# GUITAR FITNESS

> Guitar practice system for speed, dexterity, accuracy, and finger independence. (iPhone/iPad app by Hal Leonard Corp..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-fitness/id1215438327 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hal Leonard Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/455346514)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.2 · 29 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-fitness/id1215438327/reviews.md

## What is GUITAR FITNESS?

Guitar Fitness
The Ultimate Woodshedding System!

Based on the best selling book "Bass Fitness" published by Hal Leonard in 1991, Bass Fitness rapidly became and has remained the gold standard of bass warm-up exercises. Endorsements from legendary music schools and world-renowned bass players soon followed.

These exercises are for 6-string guitar and are designed to help increase your speed, improve your dexterity, develop accuracy and promote finger independence. Even though all the tablature and finger combinations apply to the left hand, they will also work your right hand as some of them require swift and precise right hand moves.

Practice daily, playing each exercise for at least 15 minutes before moving on to the next one. Play each exercise up and down, then move up chromatically in half steps (a half step equals one fret). Starting at fret 1 up to the 12th fret and back down. Always use a metronome, playing 8th notes (2 notes per metronome click). Start at the slowest indicated speed, concentrate on your sound, then gradually speed up. When crossing over strings be as precise as possible by watching alternatively your left and right hand.

Each exercise is presented with a Transport panel below it. The buttons on the Transport panel function, in the initial position, allow the user to listen to the exercise being played. The user may record themself playing the exercise. The right position on the toggle button indicates the presence of a user recording. A red color on the wave form icon indicates that a recording has been completed, and the user can play back their recording. The loop button is used to repeat playing the exercise. The metronome button is used to play a click in addition to the exercise.

This exercise can be displayed in guitar Tablature notation and treble clef Standard music notation. The Table Of Contents allows ease of movement in the book. Also built into the Table Of Contents is the ability to keep track of which exercises you have completed: Exercises that you have listened to (played) will be marked with a green square. Exercises that you have recorded yourself practicing the exercise will be marked with a red square.

The tempo slider area is used to control the beats per measure (BPM) of the playback. The user can use the slider to increase or decrease the tempo. The mixer button pops up a volume control panel for adjusting the relative volume of the bass guitar and the metronome.

About the Author 

Josquin Des Pres has written some of the best-selling instruction books in the history of the electric bass. Introduced over 25 years ago, Bass Fitness rapidly became the gold standard of warm-up exercises. Endorsements from legendary music schools and world-renowned bass players soon followed.

Josquin's music career spans over four decades of collaboration with some of the biggest names in the field. A world-renowned bass player, author, producer and composer, he has consistently earned the respect of his peers in the industry.

He is also a prolific songwriter, composer and producer. He has written over a dozen songs with legendary lyricist Bernie Taupin (of Elton John fame), produced close to a hundred CDs, and composes music for dozens of TV networks.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Software Engineering / App Development by Sue Marvin

## Key features

- Speed and dexterity exercises
- Finger independence training
- Tablature and standard notation
- Integrated metronome
- User recording and playback
- Progress tracking

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-fitness/id1215438327/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2019-07-10, version 1.1*

Only works on the first 4 frets And you have to manually turn the guitar sound off All the way to the very last notch every time If you want to work the exercises all the way up and down the neck

### 5/5 — Awesome practice tool!

*2017-08-19, version 1.0*

Great to see the 90s book now in App format!

## Frequently asked questions about GUITAR FITNESS

### What is Guitar Fitness?

Guitar Fitness is a practice system based on exercises designed to improve your speed, dexterity, accuracy, and finger independence on the guitar. It includes tablature, standard notation, and a metronome to guide your practice.

### What devices does Guitar Fitness support?

Guitar Fitness is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How much does Guitar Fitness cost?

Guitar Fitness is a paid application, priced at $4.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required after the initial purchase.

### What is the age rating for Guitar Fitness?

Guitar Fitness has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The content is generally appropriate for all ages.

### How often is Guitar Fitness updated?

The latest version of Guitar Fitness is 1.1, which was last updated on November 10, 2017. Future updates may be released by the developer.

### Can I track my progress with Guitar Fitness?

Yes, Guitar Fitness allows you to track your progress. Exercises you have listened to or recorded yourself practicing will be marked with colored squares in the Table Of Contents.

### Does Guitar Fitness have ads?

The provided data does not specify if Guitar Fitness contains advertisements. However, it is a paid app, suggesting a focus on user experience without interruptions.

### What musical notation does Guitar Fitness offer?

Guitar Fitness can display exercises in guitar tablature notation and treble clef standard music notation. This caters to different learning preferences.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.1 — 2017-11-10

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Sponsored by La Bella World Class Strings.

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