Hey Guys, time for something a little different: let's have a look at the best apps to help you to improve as a guitarist or have nifty tricks up your sleeve on the go.
Here are my go to apps: (make sure to read the note at the end of this article :) )
First off, you need a good tuning app. You will use it more often than you would think as long as the app is reliable, simple and clean. And that's exactly where gStrings steps up (this Play Store link contains the free version with ads): you can customize it all you want so it matches your will, it works great when set on auto tune. However I would suggest going into the settings, select 'Optimize for' the guitar, of course. If you get prompted to install the 'new' Waves tuner app by the same developer, you can try, but if I were you, I'd stick with gStrings. It's cleaner and easier in its interface. And most importantly, it gets the job done nice and fast.
If you feel like supporting the developer or want to get rid of the ads, consider going for the 3€ pro version.
Next, you will need an app that adjusts its scales, backing tracks, etc. all to your will. However, these apps are difficult to find and are either not complete or pricey. In this case, I'd recommend Guitar Jam Tracks Scales Buddy, which is on sale right now, so you should be able to get it for 3$ . This app is available on both platforms, but costs more on the App Store.
The app has an outdated interface, but is so powerful it is really worth the many MBs of storage. Hook it up with your practice amp (like I do with my Micro Cube) and you can have lots of hours of fun, while discovering new things. An absolute recommendation for any guitarist.
Guitar Amp Settings is an old and unknown app, but it might come in handy for a beginning artist, when you're not sure how to get that tone of one of your favourite songs. It gives you the amp settings for some of the most famous songs. Of course you need to keep in mind the neutral tone of your amp, but it steers you in the right direction.
AnySong Chord Recognition as the title says is made to recognize and display the chords played in a song stored on your device. The free app does it for the first 40 seconds, the full version does the same for entire songs. As always, try out the free versions before moving to the paid app, but it's a really nifty tool, so make sure to check it out!
It's an 'old' app, but then again, the tool is so useful and unique, I don't mind and my guess is: neither will you.
NOTE: This article will be updated regularly as I discover more great apps, and you suggest your favourites! Make sure to sure this article with your guitar playing friends and give feedback. Together we can make a great list of useful guitar apps!
Here are my go to apps: (make sure to read the note at the end of this article :) )
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| gStrings (Play Store link here) |
If you feel like supporting the developer or want to get rid of the ads, consider going for the 3€ pro version.
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| Guitar Jam Tracks Scales Buddy (Play Store link) |
Next, you will need an app that adjusts its scales, backing tracks, etc. all to your will. However, these apps are difficult to find and are either not complete or pricey. In this case, I'd recommend Guitar Jam Tracks Scales Buddy, which is on sale right now, so you should be able to get it for 3$ . This app is available on both platforms, but costs more on the App Store.
The app has an outdated interface, but is so powerful it is really worth the many MBs of storage. Hook it up with your practice amp (like I do with my Micro Cube) and you can have lots of hours of fun, while discovering new things. An absolute recommendation for any guitarist.
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| Guitar Amp Settings (Play Store link) |
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| AnySong Chord Recognition (Play Store link) |
It's an 'old' app, but then again, the tool is so useful and unique, I don't mind and my guess is: neither will you.
NOTE: This article will be updated regularly as I discover more great apps, and you suggest your favourites! Make sure to sure this article with your guitar playing friends and give feedback. Together we can make a great list of useful guitar apps!
