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Rockschool Video Exams
Video examination performances are uploaded to YouTube and submitted to AMEB Victoria via our submission form. The enrolling person or candidate must create a Google account, then a YouTube channel, to which the video will be uploaded. The visibility setting should be set to unlisted so that the video can be shared with AMEB but will not appear in YouTube search results.
Click here to download the Rockschool video exam guide.
Click here to download the Video Exam Tips information sheet.
Click here to download Rockschool exam options.
Click here to read about uploading to YouTube.
Rockschool updates
Rockschool reports will now be uploaded to AMEB Connect giving the enroller the convenience of accessing online reports and results. After the exam, the enroller will receive an email advising that reports and results are available to download and print, or email to the candidate. Reports are uploaded to AMEB Connect within two (2) weeks of Rockschool examinations. Certificates will be posted to the enrolling person or school within three (3) weeks of the examination.
Rockschool awards will be printed on AMEB certificates and will be posted to enrollers within 3 weeks after the examination date. (A Rockschool UK e-certificate will be available to successful candidates, on request.)
Live accompaniment is now allowed for Free Choice Pieces in Rockschool exams. The new Vocals books now include piano accompaniment parts.
Self-accompaniment is also now allowed for Free Choice Pieces in Rockschool exams. You can sing along to your guitar piece or play piano while you sing your vocal piece.
Minor creative choices are now permitted when playing the notation in Grade book pieces. You can embellish the melodies and make small changes to the written score. You will not be penalised for these deviations.
Backing tracks are no longer mandatory for Free Choice Pieces. You can play with or without a backing track or accompaniment.
AMEB is proud to continue its partnership with RSL to deliver Rockschool exams in Australia. Based in the UK, Rockschool specialises in music of the most popular genres in a range of contemporary styles. Its qualifications are recognised globally with tens of thousands of exams conducted in the UK and over 40 countries around the world.
Rockschool Grade Exam
The Rockschool Grade Exam syllabus provides a framework for the progressive development of a wide range of musical and technical skills, over a series of grades and diplomas from beginner to expert level.
Technical, aural and sight-reading skills are acquired in a sequential way. Performance pieces are focused on the most popular contemporary genres and selected by experts to suit the needs of students at their particular stage of development.
A Rockschool Grade exam (from Debut to Grade 8) typically includes:
• 3 Performance Pieces – two of which may be Free Choice pieces
• Technical Exercises
• Sight-reading, Improvisation & Interpretation (Debut to Grade 5) or Quick Study Pieces (Grades 6 to 8)
• Ear Tests
• General Musicianship questions
Rockschool Performance Certificates
The candidate plays five pieces; there are no Technical Exercises, Ear Tests, Sight-reading or General Musicianship requirements in a Performance Certificate exam.
A Performance Certificate exam includes:
• 5 Performance Pieces (Debut to Grade 8) – three of which may be Free Choice pieces
Examination requirements
It is essential that teachers and candidates consult the current year’s syllabus for details of examination requirements. Rockschool Syllabuses are available as a digital (PDF) file free-of-charge from the Rockschool Australia website: www.rockschool.ameb.edu.au
Support Materials
A range of publications to support Rockschool teaching and learning are listed on the AMEB Victoria website and may be purchased from AMEB Connect.
Exam tips can be accessed from the Rockschool Australia website: www.rockschool.ameb.edu.au/exam-tips/
Results
Due to new regulatory requirements by Rockschool’s certification body in the UK, Ofqual, all Rockschool reports will now be moderated in the UK before being released. This will result in a longer wait for both results and certificates.
Enrolling for examinations
Rockschool Grade Exams and Performance Certificates are offered in two Special Subject Sessions. <Click here for exam dates>
Enrolments are received via our online service centre AMEB Connect (Victoria).
Popular Music Theory and Music Production Exams are administered by the AMEB Federal Office. For further information go to: www.rockschool.ameb.edu
Rockschool is a vibrant, contemporary music program of exams and qualifications for electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, drums, vocals, piano, ukulele, bands, popular music theory and music production.
