5 FREE Music Apps That Work

Well G4 almost got it right! Considering they are trying to sale you the sponsored products. In today's fast growing app market, guitarist, have a lot to gain! Apps are so excess-able and easy to use! I have had my fair share of useless apps. I have, like dozens of others, fell victim to a marketed app that just didn't hold up to what it claimed. Many of my clients ask me about the apps that I use. I have a 1st Gen iPad. Here are a few of the must haves for guitarist and musicians!

Ultimate-Guitar.com -- This Tab and Chord app is a huge player in the world of online tabs and chord charts. The site itself is one of my favorite! As a guitarist and music lover, the site is a gold mine for information, news, and so much more. The app is just as useful! The only downside is that they offer exclusive features and apps that don't come for free but with a subscription. I was subscribe for a while and at the time didn't find the features very useful. Since then, they have updated and added some that are very appealing! It maybe worth the money!

Amplitube- This nifty app is almost like an amp. It has effects built in and you can run it through an amp like a guitar peddle. With the iRig hook up you can plug right in and play along with other music on your device. You can pay for additional effects. The graphics are great and the sound is too. The only problem I have had in hooking it up through a system was the volume control. When you switch from one effect to another you either lose or overly gain volume. Besides that, for the price, it is a must have app for free!

Pro Metronome- They say timing is everything! With this digital metronome you can change the beat and sounds. It also lights up with the rhythm and you can change the tempo at any given time. Though amplitube and UG has one, this stands alone and you can quickly access it. It is great for those of us who want to work on keeping our timing in line with a steady beat. And we all love free stuff, get this must have app for free!


Music Studio 2- This app is loaded with many features for those of us who like to have fun with sounds and background beats. Once you learn how to use all the features and can roam about the app with out feeling like a lost dog, you'll be glad you spent the money on this app. You can download a lite version and check it out for free. If you like it then you'll spend at least $15 on the full version. For now, get the lite version for FREE!


Over all, stick to the basics. Let apps be a tool. Remember, most of these apps are for your entertainment. When you get serious about recording or performing, then the apps go to a whole new level and price. You always get what you pay for. These apps are mostly free but offer an up sale to make money. Read the reviews, don't just mindlessly download them. It could just be a waste of time and money! Until next time, enjoy your guitar playing journey and remember to...

...HAVE FUN PLAYING GUITAR!

David Wayne Manning, DWM Guitar Lessons
DWM Guitar
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