12 best guitar tab software

Product description

Guitar Pro 7 allows you to compose and read music scores using the musical notation of your favorite instrument. Display the tablature notation to learn guitar riffs or use the standard notation to read music score for piano, drums, brass and strings. Rediscover also the Slash notation to sight-read easily rhythmic patterns from chord charts.

• Guitar Pro offers many reading features: 3 types of notation (standard/tablature/slash), zoom and virtual Fretboard/keyboard to visualize the exact positioning of your fingers on them.
• Create your own professional scores for one or several instruments and capture your notes quickly with the numerical Pad, the mouse, or even a MIDI instrument.
• The sound engine offers more than 1000 sounds (presets) using 200 soundbanks and 80 effects/amps modeling recorded in the studio.
• Enjoy a series of tools to optimize your practice sessions: tempo, looper, metronome, chord and scale library, guitar and piano fretboard.
• The Guitar Pro file format is the most widespread when it comes to looking for tabs online. Download songs online or access to 2000 high-quality full instruments tabs made by our team on my Songbook.

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this actually transcribe while playing the guitar and does it or will it transcribe songs you’ve recorded on your daw and send via file etc
Answer:	Hi,It includes:NB-11LH Lithium-Ion Battery PackCB-2LF Battery ChargerLens CapWS-DC12 Wrist StrapLimited 1-Year WarrantyWe also have a bundle that includes all these accessories plus many more for a great price https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D0PKF0Q
Question:	Does it work on Windows 10 and does it teach one to read music
Answer:	A date stamp on picture yes but not a date stamp on the file itself. I'm running Window 10 and need to use Corel PaintShop Pro to add date, etc. to the JPG file.
Question:	Is this just a download or do you get a cd/dvd
Answer:	no
Question:	Does this work on a iMac
Answer:	Nothing designated mic jack, although it does have digital audio/video out

Product features

Write your own music

Guitar Pro offers complete and professional music notation for guitarists and beyond, and new Version 7 is faster and smoother than ever. You’ll be able to create your own scores with ease using the clean and modern user-interface. You can enter notes by using a mouse, numerical keypad, or by playing a MIDI instrument, and edit them in standard music notation or tablature. All the usual musical symbols pertaining to the guitar and to other stringed instruments are available.

Play through effects pedals and amps

It has never been easier or more enjoyable to play along with Guitar Pro, thanks its new audio line-in feature. Create an entirely configurable effect chain, choosing from over 50 amps and effect units. Use it live!

For playback of your notation, Guitar Pro's Realistic Sound Engine (RSE) provides expressive and authentic playback of your scores using an arsenal of sampled instruments. You'll hear guitars effects like overdrive, distortion, and wah as well as pick strokes, fingerpicking, bends, slides, and even ghost notes. Create scores with dozens of instruments including guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, strings, brass, and many more.

Share your compositions

Guitar Pro is the most popular guitar tablature editor on the market. Import GTP, GP3, GP4, GP5, GPX, MIDI, MusicXML, and ASCII files. Export notation as PDF or PNG graphic formats or GP, GPX, GP5, MIDI, MusicXML, and ASCII files. Export audio as MP3, OGG, FLAC, AIFF, and WAV. Files can be password-protected to prevent opening or modification.

Guitar Pro 7 works on Windows 7, Windows 8, WIndows 10 (32- or 64-bit) as well as Mac OS X 10.10 or later. Use the enclosed DVD-ROM or download.

Product description

eMedia Interactive Rock Guitar makes learning guitar easy with over 100 rock guitar lessons. Excellent for the beginner, eMedia’s revolutionary teaching style using audio, video, and interactivity will have you playing songs, chords and riffs, and reading guitar tab within minutes. Learn modern and classic rock, punk, grunge, and metal styles using great rock songs Charles McCrone, graduate of the Guitar Institute of Technology at Musician’s Institute (the legendary training ground for many great rock guitarists), takes you through a complete overview of rock techniques and gear. Learn movable power chords, barre chords, effects pedals, hammer-ons, pull-offs, palm muting, classic riffs, the blues scale, using feedback, the whammy bar, and more! Interactive Feedback technology highlights correctly played notes, making learning faster and easier. The Animated Fretboard displays fingerings, riffs, bends, and rock guitar tricks which are hard to see using only videos. Interactive tabs highlight where you are in a song, let you loop sections, and slow them down to help you master the lessons and songs. ATTENTION MAC USERS - Beginning with macOS 10.15 (Catalina), Apple has eliminated the option to run 32-bit apps on the Mac. If you wish to continue using our applications, which currently require 32-bit support, do not upgrade your operating system past Mac OS 10.14 (Mojave). Alternatively, you can retain an older Mac operating system on a separate drive partition. eMedia developers are currently working on software updates to support Catalina and future versions of macOS, but this is a major undertaking. eMedia is currently unable to foresee how long it will take to create these new versions. If you purchased your eMedia software on or after September 7, 2019, upon receiving proof of purchase eMedia Music will provide you with a free upgrade to a macOS 10.15 (Catalina)-compatible version of an eMedia application when it becomes available. All other registered owners of eMedia software will be qualified for discounted upgrades.

