Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
SYLLABUS BEYONCÉ
AEROSMITH
Qualification specifications
for graded exams from 2018
BLONDIE
THE ROLLING STONES
TAYLOR SWIFT
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
DUSTY SPRINGFIELD
AMY WINEHOUSE
QUEEN
DAVID BOWIE
THE XX
OASIS
SIA
U2
WHAT’S CHANGED?
This syllabus features the following changes from the 2015–2017 syllabus:
New selection of songs at all levels, expertly arranged for the grade and in a wide
range of styles
Revised marking criteria, providing examiners, teachers and candidates with increased
detail on how exams are marked (see pages 36–39)
Revised parameters for own-choice songs (see pages 22–27)
Revised requirements for using a microphone when performing songs
Technical focus songs now feature two technical elements
Band exams are no longer offered
OVERLAP ARRANGEMENTS
This syllabus is valid from 1 January 2018. The 2015–2017 syllabus will remain valid until
31 December 2018, giving a one year overlap. During this time, candidates may present
songs from the 2015–2017 syllabus or the syllabus from 2018, but not both. Candidates
should indicate which syllabus they are presenting on the appointment form handed to
the examiner at the start of the exam.
VOCALS
SYLLABUS
Qualification specifications
for graded exams from 2018
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Contents
3 / WELCOME
4 / INTRODUCTION TO TRINITY’S ROCK & POP EXAMS
9 / LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
14 / ABOUT THE EXAM
19 / EXAM GUIDANCE: SONGS
28 / EXAM GUIDANCE: SESSION SKILLS
34 / EXAM GUIDANCE: MARKING
40 / INITIAL
41 / GRADE 1
42 / GRADE 2
43 / GRADE 3
44 / GRADE 4
45 / GRADE 5
46 / GRADE 6: FEMALE
47 / GRADE 6: MALE
48 / GRADE 7: FEMALE
49 / GRADE 7: MALE
50 / GRADE 8: FEMALE
51 / GRADE 8: MALE
52 / PUBLICATIONS
53 / POLICIES
55 / ACCESS ALL AREAS…
56 / NOTES
Trinity College London accepts entries for its exams on the condition that candidates
conform to the requirements of the appropriate syllabus. Any amendments to the
requirements will be published on our website and in reprints of the document.
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Welcome
Welcome
WELCOME
Welcome to Trinity College London’s Rock & Pop Vocals syllabus. Whether self-taught or taking
lessons, learning for fun or heading for a career in the music industry, these exams help musicians
develop real technical and performance skills to achieve their musical ambitions. We place
performance at the heart of our Rock & Pop exams, so everything in this syllabus is assessed
within a performance context that mirrors the skills you need in the industry.
REAL SONGS
Perform the music you love with our huge range of hit songs spanning all contemporary styles.
Choose your set list from the eight songs in our graded songbooks, perform a song of your own
choice, or perform a song you’ve written yourself.
REAL SKILLS
Develop the improvisation and playback session skills that professional musicians need.
Showcase your technical skills in a real-life context through our technical focus songs and
demonstrate your ability to deliver a compelling live performance.
REAL PROGRESS
Achieve your goals with an externally regulated and internationally recognised qualification.
Trust the 140-year heritage Trinity brings to contemporary music, and benefit from marks and
comments on your performance from industry experts.
The exams are supported by a range of resources that provide essential support for learners:
Graded songbooks containing all the songs needed for the exam, background information
on the songs, and performance hints and tips
Demo and backing tracks for the songs in the books, as downloads or on CD
Additional Trinity Rock & Pop arrangements suitable for use as own-choice songs, available
at trinityrock.com/extra-songs — check the website for the latest additions
Session skills example tests books.
We hope you enjoy exploring the songs on offer in this syllabus and we wish you every success
in the exams and your wider music-making.
