Guitarist's Reference

Guitarist's Reference

All-in-One Guitarist's Suite

16 ratings
159 reviews
$19.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 6, 2009
  • June 4, 2024

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This comprehensive suite offers a vast collection of guitar chords, scales, and arpeggios with clear diagrams and detailed theory. It includes tools for finding chord-scale relationships, exploring alternate tunings, and even a virtual guitar for practice.

3000+ guitar chords with diagrams
42 scale types including modes and pentatonics
Arpeggio finder
36 alternate tunings
Chord-scale relationship guide
Virtual guitar
Guitar tuner
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What's New in Guitarist's Reference

7.2.0

June 4, 2024

- New Feature: Change Notation - This feature allows you to switch the notation style for musical notes throughout the app, enhancing your flexibility and personalization. - Improved Chord Scale Relationship Display - The chord scale relationship on the fretboard has been updated and corrected for better accuracy and usability.

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User reviews

Like it and wanted to upgrade; upgraded twice …..no upgrade

Very good but the upgrade is necessary at least for me

It’s a great tool but please add shell chords

I have been using this app for a while and it’s great for a lot of things. I really like the quiz and the scales and the arpeggios / triads. The only thing I’d like to point out is that in the Chord Finder shell chords are not recognised. I checked and on your website the web version does support it. For example D.E.G# should be E7 and while the web app resolves it the app does not. Please fix if you can!
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Good app but…

I have had this app for many years. And as a visual aid for guitarists who understand some theory but need some visual reminders from time to time about chord inversions and extensions and scale layouts it is superior to any other app I have seen. But it does have some shortcomings. Just now I was looking for all the options for a Cadd9 chord. It only offered two options and neither was the simplest version in the first position built off the open C Major chord. I have also found missing grips for other jazzy type chords under the “CHORD” tab, which I have had to look for by using the chord ”FINDER” tab for grips I have seen other people use that I don’t have a name for. This may seem a petty complaint for such an excellent app, but when nothing else out there in “APPworld” is so concise, comprehensive and easy to use, it would be nice for it to be perfect.
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Mr b

I've been an off and on professional guitar player and songwriter for 40 years and this is the easiest, quickest and most accurate guitar tool ever. It's not just an app, it's a tool.

Awesome app

Best app for guitar I’ve ever used

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Chord finder not detecting all chord inversions

Bug

Issues with alternate tuning functionality

Bug

Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to overlay multiple scales

Feature

Customizable chord/scale display options

Feature

Integrated tuner functionality

Feature

Support for more alternate tunings

Feature

Improved chord/scale audio playback

Feature

FAQ

What does the Guitarist's Reference app do?

This app is an all-in-one suite designed for guitarists. It provides a comprehensive collection of guitar chords, scales, arpeggios, and information on alternate tunings. It also includes a guitar tuner, a virtual guitar for practice, and tools to understand chord-scale relationships.

What are the key features of the Guitarist's Reference app?

Key features include an encyclopedia of over 3000 guitar chords with diagrams, a reference for 42 different scale types, an arpeggio finder, a guide to 36 popular alternate tunings, a chord-scale relationship decoder, a virtual guitar for interactive practice, and an ear-based guitar tuner.

Is the Guitarist's Reference app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for guitarists of all skill levels, from beginners who are learning the basics to experienced musicians looking to deepen their understanding of music theory and expand their playing capabilities.

Can I use this app to learn new chords and scales?

Absolutely. The app features a comprehensive guitar chord encyclopedia with over 3000 chords and a detailed reference for 42 types of scales. Clear diagrams and theoretical explanations are provided to aid in learning and mastery.