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1. Guitar Lessons by Guitar Tricks®
Whether you’re an absolute beginner or an advanced player, you’ll get results fast with over 11,000 step-by-step, high-definition lessons, teaching top techniques for every genre across every skill level.
Plus, you’ll learn and master your favorite songs with a massive library of over 1000 lessons for major hits by artists like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and B.B. King. You can’t go wrong with award-winning curriculum like theirs – the advantages of being the innovators of online video guitar lessons!
Publisher: Guitar Tricks Inc.
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Cost: Free*
Download the app on Android.
2. Chord!
For all of you songwriters out there, Chord! should be on the list of apps-to-get because it makes writing and composing your own songs super easy. The app let's you drag and drop chords directly onto lyrics and turning them into simple-to-read chord progressions.
You can add and edit your lyrics and even transpose the music. The app is packed with functionality like exporting your songs as PDFs, fully-featured fingering diagrams, and more.
Publisher: Thomas Grapperon
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Cost: $4.99
3. GarageBand
While the app lets you choose from several built-in instruments, you can also plug your guitar in and immediately have access to tons of amps or stompbox effects.
The newer versions of GarageBand have an Inter-App feature that lets you record sounds and music right within the app itself. With the Jam Session feature you can collaborate with your buddies, even if they're halfway across the world—everything is synced including the tempo and key.
Publisher: Apple
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Cost: Free
4. Reverb
For anyone interested in guitars, or any other type of instruments and accessories, Reverb is the place to look. Reverb specializes in second-hand equipment so it's the best place to save a few bucks on used gear. Reverb is also great if you're looking to sell gear as well.
Publisher: Reverb.com
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Cost: Free
5. AmpKit and AmpKit+
If you're looking for an amp that's easily portable and fits in your suitcase or carry on, you'll love AmpKit. Easy to use, just plug your guitar or bass into your device using a digital interface and you'll immediately have access to all of the amp channels and sound effects you dreamed of.
AmpKit is free but you can choose to upgrade to AmpKit+ for access to more gear or you can buy the amps, sound effects, mics and pedals through the Gear Store within the app itself.
Publisher: Agile Partners
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Cost: Free or $19.99 for AmpKit+
6. Amplitube 3
An all-in-one recording studio app, Amplitude has been around for years with excellent reviews. Its current version Amplitude 3 is an upgrade from the original with more features including realistic sounding amp effects and the ability to use a programmable drummer to create drum sections in your songs.
It includes several stompbox effects, amps, microphones and speaker cabinets so that you can create virtually any type of music you want without having to use multiple apps.
Publisher: IK Multimedia
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Cost: $19.99
7. AnyTune Pro +
Excellent for learning to play along with a song, this app allows you to pick out single notes or slow entire sections down and gradually pick up the speed as you become comfortable with the piece. It works seamlessly with iTunes and you can even upload your own music to play.
Publisher: Anystone Technologies, Inc.
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Cost: Free
8. Jam Up Pro XT
With JamUp Pro XT, you have a dynamic multi-processor right at your fingertips. The app gives you nearly 90 effects with a plethora of guitar or bass amps to choose from. It also features a built-in tuner and MIDI support. With its pitch and time control as well as its recording function, you have everything you need to set up your own recording studio without the need for all of that costly equipment.
Publisher: Positive Grid Inc.
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Cost: $9.99
9. Guitar Jam Tracks
If you want to learn guitar or just finesse your skills, Guitar Jam Tracks gives you the tools to do it. You'll learn the most common styles and all of the major and minor scales along with finger placement. The scale charts are available in all keys and are easy to read with a zoom feature.
The app comes with 5 styles, but if you need more you can add them in the app itself. A dynamic learning tool, every beginner guitarist should download this one.
Publisher: Ninebuzz Software LLC
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Cost: $4.99
10. Tab Toolkit
Compatible with the iPod, iPad and iPhone, Tab Toolkit is an excellent tool for guitar players who rely solely on tablature files for both transcribing and composing music. You can upload your personal sheet music from programs such as Power Tab or Guitar Pro, or choose to upload a PDF of your favorite songs, along with those you want to learn.
With its multi-track playback, you'll feel like you're playing right along with the band, while the A/B looping function helps you nail those challenging sections. With tab files from Power Tab and Guitar Pro, you have the option of displaying a fretboard to see exact finger placements—and it even features a lefty option that reverses the fretboard! It's worth noting that Tab Toolkit works along with 128 other instruments, so it's not just for guitars.
Publisher: Agile Partners
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Cost: $3.99
So there you have it, 10 of the best guitar apps of 2018 for your iPhone or iPad, designed to enhance your playing and your skills. Each of the apps comes with somewhat of a learning curve, but once you put them to use, you'll wonder how you ever did without them.
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