3 Amazing IPhone And IPad Applications For Guitar Players
Those who think the iPad is a waste of money obviously is looking at it as a computer rather then a device to connect you to great apps. These mobile devices and tables are creating an entirely new industry of mini software apps of which some are changing the way guitar players can learn.
In this article I want to introduce you to three fantastic applications available for the iPad and iPhone that I feel all guitar players should have.
Amplitube and iRig
Want to make hundreds of different sounds with your guitar? This is the app for you. In a nutshell this app replaces the need for a modelling amp or device like the Line 6 Pod by providing a variety of amps, stomp boxes and cabinets you can play through on your device.
The option iRig device plugs into your earphone/output jack on your iPhone or iPad and provides a 1/4” jack to plug your guitar patch cable into and then a pass through jack which you can plug earphones into or a stereo mini cable to plug into external speakers or a recording device.
GuitarLab
This app is awesome for beginners. The app streams live lessons from the web, provides access to chord and scales and is a great all around reference tool. I don’t think this application will become a full on teaching tool it is great for supplemental learning when you’re away or on the go.
Guitarist’s Reference
This is yet another awesome great education app for guitarists. Ever find yourself trying to remember the 3rd pattern on the neck of the pentatonic scale or what a particular patten looks like? Maybe you’re trying to figure out a particular chord you’re not familiar with in a Tab. This app is the best tool for that job. It places all the knowledge you could ever need about chords, scales, tunings, triads and more right at your finger tips. This is a must have for all guitarist’s.
There are a lot more apps available that I feel are worth while, but these are the top of the heap. While I don’t believe these mobile devices will become a viable way to learn to play guitar, they are quickly replacing chord charts and books.
What’s your current guitar skill level? Interested in improving? consider trying a guitar instruction dvd or online guitar lessons. Either of these learning options are becoming popular choices for adults to learn guitar for less money and time then private lessons.
