The PDF contains a pull-out section for scales. Practice the G major scale until you can play it ascending and descending at 60 BPM using alternate picking. The examiner will ask for two "legato" (smooth) and two "staccato" (short) renditions.

| Aspect | Rockschool Debut | Trinity Rock & Pop Initial | ABRSM (Classical) | |--------|----------------|---------------------------|--------------------| | Focus | Modern rock, riffs, power chords | Broader pop, strumming, simple lead | N/A for electric guitar at Debut | | Tab included | Yes | Yes | No (standard notation only) | | Backing tracks | Download with PDF | Download or stream | Piano accomp. (not rock style) | | Technical work | Scales, chords, arpeggios | Only chords & strumming patterns | Not relevant |

Rockschool Debut is more riff-oriented than Trinity Initial, which leans toward campfire-chord songs.

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Overview

Contents (suggested structure for the PDF)

  • Quick exam breakdown (bullet list)

  • Repertoire checklist (table with columns: Piece | Composer/Artist | Key/Tempo | ✔ Ready?)

  • Note: Replace titles with the exact pieces chosen from your syllabus.

  • Technical work (clear bullets and tab snippets)

  • Open-string power chord rhythm pattern (downstrokes, palm mute)
  • Simple arpeggio: Em triad broken across strings (tab)
  • Metronome practice plan: 5–10 mins warm-up, 15–20 mins scales/arpeggios, 15–20 mins pieces, 5–10 mins sight-reading/aural.

  • Aural test prep (bulleted exercises)

  • Sight-reading tips (numbered steps)

  • Exam day checklist (bulleted)

  • Practice schedule (simple table: Day | Focus)

  • Contact/notes area (small footer for teacher’s comments)

    • Formatting tips for PDF

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    By week 3 of practice, drop the full mix. Only use the instrumental backing track. Record yourself playing along to the PDF’s sheet music. Does your rhythm lock in? The Rockschool exam penalizes "drifting" away from the drummer.