General Resources

Find a range of resources providing general support for music teaching and learning and preparing for a Trinity music exam.

Aural

Example Initial aural test

Watch an example Initial aural test performed by Callum.
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Example Grade 1 aural test

Watch an example Grade 1 aural test performed by Thomas.
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Example Grade 1 aural test

Watch an example Grade 1 aural test performed by Sofia.
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Improvisation

Teaching Improvisation – 9 steps to get your students improvising

A step-by-step guide designed to help you introduce basic improvisation in your lessons through a structured framework . . .
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Using words for improvisation and composition

Hear how composer Chris Lawry suggests you use words as a starting point when composing.
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Tips for improvisation - part 1

Hear composer Mike Mower's tips on beginning to improvise.
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Own Composition

Using words for improvisation and composition

Hear how composer Chris Lawry suggests you use words as a starting point when composing.
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Tips and inspiration for composition

Hear advice from composers on getting started with composing music.
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Using technology in composition

Hear what composers think about using technology when composing music.
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our Music Exams

Trinity music exams - what people think

Find out what teachers, students and parents think about Trinity music exams in this video.
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Information & Regulations (from 2017)

Read important information about our Grade and Certificate exams.
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Assessment Criteria - Classical & Jazz

See the criteria our examiners use to decide on the marks for an exam.
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Musical Knowledge

Musical Knowledge Test Parameters

See the parameters and requirements for our musical knowledge test.
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