From the Manufacturer

• Learn rock, punk, grunge, and metal guitar through this interactive teaching system.
• Receive interactive feedback on melodies and riffs you play into your computer.
• Learning songs and exercises is easy with an animated fredboard, song looping, music tracking, multi-track recorded audio, variable-speed MIDI tracks and more.
• Includes over 50 instructional videos, an automatic tuner, finger tracker, metronome, digital recorder and 250-chord dictionary, plus over 40 jam tracks for you to play along with and practice.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this for use with electric or acoustic guitar
Answer:	Electric, or Acoustic/electric
Question:	Does it teach how to read music notes, tab. This is the main reason I want to buy this type of program
Answer:	It teaches Tab. Good program and very easy to use.
Question:	Can I use the cable I bought for rocksmith as an interface between my guitar and my computer computer with this program
Answer:	You don't need a cable. This works through your microphone. There really isn't anything you need the computer for except a tuner perhaps. The emedia programs are excellent.
Question:	Will this work on a HP Chromebook
Answer:	No I don’t believe it will

Product features

Step-by-Step Lessons

With over 100 audio- and video-enhanced interactive rock guitar lessons, you can start from scratch, and our revolutionary teaching style will have you playing songs, chords, and riffs within minutes. Soon you’ll be playing modern rock, classic rock, punk, grunge, and metal.

Instructor Charles McCrone, a graduate of the cutting-edge Guitar Institute of Technology with over 25 years of playing and teaching experience, takes you through movable power chords, barre chords, effects pedals, yanks, hammer-ons, pull-offs, palm muting, distorted riffs, the blues scale, using feedback, the whammy bar, and more.

The techniques you learn are applied to playing hit songs, with an animated fretboard guiding you through fingerings as the music plays.

Interactive and Fun

Playing exercises and riffs is more fun than ever with over 40 jam tracks. There are "Slow" and "Fast" versions, as well as "Full" and "Rhythm Only" versions. Even long after you’ve finished the coursework, you can come back and enjoy practicing your guitar technique with the jam tracks.

Songs and guitar lessons are available as both audio and variable-speed MIDI tracks. You can even highlight, loop, and slow down difficult sections to make learning them easier.

Built-in Guitar Tools

eMedia's Animated Fretboard displays fingering positions as the music plays. Also shows fingering for any chord or note you double-click. Features right-handed, left-handed, and mirror views. The Finger Tracker shows notes you play on an animated fretboard.

Integrated guitar software tools include an Automatic Tuner, Recorder, Chord Dictionary with audio playback for over 250 chords, and a Metronome to help your rhythm.

Play Hit Songs

Learn from killer rock songs including "Paranoid" by Black Sabbath and "You Really Got Me" by Van Halen.

Instant Feedback shows you when you play the correct notes on your guitar as you progress through an exercise or melodic riff. With a microphone connected to your computer and a guitar in your hands, play the notes on any screen featuring the "ear" icon in the upper right corner and the computer will highlight the notes for you in green. As you reach your goal of getting all notes to change color as you play them correctly, you’ll discover that reading tablature is easier than you ever thought possible.

Product description

• eMedia Bass Guitar For Dummies is a fun and easy way to learn bass quickly, with instant feedback to help you progress through each exercise.
• Over 70 easy-to-follow lessons from professional bassist and instructor John Arbo from the New School in New York City with techniques demonstrated in 30 helpful videos, viewable full-screen.
• eMedia’s Animated Fretboard displays fingering positions as the music plays, making it easy to follow along.
• Includes convenient practice tools such as an eMedia’s Automatic Bass Tuner, Metronome, Recorder, and Guitar Chord Reference.
• The Note Tracker and Finger Tracker tools show you the note you're playing in music notation and on a virtual fretboard.

Product features

An Exceptional Value on Bass Lessons

Now you can learn bass the fast and easy way with a great combination of 'For Dummies' fun and eMedia interactive music technologies. Accomplished bassist and teacher John Arbo takes you through a complete bass tutorial with over 70 bass lessons that show you how to master common bass parts.

eMedia Interactive Feedback technologies, like the Note and Finger Tracker, make learning bass faster. Bass lessons use popular, easy bass songs like 'Rock’n Me' by Steve Miller and the Grateful Dead’s 'Uncle John’s Band' to make learning how to play bass fun. Songs include bass-only and no-bass options so you can play along with the band plus MIDI versions of the bass part you can loop, slow down, or speed up.

