advanced guitarists preparing for Trinity College London’s 2018–2023 syllabus. Published by Trinity College London Press and distributed through Hal Leonard, this 64-page softcover edition comes with online access to demo and backing tracks, providing all the materials needed for high-level exam preparation.
It features eight challenging tracks spanning rock, metal, jazz fusion, and progressive styles, complete with performance notes and background context to support expressive and technically demanding playing.
Songs Included
- Always With Me, Always With You – Joe Satriani
- Crazy Train – Ozzy Osbourne
- Good Lava – Esperanza Spalding
- Peaches En Regalia – Frank Zappa
- Reelin’ In The Years – Steely Dan
- Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N' Roses
- The Spirit Of Radio – Rush
- The Trooper – Iron Maiden
Skills & Technical Focus
- Legato phrasing for smooth melodic flow
- Tapping for extended soloing possibilities
- Trills and ornamentation for expressivity
- Advanced soloing techniques across diverse rock styles
Exam Format
| Song 1 (25 marks) | Perform a piece from the book with official Trinity backing track |
| Song 2 (25 marks) | Choose another book song or an approved own-choice piece |
| Song 3 – Technical Focus (30 marks) | Select a track highlighting at least two advanced techniques |
| Session Skills / Overall Performance (20 marks) |
|
Quick Reference Summary
| Title & ISBN | Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Guitar Grade 8 — 9780857366559 |
| Format | ~64-page softcover with downloadable demo & backing tracks |
| Publisher | Trinity College London Press / Hal Leonard |
| Track List | Joe Satriani, Ozzy Osbourne, Frank Zappa, Guns N' Roses, Rush, Iron Maiden, Steely Dan, Esperanza Spalding |
| Technical Skills | Legato, tapping, trills, extended soloing techniques |
| Exam Structure | Song 1, Song 2 (own choice), Technical Focus, Session Skills |
Why Choose This Book?
- Aligned with Trinity’s official 2018–2023 Grade 8 Guitar syllabus
- Features world-class repertoire spanning classic, metal, progressive, and fusion styles
- Provides backing tracks for authentic band-style practice
- Prepares advanced guitarists for professional-level performance and technical mastery
Achieve Virtuoso Guitar Skills
The Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Guitar Grade 8 book challenges players with legendary tracks and advanced techniques. With comprehensive support and iconic repertoire, it is the definitive tool for excelling in the Grade 8 exam and beyond.
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Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 – Guitar Grade 8
The Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Guitar Grade 8 songbook is the official resource for advanced guitarists preparing for Trinity College London’s 2018–2023 syllabus. Published by Trinity College London Press and distributed through Hal Leonard, this 64-page softcover edition comes with online access to demo and backing tracks, providing all the materials needed for high-level exam preparation.
It features eight challenging tracks spanning rock, metal, jazz fusion, and progressive styles, complete with performance notes and background context to support expressive and technically demanding playing.
Songs Included
- Always With Me, Always With You – Joe Satriani
- Crazy Train – Ozzy Osbourne
- Good Lava – Esperanza Spalding
- Peaches En Regalia – Frank Zappa
- Reelin’ In The Years – Steely Dan
- Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N' Roses
- The Spirit Of Radio – Rush
- The Trooper – Iron Maiden
Skills & Technical Focus
- Legato phrasing for smooth melodic flow
- Tapping for extended soloing possibilities
- Trills and ornamentation for expressivity
- Advanced soloing techniques across diverse rock styles
Exam Format
| Song 1 (25 marks) | Perform a piece from the book with official Trinity backing track |
| Song 2 (25 marks) | Choose another book song or an approved own-choice piece |
| Song 3 – Technical Focus (30 marks) | Select a track highlighting at least two advanced techniques |
| Session Skills / Overall Performance (20 marks) |
|
Quick Reference Summary
| Title & ISBN | Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Guitar Grade 8 — 9780857366559 |
| Format | ~64-page softcover with downloadable demo & backing tracks |
| Publisher | Trinity College London Press / Hal Leonard |
| Track List | Joe Satriani, Ozzy Osbourne, Frank Zappa, Guns N' Roses, Rush, Iron Maiden, Steely Dan, Esperanza Spalding |
| Technical Skills | Legato, tapping, trills, extended soloing techniques |
| Exam Structure | Song 1, Song 2 (own choice), Technical Focus, Session Skills |
Why Choose This Book?
- Aligned with Trinity’s official 2018–2023 Grade 8 Guitar syllabus
- Features world-class repertoire spanning classic, metal, progressive, and fusion styles
- Provides backing tracks for authentic band-style practice
- Prepares advanced guitarists for professional-level performance and technical mastery
Achieve Virtuoso Guitar Skills
The Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Guitar Grade 8 book challenges players with legendary tracks and advanced techniques. With comprehensive support and iconic repertoire, it is the definitive tool for excelling in the Grade 8 exam and beyond.