Introduction to Trinity’s
Rock & Pop exams
OBJECTIVE OF THE QUALIFICATIONS PARENTAL AND TEACHER GUIDANCE
Trinity’s graded Rock & Pop exams provide a The songs in Trinity’s Rock & Pop syllabuses
structured yet flexible framework for progress, have been arranged to represent the artists’
which enables a learner to demonstrate original recordings as closely and authentically
their own musical personality and promotes as possible. Popular music frequently deals
enjoyment in music performance. with subject matter that some may find
offensive or challenging. It is possible that the
The exams assess music performance,
songs may include material that some might
technical ability and responses to set
find unsuitable for use with younger learners.
musical tests through face-to-face practical
assessment. They offer learners of any age the There is no requirement that all songs in this
opportunity to measure their development as syllabus must be learnt. We recommend that
performers against a series of internationally parents, guardians and teachers exercise their
understood benchmarks, taking them from own judgement to satisfy themselves that the
beginner level to the point where they can lyrics of selected songs are appropriate for the
progress to higher education in music. learners concerned. Trinity does not associate
itself with, adopt or endorse any of the opinions
or views expressed in the selected songs.
WHO THE QUALIFICATIONS ARE FOR
Trinity’s Rock & Pop exams are open to all
learners, with no age restrictions or other ASSESSMENT AND MARKING
limitations. There is no requirement to have Trinity’s graded exams in Rock & Pop are
passed lower grades, theory exams or other assessed by external examiners, who are
qualifications, although the grades represent industry experts trained and moderated
a system of progressive mastery and the by Trinity. Examiners provide marks and
outcomes for each level assume confidence comments for each section of the exam
in the requirements of previous grades. using the marking criteria on pages 36–39.
We are committed to making our exams The exam is marked out of 100. Candidates’
accessible to all, and each candidate is treated results correspond to different attainment
individually when considering how assessments levels as follows:
can be adapted for those with special needs.
Find more information at trinitycollege.com/ Mark Attainment level
music-csn
87–100 DISTINCTION
75–86 MERIT
60–74 PASS
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Introduction
Guided learning hours Independent learning hours Total qualification time
(GLH) (ILH) (TQT) (hours)
Initial 8 32 40
Grade 1 12 48 60
Grade 2 18 72 90
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Introduction to Trinity’s Rock & Pop exams
WHERE THE QUALIFICATIONS COULD LEAD Theory exams are available from Grade 1 to
support learners to develop their understanding
While for some learners graded Rock & Pop
of the technical language of music. However, no
exams represent a personal goal or objective,
theory qualifications or other prerequisites are
they can also be used as a progression
required to enter graded or certificate exams at
route towards:
any level. Find more information about theory
Music courses at conservatoires and exams at trinitycollege.com/theory
universities, for which Grade 8 is often
specified as an entry requirement
Employment opportunities in music
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED BY TRINITY
and the creative arts After Grade 8 or the Advanced Certificate in
classical subjects, candidates can progress
to diplomas at Associate (ATCL), Licentiate
HOW TO BOOK AN EXAM (LTCL) and Fellowship (FTCL) levels. These
Exams can be taken at Trinity’s public exam assess higher skills in performance, teaching
centres, which are available throughout and theory. Find more information about
the world. Details are available at diploma exams at trinitycollege.com/diplomas
trinityrock.com/exam-centres, and Adults who work as music educators may also
candidates should contact their local Trinity wish to consider Trinity’s Level 4 Certificate
representative for more information. for Music Educators (Trinity CME). Find more
In the UK you may book a public centre exam information about the Trinity CME at
session online at trinityrock.com/book. trinitycollege.com/CME
Alternatively, schools and private teachers Music Tracks is an initiative in the UK designed
with sufficient candidates may apply for an to support teachers in delivering instrumental
exam visit (please see trinityrock.com/ tuition for both large and small groups. Find
exam-visit for details). more information about Music Tracks at
trinitycollege.com/musictracks
TRINITY QUALIFICATIONS THAT COMPLEMENT We also offer:
THE ROCK & POP QUALIFICATIONS Graded, certificate and diploma qualifications
Trinity’s music qualifications offer flexible in drama-related subjects
progression routes from beginner to advanced
levels in a range of musical styles. All are English language qualifications
designed to help candidates develop as Teaching English qualifications
musicians according to their individual needs
Arts Award (only available in
as learners. certain countries)
Graded music exams assess a broad range of Specifications for all these qualifications can
musicianship skills, including performance, be downloaded from trinitycollege.com
while certificate exams (available for classical
instruments and voice) focus entirely on
performance, including separate marks for
presentation skills. Find more information
about graded exams at trinitycollege.com/
gradedexams and about certificate exams
at trinitycollege.com/certificates
Candidates can enter any combination of
graded or certificate exams, and do not need
to pass any particular level in order to proceed
to a higher level.
