This month sees the launch of Trinity College London’s eagerly awaited Rock & Pop Exams, which have been devised and produced in association with Faber Music and Peters Edition London.
This innovative new syllabus places a strong emphasis on performance, allowing music students to develop valuable skills whilst encouraging individuality and creativity. The exams also boast the unique advantage of using genuine rock and pop songs so, for the first time, students can learn whilst playing authentic hits.
Trinity Rock & Pop key facts:
• Graded exams are for Initial (beginner’s level) to Grade 8 (advanced) and have been developed for Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboards and Vocals
• Exams are designed to encourage individuality and creativity through options for students to include original compositions as well as self-accompanied performances
• The only Rock & Pop syllabus to incorporate real hits and include an eclectic range of musical styles from the classics to recent releases, so students can learn whilst playing the music they love.
• Brand new, graded song books with demo and backing tracks, performance notes, and guidance on technique and Session Skills, as well as advice on choosing songs, writing your own material and copyright
• Teaching and learning support available online including tips, blogs and forums
All the song books will be available to purchase from Faber Music throughout 2012. Initial – Grade 2 will be released at the end of January, Grades 3-5 in early March and Grades 6-8 in June. You can get a sneak preview of the books and browse sample pages and audio tracks for each instrument and grade by clicking on the links below:
Bass
Drums
Guitar
Keyboards
Vocals
Read more about the syllabus by visiting the official website: www.trinityrock.com and follow them on Twitter and Facebook to keep up with all the latest Rock & Pop news, reviews, discussions and learning hints and tips.
The entire product range is available to pre-order by contacting our sales office on:
+44 (0)1279 82 89 89.