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Electric Guitar
About LCME Electric Guitar Exams
There are eight LCME Electric Guitar grades, plus one introductory level, four performance diplomas and three teaching diplomas.
The standard graded exams consist of scales and arpeggios, chords, rhythm playing, lead playing, spoken tests and aural assessment (there is also specialism for Grades 6 to 8).
We also provide alternatives to our standard examination format designed to offer something different for our diverse range of candidates:
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Recital Grade – an entirely performance-based live exam
LCME Electric Guitar Syllabus
- Electric Guitar Syllabus 2019 - valid until further notice
- Electric Guitar Diplomas Syllabus
- Electric Guitar Performance Diplomas Information Booklet
- Electric Guitar Teaching Diplomas Information Booklet
New own-choice options for Electric Guitar exams
From 5 October 2026, candidates can choose their own music for some parts of in-person Graded Electric Guitar exams.
Candidates can now play a piece of their own choice instead of a Rhythm Playing exercise. For Lead Playing, they can improvise over their own piece or backing track instead of a chord progression given by the examiner. Own-choice pieces must be of a similar standard and duration, and can include pieces set by other exam boards regulated by Ofqual.
Candidates must give the examiner a copy of the music for any own-choice piece before the exam begins. The existing requirements still apply. Recorded exams have their own requirements.
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Book your LCME Electric Guitar exam now
Our Electric Guitar exams are run by the Registry of Guitar Tutors (RGT). They offer in-person and digital exams. Click below to book your exam now: