Strategic Fretboard
Map your fretboard logic
$12.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Master the fretboard with tuning-aware CAGED maps, scales, chord flow, and an automatic tuner—now rebuilt in Swift for iPhone and iPad.
A visual map of the fretboard, built for players who think.
Strategic Fretboard is not a game or a quiz. It is a tool for seeing the logic behind notes, scales, chords, and progressions directly on the neck. You control what appears, how it is arranged, and what you want to understand.
Start with All Notes, then switch to Scale Mode to map scale tones across the fretboard. Use Invert Scale to reverse the interval direction and look at the neck from another angle. In Chord Mode, isolate the root, third, and fifth of a major or minor chord.
On a six-string guitar in standard tuning, turn on CAGED Connections to trace the C, A, G, E, and D chord forms. Each colored path connects one movable shape, making it easier to see how the five forms repeat and overlap across the fretboard.
Open Chord Flow to explore progressions that match your selected root and scale. Change instruments, choose from a wide range of tuning presets, or adjust each string yourself. Guitar layouts support 5, 6, 7, and 8 strings. Bass layouts support 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 strings.
Flip the entire fretboard with Lefty Mode. Set the app up your way, close it, and come back later. Your instrument, tuning, root note, scale, modes, and display choices are remembered.
The menu is organized around three clear groups: Notes & Harmony, Strings & Tuning, and Orientation. Everything is close at hand without crowding the fretboard.
Whether you are learning the neck, working through modal theory, experimenting with alternate tunings, or teaching someone else, Strategic Fretboard helps you think in real time.
No noise. No distractions.
No ads. No subscriptions. One-time purchase. Lifetime updates.
FEATURES:
• Interactive fretboard map for notes, scales, and chords
• All Notes, Scale Mode, and Chord Mode
• Interval color coding
• Major and minor chord mapping with root, third, and fifth
• CAGED Connections for six-string guitar in standard tuning
• Invert Scale for reversing interval direction
• Chord Flow progression explorer
• Lefty Mode for a mirrored fretboard
• Tuning presets plus individual string control
• 5, 6, 7, and 8-string guitar layouts
• 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8-string bass layouts
• A saved setup that returns when you do
• Clear, reorganized controls and on-screen guidance
Think outside the box.
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What’s New in Version 2.0
• Rebuilt natively in Swift for a faster, smoother experience
• New automatic chromatic tuner—open it, play a note, and tune
• Improved CAGED connections and alternate-tuning behavior
• Expanded iPad support
• Additional performance improvements and bug fixes
The developer, Taylor Irby, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Taylor Irby
- Size
- 14.9 MB
- Category
- Music
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Taylor Irby