Acoustic Guitar
Resources
Rockschool Acoustic Guitar Grade Books (Debut – Grade 8) (2019+)
| Acoustic Guitar Subjects Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8434 | Grade Exam Debut | $ | 130.00 |
| 8435 | Grade Exam Grade 1 | $ | 170.00 |
| 8436 | Grade Exam Grade 2 | $ | 175.00 |
| 8437 | Grade Exam Grade 3 | $ | 187.00 |
| 8438 | Grade Exam Grade 4 | $ | 203.00 |
| 8439 | Grade Exam Grade 5 | $ | 215.00 |
| 8440 | Grade Exam Grade 6 | $ | 231.00 |
| 8441 | Grade Exam Grade 7 | $ | 243.00 |
| 8442 | Grade Exam Grade 8 | $ | 254.00 |
| 8443 | Performance Certificate Debut | $ | 130.00 |
| 8444 | Performance Certificate Grade 1 | $ | 170.00 |
| 8445 | Performance Certificate Grade 2 | $ | 175.00 |
| 8446 | Performance Certificate Grade 3 | $ | 187.00 |
| 8447 | Performance Certificate Grade 4 | $ | 203.00 |
| 8448 | Performance Certificate Grade 5 | $ | 215.00 |
| 8449 | Performance Certificate Grade 6 | $ | 231.00 |
| 8450 | Performance Certificate Grade 7 | $ | 243.00 |
| 8451 | Performance Certificate Grade 8 | $ | 254.00 |
Bass
Resources
Rockschool Bass Grade Books and Online Audio (Debut – Grade 8) (2018 to 2024)
Rockschool Let’s Rock Start Playing Now (Bass, Drums, Guitar)
| Bass Subject Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8201 | Let's Rock Premiere | $ | 108.00 |
| 8020 | Grade Exam Debut | $ | 130.00 |
| 8021 | Grade Exam Grade 1 | $ | 170.00 |
| 8022 | Grade Exam Grade 2 | $ | 175.00 |
| 8023 | Grade Exam Grade 3 | $ | 187.00 |
| 8024 | Grade Exam Grade 4 | $ | 203.00 |
| 8025 | Grade Exam Grade 5 | $ | 215.00 |
| 8026 | Grade Exam Grade 6 | $ | 231.00 |
| 8027 | Grade Exam Grade 7 | $ | 243.00 |
| 8028 | Grade Exam Grade 8 | $ | 254.00 |
| 8030 | Performance Certificate Debut | $ | 130.00 |
| 8031 | Performance Certificate Grade 1 | $ | 170.00 |
| 8032 | Performance Certificate Grade 2 | $ | 175.00 |
| 8033 | Performance Certificate Grade 3 | $ | 187.00 |
| 8034 | Performance Certificate Grade 4 | $ | 203.00 |
| 8035 | Performance Certificate Grade 5 | $ | 215.00 |
| 8036 | Performance Certificate Grade 6 | $ | 231.00 |
| 8037 | Performance Certificate Grade 7 | $ | 243.00 |
| 8038 | Performance Certificate Grade 8 | $ | 254.00 |
Drums
Resources
Rockschool Drums Grade Books and Online Audio (Debut – Grade 8) (2018 to 2024)
Rockschool Classics Drums Grade Books (Grades 1 – 8)
Rockschool Hot Rock Drums Grade Books (Grades 1 – 5) (2014)
Rockschool Let’s Rock Start Playing Now (Bass, Drums, Guitar)
| Drums Subject Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8202 | Let's Rock Premiere | $ | 108.00 |
| 8040 | Grade Exam Debut | $ | 130.00 |
| 8041 | Grade Exam Grade 1 | $ | 170.00 |
| 8042 | Grade Exam Grade 2 | $ | 175.00 |
| 8043 | Grade Exam Grade 3 | $ | 187.00 |
| 8044 | Grade Exam Grade 4 | $ | 203.00 |
| 8045 | Grade Exam Grade 5 | $ | 215.00 |
| 8046 | Grade Exam Grade 6 | $ | 231.00 |
| 8047 | Grade Exam Grade 7 | $ | 243.00 |
| 8048 | Grade Exam Grade 8 | $ | 254.00 |
| 8050 | Performance Certificate Debut | $ | 130.00 |
