# Fretboard Master — Learn Notes by Playing

> Learn Notes by Playing (iPhone/iPad app by Daryl Allison.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretboard-master/id6776081101 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daryl Allison](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776081103)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-18
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretboard-master/id6776081101/reviews.md

## What is Fretboard Master?

Master the guitar fretboard and finally know where every note is.

FretMaster helps guitar players learn note locations across the entire neck using interactive exercises, real-guitar input, and adaptive practice. Whether you're a beginner learning the fretboard for the first time or an experienced player looking to improve speed and accuracy, FretMaster provides a focused and effective training system.

FEATURES

• Learn notes on all six strings
• Practice by tapping directly on the virtual fretboard
• Play notes on your real guitar using microphone pitch detection
• Built-in guitar tuner
• Adaptive learning that focuses on notes you miss most often
• Select specific strings to target weak areas
• Visual staff notation for every exercise
• Instant feedback on correct and incorrect answers
• Detailed progress tracking and performance analytics
• Fretboard heat maps that reveal your weakest note locations

HOW IT WORKS

FretMaster displays a target note and string. You can answer by tapping the correct fret on the virtual guitar neck or by playing the note on your actual guitar. Immediate feedback helps reinforce learning and build muscle memory.

As you practice, FretMaster tracks your performance and automatically increases repetition of difficult notes, helping you improve faster and retain information longer.

WHO IS IT FOR?

• Beginning guitar players learning the fretboard
• Intermediate players seeking faster note recognition
• Students studying music theory
• Guitarists preparing for improvisation, sight reading, or advanced study
• Teachers looking for an effective fretboard training tool

Stop relying on patterns alone. Learn the notes, understand the neck, and become a more confident musician with FretMaster.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FretMaster Premium | $9.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-06-19

No release notes.

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