The Guitar Grade 1 book contains everything you need to sit your Grade 1 exam – in one essential book. It’s packed with essential techniques and theory for beginners picking up the fundamentals of guitar.

What you’ll learn at Grade 1

• Doublestops, staccato notes, accents and slides
• Major and minor scales. Minor pentatonic scales and chords
• Playback skills

Guitar Grade 1 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

Songlist:

• Adele – Rolling In The Deep
• The Script – The Man Who Can’t Be Moved
• The Temptations – My Girl
• Booker T & The MGs – Green Onions
• Stereophonics – Dakota
• Green Day – Basket Case
• 6 Rockschool Originals