I had a bit of a delay in getting the software started, the support hours are fairly limited, but once I got the help I needed, everything has gone swimmingly. I'm editing my previous review to reflect that.
Once running, the software is extremely easy to use and follow and although a bit simplistic at first, there is a definite progression into more difficult techniques.
I think this is a near perfect transition for a player who knows the notes on the strings and wants to learn rock power chords and move from playing note by note into chords. For those players who can read tabs, but might not know the actual notes on the string the software offers a great transition from counting frets to thinking about the notes you are playing in terms of chords. A great asset when trying to play unfamiliar music without tablature.
The software is a great addition to the arsenal, and offers an amazing transition into chords if you are not used to playing them. It offers all this with a rock background, keeping the practice from becoming too repetitive or boring and allowing you to practice music that sounds like a real song.
eMedia Interactive Rock Guitar - Power Chords, Guitar Riffs, Rhythm Guitar, and Lead Guitar
3.1 | 29 ratings
Price: 28.99
Last update: 12-24-2024
About this item
Learn rock, punk, grunge, and metal guitar through this interactive teaching system
Receive interactive feedback on melodies and riffs you play into your computer
Learning songs and exercises is easy with an animated fretboard, song looping, music tracking, multi-track recorded audio, variable-speed MIDI tracks and more
Learn rock guitar from killer songs including “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath and “You Really Got Me” as by Van Halen
Includes over 50 demonstration videos, an automatic tuner, finger tracker, metronome, digital recorder and 250-chord dictionary, plus over 40 jam tracks for you to play along with and practice
Receive interactive feedback on melodies and riffs you play into your computer
Learning songs and exercises is easy with an animated fretboard, song looping, music tracking, multi-track recorded audio, variable-speed MIDI tracks and more
Learn rock guitar from killer songs including “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath and “You Really Got Me” as by Van Halen
Includes over 50 demonstration videos, an automatic tuner, finger tracker, metronome, digital recorder and 250-chord dictionary, plus over 40 jam tracks for you to play along with and practice
From the manufacturer
Step-by-Step Lessons
With over 100 audio- and video-enhanced interactive rock guitar lessons, you can start from scratch, and our revolutionary teaching style will have you playing songs, chords, and riffs within minutes. Soon you’ll be playing modern rock, classic rock, punk, grunge, and metal.
Instructor Charles McCrone, a graduate of the cutting-edge Guitar Institute of Technology with over 25 years of playing and teaching experience, takes you through movable power chords, barre chords, effects pedals, yanks, hammer-ons, pull-offs, palm muting, distorted riffs, the blues scale, using feedback, the whammy bar, and more.
The techniques you learn are applied to playing hit songs, with an animated fretboard guiding you through fingerings as the music plays.
System Requirements
- Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP (32- or 64-bit)
- Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.14
- NOT compatible with macOS Catalina (10.15)
Interactive and Fun
Playing exercises and riffs is more fun than ever with over 40 jam tracks. There are "Slow" and "Fast" versions, as well as "Full" and "Rhythm Only" versions. Even long after you’ve finished the coursework, you can come back and enjoy practicing your guitar technique with the jam tracks.
Songs and guitar lessons are available as both audio and variable-speed MIDI tracks. You can even highlight, loop, and slow down difficult sections to make learning them easier.
Built-in Guitar Tools
eMedia's Animated Fretboard displays fingering positions as the music plays. Also shows fingering for any chord or note you double-click. Features right-handed, left-handed, and mirror views. The Finger Tracker shows notes you play on an animated fretboard.
Integrated guitar software tools include an Automatic Tuner, Recorder, Chord Dictionary with audio playback for over 250 chords, and a Metronome to help your rhythm.
Play Hit Songs
Learn from killer rock songs including "Paranoid" by Black Sabbath and "You Really Got Me" by Van Halen.
Instant Feedback shows you when you play the correct notes on your guitar as you progress through an exercise or melodic riff. With a microphone connected to your computer and a guitar in your hands, play the notes on any screen featuring the "ear" icon in the upper right corner and the computer will highlight the notes for you in green. As you reach your goal of getting all notes to change color as you play them correctly, you’ll discover that reading tablature is easier than you ever thought possible.
Top reviews from the United States
Bradley StrattonTook a bit to get started...
Scott W. AndrewsOne Star
K. L. Aynedterwe will see
k9Good product/ no support
Michael LivoteGood course, lousy PC interaction
John N. FloresGreat learning tool, just get the download.
F. SassoOutstanding!
okay game, fun to play while waiting