Learn Conveniently at Home

Your teacher is professional bass instructor John Arbo. The excellent teaching he offers in this curriculum will help you become a good bass and offers exceptional value. Discover how to string and tune your bass guitar; create bass lines; play walkups, walkdowns, and fills; read bass tabs and notes; and play bass scales. Play along with songs as the Animated Fretboard guides your fingerings. Split-screen videos display both right- and left-hand bass technique.

Built-in Bass Guitar Tools

Tuner-Use the computer’s built-in microphone or an external one to tune up quickly and easily.

Metronome-Set your own tempo and practice playing on the beat.

Recorder-Use the computer’s built-in microphone or an external one to record your performance. Listen and share it with your family and friends.

Guitar Chord Reference-Includes recorded sounds for over 250 guitar chords so you can easily check how you sound playing along with a guitarist.

Product description

The latest version of our best-selling bass lessons with Interactive Feedback on your playing! Learning is easy with techniques demonstrated in split-screen videos showing multiple angles and close-ups. The over 140 step-by-step full-screen lessons start with the basics, such as tuning the bass, and move on to playing simple bass lines and catchy rhythms with fills and syncopation. They continue on with playing melodies, both tablature and standard music notation, and a chapter on theory covering intervals, scales and triads. Detailed instructions on how to build your own bass line will teach you how to create a bass line for any song you like! New Instant Feedback listens through the computer’s microphone as you play and highlights correctly played notes. Note Tracker even shows you the notes you play in standard music notation, making learning to read music easier than ever! Follow along with the Animated Fretboard as you listen to the recorded audio and variable-speed MIDI tracks. Also includes bass-only and no-bass options so you can perfect your technique as you play along with the band. Learning bass is made fun with many popular songs, including hit songs made famous by the Grateful Dead, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bob Dylan, Steve Miller and others. Many of the songs in eMedia Bass Method are found in eMedia Guitar Method, so bass and guitar students can jam along with each other as they learn. Also includes an automatic tuner, recorder, guitar chord dictionary and digital metronome to give you everything you need to start playing bass guitar! ATTENTION MAC USERS - Beginning with macOS 10.15 (Catalina), Apple has eliminated the option to run 32-bit apps on the Mac. If you wish to continue using our applications, which currently require 32-bit support, do not upgrade your operating system past Mac OS 10.14 (Mojave). Alternatively, you can retain an older Mac operating system on a separate drive partition. eMedia developers are currently working on software updates to support Catalina and future versions of macOS, but this is a major undertaking. eMedia is currently unable to foresee how long it will take to create these new versions. If you purchased your eMedia software on or after September 7, 2019, upon receiving proof of purchase eMedia Music will provide you with a free upgrade to a macOS 10.15 (Catalina)-compatible version of an eMedia application when it becomes available. All other registered owners of eMedia software will be qualified for discounted upgrades.

• Learn how to play bass guitar with over 140 step-by-step lessons carefully crafted by professional bassist and bass instructor, John Arbo.
• Over 200 songs and exercises include lessons on walk ups, walk downs, scales, rhythms, technique, and much more. Songs include hits made famous by Bob Dylan, CCR, Steve Miller, and the Grateful Dead.
• Instructional videos feature split-screen close-ups for helpful guidance.
• eMedia’s Animated Fretboard displays fingerings and makes it easy to learn how to read bass tabs and music notation.
• Interactive Feedback shows when you play the correct notes.
• The software features built-in bass tools: Automatic Bass Tuner, Metronome, Recorder, Guitar Chord Reference, Note Tracker, and Finger Tracker!

User questions & answers

Question:	What kind of cable do you need to plug into you computer? Is it a 1/4" to
Answer:	You won't get good results if you just plug directly into your line input jack with an adapter because the audio will be too low. You need some kind of preamp designed to convert "instrument level" signal to "line level." This type of solution is best because it has a headphone jack so you can hear the audio from the software as well as your instrument (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I916Q0O). You won't be using their bundled software with Bass Method. You just need the audio interface. Another solution is to put a USB mic in front of your bass amplifier. That way you can hear both at the same time.
Question:	What is the difference between this and the yellow eMedia Bass for Dummies
Answer:	eMedia Bass Method v2 is fully interactive. You plug your bass into your computer and it informs you if you are in tempo, in key, fingering the strings cleanly, etc. etc. Bass for Dummies is not....just another bass lesson dvd, albeit an excellent one.
Question:	Has anyone installed this on a Windows 8 or 8.1 PC? Any issues
Answer:	No trouble with win 8.1 professional.
Question:	Does it work with Mac OS-X
Answer:	It does! The current version of this product works with Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.13. Check the version number on your disc. If it is lower than the version number posted on our downloads page, then get the download version. You can use your serial number to unlock it just the same. http://www.emediamusic.com/software?product=BM1 -- Hope this helps!

