Fender Play: Learn Guitar

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Last verified 30 Aug 2026

4.8 60618 ratings · App Store

1. 5/5Taught me a lot that makes learning easy

   From music theory to basic lessons that don’t seem that difficult but seriously help you gain better control of your fingers and gain finger strength this app really does help you become much more proficient far faster than learning on your own. It also has entire songs as well as riffs to them you can play. So if the entire song is too difficult they you can at least learn the main riffs to them. When they teach you a full song they actually start with the basic set ups for it all. Including amp set ups, pedal settings, and more to actually get the same sound as they use for the song. I’m learning a lot so when it’s finally time to upgrade from my squire Stratocaster I’ll absolutely be buying a true Fender! I’m seriously loving how easy this app is. I feel like navigating to certain parts of the app can be difficult but if you’re willing to look they have just about everything you’re looking for. They also have a wide array of songs for all kinds of players. Jazz, metal, even Taylor swift if that’s more up your alley. Definitely recommend it to anyone learning to play. If you’re worried about playing too loud fender actually offers an alternative to a basic amp with a blutooth capable plug (also accepts basic headphones) that that will replicate using an amp even with basic effects right to the head phones in their online store. So if you want to really shed on the guitar with a song you just learned without waking anyone you can absolutely do so!

   thatsme8253 · 30 Aug 2026

2. 5/5Adult learner

   As an adult learner I have found the fender app/website to be extremely useful. I can play it on any device i have and the video/audio quality is never subpar. That means i can take my guitar anywhere and play lessons from my phone, which is helpful when I have a bit of free time in between the events in my day. The instructors and instructions are clear and I like the fact they show a variety of camera angles when teaching chords and techniques. Best of all, I can revisit each video as many times as a need to, work at my own pace, and move ahead when i feel new information might be helpful to mastering previous techniques or to add variety. Overall, excellent job Fender. One MAJOR request that I have since I am coming from previous experiences playing piano and vocals, is that you provide lessons on how to transpose music from standard notation to tab and back again so I can use the music book i have collected over the years to play the songs I love. Thanks again Fender!

   Gypsymuze · 30 Aug 2026

3. 5/5Great App for budding intermediate guitarist

   Started playing guitar at the beginning of Covid. I haven’t put it down since. This is my second ‘self taught’ app I’ve used and I feel like this is progressing my skills and ability to the next level. Pros: - Video instruction for virtually every type of lesson, song, etc. This was huge for me and helped me grasp concepts and figure placements much quicker). - Logical and robust course design with real world considerations. Lessons aren’t limited to guitar technique. Courses range from music reading, knowing your guitar, theory, amp and tone, and so much more. Basically everything you need to become a competent guitarist (at least from my understanding as to what that is at this stage in the game...lol). - Along w/ Video instruction there you can view preset tones for a given song or lesson, tabs, chord diagrams, and effect playback speed. Cons: - Lots of content but not a good way to organize what’s relevant outside of the course structure. (For Developers/UX designers PLEASE SEE SUGGESTION below) Suggestions: - Develop a way for a user to organize content relevant to him or her. Right now you can ‘Love’ a piece of content and it’s saved in your favorites in the order of when you ‘Loved’ a particular piece of content. This becomes next to useless the more items you have tracked (I.e. various lessons, songs, etc.) It would be BETTER if you could create folders or some type of personalized lesson plan.

   StuckInJapan · 30 Aug 2026

4. 5/5Fender Play is incredible

   Fender Play is a great option for learning electric guitar. There are songs, chords, and, unlike Simply Guitar, it actually teaches you tablature. There is one bug, however, and that’s sometimes when I play a video for a course, it glitches and plays the audio from the start while continuing to play the audio from where I’m at, and the video is just frozen. I just restart the app when that happens, but if you could fix it that would be great. Anyway, I just wanted to say I found an easier way to play Enter Sandman, the third riff on the course I’m currently doing. You play open low E 3 times, then you play the 6th fret on low E, then the 5th fret, then repeat, but on each repeat play the first low E 4 times. That’s how I found it easier to play. Can you see why I call myself the Overranter? Sorry for making you read, whoever sees this.

   The Overranter · 30 Aug 2026

5. 4/5Good Learning Platform

   I have been enjoying Fender Play for some time now. I like the large number and variety of songs and riffs it offers. There are a number of Live programs featuring players who discuss interesting topics related to playing guitar. I also appreciate the inclusion of Bass and Ukulele. I play ukulele, and while I don’t play bass these lessons help me better understand rhythm. Some lessons feature a simplified version of songs. That’s helpful, but I wish the lesson would also include the original version. The teachers do a great job of counting notes to help in playing songs. I do wish there was an option to include notation as well as tablature. While I can easily find songs, I sometimes have difficulty navigating the menu. Finally, Fender Play offers a great way to preview the vast lineup of instruments Fender has to offer. All in all, Fender Play is a very good learning platform.

   Brian1m1 · 30 Aug 2026

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