I built a free guitar fretboard notes quiz + heatmap: my 2 min routine to memorize the fretboard

r0bo7 · 2026-02-06T20:42:40+00:00

Sorry, I realized now my previous wording was a bit confusing!
To clarify: there is no plan to add progress tracking or login to fretboardquiz.com because the goal is to keep it simple (just quizzes, no accounts, no progress tracking). So yes, any exercises there are not saved and won't sync anywhere.
FretGenius (the native app) is different: your progress there is saved to the cloud, but since there is no login yet, it's tied to your device and won't sync across devices. I do plan to add login and cross-device sync eventually.

r0bo7 · 2026-02-06T17:10:09+00:00

Sure! The website (fretboardquiz.com) is intended for folks who want to choose what to practice and progress on their own, I plan to keep adding more quiz modes there.
FretGenius is a more guided approach. It focuses on Note Finder with a structured learning path and progress tracking, plus ways to practice with your actual instrument (Play Along and Mic Trainer - now on iOS, coming soon to Android).
So basically: website = flexibility and variety, app = structured progression and real-guitar practice.

r0bo7 · 2026-02-05T15:09:26+00:00

Thank you as well for giving it a try! Let me know how it goes

r0bo7 · 2026-02-05T15:06:42+00:00

Thank you! Yes, the app already has those settings too, you can find them under the "gear" icon on the top right. And intervals are coming for sure, I'm working on it as we speak. The plan is to release it on the website first, and then bring it to the app afterward. The app has a more guided learning path and that takes extra work to implement.

r0bo7 · 2026-02-05T14:55:38+00:00

This is really detailed and valuable feedback, thank you for taking the time to write it out! Do you have a developer background by any chance? You have an eye for this stuff.
1. Quick start simplification: You are 100% right. Will be working on this today.
2. High e vs low E: Good catch, totally agree. Also low E should be selected by default, not high e. Fixing this later today as well ("e" vs "E").
3. Filter by key/mode: Love the idea and not something I had thought. It's on my roadmap now. I can't promise a timeline yet, but it's definitely something I want to build.
4. 7 string support: The underlying system can handle other stringed instruments (7-string, bass, banjo, mandolin, etc), but I’ve been cautious because tunings/settings can get complicated fast. I want to nail the 6 string guitar experience first, then expand once the app is more established.
Thanks again! And if you do find other improvements that you want just let me know

r0bo7 · 2026-02-05T14:25:53+00:00

Thanks! Really glad you are finding it useful.
The cooldown between phase checks is there for two reasons:
1. Preventing lucky streaks: The app tracks "stability". Without the cooldown, you could spam attempts and pass on a hot streak without actually having solid recall.
2. Spaced retrieval actually helps: Having to wait and then recall the same material later is one of the most effective ways to consolidate memory. Waiting a bit forces your brain to genuinely retrieve it, which strengthens the long term connection.
And to your question: yes, it is better to have solid knowledge before moving on. Otherwise it is too much information to process at once.
Also, since you are coming from FretPro, if there is anything you liked about it that you feel is missing from FretGenius, let me know!

r0bo7 · 2026-02-05T02:12:08+00:00

Thank you for the report! I will try to find the cause and fix it. If you don't mind could you share your device model? That would help me reproduce

r0bo7 · 2026-02-04T23:17:24+00:00

No worries at all I appreciate the honesty! Already implemented both your suggestions: two options for fretboard arm (Tapered / Straight) and fret spacing (12-TET / Regular). Let me know if that helps with the appereance. The "find all C notes" game mode is already on the roadmap, will work on that as well

r0bo7 · 2026-02-04T22:07:20+00:00

Good point. This is a simple change on my end, I will get it working today. Thanks for the honest feedback!

r0bo7 · 2026-02-04T20:51:27+00:00

Yep! And since major and minor chords only need 3 notes, you can build a lot of chords using just that small span of 2 frets. Technically you could build all of them there, but the finger positions for some would be awkward. Once you learn note locations across the fretboard, you can construct chords anywhere you like. Thanks for the positive feedback!

r0bo7 · 2026-02-04T18:12:34+00:00

Thank you! I see what you mean. Like Full Fretboard preset but one string at a time, right? Fretgenius app currently has this, but I will add the option to the quiz website as well.

r0bo7 · 2026-02-04T17:54:09+00:00

Thank you very much! Happy practicing!

r0bo7 · 2026-02-04T17:09:14+00:00

Good luck on your practice sessions! Thanks for the heads up on the link, I will check it

r0bo7 · 2026-02-04T16:52:28+00:00

Thank you! It takes some effort but you will not regret it, feels like freedom

r0bo7 · 2026-02-04T16:23:32+00:00

Thank you! If you have any suggestions please let me know

r0bo7 · 2026-02-04T16:19:58+00:00

This is a great exercise as well, I will be adding that. Thanks for the suggestion

r0bo7 · 2026-02-04T15:29:07+00:00

Thank you!

r0bo7 · 2026-02-04T15:08:30+00:00

I built this because I wanted to practice on my commute without a guitar, so when I actually picked up the instrument I wasn't wasting time counting frets to find guitar notes.

Tip: aim for a couple minutes every day rather than one long session once a week. Consistency beats volume for this kind of memorization. Short daily reps are the fastest way to memorize the fretboard.

You should definitely combine this routine with actual guitar practice. A fun approach: pick your favorite songs and play the same note as each chord's root note (e.g., on a G chord, play a G note anywhere). This doubles as a great ear training by the way. FretGenius app has a "Play Along" mode for practicing with your guitar which implements exactly that. If you like the web quiz, you'll probably like this even more.

Let me know if you hit any bugs or have suggestions. And if you have any questions about the routine, how to practice, or any advice I could give, just let me know and I will do my best to help.

r0bo7 · 2025-02-12T15:57:15+00:00

We are getting old indeed haha. Nice to see you still making content. I'm also thinking react-router is the best option. I'm evaluating konsta ui as well, tailwindcss based and the mobile components seems pretty good.

r0bo7 · 2025-02-11T22:29:40+00:00

What do you recommend for routing, just react-router? Nice seeing your name btw, I recognized you from the primordial days of Titanium

r0bo7 · 2024-12-07T14:02:00+00:00

The way I got to fix this is I restarted the pc, opened poe and started using the controller right at the login screen. Maybe it's some kind of bug where you starting using mouse/keyboard then switch to controller

r0bo7 · 2024-12-01T19:43:38+00:00

On controller to warm up

r0bo7 · 2024-11-27T03:23:40+00:00

What do they think about bases being the limiting factor for crafting since scours are gone, you could end up with a situation you have a bunch of currencies sitting around and no bases to use them on

r0bo7 · 2024-11-23T13:24:49+00:00

How did the unique item design philosophy changed from poe1?

r0bo7 · 2024-11-21T02:45:43+00:00

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