Gibson: Learn & Play Guitar

Name: Gibson: Learn & Play Guitar
Rating: 4.74745 (4898 reviews)

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Gibson: Learn & Play Guitar

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User Reviews for Gibson: Learn & Play Guitar

Great App - Needs More Original Versions of Songs

I came into this app cynical, but have been converted to the “karaoke” approach of learning songs. Worth the money just for that alone. However, the song library is too heavy on the beginner/intermediate versions of songs without an option to learn the original. It’s kind of frustrating to see an iconic song pop up only to realize it’s been scaled back to the point that it only sounds good with the app. I get the need to provide engaging content for beginners (side note that the “intermediate” arrangements are beginner level from my perspective as an intermediate player) and to slowly dribble out content from a marketing perspective. But I would stick with this app longer if more songs were available without being dialed back, as I’m already running out of songs to play.

BrFlann123456789, Apr 10, 2023

Kind of mid for a practice tool

Nice app, I’ve been playing guitar a long time and I would say I’m intermediate level. I love the app in that it looks professional and doesn’t looks like a kids toy. I like the way the app listens, it’s very accurate. I use AirPods to hear the tutorial and play with the live sound out of a real amp. As a practice tool it’s kind of MID, this is not a quick tool and because of this you lose out on a lot of practice time waiting for the lesson to rerun or get to the part you want to practice. There really should be a seek and or loop function so one can practice and rehearse just the trouble sections. Not sure I’d want to spend this kind of money for an app that is not a useful practice tool.Also it’s annoying, the pause feature works anywhere on the screen but to resume, you have to touch the dialog box, also the dialog box popup is displayed over the content and one can’t freeze and study the material when needed. This app has a 30 day trial, but you get bombarded with requests to join while trying to experience the app.There seems to be a good selections of songs to learn but in order to experience them you have to be subscribed you would think the development team would provide a few free selections of songs to learn so that you could get used to learning and using the app before committing to a costly subscription.

Elvis-n-Max, Aug 14, 2023

Watch your wrist/hand position!

I deleted this app after a week. My daughter and I both developed wrist pain and we feel it is due to using this app. At first it seemed helpful, but as the lessons wore on the video game aspect of it compelled us to stress out and try to get the note right at whatever cost to our technique. Three nights ago I thought I was having a good session but all of the sudden I had shooting pain in my fretting hand. I looked down and my wrist was in a terrible position that no instructor could endorse. Now I’m taking at least a week off to let it heal before I try to play again, very frustrating. Maybe some people don’t have this problem, especially those whose technique is already locked in and healthy. But from where I’m sitting I would recommend Fender Play or Guitar Tricks. This way you can go at a more controlled pace and not get sucked into “leveling up” in a video game when you should be keeping your hands in the correct positions. I expected more from Gibson. Maybe this is more cost effective for them than building out an entire curriculum with human instructors.

J Jones1234, Mar 30, 2021

Still trying it

The app is immersive. The lessons are easy to follow. I try to perfect each lesson and nail it with three stars before moving on. I’ve been at it for a week or so and I’m trying to decide if headphone augmented reality is how I want to learn guitar. What comes through the headphones is not what is actually being played on the guitar. I get that it’s working finger dexterity on the fretboard but it makes me feel like the app is attempting to trick me into thinking I’m doing something that I’m not. I realized yesterday I haven’t plugged my guitar into my amp for several days. Do I want to play an app or guitar? I know my basic open chords and the chord section throws me off because I want to go straight to the shape I know but the app builds it up slowly finger by finger. The app requires rigidly following this pattern which makes me overthink what’s going on. All that said, I’m going to stick with it to see how it goes.

JTG1315, May 04, 2020

The way you teach the G-Chord needs to change.

Why the H-E-Double hockey sticks do you teach the player to use their pinky on the G-chord? Do you know how near impossible that is to do without muting some strings? Why are you teaching such a hard way to play the G-chord when there is an easier way that doesn’t require the pinky finger? I was really enjoying the app(better than the competition in some aspects) until I ran across this lesson...I got so frustrated trying to learn the way the app wanted me to, that I went back to Yousician to learn the G-chord there instead, only to find that there is an easier version of the G-chord that Amped does not teach you... After trying that version I went back into amped to complete the lesson but it was very confusing to be told to use my pinky...I really wish Amped would change this, and because there is no way to contact the developer on their website I decided to use this form instead.I highly recommend this app to those of you that are not the developers reading this, and just because I think their way of teaching the G-chord is frustrating and dumb doesn’t mean I don’t recommend this app still, I really enjoy it, for the most part.

MOBAFanatic, Mar 27, 2019

No Search option for songs

This is a great app for learning to play guitar as well as some other features. I particularly love that it listens to you while you play and gives you feedback, even though it only works if you use headphones. However, the only issue I have with the app is that there is no search function in the songs tab. So if you want to look for a tutorial on how to play a specific song, there’s no way to find it other than just scrolling through random list of songs and hoping you locate the one you want. If they add in a search function for songs/artists, the app would be five stars for sure. It would also be really nice if they gave you a 10% discount on guitar and accessory purchases like the Fender play subscription does, but I guess beggars can’t be choosers.

