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Old 08-31-2007, 11:49 PM
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Help with memorizing the fretboard

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While I was learning to play over the last few years, I found that it was kinda boring and tedious to memorize where all the notes are on the fretboard. I could remember some, but others just weren't sticking in my brain. While I was playing, it was much more fun to learn a new riff or try a new song than to sit there trying to memorize the fretboard.

So I decided to create a game that would help make it easier and more fun. Plus I could use it at times when I wasn't actually playing my guitar (like at work, or just sitting around on the couch). It worked really well for me, and in just a few weeks, I pretty much had the whole fretboard memorized.

It worked so well that I figured it could help other people out too, so I made it into an applet and put it on the internet. It's totally free, you just need to have Java installed on your computer. Check it out and see if it helps you:

http://www.FretboardMaster.com/FretboardGame.html

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Old 08-31-2007, 11:53 PM
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Well done!!!...I will encourage my students to use that.

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thats pretty cool man. good idea. The only thing i noticed is that you can't select open strings when its on find the note. I guess that would kinda defeat the purpose though...

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That's great. Thanks so much.
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Will give it ago, I have the same problem with some notes that just dont stick to me, Thanks
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This is Fantastic !!! A 1000 virtual cookies for you mate...!!!
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Old 09-01-2007, 12:39 AM
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Cool Thanks very much

Just want to say thanks very much. This is helpful and not boring.
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Old 09-01-2007, 06:21 AM
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A clever and helpful program, very entertaining too! Thanks for your efforts!
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how do i get java installed so i can see this? i know where all the notes are on the fretboard, but sometimes i still forget where some notes are when trying to think pretty fast
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You can get java here:
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

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Old 09-01-2007, 03:55 PM
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Just play all the modes in one key, since the notes are the same, you can cover alot of ground quick
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that is awesome, thank you!
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Old 09-02-2007, 07:29 AM
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Fantastic work and real professional looking.
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Old 09-02-2007, 11:45 AM
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Here is another one at a site with lots of other learning and theory pages:

http://www.activebass.com/default.as...6x%3D8%26y%3D9

Thing I find with these is, I get really good at identifying the notes on the screen but I haven't found it helpful for memorizing the actual fretboard!

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