Fretcetera

Fretcetera

by Joel Pipher

11 ratings
12 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 24, 2017
  • November 1, 2024

Features

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About

This app helps musicians find chords, scales, and progressions for string instruments in any tuning. It calculates optimal fingerings based on playability and user-defined preferences, and can generate chord transition suggestions.

Chord and scale finder
Custom tuning support
Playability-based results
Progression builder
Chord transition suggestions
Instrument configuration
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What's New in Fretcetera

3.5.0

November 1, 2024

Fretcetera Premium features are now free and available without purchase Features included: - Full search results - Saveable custom tunings - Saveable progressions Thanks to everyone who has supported the app

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User reviews

this app still slaps

love the new home screen update and recent chords list

This is it

I don’t think people understand the utter brilliance of an application like this. If there were more tools, it might become too crowded. You can download a tuner somewhere else. This is for learning your fretboard in more depth. Until now, I’ve had to draw out my own custom scales and figure out chords as I’m playing around. This gives you so much more flexibility and saves a ton of time for me. Wish I could pay for it.
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Custom tuning doesn’t save

The custom tunings don’t save. And after reopening the app always starts with C major chord.

Response from developer

Thank you for reporting this. This turned out to be a problem only for iOS 12 and below. This has been fixed as of version 3.3.1 which is available now. Thanks again!

Amazing

I love writing with basic chords, then using this app to make things more interesting.

Needs to add tuning

This app is nice for a reference, even though you could just look at a book, but needs a built-in-tuner to have any value or use for a guitarist

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback! I encourage you to play with search settings to get more from the app. Fretcetera is more than just a chord book - the algorithm computes every way to play every chord within the given search criteria (capo, tuning, spanning frets, etc.). You can enter a completely custom tuning and still find results. A chromatic tuner is a great idea that may be added in a future release. In the meantime, you can tap the letters representing the tuning on the main display to hear the tones and tune to them. Thanks again!

FAQ

What string instruments does Fretcetera support?

Fretcetera is designed for a variety of string instruments. While not explicitly listed, its functionality for chords, scales, and tunings makes it suitable for instruments like guitars, basses, ukuleles, and mandolins.

Can I create my own custom tunings in Fretcetera?

Yes, Fretcetera allows you to select from common tunings or create your own. This feature enables precise configuration for your specific instrument setup.

How does Fretcetera determine the best way to play a chord or scale?

Fretcetera uses algorithms to compute every possible way to play chords or scales in any tuning. It then returns the top results based on their playability, considering your configured instrument and preferences.

Does Fretcetera offer suggestions for chord progressions?

Yes, Fretcetera allows you to build progressions and listen to chord transitions. It can even provide suggestions based on the chords you are currently playing.

What is the age rating for Fretcetera?

Fretcetera has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

How often is Fretcetera updated?

The latest version of Fretcetera is 3.5.0, and it was last updated on November 1, 2024. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

Is Fretcetera available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Fretcetera is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Android compatibility is not specified.

What do users like most about Fretcetera?

Users appreciate Fretcetera's ability to find chords and scales in any tuning and its focus on playability. The app has a high rating of 4.8 stars from 11 ratings, suggesting positive user sentiment.