Programs for playing the guitar. How to learn to play the guitar using the program
This section contains the most useful and free guitar programs that every self-respecting guitarist should have on their computer. Here you will find PC programs for, as well as for playing the guitar through a computer using special sound effects. All guitar software you can download for free from the link at the end of each article. Enjoy and share with your friends on social networks!
Date: 2016-04-23 / Category: / Comments: /
Any musical instrument requires special care. Correct tuning is very important, especially when a person first starts playing music. An improperly tuned guitar can lead to a distortion in the perception of sound, which will lead to a decrease in the level of musical hearing.
Date: 2016-02-04 / Category: / Comments: /
Surely, many of you have already played Guitar Hero on your computer before, and therefore if you like it, then it will obviously not be superfluous on your Android smartphone or tablet. Just below you can download it for free, and now a small review for this game.
Date: 2016-02-03 / Category: / Comments: /
A cool application for those who do not have a real guitar at hand, but want to play. The Solo app will help you pass the time when your favorite instrument is far away. If you fill your hand well, you can surprise your friends at a party. Well, now in more detail.
Date: 2016-02-02 / Category: / Comments: /
Introducing Guitar Pro for Android, a mobile tablature editor. Quite an interesting application that allows you to always have the necessary tablature at hand. This is especially true at rehearsals, when there is no stationary PC with Guitar Pro installed nearby.
Date: 2016-02-01 / Category: / Comments: /
Who hasn't used Guitar Pro yet? Yes, most likely, every second has already used this program. There is also a similar app for reading tablature and chords for Android called Ultimate Guitar Tabs. The thing is useful, so do not be too lazy to download and install it on your device.
Date: 2016-01-31 / Category: / Comments: /
Today we will get acquainted with another interesting application for mobile devices on the Android platform - Ultimate Guitar Tools. This program includes three features that will be very useful to every guitarist. What are these functions, you will now find out.
Date: 2016-01-30 / Category: / Comments: /
Guitarists, owners of android devices can now be happy, as a unique application has been developed for them, which can always be at hand and will help you quickly tune your guitar. Today we will briefly talk about a guitar tuner called DaTuner Pro for smartphones and tablets.
Date: 2016-01-29 / Category: / Comments: /
Internet Tutorials
As a rule, for the query “guitar tutorial”, search services return hundreds of approximately identical sites representing Internet analogues of paper publications. There is nothing wrong with that: such manuals can give you the necessary theoretical knowledge, teach you how to play songs by tablature and read chord fingerings.
- GuitarProfy Tutorial. Here you can find all the necessary theoretical base for further self-development, a table of correspondences of notes on the stave and guitar frets, as well as examples of classical guitar works.
- Tutorial GuitarUser. A small textbook written in simple language that will teach you how to accompany your favorite songs. Suitable for those who want to sing songs to friends with a guitar, but do not want to become a professional.
YouTube
Guitar tutorials on YouTube are perhaps no less than text tutorials. We advise you to pay attention to those where lessons are taught by reputable musicians, or channels with a solid number of subscribers. For the rest - be guided by personal preferences, and we will talk about two popular Russian-language channels about the guitar.
Pima Live
The channel of Anton and Alexey - two Petersburgers who not only share tips on playing and learning, but also invite experts who give exclusive lessons, play instruments and post video reviews of guitars. There are videos for both beginners and advanced guitarists.
GuitaristTV
On this channel, guitarist Pavel posts a thorough analysis of popular acoustic guitar compositions. The repertoire is wide: from pop hits by Max Korzh to the soundtrack from Interstellar.
Interest clubs "VKontakte"
With VKontakte groups it is more and more difficult: many advanced guitarists do not communicate in the community for beginners, but there are a lot of amateurs who consider themselves pros in such groups. We advise you to be skeptical about professional advice from groups and publics. But such interest clubs can be very useful when looking for like-minded people, chords and tablature for songs. Also in such groups you can almost always find ads for sale and purchase.
- « guitar lovers". One of the most popular guitar groups on VKontakte with more than 120,000 subscribers. The community has a wall where you can post your question.
- « guitar player". Another group with an open wall and a variety of content related to guitar and music.
- « Guitar and guitarists". Project of flamenco guitarist Alexander Kuindzhi. The post will not be published on the wall, but the question of interest can be asked in the discussions.
Programs
Guitar Pro 7 / guitar-pro.comA music editor familiar to many who have dealt with learning melodies from tablature. You can record your tracks of various instruments, export them to MIDI or print them. The program has a metronome, a function for displaying a musical staff and a guitar neck, the ability to record any nuances of articulation and add effects. On the Internet you can find guitar pro tabs for any well-known song. Special sites will help with the search:
- 911tabs. An aggregator site that searches the largest tablature and chord libraries. Here you can find sheet music of all famous foreign songs and even many domestic compositions.
