# Bluesman Guitar Scales — Guitar trainer by Fonexsis

> Comprehensive guitar blues scale trainer with extensive variations and practice tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Fonexsis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluesman-guitar-scales/id426331730 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fonexsis](https://appshunter.io/developer/419001763)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $5.99 (on sale, was $7.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluesman-guitar-scales/id426331730/reviews.md

## What is Bluesman Guitar Scales?

Do you love rock? Or maybe jazz? Are you beginner or professional? Today every musician knows what is a blues scale. But how many variations of blues scale do you know?… We will help you to answer this question! With our new ● Bluesman Guitar Scales ● app YOU WILL KNOW MORE than any other guitarist!!!

This app contains usual and extended fingerings of blues scales. Go on and choose a suitable fingering for yourself!

●●●●● App Features:
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● 78 variations of blues scale, which can be transposed into any key, resulting in more than 900 of total scales (incl. transposition)!
● Ability to achieve fast performance speed on guitar
● Blues scales are presented here in both vertical and horizontal systems on the fingerboard, with traditional and wide fingerings
● This material can be used for any contemporary music style
● Every single scale was selected individually and provided with corresponding optimal fingerings for your comfort
● Harmony feature: you can see and listen to the chords, over which given scales can be played (this feature can be switched off if unnecessary).
● TRANSPOSE SCALES into any desired key by dragging notes on the screen left/right with your finger!
● Metrotone with adjustable tempo and time signature for training, 6 sounds selectable 
● Sharp and flat signatures correspond to the current mode's key 
● Fast cycled playback with adjustable tempo 
● Step by step note playback in both directions for detailed learning of modes 
● Two guitar sound banks (Acoustic and Distortion) to select 
● Six selectable harmony timbres to choose from 
● Stereo Chorus FX for harmony chords at your choice 
● Adjustable Reverb effect on guitar sounds
● Designed for both iPhone and iPad
● Lefty view mode supported
● Guitar Driller Integration supported

Note: Some scales in this collection can only be performed in slow tempo.

For support and full documentation please visit:
http://www.fonexsis.com

## Key features

- 78 blues scale variations
- Transposition to any key
- Vertical and horizontal fingerboard systems
- Harmony feature with chords
- Metrotone with adjustable tempo
- Two guitar sound banks
- Lefty view mode

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluesman-guitar-scales/id426331730/reviews.md

### 5/5 — It's just a find.

*2024-06-29*

This app is excellent for learning blues guitar. The lessons are clear and enjoyable, making it easy to learn new techniques. I've noticed significant improvement in my playing since using this app. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to dive into blues music!

**Developer response:** Thank you for being with us, good luck! Best regards, Fonexsis

### 5/5 — GA

*2023-01-07*

Great practicing tool!

**Developer response:** Thank you! God bless you!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2016-11-03*

Fantastic for learning and practicing blues fingering.  Highly recommended.

### 2/5 — No lefty mode

*2013-09-09*

No left handed mode makes it hard to visualize the fretboard. Other than that the app seems good.

**Developer response:** In the recent version of Bluesman app we have already added the Lefty View function, as well as many other functions and improvements.

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2013-06-15*

This is exactly learning tool I was looking for and is everything that I hoped it could've been. It's worth every penny.

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2012-01-31*

Thank you for the updates please keep them coming I have bought all your apps please continue making them all HD and I look forward to future updates and applications. Job well done developers! Keep up the great work!

## Frequently asked questions about Bluesman Guitar Scales

### How many blues scale variations does Bluesman Guitar Scales offer?

Bluesman Guitar Scales features 78 distinct variations of the blues scale. These can be transposed into over 900 total scales across different keys, providing extensive learning material for musicians.

### Can I transpose scales in Bluesman Guitar Scales?

Yes, you can transpose scales in Bluesman Guitar Scales into any desired key by simply dragging the notes on the screen. This feature allows for greater flexibility in practicing and applying scales.

### What practice tools are included in Bluesman Guitar Scales?

The app includes a Metrotone with adjustable tempo and time signature, offering six selectable sounds for practice. It also supports fast cycled playback and step-by-step note playback for detailed learning.

### Does Bluesman Guitar Scales support left-handed guitarists?

Yes, Bluesman Guitar Scales includes a dedicated 'Lefty view mode' to support left-handed guitarists, ensuring the fingerboard layout is presented correctly for them.

### What sound options are available in Bluesman Guitar Scales?

You can select from two guitar sound banks: Acoustic and Distortion. Additionally, there are six selectable harmony timbres and adjustable Reverb and Stereo Chorus FX for the harmony chords.

### What is the price of Bluesman Guitar Scales?

Bluesman Guitar Scales is available for a one-time purchase of $7.99. This price grants you access to all the features and content within the application.

### Is Bluesman Guitar Scales available on multiple devices?

Yes, Bluesman Guitar Scales is designed for both iPhone and iPad, offering a seamless experience across Apple's mobile platforms. It is also supported on iPod.

### How often is Bluesman Guitar Scales updated?

The latest version of Bluesman Guitar Scales is 4.2.0, which was last updated on September 5, 2025. This indicates regular updates to improve the app and add content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.0 — 2025-09-05

- Added music content from Bluesman II — 66 scales and exercises, including String Skipping and Blues Box, for more variety and to level up your practice;
- Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 4.0 — 2018-07-30

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Guitar Driller Integration added. Guitar Driller is our brand new app, which allows you to collect exercises from various Fonexsis guitar apps into one Guitar Driller app, create and edit your own playlists for training, plus many other cool features! You can download Guitar Driller for FREE in the App Store;
- iPhone X support added;
- new redesigned Scales Selector;
- changes in UI: new tempo knob added in the bottom panel. Harmony balance slider has been moved to Settings page;
- Metrotone now has 6 different sounds to select from;
- strings animation effect added;
- 6 blues scales added to library;
- now you can select Lefty view of scales for lefties;
- improvements and bug fixes.

### 3.0 — 2016-06-11

- graphics quality doubled for better support of iPhone 6, 6 Plus and iPad Retina high resolution screens;
- new scales added: F blues scale 5 strings folder, G blues scale 5 strings folder;
- additional metronome controls added on Settings Page for better metronome experience;
- bug fixed that could cause audio to stop playing in some cases;
- bug fixed in modes Picker, which could cause selection of wrong exercise;
- transpose related bug fixed that could cause program to crash in some cases;
- adjustable reverb effect added to guitar sounds;
- bugs removed that could cause memory leaks;
- improvements to work better with iOS 9.

### 2.2 — 2014-12-12

● iPhone 5 / 6 wide screen support;
● 12 new blues scales added;
● improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.0 — 2012-09-22

★ Settings page added, where you can adjust necessary options like sound, metronome and fretboard display parameters.
★ Second guitar sound bank (Acoustic Guitar) added;
★ 6 Harmony timbres added to choose from;
★ Several Chorus FX for Harmony timbres added to choose;
★ Several bugs fixed when running app on iOS 5; 
★ Scales selector system improved (group folders added for more comfortable navigation); 
★ Metronome feature added with bell accent;
★ "Show root notes" feature added;
★ Graphics engine improved to run smoother on older devices.

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