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Exams/Scales/Trinity · Grade 7

Scales and arpeggios

Trinity Grade 7 adds arpeggio inversions and diminished 7ths, plus scales a third or sixth apart in selected keys. Tempo edges towards the Grade 8 standard.

What this grade asks for

  • Section

    Scales (hands together, four octaves)

    All major and minor keys, both touches.

  • Section

    Scales a third / sixth apart

    Hands together, two octaves, nominated keys.

  • Section

    Arpeggios + inversions

    Hands together, four octaves.

  • Section

    Diminished + dominant 7ths

    Hands together, resolving onto tonic.

Trinity — other grades

Trinity Grade 7 piano scales & arpeggios — Bristol Piano