Recommended Guitar Apps + Software

I don’t recommend anything that hasn’t helped me become a better guitarist.
Here’s my favourite guitar programs and apps:

EarMaster

Wouldn’t it be great to listen to a song and then be able to play it?

This program teaches you the ultimate musical skill: Ear Training. Once you can truly “hear” the music then figuring out songs for yourself will be much easier. If you join the Student Area you can watch a tutorial I’ve made for how to use EarMaster Pro.
Download your FREE trial here

Guitar Pro

Play along to over 800,000 TABS and write your own music

Most of the TABS at LGIL have been written using this program. It’s great for a few reasons:

You can slow down the playback of TABS and play along to the music at a slower speed.

The TABS (guitar music) have been checked by real musicians and are very accurate.
Download your FREE trial here

Learn ALL The Notes On The Fretboard

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Learn every note on the fretboard without thinking about it

This website teaches you how to identify every note on the guitar fretboard using a flash card system.

I used it for 10 minutes a day for 3 months and I can now name any note I’m playing quickly and easily.
Find Out More Here

Anytune

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An app that slows down music so you can play along at slower speeds

Great app that slows down music without affecting the overall song. You can use any song from your MP3 library or even use a YouTube video. Ideal if the song you’re learning is going to fast or you want to work out how to play it by ear.
Find Out More Here

Android app equivalent = Music Speed Changer

BOSS Guitar Tuner App

My favourite guitar tuner app

Very accurate and versatile.

Find Out More Here (ios – Apple)

Find Out More Here (Andoid)

Tempo - Metronome App

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A great metronome that has always been in my teaching studio.)

The tones don’t sound electronic and annoying. It’s easy to use as well.

Find Out More Here (iso Apple)

Find Out More Here (Android)