Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 – Bass Grade 8

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Item	Brand	Type	Condition	Warranty period
Piano	All	Upright, Grand	Reconditioned	2 years
	All	Upright, Grand	New	3 years
	All	Upright, Grand	Renewed	2 years
	Steinway	Grand	Renewed	3 years
	All	Digital	New	1 year
	All	Digital	Used	3 months
Guitar	All	Electric, Bass, Semi-Acoustic	Used	3 months
Guitar	All	Electric, Bass, Semi-Acoustic	New	6 months
Guitar Amplifier	All		New	6 months
Violin	All	Silent, Electric	New	3 months
Viola	All	Silent, Electric	New	3 months
Cello	All	Silent, Electric	New	3 months
Bass	All	Silent, Electric	New	3 months
Drums	All	Electric	New	6 months
Keyboard	Steiner		New	6 months - 1 year
Wind Instrument	All	Wind	New	3 months

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Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 – Bass Grade 8

The Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Bass Grade 8 songbook is the official resource for advanced bassists preparing for the 2018–2023 Trinity syllabus. Designed for high-level performers, it includes eight challenging tracks with detailed performance guidance, stylistic context, and access to backing/demo tracks online or via CD. With approximately 68 pages in a softcover (12″ × 9″) format, it provides the tools needed for confident Grade 8 exam preparation.

Track List

Birdland – Weather Report
Dune Tune – Level 42
Good Lava – Esperanza Spalding
Lopsy Lu – Stanley Clarke
Run for Cover – David Sanborn
Silly Putty – Stanley Clarke
Tommy the Cat – Primus
You Can Call Me Al – Paul Simon

Performance & Exam Structure

Song 1 (25 marks): Choose and perform a piece with official backing track.
Song 2 (25 marks): Select another piece (from the book, own choice, or original composition).
Song 3 – Technical Focus (30 marks): One track highlighting two specific exam techniques.
Session Skills / Overall Performance (20 marks):
- Face-to-face exams: Assessed on improvisation or playback skills.
- Digital exams: Judged holistically across all three songs.

Skills & Techniques Emphasized

Advanced bass techniques such as slap, pop, and fast runs
Mastering stylistic interpretation across jazz fusion, funk, and pop
Improvisatory skills for expressive soloing and creative variation
Precision in complex rhythmic and melodic passages

Summary Table

Title & Format	Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Bass Grade 8 – Softcover (~68 pages) with media access
ISBN	9780857366375
Publisher	Trinity College London Press / Hal Leonard
Songs Included	Weather Report, Stanley Clarke, Primus, Paul Simon, and more
Technical Focus	Advanced bass techniques, stylistic interpretation, improvisation
Exam Format	Three-song performance: Song 1, Song 2, Technical Focus + Session Skills

Why Choose This Book?

Official Grade 8 resource for Trinity’s 2018–2023 Bass syllabus
Features world-class repertoire from jazz fusion, funk, and pop icons
Performance guidance + pro-quality backing tracks for authentic preparation
Builds expressive control, improvisation, and technical mastery

Achieve Professional-Level Bass Performance

The Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Bass Grade 8 songbook pushes bassists to the highest level, combining legendary repertoire with advanced technical and stylistic challenges. It’s the essential tool for those ready to master their Grade 8 exam and showcase professional-level musicianship.