ORHobbes, Jul 29, 2021

Game-changing presentation with room for improvement

I’ve been playing guitar for 14 years and hold two degrees in music, so I know my way around the guitar. I’ve also spent a few years teaching on and off.——My daughter is 7 and started playing a few months back. She loves the guitar but easily gets discouraged when she runs into things that she can’t do right away. It’s difficult to get her to stay motivated though those moments especially when you’re lucky enough to have a Nintendo Switch readily available. Amped makes it fun for all of us. She’s only been using it for a few days, but she seems to enjoy it much more than the leading competitor app. I believe this is directly related to the pace at which the information is delivered. The lessons increase very gradually and even overlap each other, which is great for learning. Of all of the educational programs using the Guitar Hero model, Amped has the best presentation. While you could definitely learn guitar from Amped alone, I think it would be best used in parallel to a guitar teacher or related online sources.I’ve peeped ahead to check out some of the future lessons. So far, my only notes are on the technical side.-The tracking, especially when playing chords, needs some improvement. -It’d be very cool if Amped supported all usb class-compliant audio interfaces and not just the iRig. I know at least one of the competitors supports this. Overall, excellent app. We love it.

SalvatoreAntonioMazzotta, Jul 22, 2020

Awesome learning experience, but seemingly limited

First, I absolutely love the app. It’s a great immersive learning experience. I really love the way the app integrates my playing with backdrop music, as it reduces the impact of my less than enjoyable output, while giving good feedback on my performance.That said, I think the value could be better. That’s why I only gave it 3 stars. Unless I’m missing something, there is only a basic course for acoustic and electric (I’m only interested in acoustic). It’s been years since I’ve played guitar, and the basic course was highly beneficial to me. However, I’m past that now, and I’m ready to move on to intermediate level training. Unless I’m missing something, there is none. I went through the whole app trying to find the next level course (intermediate), and couldn’t find anything. Am I missing something? I hope so. The song library is fun, but not necessarily helpful from a skill learning perspective. For example, I loved the Tears for Heaven, Eric Clapton, song, but the level of fingerpicking involved was not covered in any of the skills training and took a long time to get down. It would be great if there were more courses on fingerpicking and other intermediate/advanced skills.

Smoaky Joe, Apr 01, 2023

Why this app is not famous?

First, some ”psychological factors”: first, I was skeptical about this because the app has a lot less reviews compared with other apps. For that reason my mind automatically thought that it would not be worth it to download it. Second, I downloaded anyway because I liked the rock and row vibe of the app. Other guitar learning apps have these childlike interface, which turns me off. Besides the psychological factors, I think it is the best guitar learning experience someone can get in an app. It is intuitive, immersive, they don't take your intelligence for granted making ridiculous basic lesson. I don't understand why it's not more popular, but I am happy that I found this. I am just not sure how much silence on the background I need to practice, or if the problem is my headphones (the wired one that cokes with the Iphone 8), but I am able to get good feedback only if I am in a completely silent place. Summarizing, thank you for this app and for bringing the experience of playing real things from lesson one.

Strafacci87, Apr 22, 2020

Absolutely the Best....but my Progress :(

Let me start by saying that out of every guitar teaching app I have tried, This one is the only one that I DONT get frustrated with. Even when it’s trying to teach me to use my fingers in a way that I’m not used to, I usually end up realizing later in the learning path that it really makes changing chords a much smoother experience than whatever “easy” way I was trying to force through. The whole experience is of a quality that just isn’t matched by anyone else. They lead you through quick, achievable lessons that build skills, raise confidence and keep you motivated! Before you know it, you’ve completed 2 of the learning paths, and you’re feeling like learning the guitar is no longer this overwhelming, foreign, and out-of-reach longing in your soul.And then I lost my progress.

tKrome21, May 20, 2020

Description

The #1 guitar learning app. Beginner friendly. Works with any guitar.

Learn to play guitar at your own pace with step-by-step guidance from some of the world's best guitarists. Learn all skills and favorite songs while getting real-time feedback from the app. For all skill levels. New songs added weekly. --------- FEATURES OF THE APP - Full learning course with multiple music genres. From guitar beginner to guitar pro. Play high-quality lessons and get real-time feedback on each note and chord. Developed by world-class guitar teachers - Favorite songs for all skill levels. Learn them step-by-step with video instructions and easy-to-follow tabs - Learn at your own pace. Slow down lessons/songs, create loops and repeat until you nail it - Turn your iPhone/iPad into an amplifier. Explore guitar sound effects, play along with your favorite music, and learn to jam - Learn from the best. Get hints and tricks from world-class guitar players. - Gibson TV packed with original series on guitars, music, and culture. Watch, learn, and get inspired - Training Calendar to establish a structured learning routine for you - Guitar Tuner with standard and alternative tuning options - Metronome including all the standard features --------- HOW THE GIBSON APP WORKS - The app listens to your guitar and gives you instant feedback on your playing - Play along with the interactive lessons, and enjoy the easy-to-follow tablature - Advance at your own pace through the step-by-step learning path - For the best experience - wear headphones and place your device (IPhone) in front of you ———— HOW YOUR FREE TRIAL WORKS Day 1: Start free trial Day 1-7: Full access to all lessons, songs and features Day 7: You can cancel anytime during the free trial and not be charged. Your card is charged on day 7 unless you’ve cancelled. ———— CONTACT Have feedback, questions or suggestions? Contact us at [email protected] Enjoy, and good luck! Privacy policy: ampedguitar.com/privacy_policy.html Terms of use: https://www.ampedguitar.com/terms.html