- GTP-tabs. Huge archive of scores of Russian and foreign songs.
PreSonus Studio One 3 / wikipedia.org A useful experience for any guitarist is to listen to yourself from the outside. This requires special applications. DAW programs (sequencers) will help you record your compositions, mix guitar tracks and create accompaniment from virtual instruments. There are at least a dozen worthy sequencers. For beginners, we advise you to pay attention to PreSonus Studio One, Steinberg Cubase and Ableton Live.
Applications
Yousician
An interactive tutorial that recognizes the notes taken on the guitar using a microphone. You can go through the lessons in stages or focus on learning songs from the library. The gameplay is reminiscent of Guitar Hero, only in front of you, not colored circles, but numbers with the designation of the fret on the desired string light up. The free version of the game has limitations, a premium subscription will cost 332 rubles per month when purchased for a year.
A versatile, visual guitarist's guide complete with tuner and metronome.
What does it take to learn how to play a musical instrument? The most important thing, in my opinion, is, of course, an ear for music and a sense of rhythm. However, without knowing the structure of the instrument and the basic techniques of playing it, even with one hundred percent hearing, it will take quite a long time to learn.
If you want to speed up this process, then it will be much easier to do it using a computer if you have special programs at hand. So, today I will introduce you to one very good utility that will help you quickly master such a popular musical instrument today as the guitar.
Program guitar instructor at its core is a universal visual reference guide for the guitarist. At the same time, two more very necessary functions such as a tuner and a metronome are integrated into it. If you have ever been interested in this kind of programs, you have noticed that there are very few universal programs.
Usually you have to separately install programs for tuning the guitar, for learning chords and scales. Here we have everything in one and at the same time absolutely free! Of the paid counterparts to Guitar Instructor, the closest in terms of functionality is the Guitar Power program. Let's compare the possibilities of both:
Comparison of the Guitar Instructor program with the paid analogue Guitar Power
The disadvantage of Guitar Instructor compared to a paid analogue, in my opinion, again :), is the lack of a function for building your own chords and classifying them. Also, minor shortcomings include the lack of voice acting for chords and scales, as well as the numbering of fingers with which to pinch a chord.
The pluses, of course, include a more convenient and beautiful interface and the availability of detailed information on each chord or scale.
Guitar Instructor Installation
The program is installed in a standard way. Open the downloaded archive and run the installation exe file. Now we wait until all the files are copied, and after unpacking the program can be turned on and used.
Guitar Instructor Interface
Before us is the main window of Guitar Instructor. Here is a beautifully designed main menu. From here we can move on to one of the five program components: Chords, Chord Progressions, Scales, Tuner and Metronome. Let's look at each section in order.
The first section - "Chords" - contains more than 600 different chords. They are visually represented as colored dots on the fretboard, which correspond to the strings clamped at a certain fret.
Working with chords
We have the ability to choose between standard chords (Regular) and chords with modified bass (Special (Split)). Consider working with the "Chords" section using the example of standard (Regular) chords. To begin with, we need to select the note corresponding to the desired chord in the first list (A - la, B - si, C - do, D - re, E - mi, F - fa, G - salt). The second step is to choose the configuration of the chord itself.
To do this, in the second list, you need to mark one of the 50 options. In our case, I decided to choose the A minor chord, which is shown in the screenshot. The strings on the virtual fretboard are listed in order from thickest (6th) at the bottom to thinnest (1st) at the top.
A red cross above the 6th string means that it should not sound during the playing process (that is, we actually start playing from the fifth string). The marks for the 1st and 5th strings are off the neck. This means that they should not be clamped, and they remain "open" (not pressed).
Accordingly, the 2nd string should be clamped on the first, and the 3rd and 4th - on the second fret. Everything - our chord is ready. Swipe the strings from top to bottom - all the strings should sound clearly. If any of them rattles, then you did not press it well enough to the neck or it is caught by a neighboring finger. Achieve pure sound.
For each of the standard chords, we can get detailed help, which can be very useful. To do this, select the chord that interests us and press the "More Info" button.
In the window that opens, we will receive information about the name of the chord, its type and designation (an index that is assigned after the capital letter that denotes the main note). The "Steps" field displays the formula of the chord triad, and "Recommended Scales" indicates in which scales the selected chord is used most often.
In our case, we can find out that the A minor chord has the designation "Am", "Amin" or "A-", is built by lowering the third degree (the "b" sign here means "flat") and is most often found in minor and blues pentatonic scale, as well as in the Dorian, Phrygian and Aeolian modes.
