FourChords Guitar Songbook

FourChords Guitar Songbook

Learn how to play + new tricks

559 ratings
120 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 4 Feb 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 22, 2012
  • March 25, 2019

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Learn to play your favorite songs on guitar with simplified chords, lyrics, and backing tracks. This app offers real-time feedback and tutorials for all skill levels, making guitar practice fun and effective. Master new songs quickly and gain confidence with just a few minutes of daily practice.

Simplified chords for over 2000 songs
Play-along versions with lyrics
Backing tracks
Video tutorials by Justin Guitar
Real-time feedback on playing
Built-in guitar tuner
Adjustable tempo and transposition
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What's New in FourChords Guitar Songbook

3.3.6

March 25, 2019

Stability and performance improvements

Subscription plans

Full Access All Songs 1 Week

Full access for 1 week, auto-renewable

$1.997 Days
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In-App Purchases

$3.99

Extremely Easy to Play Pack

* Sex On Fire?Kings Of Leon ... * She Will Be Loved ?Maroon 5 ... * The Boys Of Summer ?Don Henley ... * You're Beautiful ?James Blunt ... * Let It Be ?The Beatles ... * Start Me Up ?Rolling Stones ...

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User reviews

Needs updating

I have a paid subscription to this app and I enjoy using it - it’s fun to play along with some well known songs and receive a score at the end. However, no new songs have been added in the last few months and a few of the chord lessons are marked PRIVATE VIDEO and cannot be accessed. The app could do with an update to keep users interested.
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Good app

I like the app. I have been using it for several years. However it has not been updated since I got it. The song of the week has been the same one since I got it. I have requested songs like it asks you to do and haven’t heard anything back from them. I don’t think any new songs have been added since I’ve been using it. Also some of the chord learning videos don’t work. Good app but needs to be updated.
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The best, but…

Is it worth the $30 a year? My answer is yes, because I love the songs in there. It reminds me to pick up my Martin more often than I do and I can solidly pick three or four songs to constantly play to the point I can actually do well.

If you aren’t jamming these songs and you have a dusty guitar in your house worth more than $30 you should have this app. At the least, for one sing-along a year with friends it pays for itself. Losing my religion, House of the rising Sun & anything CCR.
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Response from developer

Hello! Sorry to hear you're not happy with the app. However, FourChords still has an annual subscription option and nothing has changed when it comes to that, so you should be able to normally purchase the yearly subscription. Could you please send more details to info@fourchords.com if you're still facing this problem? Regarding the pricing, unfortunately, we need to pay licensing fees for the thousands of songs offered in the songbook, so the subscription prices have to be based on that. Thank you so much for using FourChords! Best, Musopia.

Makes practicing and playing more fun

As a beginner, this apps makes learning new songs fun. I highly recommend it for beginners and maybe intermediate players. It’s easier to learn the song with the beat and melody going with you. Worth the money to me.

Update. It’s been a year since last update. Still using and liking the app but have some improvements it needs. The major one is editing the play list. Adding and removing is all good but you have to move each song line by line to change the order. I.E. if I add a new song, it’s at the bottom of playlist. If your list is 40 songs long, and you want it at the top, you have to hit the move button 40 times.

2nd update. 2 years since the last update. It’s looking like what you see is all they’ll be. Still liking and using the app but it could be so much more.

3rd update. Still no app updates or bug fixes. It’s been several months since they’ve added any new songs and customer support has quit responding. Looks like they are abandoning it. I won’t be renewing my subscription
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Real life guitar hero

So many chord and tab sights are hard to read and know how many beats for each chord. If you’re learning both the words and the music it can be almost impossible. The back tracks with melodies make learning and playing so much more enjoyable. Keep adding more songs please. Also lead options would be awesome.
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Inconsistent countdown before song starts

Bug

Chord recognition not working properly

Bug

Subscription issues and loss of purchased content

Bug

Syncing problems when using with other devices

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add more French songs

Feature

Implement better tuner functionality

Feature

Allow custom backing tracks and lyrics

Feature

Provide more advanced features for experienced players

Feature

Improve playlist management and song ordering

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FAQ

What is FourChords Guitar Songbook?

FourChords Guitar Songbook is a beginner-friendly app designed to help you learn and play your favorite songs on the guitar. It provides simplified chords, lyrics, backing tracks, and video tutorials, making it easy to get started even without prior knowledge of tabs or sheet music.

What are the key features of FourChords?

Key features include a vast songbook with over 2000 hit songs broken down into four simple chords, play-along versions with lyrics, backing tracks, video tutorials from Justin Guitar, real-time feedback on your playing, and a built-in tuner. It also offers adjustable tempo and transposition for personalized practice.

How much does FourChords cost?

The app offers a free trial and is free to download. It operates on a freemium model with in-app purchases, allowing you to access additional songs, features like Pro Chords, and potentially a subscription for full access to the song library and premium content.

Is FourChords suitable for absolute beginners?

Yes, the app is specifically designed to be beginner-friendly with its Instant Play Method™, simplified chords, and easy-to-follow play-along style. The video tutorials and real-time feedback further assist those new to playing the guitar.

Can I use FourChords to learn songs beyond pop music?

Absolutely. The app features a diverse music genre library, including Pop, Rock, Classic Rock, Children's Music, Traditional Music, Country, R&B, and Christian Rock, ensuring there are songs for a wide range of musical tastes.