Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 – Bass Grade 5

Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 – Bass Grade 5

The Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Bass – Grade 5 songbook is the official resource for candidates preparing for the Grade 5 bass exam under Trinity College London’s 2018–2023 syllabus. It features eight iconic pop and rock songs, each with performance notes, stylistic insights, and access to demo and backing tracks online—everything required to prepare for confident exam performance.

At this level, players are challenged to expand their expressive range with techniques such as melodic playing, dynamic contrast, phrasing, octave patterns, and feature riffs, building professional-level musical fluency through real-world repertoire.

Track List

• Car Wash – Rose Royce
• Cause I’m A Man – Tame Impala
• Day Tripper – The Beatles
• Heartbreaker – Led Zeppelin
• Smooth Criminal – Alien Ant Farm
• Reach Out I’ll Be There – Four Tops
• Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N' Roses
• Wake Up – Rage Against The Machine

Skills & Techniques Covered

• Melodic playing in higher bass registers
• Exploring dynamic contrasts and phrasing for expressive performance
• Use of octave patterns to strengthen groove and style
• Delivering feature riffs central to rock and pop basslines

Summary Table

Why Choose This Book?

• Official Trinity resource for the 2018–2023 Bass syllabus
• Features iconic repertoire from The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Guns N’ Roses, Rage Against The Machine, and more
• Includes high-quality backing tracks for authentic exam preparation
• Develops both technical mastery and expressive musicality at Grade 5

Play Legendary Basslines with Confidence

The Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Bass – Grade 5 book combines skill development with world-class repertoire, giving learners the tools they need to perform with accuracy, style, and confidence in their exam and beyond.

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