8Strummer vs Guitar Genius

A RHYTHM GUITAR PRIMER: Keep that pick hand moving in time, until it becomes second nature. A VITAL RESOURCE FOR PRACTISING AND IMPROVING RHYTHM GUITAR SKILLS: Practise strumming complex rhythm patterns and get your timing perfect! A USEFUL SONGWRITING TOOL: Find the perfect groove for your next song! ----- Strumming in 8ths is: * 4 down-strums on the numbered beats * 4 up-strums on the 'ands': 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & = down, up, down, up, down, up, down, up. Strumming in 16ths is: * 8 down-strums on the numbered beats and the 'ands' * 8 up-strums on the in-betweens: 1 e & a 2 e & a 3 e & a 4 e & a = down, up, down, up, etc... IMPORTANT: Always keep your strumming hand moving up and down evenly - including rest strokes. • Practice with a click and one of 27 chord shapes. • Save your favourite patterns • Shake to randomise the pattern • Different notation types • Muted and ringing chords Designed and produced in collaboration with guitarist and tutor Simon Nelson

Guitar Genius is everything you need to become the guitarist you want to be. Build a practice habit that sticks, finally understand the fretboard, learn and perfect the songs you love, master your solos, and keep every tool you need in one beautiful app. Practice can feel like a chore, or it can be the best part of your day. Guitar Genius makes it the second: clear, guided, and built to move you forward, whether you picked up a guitar last week or years ago. SEE THE WHOLE FRETBOARD The Scale Visualizer shows any scale in any key, anywhere on the neck. Toggle notes, intervals, or degrees, hear it played, and finally see how it all connects. Explore keys, modes, and the circle of fifths to understand the music you play. EVERY CHORD, EVERYWHERE Browse a huge chord library with every shape in all five CAGED positions, plus arpeggios and richer voicings. Forgot a shape? Chord ID names any chord from the frets you are holding. PRACTICE THAT STICKS Guided scale and chord drills on a fretboard that always shows the whole neck and slides between positions, so you never lose the context. A bright beacon shows the exact note to play next, and a preview tells you where you are heading before you get there. TRAIN YOUR EAR AND YOUR THEORY Sharpen your ear with interval and chord recognition, test your knowledge with a quick theory quiz, and master every note on the neck with the fretboard trainer. LEARN YOUR FAVORITE SONGS Loop any tricky section, slow it down without changing the pitch, and keep your own notes, tabs, and chords right beside the player. Works with your music and with YouTube. JAM AND SOLO When you want to just play, loop a chord progression and solo over a backing band with the scales that fit lit up on the neck. THE ESSENTIALS, DONE RIGHT A fast, accurate tuner with alternate tunings, a rock solid metronome, and a Speed Trainer that ramps the tempo to push your limits. BUILT TO KEEP YOU GOING Track your practice streak, follow guided paths, and get a daily nudge, so a little practice every day adds up to real progress. Beautiful, fast, and made by a small team who play guitar too. Download Guitar Genius and make practice the best part of your day. Some advanced features are available with Guitar Genius Pro. Terms of Use: https://karasik.co/apps/guitar-genius/terms Privacy Policy: https://karasik.co/apps/guitar-genius/privacy Contact Us: https://karasik.co/apps/guitar-genius