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Guitar Riff - Play by Ear

Guitar Riff - Play by Ear

Learn Your Favorite Hooks

87 ratings
107 reviews
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📚 Education
🎵 Music
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 24, 2012
  • May 29, 2026

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Developer

Learn To Master Ltd
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About

Learn to play your favorite guitar riffs by ear. This app offers over 1000 songs across various genres with a configurable virtual guitar featuring clean and distortion effects. Master difficult sections by adjusting speed and volume, with options for left-handers and note highlighting.

✓Learn over 1000 songs
✓Configurable virtual guitar
✓Clean and distortion effects
✓Adjustable speed and volume
✓Left-handed support
✓Highlight notes option
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Guitar Riff. Based on 87 reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 🎸Effective riff learning tool for beginners
  • 📚Large song library with diverse genres
  • ⚙️Customizable playback options (speed, fret width)
  • 💰Free content available without mandatory purchases
  • 🎯Intuitive progression system (5 notes to 10 notes, etc.)
  • 🎵Helps users play actual music quickly

Negative things

  • 🐛Sound quality poor and unrealistic
  • 📱No left-handed support available
  • 🔊No sound output on some devices
  • 🎨Difficult to see highlighted notes during playback
  • 📺Small fretboard difficult for fat fingers
  • ⚠️Aggressive ads throughout app
  • 🔄Navigation issues and sticky screen transitions
  • ⏱️Playback speed cannot be adjusted easily mid-use
  • 🔌App crashes and logout issues
  • 🎛️Limited difficulty adjustment options
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What's New in Guitar Riff

26.5

May 29, 2026

Improved haptic feedback for a better user experience

Subscription plans

Premium Version

No ads. All Riffs. Better Fretboard.

$2.991 Month
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Events

Read more about Guitar Riff - New Riffs
Event EndedMajor Update

Guitar Riff - New Riffs

New Riffs including Korn and Deftones

Apr 2, 2026 — May 3, 2026

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Read more about Enhanced Sound of Nylon Guitar
Event EndedMajor Update

Enhanced Sound of Nylon Guitar

Re-engineered for the authentic experience

Jun 19, 2025 — Jul 20, 2025

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Read more about Guitar Riff - New Guitar
Event EndedMajor Update

Guitar Riff - New Guitar

Now with a new classical nylon guitar.

Apr 30, 2025 — May 31, 2025

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User reviews

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Support for Left Handers

This is a total ripoff so far. Where’s the Support for Left Handers? Only one star from me until this is rectified and the Left Handed option is made clearly available.
OmKrsnaOmKrsna

Doesn’t work

Doesn’t work
Wilcoo#13Wilcoo#13

Learned quite a few riffs

I have learned quite a few riffs from this app. I can actually make music with my guitar! I start on the app, 5 notes, then 10, etc., until I get to the end. It does have nice options....speed, fret width, etc. Be nice if you could change speed without opening options.
chordsNstrumschordsNstrums

Response from developer

Thanks and we hope you like how this guitar app has improved over the years and moreover we hope you are a better guitar player.

All free

Please make all the songs free I love harry potter
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Never mind

Downloaded read directions and tried the app. It never played the song, and wasn't functional beyond choosing the song. Adds were everywhere.... Frustrated and deleted the app.
Beer raterBeer rater
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Reported Bugs

7 issues

No sound output on iPhone 5 and iPhone 4

Bug

App doesn't play songs or is non-functional

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Random logouts during use

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App crashes frequently

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Screen navigation requires song selection to exit

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Fretboard highlighting difficult to see

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App requires upgrade prompt immediately upon opening

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Requested Features

13 requests

Left-handed mode support

Feature

Ability to slow down playback speed

Feature

Wider fretboard for easier use

Feature

Record and playback user's own riffs

Feature

Customizable note highlight colors

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Playback controls at bottom of screen

Feature

Actual guitar sound samples

Feature

More songs from specific artists (Metallica, AC/DC, Green Day, Pink Floyd, etc.)

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Difficulty level selection

Feature

Tuning feature

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Chord labels on display

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Comparison to actual live recordings

Feature

Note color customization for colorblind users

Feature

FAQ

What does Guitar Riff - Play by Ear do?

This app helps you learn to play your favorite guitar riffs by ear. It provides a virtual guitar simulator with over 1000 songs from various genres, allowing you to practice and master specific sections at adjustable speeds and volumes.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a library of over 1000 songs across many genres, a configurable virtual guitar with clean and distortion effects, resizable fretboard, left-handed support, adjustable speed and volume for practice, and an option to highlight notes to aid in playing by ear.

How is this app monetized?

The application is free to download and use, but it includes in-app purchases and advertisements. This means you can access basic features for free, with options to buy additional content or remove ads.

What devices is Guitar Riff - Play by Ear compatible with?

The app features a resizable fretboard that is suitable for all devices and tablets, suggesting broad compatibility across various screen sizes and operating systems.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for guitarists of all levels, especially those looking to improve their ear training skills and learn popular songs. It's also beneficial for left-handed players and those who prefer to practice at their own pace.