Real Guitar - Tabs and chords! Virtual Instrument App

Real Guitar - Tabs and chords! is a music simulation and learning app by iGroove - Game Master that turns a phone into a virtual guitar, ukulele, or sitar. It is designed to help both beginners and experienced players practice chords, tabs, and rhythm without needing a physical instrument. The app solves the problem of limited practice time or access to a real guitar by providing a portable tool with thousands of chords, songs, and backing tracks. Users can strum, play fingerstyle patterns, or follow along with tabs while adjusting tempo to match their skill level. With a variety of guitar sounds and play modes, it creates a flexible environment for learning and casual jamming.

Key features

• Offers a chord library with more than 2000 chords and a chord finder for quick reference.
• Includes multiple guitar types such as acoustic, classic, electric with effect pedals, 12-string, sitar, and ukulele.
• Provides tabs and songs across genres like folk, country, rock, traditional, and classic.
• Supports different playing modes, including chord mode, melody game mode, and a 24-fret solo fingerboard.
• Allows tempo changes from 70 to 250 BPM for practice at your preferred speed.
• Contains backing tracks, riffs, and a looper for jamming and creating accompaniment.
• Updates with new songs daily and includes visual previews for strumming patterns.

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file, which is about 62 MB in size.
2. When Android asks, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the 'Install unknown apps' setting.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or file manager.
4. Tap Install and wait for the process to finish.
5. Open the app and grant any permissions it requests, such as microphone access, if you want to use those features.
6. Make sure your device runs Android 6.0 or higher before installing.

What's new · 2.1.6

Version 2.1.6 added dozens of guitar songs spanning popular folk tunes to classic pop favorites. It also introduced visual previews for strumming patterns, letting users see each rhythm before playing.

This app is best for beginners who want to learn guitar basics without buying an instrument, as well as casual players looking for a portable way to practice chords and rhythm. It can also suit more experienced musicians who want a quick reference for chord progressions or a fun rhythm game during downtime.

Start with the chord mode and a slow BPM, then gradually increase the tempo as you get comfortable. Use the chord finder when you encounter an unfamiliar chord in a song, and try the visual strumming previews to understand rhythm patterns before playing.

For a free music app with a large song and chord library, Real Guitar offers plenty to explore without needing a physical instrument. Beginners can get a feel for rhythm and chords, though the ads and in-app purchases may slow the experience down.