FretboardFly
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SHOW HN2023
258points
141comments
#191of 3,109 in 2023
Top 7%of 2023 by points
How HN took it
DebatedReal support and real criticism
15 positive, 19 neutral or asking, 2 mixed, 19 critical, out of 55 comments about the project. Thread score -0.16.
Design: 4 for, 12 againstIdea: 9 for, 3 againstExecution: 2 for, 3 againstDocs: 0 for, 1 against
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What HN said
What people liked
Good general idea; wanted a game like this
From 2 comments
I like the general idea - I would like a game tool like this. (and before I give my feedback, I should say, I spent a year or two working on a solo indie Zelda/Diablo mishmash…
i_c_b on HNI was gonna ask about a bass version but poked around in settings and found the option to toggle it—glad you didn't forget about us :) My one suggestion there, then, is to…
spondylosaurus on HN
Bass mode toggle appreciated
From 1 comment
I was gonna ask about a bass version but poked around in settings and found the option to toggle it—glad you didn't forget about us :) My one suggestion there, then, is to…
spondylosaurus on HN
Objections
Too hard early on; timer feels harsh
From 3 comments
I like the general idea - I would like a game tool like this. (and before I give my feedback, I should say, I spent a year or two working on a solo indie Zelda/Diablo mishmash…
i_c_b on HNYou might consider starting with learning the open strings, then the first fret, then second, etc. The way it works now requires a level of expertise beyond what beginners are…
troupe on HNOh no, it runs on a timer :(
tempodox on HN
Mobile landscape mode bug
From 2 comments
What I see when trying to play the game: https://0x0.st/Hqgk.png
aendruk on HNoh man....its somehow triggering the mobile device check to enforce landscape mode. Easiest fix is to drag the bottom edge up to make it more "landscapey" and it'll go away. I…
udit99 on HN
Left-handed and front-view layouts were hard to use
From 2 comments
I like the idea but one small UI request -- allow inverting the string layout please. I visualize from the top down (EADGBE) and it would be easier (for me) to practice in that…
pstuart on HNI asked a grandchild comment this...but is this what you mean? https://imgur.com/a/ctgMAuy
udit99 on HN
Requests
Beginner-friendly gradual learning mode
From 3 comments
I like the general idea - I would like a game tool like this. (and before I give my feedback, I should say, I spent a year or two working on a solo indie Zelda/Diablo mishmash…
i_c_b on HNYou might consider starting with learning the open strings, then the first fret, then second, etc. The way it works now requires a level of expertise beyond what beginners are…
troupe on HNyou're totally right. I'm an intermediate player myself so I kindof built it with an intermediate bias. Did you try the practice mode? There's no timer there and you can filter…
udit99 on HN
Alternate tunings
From 3 comments
yeah, this might be the brainier people bias of Hacker News but there's been a lot of requests for alternate tunings. I might just give in and build it one of these days :). Name…
udit99 on HNalternate tunings have been requested quite a bit and honestly its not super hard to build for this module but things get really wonky in the further levels. I really want to…
udit99 on HNI've got this request a lot. And honestly its not too hard to implement for this module but it would make other modules reallly hairy. I might implement it in a way that it only…
udit99 on HN
Inverted string layout or front view fretboard
From 2 comments
I like the idea but one small UI request -- allow inverting the string layout please. I visualize from the top down (EADGBE) and it would be easier (for me) to practice in that…
pstuart on HNFYI now there's a toggle under settings for "Front View Fretboard" that may be helpful. Let me know if it works out for you.
udit99 on HN
Piano version
From 1 comment
Anything similar for piano?
benob on HN
Questions
Where is the restricted play area or practice mode?
From 2 comments
you're totally right. I'm an intermediate player myself so I kindof built it with an intermediate bias. Did you try the practice mode? There's no timer there and you can filter…
udit99 on HNI'll work on the touches not registering bit: Was it desktop or mobile? There is in fact a restricted play area: Go to "Practice" and click the filter icon on the top right...you…
udit99 on HN
Alternatives named
Tenuto ear training app
From 1 comment
I loooove Tenuto, its awesome. I honestly never used it for guitar stuff, more like ear training. I'll check it out, thanks
udit99 on HN