Product features

Step-by-Step Bass Guitar Lessons

eMedia Bass Method makes it easy for anyone to learn guitar. The over 140 step-by-step full-screen lessons start with the basics, such as tuning the bass, and move on to playing simple bass lines and catchy rhythms with fills and syncopation. You will learn walk ups, walk downs, and licks; practice reading tablature; and learn to standard music notation. A chapter on music theory covering intervals, scales, and chords shows how to create your own bass lines.

Easy-to-Use Interface

Learning is easy with techniques demonstrated in split-screen videos showing multiple angles and close-ups. You'll learn popular songs, including hit songs made famous by the Grateful Dead, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bob Dylan, Steve Miller, and others. Many of the songs in eMedia Bass Method are found in eMedia Guitar Method so bass and guitar students can jam along with each other as they learn.

Interactive Feedback on Your Playing

Instant Feedback listens through the computer's microphone as you play and highlights correctly played notes. Note Tracker even shows you the notes you play in standard music notation, making learning to read music easier than ever!

Songs and guitar lessons are available as both audio and variable-speed MIDI tracks. You can even highlight, loop, and slow down difficult sections to make learning them easier.

Built-in Bass Tools

eMedia's Animated Fretboard makes seeing fingerings for chords and notes easy, with Note and Finger Tracker technology that shows notes you play on an animated fretboard and as standard music notation. Bass-only and no-bass options only you to perfect your technique as you play along with the band.

Integrated bass software tools include an Automatic Bass Tuner, Recorder, Guitar Chord Reference with audio playback for over 250 chords, and a Metronome to help your rhythm.

Product description

Guitar Pro is first and foremost software designed to edit tablatures for guitar, bass, and other fretted instruments from 4 to 8 strings. Its great ease of use and the success of its specific file format have made it software used by guitarists worldwide. It now includes editing support for many other instruments like the piano or the drums, a realistic audio engine, and interactive tools to support every musician's practice. Since its release, Guitar Pro has become known as the most powerful and intuitive tablature editor on the market. It stands as the definitive leader in its class! Guitar Pro is the top software choice of guitarist worldwide looking for a solution to learn, practice and teach guitar. The release of Guitar Pro 6 has been eagerly awaited by its millions of users and includes over 40 new features while improving those that have made it the success it is today. New features include: - A new easy-to-use User Interface (including full screen mode) – Piano Grad Staff – New notation symbols – Parametric equalization on each track – Over 50 pedal effects and over 100 instruments – Configurable tones – Tap tempo – Jazz fonts – Anacrusis – A new, complete mixing table. Since the Guitar Pro format has become a true standard on the Internet, the software will let you enjoy thousands of scores that are already available over many websites.

Guitar Pro 6, a Win/Mac hybrid, is the ultimate toolbox for the guitarist! It includes all the tools you need to improve, compose and accompany yourself on the guitar. This simple and intuitive multitrack tablature editor is specifically designed for guitar, bass or other stringed instruments.

The ultimate toolbox for the guitarist. Click to enlarge.

All the tools you need to improve, compose and accompany yourself on the guitar. Click to enlarge.

Switch from tablature view to standard notation for viewing or editing scores. Click to enlarge.

Request any chord in any tuning, and Guitar pro will display all possible finger positions for you.

Guitar Pro 6 features the newest in playback technology including RSE - Realistic Sound Engine. RSE gives you real time playback of your scores with realistic sound samples taken from high quality guitars and real time effects such as wah-wah. Advanced notation features add drum notation, vocal notation and tablature support for any stringed instruments with four to seven strings. The newest version, Guitar Pro 6.0, includes over 40 new features while improving on those that have made it the most popular guitar tablature editor available.

Known for its ease of use, Guitar Pro allows you to enter notes by using keyboard keys, mouse clicks on an on-screen fretboard or directly through a connected MIDI device, all in just a few minutes. This revolutionary software can handle up to 256 tracks and you can switch from tablature view to standard notation for viewing or editing scores. With automatically calculated rhythms, Guitar Pro works out the note durations for you, and when you play the score, the music scrolls along with you, rendering guitar-specific effects like bends and slides.

Also included in Guitar Pro are a digital guitar tuner, a chord diagram engine, and a scales tool. You can easily import and export MIDI and ASCII tab formats allowing Guitar Pro to be used with a limitless number of songs. Tens of thousands of Guitar Pro format files are available on the Internet. The WAVE Export allows you to convert a Guitar Pro file into an audio file which is playable without Guitar Pro and can be burned onto an audio CD.

With its ease-of-use, versatility and variety of tools, Guitar Pro will have you creating music in no time!



Features:

• Multitrack/monotrack display, horizontal or vertical scrolling, the screen display adjusts to your preferences and score types.
• Chord Diagram editor allows you to easily add chord diagrams to your score. Ask for any chord in any tuning and Guitar Pro will show you every diagram possible.
• Scales Tool allows you to view and listen to a large number of scales, from the most common to the most exotic.
• Digital or MIDI Tuner allows you to tune your guitar for every tuning possible, from 4- to 7-strings.
• Fretboard (or Keyboard) allows you to view and enter notes on the score. It is able to show the notes of the current beat, but also the notes for the next beat, the complete bar or the selected scale.
• Metronome gives the tempo while playing a score or even without playing it.
• Professional Quality Paper Printings can be monotrack or multitrack. This way you can print several views of the same score, perfect for a band.

