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Learning to Play Guitar is Easy and Fun with These iOS Apps
Whether you want to strum a little ditty or jam out to a rock tune, these apps will show you how to play guitar like a pro. So, grab your pick, have a seat, and learn how to become a real guitar hero.
For those want to learn how to play guitar with interactive lessons and offline access to favorite tabs.
Tabs & Chords for iPhone comes from Ultimate Guitar and teaches you how to play guitar even if you have never picked one up. You will learn chords, notes, and guitar scores for over 500,000 songs. The app offers offline access to favorite tabs, ukulele chords, bass tabs, interactive lessons.
Why we love it
With chord diagrams and interactive lessons, if you are looking for a guitar teacher right on your iPhone, check out Tabs & Chords.
For those who want to learn guitar, piano, and ukulele with video tutorials and music theory features.
Yousician includes over 1,500 exercises to help you learn guitar, piano, and ukulele. The app is ideal for the self-learner as well as supplement to physical classes. You can enjoy the step-by-step instructions, get feedback on your performance, and compete in weekly challenges when you are ready for some friendly competition.
Why we love it
Available for both iPhone and iPad, Yousician is a great app for guitar, piano, and more. With helpful tutorials and feedback, you will be strumming your favorite tune in no time.
For those who want a guitar teaching app with different guitar types and playing modes.
With Real Guitar, you can choose from classical, acoustic, electric, and a 12-string guitar. Then pick a playing mode like left- or right-handed, solo note, or chords mode. The app includes a chords chart library, tabs for beginners and experienced players, and a song book to get you started.
Why we love it
Real Guitar makes learning to play guitar not only easy, but fun at the same time.
For those who want to learn to play guitar with popular songs instead of music theory.
Coach Guitar teaches you to play guitar using popular songs instead of music theory. The app uses videos and an animated fretboard, free lessons for beginners, and a step-by-step approach to teaching. Guitar tabs are included, there is a chords diagram, and you can check out the monthly subscription for premium lessons and content.
Why we love it
Coach Guitar helps you learn to play popular songs right out of the gate.
For those who want an app for learning guitar chords.
For both iPhone and iPad, ChordBank offers guitar lessons, chords and scales, and full support for left-handers. You can play electric or acoustic guitar, view a clearly labeled fretboard for your fingers, and check out the reverse chord finder.
Why we love it
With ChordBank, you will be play guitar chords in no time.
For those who want an app for learning guitar that offers instant feedback and finger correction.
Uberchord listens to what you lay, offers instant feedback, and gives visual feedback on your finger technique for corrections. The app provides a learning path, song trainer, and a rhythm and strumming trainer. With a monthly subscription, you can receive premium content for learning paths with popular songs.
Why we love it
When you are ready to learn guitar, Uberchord is ready to listen. Get feedback on what you play and how you play it, in real time.
For those who want a guitar teaching app with popular songs and tutorial videos.
With FourChords Guitar Karaoke, you can learn to play everything from the latest pop hits to classic rock. You choose chords according to your skill level, making this a great app for beginners. The app offers tutorial videos, chord charts, and adjustable tempo. You can build your songbook, which includes lyrics, and play wherever you go.
Why we love it
FourChords Guitar Karaoke offers over 1,500 hit songs with lyrics. Learn with tutorial videos, save your favorites, and play anytime, anywhere.
