Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 – Guitar Grade 4

Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 – Guitar Grade 4

The Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Guitar Grade 4 songbook is the official publication for candidates preparing for Grade 4 under Trinity College London’s 2018–2023 syllabus. Published by Trinity College London Press and distributed by Hal Leonard, this 40-page softcover edition includes access to demo and backing tracks online, providing all the tools necessary for exam preparation and confident performance.

Featuring eight iconic tracks with detailed performance guidance, this book helps students refine their technical abilities, build stylistic awareness, and strengthen their musical expression through practice and exam performance.

Songs Included

• Cold Sweat – James Brown
• Day Tripper – The Beatles
• Desire – U2
• Hold On – Alabama Shakes
• She Sells Sanctuary – The Cult
• Rockin’ In The Free World – Neil Young
• Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana
• You Know I’m No Good – Amy Winehouse

Skills & Learning Goals

• Develop riff-driven playing and chord-based accompaniment
• Strengthen articulation and expressive phrasing
• Enhance rhythmic accuracy and stylistic consistency
• Broaden repertoire across funk, rock, pop, grunge, and soul

Exam Structure

• Song 1 (25 marks): Chosen from the book and performed with official backing track
• Song 2 (25 marks): Another in-book track, own choice, arrangement, or original composition
• Song 3 – Technical Focus (30 marks): A selected track focusing on two technical skills
• Session Skills / Overall Performance (20 marks):
  • Face-to-face exams: Improvisation or playback
  • Digital exams: Evaluated across all three performances

Summary Table

Why Choose This Book?

• Aligned with Trinity’s official 2018–2023 Grade 4 syllabus
• Features world-class repertoire across diverse genres
• Performance notes and backing tracks support exam readiness
• Develops stylistic maturity and advanced technical skills

Strengthen Your Guitar Skills with Legendary Tracks

The Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Guitar Grade 4 book bridges technical development and performance artistry. With songs by Nirvana, U2, Amy Winehouse, and more, it prepares guitarists to deliver confident and expressive performances both in the exam and beyond.

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