New Features for Guitar Pro 6:

• Over 50 pedal effects and numerous sound banks (guitar, bass, drums, piano, orchestral etc.)
• A New MDI User Interface (including full screen mode)
• Piano Grand Staff
• Rhythm slash
• Simile marks
• Multi-rest
• Concert tone
• Parametric equalization on each track
• Configurable tones
• Tap tempo
• Jazz fonts
• Anacrusis

Guitarist Magazine:

 “Guitar Pro is an intelligent, simple, clear and precise tool … the standard of its field.”

Guitar Part:

“Complete and easy to use … for a very low price considering its possibilities…”

RIFF Magazine:

“Guitar Pro is unquestionably the best that can be found in the field of tablature editing for the PC.”

• Win/mac Hybrid, Is The Ultimate Toolbox For The Guitarist
• Includes All The Tools Needed To Improve, Compose & Accompany On The Guitar
• The Simple & Intuitive Multitrack Tablature Editor Is Specifically Designed For Guitar, Bass Or Other Stringed Instruments
• Guitar Pro 6 is the standard in guitar tablature editing, now with 40 new features, a new interface and mixing table, and more improvements
• Provides an optimal display of your score, together with all the tools you need for editing, sound-setting, and playing your instrument
• Quickly and easily capture the notes with the keyboard, mouse, or a MIDI instrument, then play back to facilitate composing or learning
• Features tools like chord and scale libraries, tuner, metronome, virtual fretboard/keyboard--

User questions & answers

Question:	How many uses do you get? As in how many times can it be downloaded from one disc
Answer:	I think you can download it and use it all you want but will only have one serial key Soni don't know if you can use it on 2 different computers at the same time..... I never tried
Question:	Would this be good for a person who has never played before, who wants to learn to play guitar
Answer:	I am a fan of Guitar Pro 6 and use it for scoring songs and creating tabs for my students. Yes, there are lots of tabs of popular music that can be downloaded for Guitar Pro 6 to learn your favorite songs or licks. Now to answer the question truthfully, I would not recommend a person who has never played guitar before use Guitar Pro as a primary learning tool. There are some elements that are very important and can drastically shorting your learning curve. Such as proper technique, proper posture, proper practice strategies and other things that are critical, but too long to list in this question comment. Love Guitar Pro 6 but a good guitar teacher is best to get a beginner guitarist to an intermediate or advanced level in the shortest possible time.
Question:	Do I need to buy a usb-to-computer interface or it's already included with Guitar pro
Answer:	It does not come with a usb interface. If you want it to interface with the fretlight guitar (which is what I did) make sure you get the fretlight ready version of guitar pro 6. It costs a little more.
Question:	Is there a difference between this physical copy of GP6 and the $59.95 digital copy from the company's website (other than the free songbook
Answer:	There's no difference, 1 is physical copy and 1 is download version

Product description

Includes 115,000 Tabs and 28,000 pro guitar tabs, plus the Fret2Fret software, and some related software, all on a CD.

• Learn to play guitar quickly!

• WHY THEY WORK - Riff Bandz work for the same reason that swinging a weighted bat before stepping up to the plate works. Train with resistance, and when the resistance is removed the movement feels lighter and easier. Strengthen your fingers by using Riff Bandz resistance bands while you practice and play.
• PROGRESSIVE STRENGTH TRAINING - Place the first Riff Band over your fingers. Warm up and play through your favorite scales, solos and songs. Increase the resistance by adding the second and third bands when you're ready. Remove the bands and feel your fingers fly down the fretboard or piano keys. Comes with 3 bands for increased resistance which can lead to increased strength and speed.
• VERSATILE – Perfect for finger speed training for Bass, Guitar, Piano, Banjo, all stringed instruments, brass and woodwind. Increase your finger strength with this grip strength trainer. Any skill level can become a better musician faster with Riff BANDZ.
• DESIGNED IN THE USA AND MADE WITH PREMIUM MATERIALS – Created and designed by professional musicians from the US. Their main goal was to help musicians who were passionate about improving their speed and strength see results faster. Riff BANDZ are made from High Quality Premium Injection Molded Silicone material meant for durability, flexibility and comfort. Our exclusive design fits most hand sizes.
• 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE – Riff BANDZ are backed by our 100% money back satisfaction guarantee. If you don’t love them, send them back for a full refund.

