Learning to Play the Guitar Using Your Mobile Device

Learning Objectives

• Mobile Interface Use
• Apps as Learning Tools
• How to practice with Mobile Devices

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Mobile Technology continues to advance. We can now connect our guitars to our mobile devices and use those smartphones, phablets and tablets to record and share videos. The ability to download “Apps” provides access to an array of learning tools. I addition to audio and video recording apps, there are a variety of Chord, Scale, Metronome, Song Tab, Backing Track, and video lesson apps available.

Mobile Interface

Here are two examples of mobile device interfaces for your guitar. Having a way to connect your guitar to your mobile will help you to produce good audio recordings. You can use the tracks that you record, to practice with or for building songs. Review these videos and then do some research to find an interface that is compatible with you device and your guitar.

iRig

These great iRig videos demonstrate several things needed to learn to play guitar using mobile devices. First, the artists show how their iRig interface is connected to their guitars. Second, we see the importance of having a “Stand or Holder” for your Smartphone, Phablet or Tablet device.

Sonic Port

These “Mobile Interface” videos give you an idea of how mobile devices and interfaces can be used to record and for live performance.

Apps

Some interfaces come with their own Apps. Your devices App/Play Store provides a selection of “Guitar” apps. You need to download a tuner, a metronome and a recording app. Visit your device’s app store and choose at least a tuner and a metronome app.

I recommend the StringMaster App. StringMaster contains lots of features and is an excellent multipurpose guitar learning tool with lots of features and can be used to assist your practicing.

GarageBand is my mobile app choice for recording audio, creating a backing track for practicing, and creating audio notes.

Many apps can be used in combination to practice, record and perform live. Here are some examples of mobile apps you can use learn to play guitar:

• Tuner
• Metronome
• Chords
• Scales
• Rhythm
• Backing Tracks for practicing
• Music Theory
• Lyrics & Tabs
• Song Writing
• Recording
• Collaboration & Sharing
• Research
• Video Editing for creating Self-Assessments

How to Practice

Mobile Interfaces and Apps enable you to tune, practice and record your guitar. They also allow you to create  your own learning routine. We get better by practicing. Knowing what to practice and how to practice it is best way to improve your knowledge and skills. Use your interface and apps to keep you focused on your learning and to create self assessment videos. If you have questions about a lesson post a comment in the community, and request a videoconference reply. Post your successes to the community and earn your achievement badges.

Assignment:

You need to know how to use your mobile device so that you can practice using the tips provided with each lesson.

1. Find a mobile interface for your guitar and device.
2. Download tuner, metronome and recording apps for your mobile device.
3. Create a post describing your mobile interface and app selections
4. Practice using the apps that you selected.

If you have questions post a comment in the community or request a videoconference.

Please complete the survey after you complete the lesson assignments.