Rockschool Guitar Grade 8 (2018)

The Guitar Grade 8 book is a vital aid to mastering the pro-level material in your exam. Earn those UCAS points and become a pro-level musician by working through the sophisticated techniques and theory in its pages.

What you’ll learn at Grade 8
Time signature changes, 16th-note triplets, fingerpicked chords
Whole Tone, Diminished, Altered scales, Dominant 7♯5, Dominant 7♭5, Dominant 7♯9, Dominant 7♭9 arpeggios and chords, Diminished arpeggios and Stylistic Study
Session work

Guitar Grade 8 features:

6 new arrangements of iconic rock, pop, and contemporary music tracks from classic and contemporary artists & 6 Rockschool Originals
The most diverse selection of contemporary music ever seen in a syllabus making the Grades accessible to everyone without precluding any musical tastes
Fact Files: band and artist background information with recommended listening
Walkthroughs: in-depth guidance on every track
Downloadable audio: easily access audio content online
All the essential music theory and technique you need to pass your exams

Repertoire
Snarky Puppy – Native Sons
Steve Vai – Die to Live
Steely Dan – Kid Charlemagne
D’Angelo – Spanish Joint
Justin Timberlake – Cry Me A River
Albert Lee – Country Boy
6 Rockschool Originals