Trinity Guildhall Music Grade Exams are available for all instruments, voice, and music theory. They include nine levels, from Initial to Grade 8, which assess performance and technical skills from beginner to accomplished musician.

It should be noted that students who have successfully completed certain higher-level grade examinations may qualify for college credit.

According to the current Trinity Guildhall Information & Regulations, "Preparation for Trinity's  examinations encourages the development of Key Skills"-that is,  "the transferable skills that assist candidates to perform successfully in the world of education and work.  These skills are conveniently divided into six areas: Communication; Application of Number; IT; Working with Others; Improving own Learning and Performance; and Problem Solving.  Each of these areas develop the candidate's broader life skills."

Entry Requirements for Grade Examinations
Anyone may enter for Grade Examinations, regardless of age, gender, disability, or ethnicity.

Aims and Objectives
The aim of grade music examinations is to provide a framework for developing musical skills and an assessment scheme against which an individual's progress and development may be measured, whether they are studying as a leisure activity or with a view to a career as a teacher or performer.  Candidates must show their musical ability by playing (or singing) three pieces, and must also take supporting tests to encourage the development of all-around musical skills that underpin performance, such as Technical Work, Sight Reading, Improvisation, and Aural Tests.

Trinity Guildhall's eight practical examination grades are numbered from 1 to 8 in increasing order of difficulty.  In many subjects, an Initial examination acts as an introduction to the examination system.

For more information, click Trinity Guilhall Music Exams: Objectives