FretBoard - Scales & Chords for PC - Free Download: Windows 10/11 Edition

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Software Features and Description

1. FretBoard supports Guitar, Banjo, Bouzouki, Bass, Mandolin, Violin, Viola, Cello, Lute, Viola da gamba, Baroque Lute, Ukulele, Dobro, Charango, Lap Steel Guitar, Pedal Steel, Dulcimer, Chapman Sticks, all guitars and bass guitars tuned and set up for two-handed tapping, alternative guitar tunings and many other exotic instruments like Timple Canario, Huapanguera, Cuatro Puertoriqueño, Jarana Jarocha or Cavaquinho.

2. Currently FretBoard holds a collection of 170 premade instrument tunings in 15 instrument groups, and can visualize 68 chords and 83 scales on these instruments.

3. * Let fretboard identify matching scales or chords to notes you entered with the optional "Identify" feature.

4. As FretBoard is so long in the AppStore, we released two versions years ago, the first was the free tryout version (blue icon), the other was this full featured paid version (brown icon).

5. Dial in some notes of a melody, for example, and let FretBoard tell you, which chords and scales include these notes.

6. * Display scales and modes in every key (83 scales, including church modes, Jazz, Blues, Bebop, geometrical and world music scales in the database via In-App Purchase).

7. A great tool to find chords and scales that meet a bunch of notes.

8. * Add or delete notes of scales or chords with a simple tap.

9. Includes access to all chords and scales in the database, plus saving the settings when you leave the app.

10. * Add new instruments or tunings, or customize the look and sound with the optional instrument editor.

11. * Calculating the correct enharmonic spelling for notes in scales and chords.

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Download and install FretBoard - Scales & Chords on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
FretBoard	Get App ↲	158 4.53	TheMM

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install FretBoard - Scales & Chords app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using FretBoard on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "FretBoard"
The search will reveal the FretBoard - Scales & Chords app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once FretBoard is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including FretBoard.
Now enjoy FretBoard on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	TheMM	4.53	2.0.2

Download on Windows 11

For Windows 11, check if there's a native FretBoard Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:

To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.

To use FretBoard,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "FretBoard" » then Click "Install".
- FretBoard - Scales & Chords will now be available on your Windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements	Recommended
8GB RAM SSD Storage Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000 Architecture: x64 or ARM64	16GB RAM HDD Storage

Get FretBoard on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get Free on Mac	TheMM	158	4.53

Download on Android: Download Android

Top Pcmac Reviews

Great App., great customer service.

By feloniouspunk70 (Pcmac user)

This app is a great practicing tool. I use it daily as part of my practice routine. Marc, the developer is also terrific. I had a problem and it was solved within the hour. Thanks Marc! The giant catalog of scales and chords is fantastic. I love being able to flip through the menus and find the chords or scales I want to work on. My only minor critiques are, and maybe I haven’t dug deep enough yet, would be- 1, when in the chord menu, I would like the option of hearing the chord melodically (as is) as well as harmonically (all notes at once...) Last but not least, this may be asking too much 😊but I would love the ability to pick a chord, then tap scale and have the correct scale for that chord already chosen or a list of scales that would work with that chord or vis-versa. Don’t get me wrong, this IS a great app and well worth the money. I highly recommend it. Chris
Great support and support Chapman Stick tuning/ fretboard

By bharrel (Pcmac user)

I originally purchased this app because I needed a way to develop alternative tunings on my Chapman Sticks. I loaded it on my iPhone but this app was not upgrading on the iPad. I posted a request on the Facebook page and had a response from Marc within 30 min on a Sunday. Fantastic service and the software is great too.
Amazing scope

By Gjc1234557 (Pcmac user)

Easy to use. Comprehensive. Covers notes, chords and scale patterns of all types and styles. References most stringed instruments, and string configuration. If you are serious intermediate to advanced player this is a great reference tool. Don’t hesitate to upgrade to the pro version.
Great up date

By Crazy ride (Pcmac user)

Works great like the new look. Not confusing at all. Most complaints are not correct. Works great. Have used it on hand spring to iPad . Thanks for the hard work.