Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 – Bass Grade 6

Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 – Bass Grade 6

Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Bass Grade 6 is the official songbook for candidates preparing under Trinity College London’s 2018–2023 syllabus. Presented in a 56-page softcover (approx. 12″ × 9″), it includes eight graded songs with performance notes, artist background, and online access to demo & backing tracks for authentic exam preparation.

Songs Included

• Get Lucky – Daft Punk
• No One Knows – Queens of the Stone Age (Technical Focus)
• Orion – Metallica (Technical Focus)
• Rio – Duran Duran
• Scar Tissue – Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Something Got Me Started – Simply Red (Technical Focus)
• What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye
• With a Little Help from My Friends – Joe Cocker

Exam Format & Marking

• Song 1 (25 marks): From this book, performed with Trinity backing track.
• Song 2 (25 marks): Another in-book track, own choice (arranged/composed/unaccompanied), or approved Trinity arrangement.
• Song 3 – Technical Focus (30 marks): One song from the book demonstrating two specified technical skills.
• Session Skills / Overall Performance (20 marks): Face-to-face: playback or improvisation. Digital: assessed across all three songs.

Skills & Techniques (Grade 6 Focus)

• Controlled legato with sustain
• Fast articulation and clarity at tempo
• Developing slap bass techniques
• Precision in counting and rhythmic accuracy

Summary Table

Why Choose This Book?

• Official Grade 6 resource aligned to the 2018–2023 syllabus
• Performance notes + pro backing tracks for exam-ready preparation
• Technical focus songs target key Grade 6 skills
• Iconic repertoire spanning funk, rock, soul, and pop

Take Your Bass Playing to the Next Level

The Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Bass Grade 6 book offers everything advanced learners need to succeed. With a combination of legendary tracks, detailed performance guidance, and structured technical challenges, it helps bassists build confidence, fluency, and stylistic depth in preparation for both exams and live performance.

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