| 8051 | Performance Certificate Grade 1 | $ | 170.00 |
| 8052 | Performance Certificate Grade 2 | $ | 175.00 |
| 8053 | Performance Certificate Grade 3 | $ | 187.00 |
| 8054 | Performance Certificate Grade 4 | $ | 203.00 |
| 8055 | Performance Certificate Grade 5 | $ | 215.00 |
| 8056 | Performance Certificate Grade 6 | $ | 231.00 |
| 8057 | Performance Certificate Grade 7 | $ | 243.00 |
| 8058 | Performance Certificate Grade 8 | $ | 254.00 |
Guitar
Resources
Rockschool Guitar Grade Books and Online Audio (Debut – Grade 8) (2018 to 2024)
Rockschool Classics Guitar Grade Books (Grades 1 – 8)
Rockschool Hot Rock Guitar Grade Books (Grades 1 – 5) (2014)
Rockschool Let’s Rock Start Playing Now (Bass, Drums, Guitar)
| Guitar Subject Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8200 | Let's Rock Premiere | $ | 108.00 |
| 8000 | Grade Exam Debut | $ | 130.00 |
| 8001 | Grade Exam Grade 1 | $ | 170.00 |
| 8002 | Grade Exam Grade 2 | $ | 175.00 |
| 8003 | Grade Exam Grade 3 | $ | 187.00 |
| 8004 | Grade Exam Grade 4 | $ | 203.00 |
| 8005 | Grade Exam Grade 5 | $ | 215.00 |
| 8006 | Grade Exam Grade 6 | $ | 231.00 |
| 8007 | Grade Exam Grade 7 | $ | 243.00 |
| 8008 | Grade Exam Grade 8 | $ | 254.00 |
| 8010 | Performance Certificate Debut | $ | 130.00 |
| 8011 | Performance Certificate Grade 1 | $ | 170.00 |
| 8012 | Performance Certificate Grade 2 | $ | 175.00 |
| 8013 | Performance Certificate Grade 3 | $ | 187.00 |
| 8014 | Performance Certificate Grade 4 | $ | 203.00 |
| 8015 | Performance Certificate Grade 5 | $ | 215.00 |
| 8016 | Performance Certificate Grade 6 | $ | 231.00 |
| 8017 | Performance Certificate Grade 7 | $ | 243.00 |
| 8018 | Performance Certificate Grade 8 | $ | 254.00 |
Keys
Resources
Rockschool Keys Grade Books (Grade 1 – Grade 8)(2019+)
| Rockschool Keys Subject Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8720 | Grade Exam Debut | $ | 130.00 |
| 8721 | Grade Exam Grade 1 | $ | 170.00 |
| 8722 | Grade Exam Grade 2 | $ | 175.00 |
| 8723 | Grade Exam Grade 3 | $ | 187.00 |
| 8724 | Grade Exam Grade 4 | $ | 203.00 |
| 8725 | Grade Exam Grade 5 | $ | 215.00 |
| 8726 | Grade Exam Grade 6 | $ | 231.00 |
| 8727 | Grade Exam Grade 7 | $ | 243.00 |
| 8728 | Grade Exam Grade 8 | $ | 254.00 |
| 8730 | Performance Certificate Debut | $ | 130.00 |
| 8731 | Performance Certificate Grade 1 | $ | 170.00 |
| 8732 | Performance Certificate Grade 2 | $ | 175.00 |
| 8733 | Performance Certificate Grade 3 | $ | 187.00 |
| 8734 | Performance Certificate Grade 4 | $ | 203.00 |
| 8735 | Performance Certificate Grade 5 | $ | 215.00 |
| 8736 | Performance Certificate Grade 6 | $ | 231.00 |
| 8737 | Performance Certificate Grade 7 | $ | 243.00 |
| 8738 | Performance Certificate Grade 8 | $ | 254.00 |
Piano
Rockschool Piano
Resources
Rockschool Piano 2019+ Grade Books (Grade 1 – Grade 8)
| Rockschool Piano Subject Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8700 | Grade Exam Debut | $ | 130.00 |
| 8701 | Grade Exam Grade 1 | $ | 170.00 |
| 8702 | Grade Exam Grade 2 | $ | 175.00 |