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Introduction to Trinity’s Rock & Pop exams
Introduction
7 7 FTCL
6 6 LTCL LMusTCL
ATCL AMusTCL
4 5
Certificate for Music
Educators (Trinity CME)
Grade 8 Grade 8 Grade 8 Advanced Advanced
Entry Initial
1 Initial Initial
Level 3 Track
Entry First
Levels Access
1–2 Track
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Initial
TCL Graded Examination in Rock and Pop (Initial) (Entry 3) 600/3695/3
Grade 1
TCL Level 1 Award in Graded Examination in Rock and Pop (Grade 1) 600/3546/8
Grade 2
TCL Level 1 Award in Graded Examination in Rock and Pop (Grade 2) 600/3588/2
Grade 3
TCL Level 1 Award in Graded Examination in Rock and Pop (Grade 3) 600/3590/0
Grade 4
TCL Level 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Rock and Pop (Grade 4) 600/3591/2
Grade 5
TCL Level 2 Certificate in Graded Examination in Rock and Pop (Grade 5) 600/3592/4
Grade 6
TCL Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Rock and Pop (Grade 6) 600/3593/6
Grade 7
TCL Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Rock and Pop (Grade 7) 600/3594/8
Grade 8
TCL Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Rock and Pop (Grade 8) 600/3595/X
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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Learning outcomes
INITIAL
(RQF Entry Level 3)
LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will: The learner can:
1.
Produce a performance that 1.1 Perform with adequate continuity and a sense of pulse
demonstrates a basic foundation
on their instrument and shows 1.2 Perform with some evidence of individual interpretation
some interpretation
2.
Perform audibly with a sense
2.1 Demonstrate some sense of performance with some confidence and
of enthusiasm and enjoyment
capacity for audience engagement
and with some awareness of
audience
3.
Demonstrate that the Demonstrate a generally adequate technique
3.1
foundations of a secure
technique have been established 3.2 Perform with an adequate basic sound
4.
Demonstrate a range of Respond to a quick study piece with attention to note values and pitches
4.1
technical and musical abilities 4.2 Improvise with some melodic development, some harmonic awareness,
through either a quick study and a basic use of instrumental/vocal resources relevant to Initial level
piece or improvisation
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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
GRADE 1
(RQF Level 1)
LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will: The learner can:
1.
Produce a performance that Perform with general continuity and a sense of pulse
1.1
demonstrates preparation and 1.2 Perform with a developing feeling of individual interpretation
the beginnings of interpretation
4. Respond to a quick study piece with continuity of pulse and attention to note
4.1
Demonstrate a range of values and pitches
technical and musical abilities
through either a quick study 4.2 Improvise with some melodic development, harmonic awareness, and use of
piece or improvisation basic instrumental/vocal resources relevant to Grade 1
GRADE 2
(RQF Level 1)
LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will: The learner can:
1.
Produce a performance that Perform with generally secure rhythm and a sense of pulse
1.1
demonstrates preparation,
understanding and the beginnings Perform with a general feeling of individuality and commitment
1.2
of thoughtful interpretation
2. Give a performance that is generally accurate and fluent with fair attention
2.1
Perform clearly and accurately to musical and notational details
and be able to create and convey
mood to the audience 2.2 Demonstrate a competent sense of performance
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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
1.
Produce a performance that Perform with secure rhythm and pulse
1.1
demonstrates careful preparation,
understanding and the beginnings 1.2 Perform with clear evidence of an emerging musical personality
of thoughtful interpretation
2.
Perform clearly and accurately, Give a performance that is accurate and fluent with perceptive attention
2.1
with a sense of spontaneity and to musical and notational details
be able to create and convey 2.2 Demonstrate a confident, communicative and consistent sense of performance
mood to the audience
GRADE 4
(RQF Level 2)
LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will: The learner can:
1.
