The Grade 8 Acoustic exam is for candidates who have been typically learning for five years or more and have now consolidated their playing to a high level. They have mastered the key skills up to Grade 7 and developed heightened technique, use of expressive devices, rhythmic complexity, fluency, co-ordination and musical understanding. Candidates will be able to improvise to an advanced level with effortless assurance and personality plus demonstrate seamless musical form and structure. There will be an innate stylistic conviction and distinctive musicality with strong individuality. Communication will be commanding. There are two types of exam available at Grade 8, either a Grade Exam or Performance Certificate.

At this grade you will have the opportunity to perform repertoire from artists such as Hiatus Kaiyote, Django Reinhardt, Eric Roche and more.

Acoustic Guitar Grade 8 features:
- Six 'hit tune' arrangements covering a range of contemporary styles
- Professional backing tracks for pieces and supporting tests
- Downloadable audio
- Fact Files and Walkthroughs

Plus
- Technical Exercises
- Sight Reading
- Improvisation & Interpretation
- Ear Tests
- General Musicianship Questions