Got the chords figured out. Let's close them and move on to the next section of the program - "Chord Progressions".
Chord bundles
This tab will be of interest to those who want to learn how to play not just individual chords, but their whole bundles. This can come in handy when choosing chords for a particular song, or even when writing your own compositions.
This section is actually a scale, consisting of chords in a certain key and built according to certain rules. For example, let's take the same key A (A). In the second list, we can choose the formula by which the chord progression will be calculated.
In pop songs, combinations of natural and harmonic minor chords are most often used, so we will consider the latter in the screenshot. Next to each fret is its formula, according to which the entire progression is calculated.
Note that minor chords appear in the formula as small Roman numerals, while major chords appear as large ones. Near some minor steps you can also see an asterisk. This means that we are dealing with a diminished chord (dim).
Most Popular Chords
A small digression on the topic :). Do you want me to tell you a little secret about modern songs? Try playing the "i - iv - V - i" chord chain (in the key of A, for example: Am - Dm - E - Am). Does it remind you of something? Yes! It is these three chords that are most often played in courtyard songs! So, if you learn the above link, you will be able to play about 30% of the songs in the courtyard and chanson style;).
Want more? Then play the link "i - iv - VII - III" (in la: Am - Dm - G - C), and then add the previous link. Plus 30% more songs guaranteed!!! :)))).
Scales
When you are already quite confident in playing chords, you can move on to learning scales. They will help you become more familiar with the guitar fretboard in terms of note placement, which will enable you to end up playing powerful solos in a variety of styles. Go to the "Scales" section.
Here, as in the previous cases, we select the key we need, and then in the second list we mark the scale that we want to study. Each gamma can contain from 12 to 5 steps. You can find out their number and construction formula by pressing the already familiar “More Info” button.
It is best to start learning the scale on the guitar from the very bass note and play until you reach its octave (13th semitone along with the initial note). Then play the same notes in reverse until you're back to the bass you started with.
When you master the scale well within one octave, move on to studying the next octave, and then try playing the scale in a row already in two octaves, etc., until you have mastered the entire chosen mode. Only then can you move on to learning the next scale, and only then will you be able to achieve good results in your game.
This is where the reference part of the Guitar Instructor program ends and its instrumental part, consisting of a tuner and a metronome, begins. Let's go to the "Tuner" menu.
Tuner
In this version of the program, we have the ability to tune the guitar in the standard “mi” tuning. Setup does not require any additional devices other than computer speakers (or headphones) and good hearing :). We just click on the name of the note we need and it starts to sound. It remains only to adjust the strings to the standard. In the "File" menu, we can see the key combinations that are responsible for the sound of a particular note.
Only standard tuning is available in the Tuning menu, however, a new version of the program should be released soon, in which alternative settings will be available, as well as fine tuning through a microphone (the new version will require the .NET Framework 3.5 to be installed).
Metronome
The last thing Guitar Instructor will please us with is the metronome. Lessons under the metronome develop a sense of rhythm very well, so it will be very useful for beginner guitarists.
It is quite simple to manage it: using the slider, set the desired tempo in the window (the number indicates the number of beats per minute) and press the “Start” button. The rhythm starts to sound, and the beats of the measure are counted in the lower part of the window.
The default time signature is 4/4. If you need to change it, go to the "File" menu.
In the "Time" tab, you can set one of three possible sizes: 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 (more support is expected in the new version). You can also change the click sound of the metronome in the respective Sound 1 and Sound 2 tabs.
conclusions
Guitar Instructor pleasantly surprises with its capabilities. With a size of only a couple of megabytes, the program contained almost five fairly high-quality separate full-fledged subroutines.
An intuitive interface allows you to quickly navigate even for those who do not know English, and the presence of such a not particularly common tool as a chord progression builder will help beginner guitarists quickly learn how to put their theoretical knowledge into practice!
Use Guitar Instructor and you will definitely succeed in mastering such a wonderful instrument as the guitar. Good luck!!!
P.S. It is allowed to freely copy and quote this article, provided that an open active link to the source is indicated and the authorship of Ruslan Tertyshny is preserved.
Good day gentlemen guitarists!
I bring to your attention very useful guitar software:
1.Guitar Tuner - Guitar Tuner
Audio Phonics Guitar Tuner is a fast and accurate guitar tuner. Thanks to the unique technology for detecting the pitch, this program is able to accurately determine the notes of a melody with a delay of no more than 50 milliseconds.