Produce a performance that Give a performance that pays attention to musical and notational details
1.1
demonstrates an understanding Perform with some evidence of stylistic awareness and a general attempt
1.2
of the material, leading to a to convey individual musical intent
personal interpretation
2.
Perform clearly and with Demonstrate an overall sense of performance with confidence and some
2.1
projection, supporting mood capacity for audience engagement
and character and engaging
with the audience
3.
Show evidence of a basic Perform with a generally reliable technique
3.1
exploration of and familiarity 3.2 Perform with an adequate basic sound with some evidence of tonal control
with the fundamentals of and projection
instrumental/vocal technique
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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
GRADE 5
(RQF Level 2)
LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will: The learner can:
1.
Produce a performance Give a performance that pays close attention to musical and notational
1.1
that demonstrates a sound details
understanding of the material, Perform with awareness of and sensitivity to appropriate style, with
1.2
leading to a personal and evidence of an emerging musical personality
imaginative interpretation
4. Respond to a quick study piece with fluency, accurate notes and tonality,
4.1
Demonstrate a range of technical and detailed phrasing, articulation and dynamics
and musical abilities through 4.2 Improvise with well-controlled and imaginative melodic development,
either a quick study piece or strong planning and structure, appropriate harmonic vocabulary, and full
improvisation use of instrumental/vocal resources relevant to Grade 5
GRADE 6
(RQF Level 3)
LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will: The learner can:
1.
Produce a secure and sustained 1.1 Perform with attention to dynamics, articulation and phrasing
performance that demonstrates Perform with general evidence of stylistic awareness and some attempt
1.2
a stylistic awareness and mature to convey individual musical intent and commitment
grasp of the material
2.
Perform with confidence and Demonstrate an overall sense of performance with general confidence
2.1
a sense of ownership and and a recognisable capacity for audience engagement
self-awareness that engages
the audience wholeheartedly
3.
Show familiarity with the full Give a performance that is technically reliable with generally secure
3.1
compass of the instrument/voice intonation and a good quality of tone
and use some advanced techniques
4. Respond to a quick study piece with mostly accurate notes and tonality,
4.1
Demonstrate a range of technical adequate continuity, musical development, and well-planned use of
and musical abilities through instrumental/vocal resources
either a quick study piece or 4.2 Improvise with imaginative melodic development, appropriate harmonic
improvisation procedures, well-planned length, and use of instrumental/vocal resources
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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
2.
Perform with confidence and Demonstrate a comfortable sense of performance with consistent
2.1
a sense of ownership and audience engagement
self-awareness, which engages
the audience
3.
Show familiarity with the full Give a performance that is fluent and accurate, with a strong technical
3.1
compass of the instrument/voice facility and a high quality of tone and intonation
and employ advanced techniques
4. Respond to a quick study piece with general accuracy in notes and tonality,
4.1
Demonstrate a range of with continuity and creative musical development, and with a wide use of
technical and musical abilities instrumental/vocal resources
through either a quick study 4.2 Improvise with creative melodic development, harmonic awareness,
piece or improvisation appropriate length and a wide use of instrumental/vocal resources
GRADE 8
(RQF Level 3)
LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will: The learner can:
1.
Produce a secure and sustained Perform with keen attention to dynamics, articulation and phrasing
1.1
performance that demonstrates Perform with a high level of musical sensitivity and a convincing grasp of
1.2
a discriminating and sensitive appropriate style, with a clear, distinctive and authoritative musical personality
personal interpretation
2.
Perform with confidence and a
sense of authority and control Perform with confidence and effective engagement with the audience
2.1
that engages the audience
wholeheartedly
3.
