# Fretlight Chords & Scales

> Interactive guitar chord and scale book with custom progressions and practice tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Optek Music Systems, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretlight-chords-and-scales/id1081982063 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Optek Music Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081982062)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 133 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretlight-chords-and-scales/id1081982063/reviews.md

## What is Fretlight Chords & Scales?

A comprehensive and interactive chord book for guitar on your mobile device.


The Fretlight® Chord and Scale App is a comprehensive and interactive chord book on your mobile device!  Connects easily to your wireless Fretlight Guitar thru Bluetooth® LE (Bluetooth Low-Energy, Bluetooth Smart). A drop-down menu allows quick access to thousands of chord and scale patterns in any type, key or position.  The "Favorite List" allows creation of 3 custom chord or scale progression lists so you can easily step forward or backward through your own creation of up to 10 unique chord and scale positions. There's a Tempo Control and even a "Click Track" to keep you in time. “Hover-over” the finger charts to see a photo example of fingering positions. 

Features: 
-	Open Chords, Chords, Chord Tones, Arpeggios 
-      Chord Progressions (User entered)
-	Scales
-	Triads & Inversions
-	Intervals
-	Individual Notes
-	"Lefty" Mode
-	Bass Guitar display option
-	Blinking Root Notes
-	On-screen Virtual Fretboard
-	Music Theory and Glossary
-	Compatible with PageFlip Bluetooth foot pedals

Fretlight device compatibility:
-  iPhone 5S+
-  iPad Gen 3rd+
-  iPad Mini+
-  iPad Air+

## Key features

- Thousands of chord and scale patterns
- Custom chord progression lists
- Tempo control and click track
- Hover-over fingering position examples
- Lefty mode
- Bass guitar display option
- Virtual fretboard

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretlight-chords-and-scales/id1081982063/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Needs an update

*2023-02-11, version 1.0.9*

Bad color choices make interface unreadable

### 5/5 — Excellent app!

*2016-02-21, version 1.0*

Very easy to use! I love the favorites list for saving chords

### 5/5 — It has everything you need

*2016-02-19, version 1.0*

More chords and scales than I've ever heard of. Good layout and options. Even has a guide to music theory. Probably the only free app with all these resources.

## Frequently asked questions about Fretlight Chords & Scales

### What devices is Fretlight Chords & Scales compatible with?

Fretlight Chords & Scales is compatible with iPhone 5S and later, iPad 3rd generation and later, iPad Mini, and iPad Air. It also supports iPod Touch devices.

### How often is Fretlight Chords & Scales updated?

The latest version, 1.0.9, was released on October 2, 2021. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app has received updates since its initial release in 2016.

### Can Fretlight Chords & Scales be used without a Fretlight guitar?

Yes, the app functions as a comprehensive chord book on your mobile device. However, it offers enhanced interactivity when connected wirelessly via Bluetooth LE to a Fretlight Guitar.

### What types of musical content does Fretlight Chords & Scales offer?

It provides access to thousands of chord and scale patterns, including open chords, chord tones, arpeggios, scales, triads, inversions, intervals, and individual notes.

### Does Fretlight Chords & Scales support left-handed guitarists?

Yes, Fretlight Chords & Scales includes a dedicated 'Lefty' mode to accommodate left-handed players.

### Can I create my own chord or scale sequences in Fretlight Chords & Scales?

Yes, the 'Favorite List' feature allows you to create up to three custom chord or scale progression lists, each containing up to 10 unique positions.

### Does Fretlight Chords & Scales include practice tools?

The app features a Tempo Control and a 'Click Track' to help users maintain rhythm and timing while practicing their chords and scales.

### What is the age rating for Fretlight Chords & Scales?

Fretlight Chords & Scales has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.9 — 2021-10-02

Chords and Scales is now a powerful standalone APP with a built-in ability for the user to enter their own Chord Progressions and save them.

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