The stability of the program is carried out by the tone detection algorithm, which automatically adapts to the actions of the processor. Has a beautiful interface and is easy to use. Two versions of the program are offered for download:
2. Master Pro is a program for hearing development.
A great gift for anyone who has a "bear in their ear" or who feels they need to improve their musical ear. Starting with simple exercises and moving on to more complex ones, you will develop and consolidate the ability to correctly determine the pitch of any note, a sense of rhythm and be able to understand intervals.
3. RAS.Songbook is a songwriting program.
Designed exclusively for guitarists, which need to store a lot of lyrics and chords of songs.
With its help, you can organize your archive alphabetically, add, edit and conveniently view chords (in colors) and comments to songs that are stored in separate files (txt) and folders.
4. Akkords Maximal is a collection of songs.
And yet this program, which contains a database of chords, tablature, as well as lyrics of domestic and foreign songs. It has a simple graphical interface, small size, but a huge number of songs. This version of the program contains approximately 5200 collections of songs.
5. Guitar Pro is a tablature editor.
The world's most popular and perhaps the most user-friendly MIDI tablature editor. Needed more for guitarists. The program reproduces the score in musical notation and, in addition, gives you the opportunity to see it all in detail in a graphic drawing - a guitar neck or piano keys.
This is both a chord generator and tutorials and a metronome and a digital tuner for guitar and a great trainer for game speed.
It is possible to import and export to formats: MIDI and ASCII (text)
In the version - Guitar Pro 5 - the possibilities for export and printing have significantly increased, the set of guitar articulation techniques has been noticeably expanded. But still the most important thing! – absolutely new sound (Realistic Sound Engine).
In the new version - Guitar Pro 6, all the possibilities of the above-described predecessors - previous versions, as well as the weight itself, have grown significantly. programs. (150 Mb) and this is without sound banks.
Guitar.Pro.v5.1.rar / Download! (10.2 Mb)
6. Guitar Effects:
Native Instruments Guitar Rig is a very powerful guitar software processor that can replace most of the equipment and gadgets that modern guitarists use during their rehearsals in the studio and performances in front of the public.
The program combines classic and modern amplifiers (4 paws using Dynamic Tube Response technology), effects (more than 20, including the classic pedal), combos (14 types) and microphones (4 types). Thanks to this, you can quickly set up the desired recording environment.
The second version of Guitar Rig, according to users, has significantly improved the sound quality and increased its base of various settings.
Also includes additional plugins.
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7.Guitar FX Box- Effect - processor for electric guitar.
It also contains a large number of different effects (such as: echo, phaser, distortion, etc.), it is possible to record to the accompaniment of a wav file, a built-in tuner and much more.
All children love to play computer games, this applies to all kinds of races that can be found, for example, on the site igonki.ru, shooters, adventure games, in a playful way, children learn information much easier and easier. It's never too late to learn how to play the guitar, but if your child asks from a young age? Then give him a guitar with one of the following programs.
1. Gibson's Learn and Master Guitar
This program, developed by the leading manufacturer of the best guitars, Gipson, is at the top of the list. And presenting this program does not make sense if she has such a famous father. Guitarists have always voted for the best, whether it's guitars or training software. The program offers more than 40 hours of instructions from experts and also 5 discs with lessons.
2. Guitar Method 5
eMedia's Guitar Method 5 offers lessons for both acoustic and electric guitars. After being released, it received a Gold Award from users.
3.Guitar Pro 6
Well, of course, everyone's favorite guitar tutorial program Guitar Pro could not fail to enter the top three. Perhaps the most famous in the post-Soviet space. This is a great program that teaches both tablature and riffing, as well as composing and memorizing melodies. It is no coincidence that this is the most accessible game for future guitarists - a significant factor for most beginners. The sixth version is the most recent to add piano and drum features.
4. Guitar Freak Workstation with SightReader Master Extreme
If you love to play guitar solo and want to become an expert as quickly as possible, then you should purchase this program. This instrument will teach you how to play any chord. You will learn about tones, scales and other things. It contains everything to make you a real virtuoso.
5. Guitar Coach 5
The set includes a CD with guitar lessons from beginner to advanced.
6.iPlayMusic Beginner Guitar Lesson
This is the very first program that combined both the computer and the video in the iPod. It is suitable for students of all ages. Has over four hours of lessons that will teach you how to play popular songs.
7. Guitar Magic Evolution
The most suitable program for those interested in music theory and advanced guitar playing.
8. Guitar Guru
If you already know tablature, but you need instructions for further learning to play the guitar, then this program will be the best option for you.
9. Yamaha EZ Guitar
This program should not be associated with Yamaha music, but it does include a tutorial on how to play the Yamaha EZ-AG and EZ-EG guitars.
10. School Guitar Learning Software
This program contains guitar lessons. Ideal for kids who want to learn how to play.