Show familiarity with the full
compass of the instrument/ 3.1 Perform with a strong command of technique with musical and sensitive
voice and employ advanced control of intonation and other instrumental/vocal resources
techniques with even control
across all registers
4. 4.1 Respond to a quick study piece with accuracy in notes and tonality, fluency,
Demonstrate a range of imaginative musical development, strong planning and construction, and full
technical and musical abilities and creative use of instrumental/vocal resources
through either a quick study 4.2 Improvise with well-controlled and imaginative melodic development, clear
piece or improvisation and appropriate harmonic vocabulary, appropriate length and full and
creative use of instrumental/vocal resources
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About the exam
SONGS
80 MARKS
SESSION SKILLS
20 MARKS
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About the exam
Maximum
marks
SONG 1 25
SONG 2 25
SESSION SKILLS 20
SONG 3 30
TOTAL 100
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About the exam
EXAM DURATIONS
Exams are designed to include sufficient time for setting up and presenting all sections, and
overall durations are as follows:
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About the exam
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About the exam
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Exam guidance: Songs
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Exam guidance: Songs
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Exam guidance: Songs
INITIAL
Duration 45 seconds – 2 minutes
To suit vocal range — normally no more than one or two sharps or flats,
Keys
can include modal tonality
Melodic writing
Simple melodies — mainly stepwise movement within phrases
and intervals
Other directions/ Slurs and legato phrasing, simple breath control through balanced
techniques phrase lengths
Improvisation None
Time signatures , ,
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Exam guidance: Songs
GRADE 1
Duration 1 – 2.5 minutes
More rhythmic variety — triplets can appear but rhythms still mostly
Rhythmic values
simple and straightforward
Melodic writing
Wider melodic leaps up to a 6th used sparingly
and intervals
Other directions/ Mainly legato singing with some more accented and articulated phrases,
techniques blue notes
Improvisation None
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Exam guidance: Songs
GRADE 2
Duration 1.5 – 3 minutes
Up to a 10th, use of both lower and upper registers but no swift changes
Range and register
between the two
Other directions/ Long notes and sustained phrases, chest voice or lower range
techniques with projection
Improvisation None
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Exam guidance: Songs
GRADE 3
Duration 1.5 – 3.5 minutes
Range and register As Grade 2 but with occasional faster register changes
Keys As Grade 2
Melodic writing
As Grade 2, leaps more frequent
and intervals
Other directions/ Grace notes, staccato phrases, vocal emphasis of consonants to enhance
techniques style/emotion in fast rhythms and in slow sustained ballads
Improvisation None
Time signatures ,
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Exam guidance: Songs
GRADE 4
Duration 2.5 – 4 minutes
Rhythmic values All rhythms can be used, increasing in complexity as the level increases
Melodic writing Octave leaps can be used, melodic writing can use any interval,
and intervals occasional chromaticism
Other directions/
Increasing complexity to test articulation and melodic agility
techniques
GRADE 5
Duration 2.5 – 4 minutes
Time signatures Irregular time signatures, more frequent changes of time signature
Melodic writing
Increased chromaticism, use of pentatonic and blues scales
and intervals
Other directions/
Melisma
techniques
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Exam guidance: Songs
GRADE 6
Duration 3 – 4.5 minutes
Melodic writing Leaps of over an octave, technically more challenging downward leaps
and intervals can appear
Other directions/ Effects such as creaks, growls, slides, screams, glottal and theatrics/
techniques dramatisations; occasional rap elements
GRADE 7
Duration 3 – 4.5 minutes
Melodic writing Further development of downward leaps, a high level of agility and
GRADE 8
Duration 3.5 – 5 minutes
Melodic writing Vocal parts requiring advanced tonal and melodic control; leaps across
and intervals the complete range if musically appropriate, including downward leaps
Other directions/
Full range of techniques
techniques
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Exam guidance: Session skills
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Exam guidance: Session skills
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Exam guidance: Session skills
Playback
Length of
repeated 2 bars 2 to 4 bars
sections
Time signatures
dotted
crotchets,
minims, semibreves,
Note values dotted minims semiquavers,
crotchets quavers