User questions & answers

Question:	Are these latex free
Answer:	No latex. I am allergic to latex and I have no problem with the bands.
Question:	how many chord does this have programmed
Answer:	Mine only have the 'C' programmed. I did buy mine at a brick and mortar shop though. I just needed help with my C program, and the really knowledgable tech I often deal with just handed me the pack that he thought was appropriate. I s'pose you'll need the proper grouping set for each program. Never really thought about it once the C got straightened out. 🤔 I WOULD suggest lithium batteries, I get better performance from them generally. Also, my Monster brand cables seem to make a BIG difference, at least to MY taste. Good luck!
Question:	Is there a warranty for bands that break? I have 2 that split at pinky and between ring and middle finger
Answer:	Check with the company. I'd guess not since they are really just heavy duty rubber bands.
Question:	Will this train my pinky to move laterally with speed and precision so i can play, say a D#m
Answer:	Playing D#m or practicing your scales correctly will train your pinky

Product features

Step 1

Place the first band over your fingers.

Step 2

Play your favorite songs, scales and solos.

Step 3

When you're ready to increase the resistance add the second Riff BAND. For maximum resistance add the third Riff Band.

Step 4

Remove the Riff BANDZ and shred! Feel how light and fast your fingers are after the resistance has been removed.

How Musicians Can Benefit

Riff BANDZ can help musicians improve their speed after the first use. Get your pack and feel the burn! Works for Guitar, Bass, Piano, Violin or any Instrument.

Strengthens Fingers

Stronger fingers leads to less fatigue during those long sets. Don't let weak fingers prevent you from putting on a great show that lasts all night.

Cut Your Practice Time Down and Tighten Up Your Form

Wear them while you play your instrument and get the most out of the time you spend practicing.

Holds your fingers in place and close to the fret board for practicing chords and to gain accuracy.

For Guitar

Riff BANDZ were designed by professional guitar players. They found that training their fingers with resistance allowed them to cut down on their practice time and increase strength. Use the resistance training system to amp up your warmup or work on your technique. Bring them with you to your next show to loosen up and gain confidence knowing that you've got that next solo covered.

For Bass

Get the most out of your bass practice time and play that walking bass line, slap or get funky. Cut your practice time down with Riff BANDZ and spend more time writing and learning new songs.

Product description

Enjoy effortless and inconspicuous tuning in the studio or on stage with the D’Addario Accessories (formerly Planet Waves) NS Micro Clip-On Tuner for acoustic and electric guitars, basses, mandolins, banjos and other stringed instruments. The lightweight, discrete, highly compact tuner hides behind the headstock practically blending into the instrument and is small enough to be kept on your instrument while stored in its case. At 1.25”, your audience will never know it’s there and you will want one for every instrument you own. The NS Micro features an extremely accurate piezo transducer that picks up an instrument’s vibration rather than sound. A wide calibration range (410-480Hz) guarantees precise performance adds an additional practice tool.



The easy-to-read, tri-color backlit screen displays the note in red when out of tune, yellow when close, and green when in tune. This allows you to accurately tune with a quick glance at the display - even on dark stages or in direct sunlight. Powered by a readily available (and included) CR2032 battery, you will enjoy maximum battery life thanks to its auto-off function that shuts the tuner off after several minutes of no signal. Featuring a 360-degree swivel mechanism and adjustable padded clamp, the NS Mini offers optimal viewing angles and maximum positioning flexibility. Equally effective on left and right-handed instruments as well as on small and large headstocks, it is the ideal choice for the widest variety of players and string instruments



For over 20 years, D’Addario has been leading the industry in innovative and problem-solving products that serve musicians worldwide. D’Addario Accessories are proudly made in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to the most stringent quality controls in the industry. The D’Addario family’s heart, soul and love for making music is put into every accessory we create, and we never stop inspiring performance.

• THE STEALTH TUNER – Your audience will never know there is a tuner on your instrument with the highly precise Micro Clip-On Tuner. The lightweight, discrete, compact tuner hides behind the headstock practically blending into the instrument and is small enough to be kept on your instrument while stored in its case. At 1.25”, you will want one for each stringed instrument you own.
• EXTREME ACCURACY – The NS Micro features an extremely accurate piezo transducer that picks up an instrument’s vibration rather than sound. A wide calibration range (410-480Hz) guarantees precise performance.
• EASY TO READ - The easy-to-read, tri-color backlit screen displays the note in red when out of tune, yellow when close, and green when in tune. Powered by a readily available (and included) CR2032 battery, you will enjoy maximum battery life thanks to the tuner’s auto-off function.
• VERSATILE - Featuring a 360-degree swivel mechanism and adjustable padded clamp, the NS Mini offers optimal viewing angles and maximum positioning flexibility. For left or right-handed instruments with small or large headstocks, it is the ideal choice for acoustic and electric guitars, basses, mandolins, banjos and ukuleles.
• D’ADDARIO ACCESSORIES - For over 20 years, D’Addario Accessories (formerly Planet Waves) has been leading the industry in innovative and problem-solving products that serve musicians worldwide. D’Addario Accessories are proudly made in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to the most stringent quality controls in the industry.

