The ABRSM classical guitar grade 2 syllabus is designed to strengthen and add to the musical and technical foundations of grade 1. Candidates at this grade can again play up to two duets along with another guitarist, playing three pieces all together with one from each of the lists A, B and C.
Scales
Fingers only / tirando or apoyando
D major
A minor melodic
D minor harmonic
Thumb only / tirando
C major
Chromatic scale
Thumb only / tirando
Starting on A
Arpeggios
Tirando
C major
D major
A minor
D minor
The scales
The arpeggios
Always remember to practice your scales. It should be a habit in every practice. Play them slowly and think carefully about how the notes sound. Try and make them sound as beautiful as possible!
Pieces
Here are a selection of pieces from the grade 2 syllabus.
List A
Pavane by Arbeau
List B
The Sixpence by Trad. Irish
Ecossaise in A minor by Giuliani
Here, There and Everywhere by Lennin & McCartney
