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Re: Show HN: I created a game to memorize the fretboard

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Post by udit99 »

jessmartin wrote: post #34
udit99 wrote: post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

ooohh...thats a new one. Are you left handed? Have you tried the left handed mode? Would that help? Is there anything unusual about how you play the guitar? Honestly, on first thought I'll keep this one on the backburner until more people ask for it

Same request. I really struggled to use it because I’m only ever looking “down” at my fretboard with the low E at the “top”. When I tried to hold my iPhone in that orientation, it flipped on me. I had trouble mapping from your visual to my actual guitar. (I’m an intermediate player as well)

hmm..so you're requesting something slightly different from the other poster right? You're requesting portrait mode if im not mistaken.

I got that request a few times as well...and I honestly tried but I cannot make it work. I might seek out pro frontend help to help me out here.

If I misunderstood your request, could you explain a bit further? When you say low on top...is this what you mean? https://imgur.com/a/ctgMAuy

Re: Show HN: I created a game to memorize the fretboard

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Post by udit99 »

pstuart wrote: post #15

I like the idea but one small UI request -- allow inverting the string layout please. I visualize from the top down (EADGBE) and it would be easier (for me) to practice in that mode.

I asked a grandchild comment this...but is this what you mean? https://imgur.com/a/ctgMAuy

Re: Show HN: I created a game to memorize the fretboard

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Post by hinkley »

There’s a simpler way this is done, where there’s a long narrow sticker that goes on the neck of the instrument. I can’t seem to find the right picture. The internet has stickers that go on the body, or between the frets, but my friend found a ribbon sticker and used them when learning ukulele.

Re: Show HN: I created a game to memorize the fretboard

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Post by udit99 »

udit99 wrote: post #42
pstuart wrote: post #15

I like the idea but one small UI request -- allow inverting the string layout please. I visualize from the top down (EADGBE) and it would be easier (for me) to practice in that mode.

I asked a grandchild comment this...but is this what you mean? https://imgur.com/a/ctgMAuy

Because if it is...I could probably do it really easily but it hurts my brain to orient myself on this fretboard and Im genuinely curious about how this makes sense to anyone

(FWIW I had the same reaction with building the left-handed fretboard )

Re: Show HN: I created a game to memorize the fretboard

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Post by udit99 »

hinkley wrote: post #43

There’s a simpler way this is done, where there’s a long narrow sticker that goes on the neck of the instrument. I can’t seem to find the right picture. The internet has stickers that go on the body, or between the frets, but my friend found a ribbon sticker and used them when learning ukulele.

My daddy used to say, there's as many ways of learning guitar technique as there's lost picks in the universe :) Ok I made that up, but the point stands. At the end of the day, whatever works for you is the best solution

Having said that, I've spent the last few years reading up on memory retention, SRS and using Anki a lot for languages and what I've found is that Recall is extremely important for increasing the strength of the memory. With stickers and ribbons, the notes are right there for you. Like training wheels. Never challenging you to recall. Keeping you coming back for more of that ribbon help. ..you get the idea.

Re: Show HN: I created a game to memorize the fretboard

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Post by ksherlock »

udit99 wrote: post #44
udit99 wrote: post #42

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I asked a grandchild comment this...but is this what you mean? https://imgur.com/a/ctgMAuy

Because if it is...I could probably do it really easily but it hurts my brain to orient myself on this fretboard and Im genuinely curious about how this makes sense to anyone (FWIW I had the same reaction with building the left-handed fretboard )

When you're playing the guitar and look down at the neck, which string is on top?

Re: Show HN: I created a game to memorize the fretboard

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Post by udit99 »

ksherlock wrote: post #47
udit99 wrote: post #44

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Because if it is...I could probably do it really easily but it hurts my brain to orient myself on this fretboard and Im genuinely curious about how this makes sense to anyone (FWIW I had the same reaction with building the left-handed fretboard )

When you're playing the guitar and look down at the neck, which string is on top?

Ahhh...I think I get it. I think you're asking for the "Guitar Teacher view" like you would see the fretboard when the guitar is in someone else's hands or just propped up sideways. I get it.So this view:

https://imgur.com/a/yIY13pe

Right?

Re: Show HN: I created a game to memorize the fretboard

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Post by udit99 »

ksherlock wrote: post #47
udit99 wrote: post #44

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Because if it is...I could probably do it really easily but it hurts my brain to orient myself on this fretboard and Im genuinely curious about how this makes sense to anyone (FWIW I had the same reaction with building the left-handed fretboard )

When you're playing the guitar and look down at the neck, which string is on top?

If this is the view you guys want then hell yeah, its trivial to build https://imgur.com/a/yIY13pe

Re: Show HN: I created a game to memorize the fretboard

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Post by udit99 »

jessmartin wrote: post #34
udit99 wrote: post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

ooohh...thats a new one. Are you left handed? Have you tried the left handed mode? Would that help? Is there anything unusual about how you play the guitar? Honestly, on first thought I'll keep this one on the backburner until more people ask for it

Same request. I really struggled to use it because I’m only ever looking “down” at my fretboard with the low E at the “top”. When I tried to hold my iPhone in that orientation, it flipped on me. I had trouble mapping from your visual to my actual guitar. (I’m an intermediate player as well)

Does this view work better for you? https://imgur.com/a/yIY13pe
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