Fretuoso

Fretuoso

Learn the fretboard

945 ratings
146 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 7, 2011
  • July 15, 2026

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Learn note positions on stringed instruments through an engaging game. Supports multiple instruments and offers staff training to improve sheet music reading. Practice specific fret ranges and tunings with adaptive learning.

Learn note locations on fretboard
Supports 11 string instruments
Staff training for sheet music
Customizable practice modes
Flexible tuning options
Progress tracking and statistics
Adaptive learning engine
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What's New in Fretuoso

7.8.3

July 15, 2026

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

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In-App Purchases

$8.99

All Instruments

All instruments at a discount.

User reviews

amazing little app

learned the guitar fretboard practically overnight with this app 🎸also was settled using tab until I turned on the staff-notes option. Unbelievably helpful to now read sheet music showing octaves

Not gonna drop it down to 4 stars for this but would have an option to fix the neck in place so the nut is always visible. Some of us don’t so much use fret numbers but view the neck graphically using inlays/markers
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Good way to learn the fretboard

I’ve been using this to help me memorize the fretboard on the banjo. It’s also good for sight reading single notes. There are a lot of ways to personalize it. My only criticism is that the tunings for banjo are a little weird… but I assume there aren’t too many banjo players using the app so gets a pass. Would recommend
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Great!

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For the price very good

Very useful app. I’ve been using it every day to learn the fret board. One thing that bugs me a little bit. The random number generator that picks a new note for you to identify seems like it almost get stuck going back-and-forth between the same couple of notes longer than randomness would allow. I only do one string at a time, I’m not sure if that has anything to do with it.
Edit. A few months later… I continue to use and enjoy the app daily, but I’m still frustrated. The random number generator doesn’t work randomly at times and just get stuck oscillating between two notes for an irritating a long time.
Will the developers please take a look at this?
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For the price very good

Very useful app. I’ve been using it every day to learn the fret board. One thing that bugs me a little bit. The random number generator that picks a new note for you to identify seems like it almost get stuck going back-and-forth between the same couple of notes longer than randomness would allow. I only do one string at a time, I’m not sure if that has anything to do with it.
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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Restore purchases not working

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Sound not working

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Crashes and freezes

Bug

Incorrect note display

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Syncing issues

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Allow adjusting fret marker positions

Feature

Add 'play the fret' mode

Feature

Improve randomness of note selection

Feature

Provide more tuning and instrument options

Feature

Add landscape mode support

Feature

FAQ

What does Fretuoso do?

Fretuoso is an educational game designed to help users learn the exact location of notes on the fretboard of various stringed instruments like guitars, basses, ukuleles, and more. It uses a game-based approach where users identify notes presented on the fretboard to score points and improve their musical knowledge.

What instruments does Fretuoso support?

The app supports eleven different instruments, including guitars, 4, 5, and 6-string basses, mandolin, ukulele, and banjo. This wide range allows musicians of different backgrounds to utilize the learning tools effectively.

How much does Fretuoso cost?

The app offers free access to a portion of each instrument's content. To unlock the full potential and gain complete access to all instruments and features, users can make in-app purchases.

Can Fretuoso help me learn to read sheet music?

Yes, Fretuoso includes a Staff Training Mode that specifically helps users learn the positions of notes on the musical staff in relation to their instrument's fretboard. This feature aims to make reading sheet music easier and move away from relying solely on guitar tabs.

Is Fretuoso suitable for left-handed players?

Absolutely. The app is fully compatible with left-handed players, ensuring that everyone can comfortably use its features to learn the fretboard and improve their musical skills.