Pretty legit
I like the look, feel and function a lot. Something that I enjoy trying out new tabs on when I’m on the go and a riff pops in my head.
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This app transforms your device's fretboard into an intelligent musical instrument. It generates in-key riffs, licks, and scale runs based on your chosen scale, tuning, and technique, ensuring every note is harmonically correct. Explore various scales, tunings, and techniques with an interactive fretboard and a backing band for practice.
✓In-key riff generation
✓Extensive scale and tuning library
✓Multiple playing techniques
✓Interactive fretboard with labels
✓Integrated backing band with chord suggestions
✓Guided practice lesson sequences
✓Customizable practice library
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What's New in Tabula Fretboard
1.1.0
July 13, 2026
Practice Packs - the first pack is here: Gypsy Jazz. - 27 lessons + 5 studies that play on the interactive fretboard - Loop any lesson, slow it to 0.25x, and play studies with their duet backing - Jam in a lesson's key on the main board, over the in-key backing band - Add lessons to your warm-up sets beside your own kept riffs - Module 1 free; one Tabula Pro purchase opens the full pack Now reach Practice Packs right from the main bar. Plus sharper power-chord and lesson-board display, a cleaner home screen, a real tempo control, and refinements throughout.
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$4.99
Tabula Pro
Alt tunings, Metric Modulation, unlimited warm-ups
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What scales does Tabula Fretboard offer?
Tabula Fretboard includes 13 scales, such as major, modes, harmonic and melodic minor, pentatonics, blues, and phrygian dominant. This comprehensive selection allows for diverse musical exploration.
How many tunings are available in Tabula Fretboard?
The app supports 14 tunings, including standard, drop, and open tunings across 6-, 7-, and 8-string guitars. Tabula Pro expands this with alt and open tunings like DADGAD and open G/D/E.
What practice techniques can I explore with Tabula Fretboard?
Tabula Fretboard features 16 techniques, including ascending and descending runs, sweep picking, legato, tapping, arpeggios, string-skipping, sequences, and economy picking. This variety aids in developing comprehensive guitar skills.
Does Tabula Fretboard have a backing band feature?
Yes, it includes a backing band with 12 voices (piano, strings, organ, etc.) that plays chords fitting your generated riff. You can tap any chord to hear it and play the riff along with the backing.
What are Practice Packs in Tabula Fretboard?
Practice Packs are guided lesson sequences that play directly on the fretboard, starting with Gypsy Jazz. You can loop any lesson, slow it down, play along with its backing, and jam the phrase in its own key.
Is Tabula Fretboard suitable for beginners?
Yes, Tabula Fretboard is perfect for students and self-teachers learning how scales, modes, and arpeggios are positioned on the neck. The engine ensures every generated note is in key, simplifying the learning process.
What is the difference between the free version and Tabula Pro?
The free version offers all scales, techniques, standard/drop tunings, the backing band, and free modules of Practice Packs. Tabula Pro, a one-time purchase, adds alt/open tunings, Metric Modulation, unlimited saved warm-ups, and full Practice Packs.
What devices does Tabula Fretboard support?
Tabula Fretboard is available for iPhone and iPod. It is rated for ages 4+ and was last updated on July 13, 2026.