Fretuoso
Fretuoso is an interactive iOS app designed to help musicians memorize the notes on their instrument's fretboard with focused daily practice.
Instead of repeating the same random quiz prompts, Fretuoso tracks your accuracy by note, string, and fret position, then adapts each session to emphasize areas where recall is slower or less consistent.
This adaptive approach helps beginners build dependable note recognition while giving advanced players a structured way to sharpen speed and precision across the full neck.
The app supports multiple practice styles, including self-paced training, timed game challenges, staff-to-fretboard mapping, and free exploration for tuning and theory work.
You can customize tuning, target fret ranges, and scale focus to match your goals, whether you are learning a first instrument or cross-training between guitar, bass, ukulele, banjo, and mandolin.
Built for iPhone and iPad, Fretuoso is designed for short sessions that fit real practice routines and produce measurable improvement over time.
Training Mode
Practice freely with unlimited training options to master the fretboard at your own pace.
Game Mode
Race against the clock in competitive challenges with multiple levels of increasing difficulty.
Staff Learning Mode
Connect notes on the musical staff to their positions on your instrument for better sight-reading.
Free Play Mode
Explore the fretboard interactively and discover note positions without pressure.
Smart Training Engine
Fretuoso adapts to your weaknesses and automatically targets areas that need improvement.
Highly Customizable
Set custom tunings, focus on specific fretboard areas, and tailor your learning experience.
Many Instruments
Includes 5 guitars (electric and acoustic), 3 basses, banjo, mandolin, and ukulele.
Detailed Statistics
Track your progress with in-depth stats for every fret and training mode.
Universal iPhone & iPad App
Enjoy crisp, high-resolution Retina graphics on all your Apple devices.
Advanced Training
Fine-tune your practice with control over training areas and support for 40+ scale types.
Social Integration
Share your achievements with friends on Facebook, X, Game Center, and more.
iCloud Support
Sync preferences, progress, and purchases securely across all your devices with iCloud.
Realistic Sounds
Train with authentic instrument sounds for a more immersive experience.
International App
Available in dozens of languages for users worldwide.
Free To Try
Try any instrument with ads, then unlock full access and remove ads via in-app purchase.
Artist Testimonials
Learning the notes on the fretboard is key to any guitarist's development on the instrument, and Fretuoso is a neat way to get that info burned into your brain without having to carry a guitar with you everywhere you go. Pretty cool! Bryan Beller (The Aristocrats, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Dethklok)
This is one of the best apps I've seen in a while. It's simple, fun and educational. Very useful for guitar players because many tend to play by ear and not care much about knowing the fretboard. Rick Mussalam (Mike Keneally, Gryphon Labs)