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

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Post by udit99 »

cscheid wrote: post #85
udit99 wrote: post #82

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Thank you! Will do After reading your comment I dug around to see how many Chapman Stick players there were (What's the TAM for anything targeted at Stick players..if you pardon my startup-speak). The stick subreddit seems exceptionally small: 596 members. I'm guessing there are non-reddit niche community forums with much bigger numbers to boast of. P.S. Mr. Hanon gets around (Started Piano lessons a few weeks ago an…

> After reading your comment I dug around to see how many Chapman Stick players there were (What's the TAM for anything targeted at Stick players..if you pardon my startup-speak). The stick subreddit seems exceptionally small: 596 members. I'm guessing there are non-reddit niche community forums with much bigger numbers to boast of. So, each Stick has a unique serial number. I got mine in 2021 and it's 6596. So that…

That...is wayy fewer than I expected for some reason. This instrument punches above its weight when it comes to mindshare amongst musicians. Maybe it's just me

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

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Post by udit99 »

pstuart wrote: post #88
udit99 wrote: post #42

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

Actually I envision it as having the nut on the right. But maybe I'm just weird that way ;-)

Sorry I made a mess of the thread with all my different comments. But would this be what you're talking about? https://imgur.com/a/yIY13pe

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

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Post by hnaccount141 »

udit99 wrote: post #77
soperj wrote: post #74

Obviously this would be a ways into it, but it would be nice for those who play in different tunings to be able to change the notes. I've got the fret board (mostly) memorized for standard, but not for alternate tunings.

I've got this request a lot. And honestly its not too hard to implement for this module but it would make other modules reallly hairy. I might implement it in a way that it only applies to certain modules. One question: Would a dropdown of tuning options(Standard/DADGAD,Drop D) be enough or is there a strong case to be made for user customized tunings per string?

I spend a lot of time experimenting with atypical tunings that wouldn't be captured in a dropdown, and I could see this being really a useful tool for learning my way around tunings where there isn't much existing repertoire to pull from. It's a super niche usecase though, you'd probably cover 99% of players needs with just Standard, drop d, DADGAD, open C and maybe open D.

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

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Post by udit99 »

blopker wrote: post #87
udit99 wrote: post #25

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your video of the game looks pretty awesome. I assume you're a game dev. Not being one myself, it looks very....elaborate and hard to build for someone with my skills. Regarding your feedback...yeah, I've gotten that feedback a lot. Thats part of the reason why I built the practice mode. Did you get a chance to try it? It doesnt have the timer and you can take your time counting notes to get better. And my favorite p…

If it helps, I did try the practice mode, but still found it frustrating. I was hoping when I got the wrong note it would not only show me the correct one, but also show me all the notes at the same time. That would help me correct my logic around why I picked the wrong one. That would also help me memorize the patterns.

By all the notes you mean, _all_ notes on the fretboard? My experience has been that showing all the notes on the fretboard makes it an unreadable mess. Kindof like this: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/535140c0e4b0ae...

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

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Post by udit99 »

hnaccount141 wrote: post #93
udit99 wrote: post #77

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I've got this request a lot. And honestly its not too hard to implement for this module but it would make other modules reallly hairy. I might implement it in a way that it only applies to certain modules. One question: Would a dropdown of tuning options(Standard/DADGAD,Drop D) be enough or is there a strong case to be made for user customized tunings per string?

I spend a lot of time experimenting with atypical tunings that wouldn't be captured in a dropdown, and I could see this being really a useful tool for learning my way around tunings where there isn't much existing repertoire to pull from. It's a super niche usecase though, you'd probably cover 99% of players needs with just Standard, drop d, DADGAD, open C and maybe open D.

Good to know, thank you!

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

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Post by someweirdperson »

udit99 wrote: post #36
spondylosaurus wrote: post #32

I was gonna ask about a bass version but poked around in settings and found the option to toggle it—glad you didn't forget about us :) My one suggestion there, then, is to perhaps make the guitar/bass toggle more prominent to grab the attention of four-string aficionados.

Glad you found it!! Noted. Once I have more time, I might build a bit of a new user walkthrough. Keep me posted it if you have more feedback Thanks

Basses with 5 strings are relatively common, and even basses with 6 strings are available off the shelf.

An option to disable the display of the name of the key would make it a nice game for ear training.

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

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Post by abecode »

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.

or make the neck vertical instead of horizontal. I found myself craning my neck to look at it that way.

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

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Post by ZoomZoomZoom »

Am I the only one finding this fretboard representation not jiving with their mental model? The thing is, I'm no Jeff Healey, so I never place the neck before me this way. Generally, I look down only to correct my longitudinal position, and then I just place my fingers in the right place. At the moment of actual finger placement I don't really visualize the fretboard, but I kind of see/feel it through the neck outward of my body.

Also, the unnatural trapezoid shape of the board throws me off a bit too.

BTW, I don't believe the reversed vertical orientation makes it any better for me. Looks like I just use my spatial orientation and tactile facilities, not visual.

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

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Post by pstuart »

udit99 wrote: post #92
pstuart wrote: post #88

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Actually I envision it as having the nut on the right. But maybe I'm just weird that way ;-)

Sorry I made a mess of the thread with all my different comments. But would this be what you're talking about? https://imgur.com/a/yIY13pe

That's a bingo!
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