User questions & answers

Question:	How well does this work for a bass guitar? I've got a Snark that doesn't register well on my Fender Jazz bass
Answer:	I wouldn't trust it to hold anything more than a couple of pounds.
Question:	How can this work with any guitar case? It wouldn’t sit in there safely whatsoever. Very impractical
Answer:	Sturdy enough to hold sheet music or an instruction book or tablet.
Question:	Could i use this for intonation
Answer:	No
Question:	If I change the pitch to 432Hz, will it reset to 440Hz if I turn it off and back on
Answer:	I use it for a Mandolin, so can't say for sure, but the width of the instrument's neck at the nut should be 1-1/8" or less, and the headstock should be wider than 1-1/8". If the neck fits in the opening OK you might need to suspend a dulcimer with the strings towards the stand because the top of the body behind the neck might interfere if you suspend it with strings facing out. The height of the instrument hanger is adjustable.

Product features

DISCRETE TUNING IN A PETITE PACKAGE

This highly accurate tuner features a full-color display with four selectable viewing angles (two vertical, two horizontal) in a housing that blends with the aesthetics of any instrument. The advanced tuning algorithms allow you to tune in noisy environments, while the ratchet clamp securely attaches to the instrument to hang tight during live performance. It’s so small, convenient & accurate, you'll want one for every instrument you own.

• 4-points of screen orientation, 2 vertical, 2 horizontal
• Updated button hierarchy for easy, intuitive control
• Tuner calibration range of 410-480Hz
• Improved piezo control allows for a better tuning experience in noisy environments

Multiple Viewing Angles

4 viewing angles and 360 degree movement for the perfect viewing angle.

Easy to Use Buttons

1. Cursor Button: Adjust tuner calibration from 410 to 480Hz.

2. Orientation Button: Scroll through four viewing angles.

3. Power Button: Toggle tuner on and off. Automatically powers off after 10 minutes.

Works on Multiple Instruments

It's fast, accurate and discrete. Works on other fretted instruments such as mandolins, ukuleles and banjos.

• THE GUITAR AMP & APP THAT JAM ALONG WITH YOU - Smart Jam learns your style and feel, generating authentic bass and drums to accompany you
• DESIGNED FOR GUITAR, ACOUSTIC OR BASS - Access to 10,000+ amp-and-FX presets on ToneCloud, powered by PositiveGrid’s BIAS realistic virtual tube amps and effects
• GET GUITAR CHORDS FOR MILLIONS OF SONGS - Import your music from Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube and Spark’s smart app will auto display the guitar chords in real time
• EASY HOME RECORDING - Use Spark as your USB audio interface and track your ideas with included PreSonus Studio One Prime recording software
• Spark Traveler Gig Bag- Custom-made carrying bag just for your Spark amp

User questions & answers

Question:	does it come with remote
Answer:	Logitech S150 USB Speakers do not come with an earphone jack. They plug in to a USB port. They do have a Mute selection in addition to the High and Low volume, which is a neat idea so you don't have to fiddle with turning it down. Excellent sound.
Question:	Is this the same amp/bag bundle listed on the Positive Grid site for $249. Dec
Answer:	No, these are powered via USB
Question:	Will the spark app run on Android
Answer:	I bought a set of these speakers a few months ago. They work very well and I reccommend them highly. Remember these are USB speakers and the only connection you have to make is plugging them into an available USB port. You DO NOT need an addition audio 0r power cable.These speakers are most valuable for anyone having a lap top or desk top whose audio card or chip has stopped working. I am very pleased with mine.
Question:	Question for amazon: does this come from amazon with a 2-prong power supply or 3-prong
Answer:	It connects to USB, so it should be able to work as long as the device has USB. But it is meant for a monitor so it might look a little odd.

Product features

The Smart Way To Play And Jam

The Spark amp and app work together to learn your style and feel, and then generate authentic bass and drums to accompany you. It’s a smart virtual band that goes wherever you go!

Spark is a powerhouse 40 Watt combo that packs some serious thunder. With bass, mid and treble tone stack controls, plus handy mod, delay and reverb effects, tone starter preset programs, a built-in tuner, tap tempo and more, you'll be blown away by Spark's versatility and authentic feel.

Product description

48 weekly lessons start at the beginning and move through all phases of rock guitar.



This series of lessons is the 2017 revision of Doug Marks' rock guitar course. First recorded in 1982, the original version taught today's rock stars how to play guitar. The first lessons starts with the basics - no previous lessons or experience necessary! The course is for all levels of playing experience.



Please see the description in each of the four individual Stages for a complete description of what is taught in the course.



