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Room for improvement
A helpful app to be sure. Not really for beginners, but if you're just getting your bearings with scales/improvising this can be a valuable tool.
That said, there's definite room for improvement.
My first recommendation to the developers is to allow users to change the tempo of the backing tracks. As both a programmer and a recording engineer, I'd argue that it wouldn't be that difficult to implement an update that would make this a possibility.
Another recommendation I have would be to enable users to design their own chord progressions. This might take some time for the developers, but I think it would really increase the value of the app. Perhaps this could be an add-on feature that would cost another few dollars. At the very least, users should be able to loop segments of the existing chord progressions, which in some cases may be too long for some players to follow right away. It would be helpful to be able to practice the sections of longer progressions one at a time.Show lessjh17
So much less than it should be
Update: I found the app this should be and it's iReal Pro. It has the features I wanted. A little clunky and more expensive but not the disappointment this was.
I got this app hoping it would help me practice improvising over jazz chord progressions. I found it to be of little value because:
* For jazz, there is only one jam track (yes the description says this, but it's still not enough)
* When the track plays, it doesn't show you where you what chord is currently being played
* The scale presented for jazz is the pentatonic scale, which is a simple scale for the blues, not a common jazz scale to my mind
* There are no additional jazz tracks available for add-on purchase
* The scale modulations provided include only A-B-D-D-E-F-G. What about B flat, which with its two flats is more common than B with its five sharps? E flat? Etc.
* When I talked with Ninebuzz about the limitations, they expressed the opinion that my expectations are not appropriate given how the application is described. They have no plans to improve the application that were related to me.
With some simple changes like the inclusion of just a few more tracks, more representative scales, and a highlight of the current chord during playback, this would be a valuable app. Currently, I find it not to be worth having and it seems Ninebuzz is unlikely to improve it.Show lessNickeled-and-dimed
Great practice tool
This is a nice app. Nice enough for me to write my very first review ever. The sound quality is good and you have the different scale shapes and chords available in front of you as you play. It's convenient to have the ability to change keys and major/minor on the fly. I just wish it had more styles per genre of music not just the major and minor it comes with. Maybe even add a way to change tempo. Overall, nice, and full of potentialShow lessSniper9908618293
Very cool and tons of fun!
What a great way to learn - and practice - scales and improv on the guitar! No, it won't take the place of working with other musicians, but for just working on training your ears and fingers it is easy and fun. Haven't picked up any additional styles yet but the ones that come built-in are still pretty awesome.Show lessMrPopoki
Not for REAL beginners
I think this is probably a great app for someone that already has knowledge playing but if u are JUST starting out, this app won't really help u..u really need to have previous knowledge with the chords and how to read the diagrams otherwise it's just confusing..I think if there were video clips of the tracks being played it would go a long way to being helpful to a true beginnerShow lessBeatr!xk1ddo
Must Have
This app will break the boring pentatonic scale playing. It explains the modes in a way nobody ever has been able to explain. My playing is improving (I have been playing for over 30 years).Paulusatp
A lot of constructive fun
This is a lot of fun! Once you learn the scales, you can improvise to your heart's content. I hope they add more backing tracks in the future. Also, it would be awesome if they added 1/2 step pitches since some people tune 1/2 step down.Mykala101
What I've always needed!
I've never been more satisfied with an instructional app. It's simple, approachable interface makes interacting to learn more simple and fun.
Most apps require the user spend more time learning to use the app than doing what they're designed to do- somehow Ninebuzz developers have bypassed this typical issue. I've never made more progress learning my scales, and playing leads as quickly; or withas much fun as I have with this simple. Approachable app.
If I had to make any requests; I would dearly love to see a gypsy jazz module, Mali blues, and world/obscure scales.Show lessElkmo
Gr8app for beginner lead Gs
I'm new to lead guitar. Very new. Played rhythm forever and I love that I can customize my tracks and take it anywhere I go and play behind the cover tracks. Great app. Most of these guitar apps all do the same (limited) thing. This one doesn't. Very simple to use and I can play through my ampT-bone0811
Must buy
Stop wondering. Get it. It's worth every penny. Great for people who want to learn scales, and how to incorporate them in to music. It's all in your pocket so you can take it anywhere. I've used it almost everyday since I got it!!premy1