| 8703 | Grade Exam Grade 3 | $ | 187.00 |
| 8704 | Grade Exam Grade 4 | $ | 203.00 |
| 8705 | Grade Exam Grade 5 | $ | 215.00 |
| 8706 | Grade Exam Grade 6 | $ | 231.00 |
| 8707 | Grade Exam Grade 7 | $ | 243.00 |
| 8708 | Grade Exam Grade 8 | $ | 254.00 |
| 8710 | Performance Certificate Debut | $ | 130.00 |
| 8711 | Performance Certificate Grade 1 | $ | 170.00 |
| 8712 | Performance Certificate Grade 2 | $ | 175.00 |
| 8713 | Performance Certificate Grade 3 | $ | 187.00 |
| 8714 | Performance Certificate Grade 4 | $ | 203.00 |
| 8715 | Performance Certificate Grade 5 | $ | 215.00 |
| 8716 | Performance Certificate Grade 6 | $ | 231.00 |
| 8717 | Performance Certificate Grade 7 | $ | 243.00 |
| 8718 | Performance Certificate Grade 8 | $ | 254.00 |
Ukulele
Resources
Rockschool Ukulele 2020+ Grade Books (Debut – Grade 8)
| Ukulele Subjects Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8470 | Grade Exam Debut | $ | 130.00 |
| 8471 | Grade Exam Grade 1 | $ | 170.00 |
| 8472 | Grade Exam Grade 2 | $ | 175.00 |
| 8473 | Grade Exam Grade 3 | $ | 187.00 |
| 8474 | Grade Exam Grade 4 | $ | 203.00 |
| 8475 | Grade Exam Grade 5 | $ | 215.00 |
| 8476 | Grade Exam Grade 6 | $ | 231.00 |
| 8477 | Grade Exam Grade 7 | $ | 243.00 |
| 8478 | Grade Exam Grade 8 | $ | 254.00 |
| 8480 | Performance Certificate Debut | $ | 130.00 |
| 8481 | Performance Certificate Grade 1 | $ | 170.00 |
| 8482 | Performance Certificate Grade 2 | $ | 175.00 |
| 8483 | Performance Certificate Grade 3 | $ | 187.00 |
| 8484 | Performance Certificate Grade 4 | $ | 203.00 |
| 8485 | Performance Certificate Grade 5 | $ | 215.00 |
| 8486 | Performance Certificate Grade 6 | $ | 231.00 |
| 8487 | Performance Certificate Grade 7 | $ | 243.00 |
| 8488 | Performance Certificate Grade 8 | $ | 254.00 |
Vocals
The Rockschool Vocals syllabus was updated in July 2022. From the start of 2023 the ‘old’ Vocals syllabus will no longer be available for examination.
Resources
Rockschool Vocals (2021) Grade Books (Debut – Grade 8)
| Vocals Subject Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8520 | Grade Exam Debut | $ | 130.00 |
| 8521 | Grade Exam Grade 1 | $ | 170.00 |
| 8522 | Grade Exam Grade 2 | $ | 175.00 |
| 8523 | Grade Exam Grade 3 | $ | 187.00 |
| 8524 | Grade Exam Grade 4 | $ | 203.00 |
| 8525 | Grade Exam Grade 5 | $ | 215.00 |
| 8526 | Grade Exam Grade 6 | $ | 231.00 |
| 8527 | Grade Exam Grade 7 | $ | 243.00 |
| 8528 | Grade Exam Grade 8 | $ | 254.00 |
| 8530 | Performance Certificate Debut | $ | 130.00 |
| 8531 | Performance Certificate Grade 1 | $ | 170.00 |
| 8532 | Performance Certificate Grade 2 | $ | 175.00 |
| 8533 | Performance Certificate Grade 3 | $ | 187.00 |
| 8534 | Performance Certificate Grade 4 | $ | 203.00 |
| 8535 | Performance Certificate Grade 5 | $ | 215.00 |
| 8536 | Performance Certificate Grade 6 | $ | 231.00 |
| 8537 | Performance Certificate Grade 7 | $ | 243.00 |
| 8538 | Performance Certificate Grade 8 | $ | 254.00 |
All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.