# Fretboard Sessions — Visualizer with Backing Tracks

> Guitar fretboard visualizer and practice tool with backing tracks. (iPhone/iPad app by Fretboard Buddy LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretboard-sessions/id6765592326 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fretboard Buddy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896003273)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-24
- Data updated: 2026-10-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretboard-sessions/id6765592326/reviews.md

## What is Fretboard Sessions?

Visualize chord tones and scales in different keys and tunings, and practice phrasing or soloing over a growing library of high-quality backing tracks.

Fretboard Sessions is a companion app for guitarists focused on taking their playing to the next level, whether they are working with a teacher, taking a course, or studying on their own.

Easily Visualize the Fretboard
Instead of having to go through pages of charts and diagrams, you can quickly configure the fretboard to show you exactly what you want. Select a key, show chord tones, scales, or both, and choose to show notes or degrees on the fretboard. You can select from different tunings and even focus the fretboard on specific strings or scale degrees.

Play Along With Backing Tracks
To help you get better at melodic phrasing and soloing, Fretboard Sessions comes with a library of high-quality backing tracks. There are single-chord grooves, two-chord vamps, common progressions, and more complex backing tracks with extended and non-diatonic chords. The fretboard automatically changes as the backing track plays, making it easy for you to try out different melodies and licks. Each backing track is available in all 12 keys. 

Practice With Exercises
When you want to review your scales, arpeggios, triads, or intervals, simply select an exercise from the Fretboard Sessions library. Each exercise has a specific focus; for example, there are separate exercises for each of the CAGED shapes. Exercises are also available in all 12 keys.

Randomize Your Routine
When it comes time to practice or just noodle around, it’s easy to get stuck in the rut. Touch the shuffle button or shake your iPhone to get a random backing track or exercise. You can shuffle between favorites and even get the backing track or exercise in a random key. 

Support Fretboard Sessions
I created Fretboard Sessions to help me visualize the fretboard in different ways, practice over a variety of backing tracks, and use it as a reference when creating my own music. Fretboard Sessions is helping me become a better player, which is why I want to share it with others. All the app functions, along with a set of backing tracks and exercises, are completely free. For a single one-time purchase, you can unlock all current and future backing tracks and exercises. Your purchase will help support continued development of Fretboard Sessions . Thanks in advance!

Feedback Appreciated
The app is a work in progress, and I'm still learning, so if you have ideas for making it better, you can provide feedback right from within the app.  Also, if Fretboard Sessions is helping you become a better player, consider submitting a review on the App Store.

## Key features

- Fretboard visualization for keys, scales, and chord tones
- Customizable tunings and string focus
- Library of high-quality backing tracks
- Dynamic fretboard updates with backing tracks
- Practice exercises for scales and arpeggios
- Randomize backing tracks and exercises
- One-time purchase for all content

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Backing Tracks and Exercises | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretboard-sessions/id6765592326/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Lovely and useful

*2026-09-24*

Carefully designed and I love the backing tracks.

## Frequently asked questions about Fretboard Sessions

### What is Fretboard Sessions?

Fretboard Sessions is a music app designed to help guitarists visualize the fretboard, practice scales and chords, and play along with backing tracks. It aims to enhance musical understanding and playing skills.

### How does Fretboard Sessions help with practice?

It offers a library of backing tracks and specific exercises for scales, arpeggios, and triads. The fretboard dynamically updates with the backing tracks, allowing users to practice soloing and phrasing in real-time.

### Can I customize the fretboard display in Fretboard Sessions?

Yes, you can easily configure the fretboard to show specific keys, chord tones, scales, or degrees. You can also select different tunings and focus on particular strings or scale degrees.

### What kind of backing tracks are available in Fretboard Sessions?

The app features a growing library of high-quality backing tracks, including single-chord grooves, vamps, common progressions, and more complex harmonic structures. Each track is available in all 12 keys.

### Is Fretboard Sessions free to use?

The core functions of Fretboard Sessions, along with a set of backing tracks and exercises, are completely free. Additional content can be unlocked with a single one-time purchase.

### What is the pricing for Fretboard Sessions?

The app is free to download and use with basic features. A one-time purchase is available to unlock all current and future backing tracks and exercises, supporting continued development.

### What devices does Fretboard Sessions support?

Fretboard Sessions is currently supported on iPhone. It is designed for mobile use on this platform.

### How often is Fretboard Sessions updated?

The app was last updated on 2026-09-24 with version 1.0. Future updates will depend on developer plans and user feedback for improvements and new content.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-09-24

No release notes.

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