Start with fewer notes
Choose a small note set and make it feel automatic. Add more notes once the first group stops feeling random.
Fretboard Note and Chord Trainer
Follow note and chord cues, then find the matching notes or shapes on your guitar.
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What this tool helps with
- Build fretboard memory by finding called-out notes on the guitar.
- Practice specific strings, or leave strings open to search across the whole neck.
- Drill chord roots and chord types so different chord shapes become faster to recall.
- Use Announce mode to hear each cue out loud and keep your eyes on the fretboard.
How to Learn Fretboard Notes and Chords
Keep the drill small at first. A few notes on a few strings will teach your hands faster than a huge pool.
Use one area of the neck
Stay on a few strings or one position before spreading out. It is easier to hear and feel the pattern that way.
Say it before you play it
Name the note or chord before your hand moves. That tiny pause builds recall instead of guessing.
Add chords later
Once single notes feel smoother, add chord roots and types. Chord drills work better when the basic fretboard map is not fighting you.
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FAQ
How should I use this with a guitar?
Start the trainer, follow the current note or chord cue, then play the matching note, chord, or shape on your guitar before the next cue arrives.
Can I choose exactly what to practice?
Yes. In note mode, you can choose note roots and specific strings. In chord mode, you can choose chord roots and chord types.
What does Announce do?
Announce reads the cue out loud when your browser supports speech playback. Use it when you want to practise hands-free without staring at the screen.