# Guitar Note Atlas

> Interactive guitar fretboard map for learning notes and scales. (iPhone/iPad app by Black Rabbits Apps LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-note-atlas/id971847390 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Black Rabbits Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/971847389)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 36 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-03-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-note-atlas/id971847390/reviews.md

## What is Guitar Note Atlas?

Guitar Note Atlas is an interactive map of the guitar designed to help players of all levels better visualize the layout of the notes on the fretboard. It serves as a perfect practice aid for learning the geography of the guitar as well as understanding the modes of the Major Scale, Melodic Minor, Harmonic Minor, and Harmonic Major.

Flexibility and interaction allows for ultimate creativity. You can select any combination of notes you want to see right on the main screen, or pick a scale from the drop-down menu. Switch quickly between all 7 positions or tap the diagram to zoom out and view the entire fretboard at once. (The iPad version shows both views simultaneously.)

Features:
- Bass Guitar Mode
- Left Hand Mode
- Change keys
- Native iPad version (buy once and use on all devices)
- Flip diagram upside down
- Show/Hide scale degree numbers
-Show/Hide colored-in anchor frets

Included in the app is a tutorial to get you started (both right- and left-handed versions).

## Key features

- Interactive fretboard map
- Scale visualization (Major, Melodic Minor, etc.)
- Customizable note selection
- Multiple scale positions
- Bass guitar mode
- Left-hand mode
- Scale degree numbers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-note-atlas/id971847390/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super pour celles et ceux qui ne sont pas lecteurs !

*2019-02-14, version 2.1*

Très bonne application pour bien connaître l’ensemble des modes.

### 5/5 — Very nice app

*2018-12-13, version 2.1*

I love it because,it is simple and easy to visualize the fretboard.
Thanks a lot for it.

### 5/5 — Beautiful App!

*2018-08-18, version 2.1*

This is exactly what I was looking for when I started searching for a fretboard app. Not only is this app very functional it is also beautifully designed. Beauty is something many apps are lacking. 

I would give the app five stars but on my iPhone X I am unable to use gestures once I open the app. This means I am required to restart my phone in order to close the app. Even with that hassle I still use the app. I like it that much.

I would love to see ability to have all the degrees of the scale remain slightly highlighted while only having for example the 135 fully marked out on the fretboard. That way you could see how the different degrees of the scale set within the ghosted entire scale. It would also be nice to see chords setting within the ghosted scale this way. Thanks!!

### 3/5 — Great app. Not sure it's worth $5 tho.

*2018-06-29, version 2.1*

This application is great. I am honestly regretting paying $5 for things I can basically get for free simply via the Internet, but it does have some nice features along with everything one would want to learn very well consolidated. 

However, for $5 I would at least like an application that allows you to hear the notes you choose within the app so as put your music together more quickly before applying it to the guitar. A common feature in many free applications. 

No "restore to original scale/arpeggio" option once you've removed or added notes.  That's super annoying. 
No "note/chord progression suggestions". Which is also common with most music applications that are free. 

It is a very useful application, but for $5 I did expect more interactive features than there actually are. 

I will say that what the application does have is very well designed and laid out. 

Perhaps I will grow to like it more, if so, I'll write another more commendable review.

### 5/5 — Perfect!

*2018-03-21, version 2.1*

I’ve been working on improving my fretboard knowledge and got out pieces of paper and a pen to work out all of these patterns for practice. You just saved me hand cramps...or maybe traded their source. 

Thanks Chris!

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2017-07-29, version 2.1*

La meilleure app pour maitriser les structures et doigtés d'arpèges et de gammes. Vivement recommandé.

### 5/5 — Excellent ap

*2017-05-07, version 2.1*

Simple and clear.  You know this then you are away. Thanks guys

### 5/5 — Excellent fretboard reference tool

*2017-03-17, version 2.1*

This is a very cool and simple app for displaying guitar scales. It can be an excellent reference for soloing from simple to advanced harmonic structures. There are of course other patterns not included which use finger slides and position switches, but the seven static positions are covered well, so for basic position playing it is excellent. The entire fretboard view gives some clues how one might organize some shifting scales. 

And as one can choose which scale degrees they want to see displayed this can also be good for learning arpeggios. Another possibility is to put in different modes of the same fingering pattern so one can see the changing chord tones and extensions of a harmonic progression within a static pattern.

What might be a cool addition would be the ability make print outs of a series of these scales or arpeggios one could follow when trying to figure out certain changes, but still using screen shots can help do this too (which I have done.) For this maybe adding adding an option to hide the entire fretboard at the bottom might be nice. Overall though, this is an excellent resource tool.

### 5/5 — Best app ever!

*2017-01-12, version 2.0*

If your are trying to improve your knowledge of the fret board this is the app for you. The new update is bomb.

### 5/5 — WOW!!!!

*2016-10-01, version 1.1.0*

Really a great little app with tons of information. I like it mainly cause it is more of a reference tool than everything being laid out all nice and neat. I feel by me having to work things out myself it will digest into workable knowledge. Thanks you all for making this app

## Frequently asked questions about Guitar Note Atlas

### What is Guitar Note Atlas?

Guitar Note Atlas is an interactive map of the guitar fretboard designed to help players visualize notes and understand various musical scales. It's a practice aid for learning the geography of the guitar.

### What scales can I learn with Guitar Note Atlas?

Guitar Note Atlas helps you understand the modes of the Major Scale, Melodic Minor, Harmonic Minor, and Harmonic Major scales. You can select any combination of notes or pick a scale from the dropdown menu.

### Is Guitar Note Atlas suitable for left-handed players?

Yes, Guitar Note Atlas includes a left-hand mode and a tutorial specifically for left-handed players. You can also flip the diagram upside down for an alternative view.

### What devices does Guitar Note Atlas support?

Guitar Note Atlas is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The iPad version offers a unique dual-view experience, showing both fretboard views simultaneously.

### How much does Guitar Note Atlas cost?

Guitar Note Atlas is a paid app priced at $4.99. Purchasing it once allows you to use it on all your supported Apple devices.

### How often is Guitar Note Atlas updated?

The latest version of Guitar Note Atlas is 2.1, released on March 7, 2017. While the app hasn't been updated recently, it remains a stable tool for guitarists.

### What is the user rating for Guitar Note Atlas?

Guitar Note Atlas has a high user rating of 4.8 stars based on 35 ratings, indicating strong user satisfaction with its features and utility.

### Does Guitar Note Atlas have ads?

No, Guitar Note Atlas is an ad-free application. You can use all its features without any interruptions from advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2017-03-07

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

We've now incorporated keys into the design -- in the zoomed-out diagram you can change the key and view open notes. Also you now have the option to hide the colored-in "anchor" frets.

### 2.0 — 2017-01-11

Version 2.0 introduces a simplified, colorful layout that features the missing 7th position, an option to zoom out and view the entire fretboard, colors that correspond to positions, and a native iPad version so you can use it on all your devices. The app also now features Bass Guitar Mode and some other helpful new view options: flip diagrams upside down and hide scale degree numbers.

### 1.1.0 — 2015-05-22

- Left Handed option! (including tutorial)
- Clear button temporarily becomes Undo after you push it
- Small fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2015-03-09

Fixed a bug that was causing the app to fail in iOS 7.

### 1.0 — 2015-03-06

No release notes.

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