# FredsBoard: Fretboard Trainer — Guitar Notes & Sight Reading > Guitar Notes & Sight Reading (iPhone/iPad app by Petr Selinger.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fredsboard-fretboard-trainer/id6757344687 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Petr Selinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255002841) - Category: Education, Music - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.6 · 8 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-01-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-01 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fredsboard-fretboard-trainer/id6757344687/reviews.md ## What is FredsBoard? Stop memorizing diagrams. Start mastering the fretboard. Fred's Board is the ultimate Fretboard Trainer that listens to your Real Guitar. Learn Sight Reading, master Music Theory, and memorize every note on the neck using instant microphone feedback. No buttons – just you and your instrument. LISTEN & PLAY Forget passive learning. Fred's Board uses advanced microphone recognition to listen to your playing in real-time. The app flashes a note, you find it on your fretboard, and pluck it. It's hands-on, immersive learning that builds actual muscle memory, not just theory. AUDIO-VISUAL MASTERY Master the neck faster by engaging all your senses. Beyond traditional Text and Staff views, bridge the gap between sight and sound with hybrid notation modes: - Text + Sound: See the note name and hear its pitch automatically. - Staff + Sound: Practice sight-reading on a musical staff with instant audio reinforcement. - Ear Training Mode: Identify notes by sound alone. - Interactive Replay: Tap any notation at any time to hear the reference pitch again. FOCUS ZONE MODE Target your weak spots with surgical precision. Focus Zone lets you drill specific areas of the fretboard: - Position Presets: Practice CAGED-style boxes from Open Position through High Frets. - String Groups: Isolate bass strings, treble strings, or middle strings. - Naturals Only: Strip away accidentals to focus on the core notes first. - Custom Zones: Build your own practice area—choose any fret range, any strings, with or without accidentals. SMART HEAT MAPS & ANALYTICS Don't waste time practicing what you already know. Fred's Board tracks every pluck to build your personal mastery profile. - Interactive Heat Map: View your fretboard color-coded by performance. See which frets you've mastered and which need work. - Detailed Analytics: Deep-dive into accuracy percentages, total attempts per note, and Time Trial high scores. - Adaptive Learning: The app identifies your weakest notes and prioritizes them in practice sessions. GAMIFIED PROGRESSION Embark on a journey through 50 progressive levels from beginner to Grand Master. - Start Simple: Master Open Strings and the first 3 frets. - Level Up to Pro: Unlock the full neck (up to 24 frets), complex accidentals, and higher registers. - Fretboard Wizard: Reach Level 50 and achieve total chromatic mastery. CUSTOMIZED FOR YOUR STYLE Whether you play rock, metal, blues, or folk, Fred's Board adapts to your rig. - 12 Supported Tunings: Standard, Drop D, Drop C, Open G, DADGAD, Half-Step Down (Eb), and more. - 4-string Bass Support. - Hardware Limits: Set your guitar's max fret count—the app will never ask for notes you can't play. - Instant Mastery: Experienced players can skip to Master Mode immediately. - Left-Handed Mode: Full support for left-handed fretboard layouts. THREE GAME MODES - Practice Mode: Stress-free learning. Take your time and unlock levels at your own pace. - Time Trial: Race against the clock! 60-second speed bursts perfect for warm-ups before gigs. - Focus Zone: Laser-focus on any area of the neck with preset or custom zones. UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL WITH PRO - Unlock the Full Neck: All 24 frets and higher registers - Musical Staff Notation: Sight-read directly from the staff - Pro Tuning Library: 12+ tunings including Drop D, DADGAD - Focus Zone Mode: Precision training for specific positions - Visual Heat Map: See exactly where your blind spots are - Custom Time Trial Sessions: Adjust lengths to suit your workout - Full Toolkit: Chromatic Tuner, Pro Metronome, and Noise Gate Fred's Board turns a tedious theory task into an addictive game you'll want to play every day. --- SUBSCRIPTION INFO Payment charged to Apple ID at purchase. Auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before period ends. Manage in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://peteger.com/pp ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Fred's Board Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month | | Fred's Board Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Fred's Board Pro Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.9 — 2026-01-27 What's new in FredsBoard: Fretboard Trainer: NEW: Precision Feedback & Near-Miss Detection Practice smarter with directional hints. If you're one fret off, we'll tell you which way to go. Play the correct note in the wrong octave? We’ll point it out—best of all, wrong-octave detections no longer break your streak! NEW: Quick BPM Adjust. Dial in your tempo instantly. Long-press the metronome button during any session to reveal a quick-adjust slider—no more menus required. NEW: Instant Cheat Sheet Access. Stuck on a note? Tap the fretboard during any session to instantly pop open the Cheat Sheet, reference the note, and jump right back in. ### 1.8 — 2026-01-26 What's new in FredsBoard: Fretboard Trainer: Improved tuner, other minor bug fixes. ### 1.7 — 2026-01-21 What's new in FredsBoard: Learn Guitar Notes: Reorganized settings, enhanced onboarding, and other minor improvements. ### 1.6 — 2026-01-13 BASS GUITAR SUPPORT Fred's Board now welcomes bass players! Choose from Bass Standard or Drop D Bass tunings and master the 4-string fretboard with the same powerful learning tools guitarists have been enjoying. OTHER IMPROVEMENTS Performance improvements under-the-hood refinements for smoother audio detection and playback. New and more realistic metronome sound. ### 1.5 — 2026-01-09 Introducing the Cheat Sheet! Mastering guitar theory just got easier. This update brings a comprehensive fretboard reference tool that allows you to visualize, hear, and master every note across the neck. Whether you're learning your first scale or exploring the upper registers, the new Cheat Sheet provides an instant audio-visual guide. We’ve also polished the entire interface with improved staff notation and a sleek new high-contrast look to ensure your practice sessions are more focused and productive than ever. ## More apps by Petr Selinger - [Brainie: Focus > Relax > Sleep](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainie-focus-relax-sleep/id1255002842) - [Brainie Lite: Focus & Sleep](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainie-lite-focus-and-sleep/id1255003792) - [Fluya: Relax & Relieve Stress](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluya-relax-and-relieve-stress/id1563633589) All apps by Petr Selinger: https://appshunter.io/developer/1255002841 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-01.*