swung
quavers
semibreves,
Rest values crotchets minims,
quavers
mp and mf,
Dynamics and no dynamics
p and f staccato and
articulation or phrasing
legato, accents
stepwise
major/minor
Intervals movement perfect 4th perfect 5th
3rd
only
Overall melodic
a 4th a 6th an octave
range
blues scale,
Additional
ties chromatic
parameters
melodic notes
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Exam guidance: Session skills
4 to 8 bars
time signature
, , , , , changes
crotchet
triplets, dotted
dotted semiquavers,
quaver triplets duplets
quavers demisemiquavers,
semiquaver
triplets
dotted dotted
semiquavers
crotchets quavers
any major or
A major, E major, minor key up any major or
C minor G minor to 5 sharps or minor key
flats
an 11th a 12th
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Exam guidance: Session skills
Improvising
Total bars 4 8
Time signatures ,
& rhythm swung
quavers
Solo break
Any major or
Keys Any major key
minor key
diatonic
I, IV and
chord on any
V chords,
degree of the
Chords simple major 7th chords
scale (not
and minor
diminished or
chords only
augmented)
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Exam guidance: Session skills
12 16
, time signature
, changes
syncopation
more varied
some use of
rate of
2 chords
harmonic
per bar
change
up to 2 bars up to 4 bars
any common
style including
funk, jazz,
reggae, Latin, hybrid styles
shuffle, boogie-woogie,
R ‘n’ B metal (eg jazz funk,
disco boogie-style rock
Latin soul,
samba)
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Exam guidance: Marking
8 12 TECHNICAL CONTROL
COMMUNICATION
9 10
& STYLE
TOTAL MAXIMUM
25 30 MARK FOR
EACH SONG
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Exam guidance: Marking
The marks for song 3 are different because HOW SESSION SKILLS ARE MARKED
higher marks are awarded under technical Session skills are awarded a single mark that
control to reflect the two areas of technical focus. corresponds to different attainment levels
Total marks awarded for songs correspond to as follows:
the attainment levels as follows:
Overall mark Attainment level
Songs Song 3 Attainment level
1&2 17–20 DISTINCTION
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Exam guidance: Marking
Communication 9 MARKS (SONGS 1 & 2) 8 MARKS (SONGS 1 & 2) 6-7 MARKS (SONGS 1 & 2)
& style 10 MARKS (SONG 3) 9 MARKS (SONG 3) 7-8 MARKS (SONG 3)
Highly convincing Very good communication Good communication
communication and engagement with only and engagement
and engagement. momentary insecurities. overall though with
Excellent stylistic Very good stylistic occasional insecurities.
understanding and understanding and Good stylistic
realisation of musical realisation of musical understanding
detail. detail with minimal and realisation of
lapses. musical detail despite
occasional lapses.
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Exam guidance: Marking
5 MARKS (SONGS 1 & 2) 3-4 MARKS (SONGS 1 & 2) 1-2 MARKS (SONGS 1 & 2)
6 MARKS (SONG 3) 4-5 MARKS (SONG 3) 1-3 MARKS (SONG 3)
Generally reliable level Unreliable communication Little or no communication
of communication and and engagement. and engagement.
engagement though with Unreliable stylistic Extremely unreliable stylistic
some insecurities. understanding and understanding and realisation
Reasonable stylistic realisation of musical detail. of musical detail.
understanding and
realisation of musical
detail despite some lapses.
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Exam guidance: Marking
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Exam guidance: Marking
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Initial
Initial
EXAM STRUCTURE SONGS
The Initial exam contains the following: See pages 19–21 for requirements about the
selection of songs.
Maximum The following songs are included in the Trinity
marks Initial Vocals songbook.
Either a different song chosen from the Trinity HERE COMES THE SUN [TF] The Beatles [e’–c#’’]
Initial Vocals songbook
HOLD ON, WE’RE GOING
Or a song from the additional Trinity vocals Drake [e’–d”]
HOME [TF]
arrangements at trinityrock.com/extra-songs
Or an own-choice song KNOCKIN’ ON
Bob Dylan [e’–b’]
Or a song composed by the candidate HEAVEN’S DOOR
TOTAL 100
The Initial exam lasts 13 minutes.
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Grade 1
Grade 1
Initial Grade 1
EXAM STRUCTURE SONGS
The Grade 1 exam contains the following: See pages 19–21 for requirements about the
selection of songs.
Maximum The following songs are included in the Trinity
marks Grade 1 Vocals songbook.
B
e sung to a backing track (which can YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND Carole King [bb–d”]
be pre-recorded by the candidate)
Include a live self-played accompaniment
on any instrument SESSION SKILLS
Candidates choose either playback
Include an accompaniment played or sung
or improvising.
live by another musician
See pages 28–33 for full details of the
SESSION SKILLS 20 requirements and parameters.
