# Fingerboard Explorer

> Guitar fingerboard visualization tool for patterns, scales, and chords. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Edland.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingerboard-explorer/id1405755964 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Edland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1405755963)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.1 · 61 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-07-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingerboard-explorer/id1405755964/reviews.md

## What is Fingerboard Explorer?

An app for guitarists to help visualize patterns and relationships.

Skill Level: Intermediate and up.

Music is all about patterns and relationships. This app will help you explore those patterns and relationships.

It does not tell you where to put your fingers, it shows you what notes are available for the patterns you choose. 

You can visualize:
    The spelling of a chord or scale.
    The intervals in the chord or scale. 
    Where the notes fall on the fingerboard. 

Or if that is too much information, you can toggle off anything that is distracting your focus.

Move through a set of patterns, like arpeggios over chord changes, and see what changes.

You can also modify the open tuning and visualize the chords or scales with the new tuning.

## Key features

- Visualize chord and scale spellings
- Display intervals in chords/scales
- Note locations on fingerboard
- Customizable display options
- Explore arpeggios over chord changes
- Support for open tunings

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingerboard-explorer/id1405755964/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great for intermediate guitarists putting theory into view

*2021-11-03, version 1.0*

I’m picking the guitar back up after a long stall in intermediate guitar limbo.  But this app helped me put the mind-blowing theory I’ve been refocusing on into a view that helps it make sense.  Has helped me put a lot of the concepts; scales, chords, modes and progressions, right on the fretboard, so I can see the relationships, where to play, how progressions change things- and I’m getting better.  The interface isn’t as user friendly as more novice players might hope for, so this is really for when you know enough theory to be dangerous, then this really works to map things out.

**Developer response:** That makes me so happy to know that it helped you connect some dots.  I've found that the more ways we can understand music, the deeper our relationship with music becomes.  It's phisical, emotional, conceptual, and like everything else it's always about relationships.

## Frequently asked questions about Fingerboard Explorer

### What is Fingerboard Explorer?

Fingerboard Explorer is a music application designed for guitarists. It helps users visualize patterns, scales, and chords on the guitar fingerboard, aiding in understanding musical relationships.

### Who is Fingerboard Explorer for?

This app is intended for intermediate and advanced guitarists who want to explore musical patterns and relationships on their instrument. It's not designed for absolute beginners.

### What kind of information does Fingerboard Explorer show?

It displays the spelling of chords and scales, the intervals within them, and where the notes are located on the fingerboard. Users can toggle information to focus on what's most relevant.

### Can Fingerboard Explorer be used with different guitar tunings?

Yes, Fingerboard Explorer allows you to modify the open tuning and visualize chords or scales according to the new tuning you set.

### How much does Fingerboard Explorer cost?

Fingerboard Explorer is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase price of $2.99.

### What devices support Fingerboard Explorer?

Fingerboard Explorer is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

### How often is Fingerboard Explorer updated?

The application was last updated on July 29, 2018, with version 1.0. No information is available on future update frequency.

### Does Fingerboard Explorer have ads?

Based on the provided information, there is no indication that Fingerboard Explorer contains advertisements. It is a paid application.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2018-07-29

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

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## More apps by Michael Edland

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All apps by Michael Edland: https://appshunter.io/developer/1405755963

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