Lessons have easy-to-follow on-screen tab and clear demonstrations. This package includes 48 weekly lessons, over ten hours of programming, printable tab, chord diagrams, and play-along backing tracks recorded on 8 DVDs. It includes optional Guitar Pro 6 tab to play along with lesson exercises at any tempo. The Guitar Pro app may be purchased separately.

• Time tested method created by world famous instructor Doug Marks. He's been teaching rock stars to play guitar since 1982. You're next!
• 48 Weekly Rock Guitar Lessons - 10 hours of video programming
• Play along with “real band” backing tracks (MP3)
• Printable tab, animated on-screen tab, fretboard diagrams
• Includes all 8 DVDs / 4 Stages of the course. Each Stage available separately on Amazon.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this good for a adult beginner with a left handed acoustic electric guitar
Answer:	This is good for an acoustic guitar beginner but an electric guitar is recommended for the intermediate stages. Left handed or right handed the same techniques apply.
Question:	Is this the same metal method as in the 80's. if it is, doug marks is awesome. great teacher and great lessons. worth ever penny
Answer:	Thank you! I'm Doug Marks and really appreciate your comment. Now to answer your question, it is the same course as the 80's but radically evolved. This is the fourth major revision. If you check it out you'll find that even this old dog has learned a trick or two in thirty years. Thanks very much for the compliment. It made my day. Have a great New Year!
Question:	how does it provide printable tab when these are dvd's
Answer:	There is a section of the disk that allows you to download files. To access these files simply explore the disk. You’ll see the files. You can print the pdf tab or play along with the audio backing tracks. If you install the Guitar Pro app you can even play along with the animated tab.
Question:	Is there anyway you could tape the dvd case closed when shipped? mine came open during shipping and all the discs were scratched
Answer:	As you noticed, we pack the case tightly in a close fitting box. The case is cushioned with peanuts. This is the first complaint I've received that the case opened during shipment. Thanks to your comment, going forward I realize the case can still burst open so yes, they'll be taped shut in the future. Meanwhile, please fill out the contact from on the metal method website and we'll replace all damaged discs at no cost to you.

Product description

This clear and concise poster with colorful over-sized chord diagrams is an absolute must-have for any guitar teacher or player from beginner to advanced levels. It also features a large color-coded fretboard diagram at the top which makes it a great addition to any creative space or music room.

• LARGE 24″ x 36″ poster, perfect for teaching and group learning, Chords are conveniently grouped by color to easily identify and read
• Oversized guitar chords visible from a few feet away, Oversized color-coded fretboard includes notes on 12 frets
• Ideal for guitar teachers and a classroom environment, A great gift for beginner guitar players or singer-songwriters
• Designed, printed, and packaged in the U.S.A.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this chart set up for a left handed person to read and play
Answer:	This poster features the chord shapes in a format that any player can understand and translate, however the shapes are most commonly seen in this format for right-handed players.
Question:	Why is the fretboard backwards
Answer:	The fretboard is not backwards. This is the standard orientation if you look at most educational fretboard diagrams it's been used by almost everyone. Some display the fretboard vertically but this is the standard layout as if you lay your guitar down, looking down at it.
Question:	Is it folded or rolled for shipping
Answer:	Rolled.
Question:	Is this poster laminated
Answer:	No.

Product description

Intermediate Rock Guitar is the second of four Stages included in The Complete Rock Guitar Course.  The program includes 2 DVDs or 2 Digital Downloads; on-screen, animated, play along guitar tab; bass and drum backing tracks (MP3); and printable guitar tablature. Course begins at week ten, ends at week 19. Program length 2:29.



Fundamental techniques will be demonstrated and explained as we move through the course.  This includes a group of simple tricks that will sound interesting yet appear impressive.  Techniques covered include vibrato, natural harmonics (chimes), pick harmonics, string muting, Van Halen style two hand tapping, bend-tap-release, and a fantastic chromatic exercise.



Throughout this section of the course there are many chord progressions that feature bass and drum backing tracks.  This stuff is really fun to play.  You’ll lose track of time.  That’s always a good thing because it leaves you wanting more the next time you pick up your guitar.  This is what motivates great players to excel.  They look forward to every moment spent playing guitar.  That’s so much better than checking the clock to see when your hour is up.



"I’m going into week 17. This course was exactly what I was looking for when I contacted Doug for the first time 3 months ago. I can’t explain how awesome this course is, and Doug is a top notch teacher. I’m studying this course weekly to keep the excitement level at a max. If you want to learn what is needed to play guitar purchase this course, you won’t be sorry." - Mark D



This program includes a very detailed table of contents that includes the exact location (00:00) for each of the following topics.  There's a ton of information here.

• Learn to play complete songs and build song list
• Pull-off and hammer-pull technique
• Introduction to barre chords
• Easy guitar tricks like two-hand tapping
• Learn to play by ear

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this available for download at this price or just on DVD
Answer:	I'll be sending out a newsletter today. If you're on my list it will be explained. We only sell DVDs on Amazon.