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Re:Show HN: I created a game to memorize the fretboard by fnord77 on Friday May 26, 2023 @11:54AM (#36085818)
be nice if there was a "learning" mode where it shows you where things are and then quizzes you.

like that game "Memory" or Simon says.

Also this is training you visually. wouldn't it be better to train you by feel?

Re:Show HN: I created a game to memorize the fretboard by udit99 on Friday May 26, 2023 @01:06PM (#36086876)
Absolutely, you're totally right about the learning mode. I've got that request a lot since I released it and I plan to build that in once I build some more modules: A spaced-repetition based module that teaches you the notes a few at a time. Kindof like Duolingo

The reason why I didnt make it is because I'm an intermediate player myself and I guess right now it resonates with intermediate players who mostly kindof know the notes but have a lot of blind spots. While the feature you requested is more targeted towards newer guitar players

Re: Visual vs feel, if by feel you mean sensory input like touch and how the guitar strings feel? yeah, I totally agree. Except I cant build software to replicate that so this is about as good as it gets . That said, I still find it very valuable for making visual connections for notes and intervals

Re:Show HN: I created a game to memorize the fretboard by saad-z on Friday May 26, 2023 @03:08PM (#36088371)
I was going to say the same thing! I guess tutorials could be a first step before jumping to the quiz part.