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Grade 2
Grade 2
EXAM STRUCTURE SONGS
The Grade 2 exam contains the following: See pages 19–21 for requirements about the
selection of songs.
Maximum The following songs are included in the Trinity
marks Grade 2 Vocals songbook.
TOTAL 100
The Grade 2 exam lasts 15 minutes.
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Grade 3
Grade 3
EXAM STRUCTURE SONGS
The Grade 3 exam contains the following: See pages 19–21 for requirements about the
selection of songs.
Maximum The following songs are included in the Trinity
Grade 2 Grade 3
marks Grade 3 Vocals songbook.
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Grade 4
Grade 4
EXAM STRUCTURE SONGS
The Grade 4 exam contains the following: See pages 19–21 for requirements about the
selection of songs.
Maximum The following songs are included in the Trinity
marks Grade 4 Vocals songbook.
SONG 3 30
EXAM DURATION
TOTAL 100
The Grade 4 exam lasts 20 minutes.
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Grade 5
Grade 5
EXAM STRUCTURE SONGS
The Grade 5 exam contains the following: See pages 19–21 for requirements about the
selection of songs.
Maximum The following songs are included in the Trinity
marks Grade 5 Vocals songbook.
Grade 4 Grade 5
EVERYTIME Britney Spears [ab–eb”]
SONG 2 25
LET’S DANCE David Bowie [ab’–f”]
Either a different song chosen from the Trinity Clean Bandit, feat.
Grade 5 Vocals songbook RATHER BE
Jess Glynne [a–e”]
Or a song from the additional Trinity vocals
arrangements at trinityrock.com/extra-songs REACH OUT I’LL
Four Tops [c’–a’]
BE THERE
Or an own-choice song
Or a song composed by the candidate SHAKE IT OFF [TF] Taylor Swift [g–d”]
B
e sung to a backing track (which can YOU MAKE LOVING
be pre-recorded by the candidate) Fleetwood Mac [g–e”]
FUN [TF]
Include a live self-played accompaniment
on any instrument
SESSION SKILLS
Include an accompaniment played or sung
live by another musician Candidates choose either playback
or improvising.
SESSION SKILLS 20 See pages 28–33 for full details of the
requirements and parameters.
Either playback or improvising
EXAM DURATION
SONG 3 30
45
Grade 6: Female
Grade 6: Female
EXAM STRUCTURE SONGS
The Grade 6 exam contains the following: See pages 19–21 for requirements about the
selection of songs.
Maximum The following songs are included in the Trinity
marks Grade 6 Vocals (female) songbook.
Florence + the
Either a different song chosen from the Trinity DOG DAYS ARE OVER
Machine [a–d”]
Grade 6 Vocals (female) songbook
Or a song from the additional Trinity vocals GOLD LION Yeah Yeah Yeahs [a–g”]
arrangements at trinityrock.com/extra-songs
LET IT GO Demi Lovato [g–e”]
Or an own-choice song
Or a song composed by the candidate NOTHING COMPARES Sinéad O’Connor
2 U [TF] [a–f”]
If song 2 is an own-choice song or one
composed by the candidate it may: ON & ON [TF] Erykah Badu [g–b’]
Be unaccompanied
RESCUE ME Fontella Bass [a–d”]
B
e sung to a backing track (which can
be pre-recorded by the candidate) SKYFALL Adele [bb–c”]
Include a live self-played accompaniment
on any instrument
SESSION SKILLS
Include an accompaniment played or sung
live by another musician Candidates choose either playback
or improvising.
SESSION SKILLS 20
See pages 28–33 for full details of the
requirements and parameters.
Either playback or improvising
EXAM DURATION
SONG 3 30
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Grade 6: Male
Grade 6: MALE
EXAM STRUCTURE SONGS
The Grade 6 exam contains the following: See pages 19–21 for requirements about the
selection of songs.
Maximum The following songs are included in the Trinity
marks Grade 6 Vocals (male) songbook.
B
e sung to a backing track (which can WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM Joe Cocker
be pre-recorded by the candidate) MY FRIENDS [TF] [e–g’]
Include a live self-played accompaniment
on any instrument
SESSION SKILLS
Include an accompaniment played or sung
live by another musician Candidates choose either playback
or improvising.
