The Fretboard Training Tutorial is a guided, hands-on course that helps you truly master the guitar fretboard with smartChord. In compact, easy-to-follow steps it shows you how to learn every note, interval and position on the neck – and how to turn that knowledge into confident, musical playing.

What is the tutorial about?

The tutorial walks you through a proven path to fretboard mastery. You will learn:

• how to memorize the notes on every string and fret step by step,
• how to recognize intervals, scales and chord shapes across the entire neck,
• how to configure the training sessions (strings, fret range, difficulty, speed) to match your current level,
• how to track your progress and build an effective, long-term practice routine.

Who should use it?

This tutorial is designed for every guitarist who wants to stop guessing and start knowing the fretboard:

• Beginners who want a clear, structured way into the fretboard from day one.
• Intermediate players who can play chords and riffs but still feel lost above the 5th fret.
• Advanced players & improvisers who want instant recall of notes, intervals and scale shapes anywhere on the neck.
• Teachers who are looking for a ready-made, progressive tool to support their students’ practice at home.

Why should you use it?

A deep knowledge of the fretboard is the foundation for almost everything that makes guitar playing fun – improvising, songwriting, playing by ear, and learning new songs quickly. With this tutorial you will:

• understand the Fretboard Trainer’s full potential and use it efficiently from the start,
• avoid the most common practice mistakes that slow players down for years,
• build a short, focused daily routine that produces measurable results,
• gain the confidence to navigate the whole neck – not just your comfort zone.

How to start the tutorial

The Fretboard Training Tutorial is part of smartChord’s interactive s.mart Tutorial Series and must be started directly from inside the app. Open the Fretboard Trainer, tap the folder menu and select the tutorial from there – it will then guide you step by step through the trainer.

A detailed explanation of how the s.mart tutorials work (and how to launch them from the folder menu) can be found here: s.mart Tutorial Series.

More information

For a preview and a written overview of the tutorial’s content, visit: 👉 Fretboard Training Tutorial