FretGenius: Learn Guitar Notes
FretGenius Education In-app purchases
Learn guitar notes fast. Mic trainer listens while you play—instant feedback.
- Rating
- 4.3
- 234 ratings
- Downloads
- 15.7K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Sep 9
- 2026 · v2.0.4
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About FretGenius: Learn Guitar Notes
Guitar Fretboard Trainer for learning guitar notes. Learn guitar notes fast with 2-minute practice. Guided Note Path to find any note anywhere on the guitar fretboard in under 2 seconds.
Why learn the fretboard?
Most guitar players learn chords and scale shapes but not the notes underneath. When you learn the fretboard, you can learn to build chords anywhere, target chord tones in solos, and communicate with other musicians. FretGenius transforms how you learn and play guitar.
Top benefits
• Learn every guitar note on the fretboard with a step-by-step trainer
• Mic Note Trainer (PRO): play notes on your real guitar—FretGenius listens and confirms you got it right
• 35 reps in ~2 minutes per practice session: fits any schedule
• Fretboard heatmap reveals weak notes at a glance
• Play Along turns note knowledge into musical guitar practice
How the fretboard trainer works
Note Path is your roadmap to fretboard mastery. Guided by Owlfred (your coach), you'll learn and practice through phases—from open strings to individual strings, string pairs, and the full fretboard. Each phase builds your ability to find guitar notes faster.
Practice modes
• Note Quiz (practice): On-screen note drills—no guitar needed—to learn notes anytime
• Play Along (with guitar): Jam to backing tracks with beat-aligned note prompts for real guitar practice
• Microphone Note Trainer (PRO): Play prompted notes with real-time mic feedback—no cables needed
• Custom Mic Trainer (PRO): Choose your own strings, frets, and note sets
• Phase Check (scored): Prove your fretboard note recall in ~1.5 minutes and advance your phase
Key features
• Contextual tips from Owlfred guide each practice session
• Fretboard heatmap shows where your guitar note recall is strong or weak
• Mic Trainer speed trends and heatmaps in the Progress tab
• Audio stays on your device
• Session summaries with accuracy, speed, and progress tracking
• Short lessons to help you learn with no fluff
• Optional daily reminders to build a consistent practice habit
FretGenius PRO
FretGenius is free with full access to Note Quiz, Play Along, heatmaps, lessons, and guided coaching. FretGenius PRO unlocks unlimited Microphone Note Trainer. Try it free, then subscribe monthly or yearly. Currently supports Guitar with Standard E tuning.
Who this fretboard trainer is for
• Beginners learning open strings and their first guitar notes
• Self-taught players filling gaps in fretboard knowledge
• Intermediate/advanced guitarists wanting to practice note recall under 2 seconds
• Teachers and students wanting measurable guitar training routines
Download FretGenius and start your Note Path today.
Why learn the fretboard?
Most guitar players learn chords and scale shapes but not the notes underneath. When you learn the fretboard, you can learn to build chords anywhere, target chord tones in solos, and communicate with other musicians. FretGenius transforms how you learn and play guitar.
Top benefits
• Learn every guitar note on the fretboard with a step-by-step trainer
• Mic Note Trainer (PRO): play notes on your real guitar—FretGenius listens and confirms you got it right
• 35 reps in ~2 minutes per practice session: fits any schedule
• Fretboard heatmap reveals weak notes at a glance
• Play Along turns note knowledge into musical guitar practice
How the fretboard trainer works
Note Path is your roadmap to fretboard mastery. Guided by Owlfred (your coach), you'll learn and practice through phases—from open strings to individual strings, string pairs, and the full fretboard. Each phase builds your ability to find guitar notes faster.
Practice modes
• Note Quiz (practice): On-screen note drills—no guitar needed—to learn notes anytime
• Play Along (with guitar): Jam to backing tracks with beat-aligned note prompts for real guitar practice
• Microphone Note Trainer (PRO): Play prompted notes with real-time mic feedback—no cables needed
• Custom Mic Trainer (PRO): Choose your own strings, frets, and note sets
• Phase Check (scored): Prove your fretboard note recall in ~1.5 minutes and advance your phase
Key features
• Contextual tips from Owlfred guide each practice session
• Fretboard heatmap shows where your guitar note recall is strong or weak
• Mic Trainer speed trends and heatmaps in the Progress tab
• Audio stays on your device
• Session summaries with accuracy, speed, and progress tracking
• Short lessons to help you learn with no fluff
• Optional daily reminders to build a consistent practice habit
FretGenius PRO
FretGenius is free with full access to Note Quiz, Play Along, heatmaps, lessons, and guided coaching. FretGenius PRO unlocks unlimited Microphone Note Trainer. Try it free, then subscribe monthly or yearly. Currently supports Guitar with Standard E tuning.
Who this fretboard trainer is for
• Beginners learning open strings and their first guitar notes
• Self-taught players filling gaps in fretboard knowledge
• Intermediate/advanced guitarists wanting to practice note recall under 2 seconds
• Teachers and students wanting measurable guitar training routines
Download FretGenius and start your Note Path today.
What’s new
Version 2.0.4 · Updated September 9, 2026
Bug fixes
User reviews
This is a useful app that helps us learn notes and chords on guitar and bass. I'll update later when I have time, but I just wanted to write about this so the devs know how useful this app is!
it's different than other lessons which is good
I am taking back my old review, this app has been pivotal in my memorization of the fretboard notes. Also the play along with your guitar mode is extremely fun, and when you hear the synchronization with the chord you are playing on top of is beautiful.
great practice tool
exactly what I needed. Simple way to test finding sounds on the fretboard
I've got this app on my ipad and phone and both versions are excellent. It's a fantastic tool for learning the notes on a guitar neck - and it really works. Incredibly it's free, too! Thanks FretGenius 🎸👍
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