Desktop Metronome

software to make you a better musician!

for 7 strings guitar

Chords and scales for 7 strings guitar players

Everything works as well for the Guitar with 7 strings.

In the options page choose  7 strings Guitar and everything is shown on a wide 7 strings fretboard

Choose 7 strings Guitar fretboard as default:

seven string guitars are more popular today

choose 7 strings guitar fretboard (or even show it as left handed people see it- works for all fretboards too)

 

C major arpeggio shown on 7 strings guitar fretboard:

seven stringed guitars are gaining popularity

seven strings guitar fretboard

 

C major chord on 7 strings guitar fretboard (5th position):

steve vai is one of the pioneers in using guitar with 7 strings

in case you feel 6 strings is not good enough for you 🙂

 

Irrespective of the guitarist’s level of skill or preferred genre of music, mastering the fretboard is a vital skill. The reasons for this are as follows:

  1.  Enhanced Playing Ability: Knowledge of the fret board facilitates quick and accurate note-finding, leading to smoother and more efficient playing. It boosts confidence while navigating the guitar, allowing for the playing of a wider range of melodies, chords, and solos.
  2.  Simplified Music Learning: Familiarity with the fret-board simplifies reading music and tablature, as well as recognizing patterns and shapes in music, making it easier to learn new songs and styles.
  3.  Assists in Songwriting: Knowing the fretboard is crucial if you are interested in writing your own music. It enables the experimentation of different chord progressions and melodies, which may even inspire you to try new things.
  4.  Better Communication with Other Musicians: Effective communication is essential when collaborating with other musicians. Knowledge of the fretboard enables discussion of chord progressions, key changes, and other musical concepts.

In conclusion, learning the fretboard is a worthwhile investment in your musical abilities that will reap benefits in various ways. While it may require practice and time, the advantages are certainly worth it.

Desktop Metronome © 2024