SESSION SKILLS 20 See pages 28–33 for full details of the
requirements and parameters.
Either playback or improvising
EXAM DURATION
SONG 3 30
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Grade 7: Female
Grade 7: Female
EXAM STRUCTURE SONGS
The Grade 7 exam contains the following: See pages 19–21 for requirements about the
selection of songs.
Maximum The following songs are included in the Trinity
marks Grade 7 Vocals (female) songbook.
SONG 3 30
EXAM DURATION
TOTAL 100
The Grade 7 exam lasts 25 minutes.
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Grade 7: Male
Grade 7: Male
EXAM STRUCTURE SONGS
The Grade 7 exam contains the following: See pages 19–21 for requirements about the
selection of songs.
Maximum The following songs are included in the Trinity
marks Grade 7 Vocals (male) songbook.
Robbie Williams
Either a different song chosen from the Trinity FEEL
[A (d)–bb’]
Grade 7 Vocals (male) songbook
Or a song from the additional Trinity vocals I WANT TO KNOW WHAT
Foreigner [B–b’]
arrangements at trinityrock.com/extra-songs LOVE IS
Or an own-choice song LIFE ON MARS? David Bowie [f–bb’]
Or a song composed by the candidate
SONG 3 30
EXAM DURATION
TOTAL 100
The Grade 7 exam lasts 25 minutes.
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Grade 8: Female
Grade 8: Female
EXAM STRUCTURE SONGS
The Grade 8 exam contains the following: See pages 19–21 for requirements about the
selection of songs.
Maximum The following songs are included in the Trinity
marks Grade 8 Vocals (female) songbook.
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Grade 8: Male
Grade 8: male
EXAM STRUCTURE SONGS
The Grade 8 exam contains the following: See pages 19–21 for requirements about the
selection of songs.
Maximum The following songs are included in the Trinity
marks Grade 8 Vocals (male) songbook.
SONG 3 30
EXAM DURATION
A technical focus song chosen from the Trinity
Grade 8 Vocals (male) songbook, containing
specific technical elements, sung to a backing track
TOTAL 100
The Grade 8 exam lasts 30 minutes.
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Publications
publications
The following Trinity publications support DEMO AND BACKING TRACK CDS
this syllabus. All are available from The demo and backing tracks that accompany
trinityrock.com/shop or from your local the graded songbooks (and are free as
music shop. downloads with the purchase of a songbook)
are also available as graded CDs.
ROCK & POP SONGBOOKS FROM 2018
Trinity’s Rock & Pop songbooks contain eight Vocals Initial CD TCL 017734
songs (including three technical focus songs),
Vocals Grade 1 CD TCL 017741
plus background information on the songs and
performance tips. Each also contains a code Vocals Grade 2 CD TCL 017758
that gives free access to downloadable MP3
Vocals Grade 3 CD TCL 017765
files of demo and backing tracks for the songs.
Vocals Grade 4 CD TCL 017772
Vocals Initial TCL 017253
Vocals Grade 5 CD TCL 017789
Vocals Grade 1 TCL 017260
Vocals Grade 6 CD (female voice) TCL 017826
Vocals Grade 2 TCL 017277
Vocals Grade 7 CD (female voice) TCL 017833
Vocals Grade 3 TCL 017284
Vocals Grade 8 CD (female voice) TCL 017840
Vocals Grade 4 TCL 017291
Vocals Grade 6 CD (male voice) TCL 017796
Vocals Grade 5 TCL 017307
Vocals Grade 7 CD (male voice) TCL 017802
Vocals Grade 6 (female voice) TCL 017345
Vocals Grade 8 CD (male voice) TCL 017819
Vocals Grade 7 (female voice) TCL 017352
Vocals Grade 8 (female voice) TCL 017369 Syllabuses and Rock & Pop songbooks are also
available for:
Vocals Grade 6 (male voice) TCL 017314
Bass
Vocals Grade 7 (male voice) TCL 017321
D
rums
Vocals Grade 8 (male voice) TCL 017338
Guitar
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Notes
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