Rockschool offers , allowing candidates to record their performance and submit it online. This requires recording your three chosen pieces and the required technical exercises using the official backing tracks. Acoustic Guitar Grade 1 | RSL Awards
To prepare for the exam, you need the official repertoire and technical exercises. RSL Awards provides several free and paid options:
Typically includes the C major and A minor pentatonic scales. Group B (Chords): Open chords such as G, C, D, and Em.
Below is a comprehensive guide to what the Grade 1 syllabus entails, where to find legitimate free resources, and how the exam is structured. Official Rockschool Acoustic Guitar Grade 1 Resources
A short, stylistically appropriate riff played with a backing track. Digital Exam Options
The current Rockschool syllabus features a mix of contemporary hit tunes and original compositions. Grade 1 includes arrangements of: – "Come As You Are" The White Stripes – "Seven Nation Army" Bob Marley – "Redemption Song" Jeff Buckley – "Hallelujah" Ed Sheeran – "Perfect" David Guetta feat. Sia – "Titanium" Exam Structure and Requirements
You can download a free Acoustic Sample Pack from the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB). This provides a "flavour" of the pieces and the benchmarked skills for each grade.
For Grade 1, you must demonstrate proficiency in three groups:
