Watch performance tips on selected technical exercises and studies on Trinity’s Classical Guitar Syllabus from 2020 with Martin Bickerton.
Please note that although some of the video title images say Classical Guitar 2020–2023, this syllabus no longer operates with an end date. The current syllabus remains valid indefinitely, and any necessary planned updates will be announced at least 12 months in advance.
Grade 1
Technical Exercise
Study 2a. Scary Monsters
Grade 2
Technical Exercise
Study 2b. Porcupine Stomp
Although this video demonstrates right hand staccato technique to stop the strings, the entire exercise should be performed with only left hand staccato, slightly releasing the finger pressure to produce the detached effect for all staccato notes and chords.
Grade 3
Technical Exercise
Study 2b. Finger Pickin’ Good
Filmed at Cheadle Hulme School, Manchester, October 2019.
