Rockschool music qualifications are tailor-made for the contemporary musician.
Hand-Picked Popular Repertoire
For Acoustic Guitar we’ve hand-picked tunes from some of the world’s biggest artists across a diverse range of genres to provide students with an expansive song choice to use in their exam and for their own enjoyment.
Acoustic Mastery
Rockschool Acoustic is designed for all types of aspiring guitar players. At each grade there are four session-style songs featuring recorded vocals, and two instrument-specific solo guitar arrangements.
UCAS Points
Rockschool Acoustic Guitar Grades carry huge rewards. For Grades 6, 7 and 8, you can enhance your university application, with up to 30 UCAS points awarded at Grade 8.
Unrivalled Industry Relevance
As with every Rockschool syllabus, Acoustic Guitar combines unrivalled industry relevance with academic credibility, giving students a wealth of technical, stylistic and theoretical knowledge that’s second to none.
Free Choice Pieces
In addition to the 6 pieces on offer in each of our grade books, students are also able to choose two Free Choice Pieces for their exam. The criteria for each grade can be found on our website.
Digital Downloads
Instantly download your Acoustic Guitar book, individual tracks or supporting tests. The RSL shop allows student and instructor to use their favourite Rockschool titles on their desktop, tablet or smartphone.
Learn the Acoustic Guitar with Rockschool
Whether you’re learning to play the Acoustic Guitar or teaching the Acoustic Guitar, Rockschool is here to support your journey.
As with all of Rockschool’s recent releases, every grade features meticulously researched and benchmarked tracks from both trailblazing musicians and contemporary trendsetters, exposing each student to an array of genres, styles and instrument-specific techniques as they progress through each grade.
How it works
Whether you’re learning the Acoustic Guitar independently or with a music teacher, it’s easy to get started learning with Rockschool.
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Download the syllabus and buy your grade book
Our publications provide you with everything you need: professionally arranged and produced repertoire alongside innovative technical exercises and supporting tests.
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Start practicing with our innovative resources
From our physical publications to our interactive e-books and Learning Platform app, our teaching and learning resources are here to support you become a better musician.
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Sit the exam and reap your rewards
If you’re ready and want to take a Graded Music Exam, achieve your very own Rockschool qualification after putting in the hours of dedication towards mastering your instrument.
