MASTER THE FRETBOARD WITH MY NEW APP | Solo - Fretboard Visualization | TOM QUAYLE

Get your copy of Solo on the App Store: - apple.co/3pPQuQz
Get Solo on the Google Play Store (Android Devices): - bit.ly/3qLjCtU
Check out Tom's Visualizing the Fretboard Tutorial: - bit.ly/2TdGOAR
Visualize the fretboard, master scales and play through changes like a pro with intervallic functions!
‣ Solo is a revolutionary practice tool designed by world renowned fusion guitarists Tom Quayle and David Beebee.
‣ One of the biggest barriers to improvising on guitar is finding and mapping out the relevant chord tones and scales all over on the fretboard in real time.
Solo is a highly focussed app for developing your note finding and visualization ability on the guitar. There is no time-based pressure and Solo reduces the cognitive load of having to choose which ‘notes/intervals’ to play. As you get quicker at finding these ‘notes’ you will conversely get better at choosing them whilst improvising. Players of all ability levels will reap huge benefits from practicing with Solo.
‣ Using common progressions, Solo presents you with one chord symbol or scale at a time and asks you to find and play a series of notes based on their intervallic function.
‣ Solo listens to the notes you play, analyzes them in real time, and doesn’t move on until you’ve correctly found each note by its intervallic function in the specified order.
‣ This process builds strong fretboard visualization for the most powerful, efficient and malleable way to KNOW your way around the fretboard no matter how difficult the chord changes are.
As a unique and powerful ear training tool, Solo also develops your ability to not only visualize what you’re playing, but hear it in real time too.
If you know your note names but struggle to learn new scales, play through chord changes or find yourself stuck in pattern based playing, practicing diligently with Solo will be transformational for your knowledge of the fretboard and subsequently your ability to outline harmony when you improvise.
‣ CHANGES PLAYING TRAINER
Practice finding intervallic functions over a series of chord changes based on common and popular chord progressions. Solo is programmed with all the knowledge behind the scenes to understand jazz and popular music harmony and will always pick appropriate intervallic functions based on the harmony of the progression.
‣ SCALE TRAINER
Practice finding intervallic functions within scales on the fretboard. Solo includes all the modes of the Major, Melodic Minor, Harmonic Minor and Harmonic Major scales, plus pentatonic and symmetrical scales. Seeing and finding scale tones as intervallic functions will transform your ability to manipulate and improvise with scales in real time.
‣ TUTORIALS
Solo also includes video tutorials to get you started with intervallic functions, how to find them on the fretboard, using Solo for ear training and how to get the most from your practice time with the app.

[@tomquayleguitar]

Hey guys! I am SO excited to finally be able to share SOLO with all of you. This has been a monumental amount of work with my good buddy David Beebee and our software engineer Mike. We've poured all our love and passion into this project and we truly believe that anyone prepared to put in the work with this app will fundamentally transform their ability to see, hear and improvise with harmony on the fretboard. The three of us hope you find SOLO as useful as we do and enjoy all the great content we've put together for this app. We are commited to constantly updating, adding new features and chord progressions as time goes on. For all you Android users out there, I apologise that you can't use SOLO just yet - the realities of development in a time stretched, three man team with a single software engineer mean that we can only concentrate on one platform at a time. We fully intend to release an Android version as soon as possible, so keep your eyes and ears peeled for that. Here's hoping that 2021 is a far better year than 2020 and hopefully SOLO can contribute just a little bit to that for you all. Thanks for all the support - Tom

[@jamiepottermusic]

Hi Tom, this looks great and I'll be getting it. Just one question, will it work with bass guitar as well?

[@tomquayleguitar]

@@jamiepottermusic 100% yes!

[@tomquayleguitar]

@@jamiepottermusic some of our beta testers were bass players and it works great.

[@jamiepottermusic]

@@tomquayleguitar Awesome, I've been waiting for an app for this exact purpose. Good to see this being released.

[@TheShakour]

@UClRZPz70er3dbMFEO6BXDYQ from the comment that you replied: "I apologise that you can't use SOLO just yet - the realities of development in a time stretched, three man team with a single software engineer mean that we can only concentrate on one platform at a time. We fully intend to release an Android version as soon as possible, so keep your eyes and ears peeled for that. "

[@88grinder]

My relationship with Tom is very simple and healthy. He releases stuff > I buy > my playing improves tremendously.

[@rayeckenrode26]

Just downloaded the app. In only 10 minutes of trying it out, I can tell these drills are what I need to make scales, fretboard note positions, and intervals become cemented in my brain and second nature when I play. This app will be part of my daily practice for a long time to come. I highly highly highly recommend it.

[@doug4764]

I got as far as, “I’m excited about my new app...” and bought it. Good on you mate.

[@okisammy]

Extremely hype for the android version ... when its ready ! Also would like to say a big thanks to mr Quayle for being the best teacher I've ever had, despite never having met him! You can be sure this app is good. Highly highly recommend all his teaching materials. Coming from being a "classical" pianist, capable of improvising etc, nobody had ever really explained the notion of functional harmony in his (also Martin Miller uses a similar system, but more "guitary", I'd argue) particular way; creating a generic cluster-based system that transposes to different modes / tonalities, that's almost perfectly malleable; within the """limits""" of legato technique, of course. I have perfect pitch which has rendered usual methods of acquiring "jazz" harmonic fluency impossible to me, simply because my ear doesn't transpose; normally I would have to learn the sound of every single progression in every single key, because they sound the same, but they are definitely not the same, or easily transposable. Tom's system and fourths tuning has impossibly cured me of this auditory hindrance after something like 30 years so... yeah... its feckin good. 10/10. So if you are looking to learn jazz harmony, perhaps even if you aren't a guitarist, Tom's techniques for understanding the relative placement of intervals relative to a root pitch is beyond invaluable. It mathematises harmony without the boring explanations that end up confusing a lot of people (e.g. the functional difference between a major triad and a major seventh chord, especially relative to a dominant seventh containing a flat seven but a major third etcetc: i.e. is a dominant a major chord? ... well it's got a minor seventh... stuff that just doesn't arise from the perspective of the 1-8 note system). I say this as a lifelong musician who did the classical thing and came to "jazz" late, only to be perplexed by all other modes of explanation than Tom's system. If you want to look under the hood of Tom's method definitely check out his teaching materials on his website. You won't regret it!!!!

[@mikeg9b]

I will buy this when it's available on Android.

[@leonbanks719]

same here

[@brentchadwell8101]

Yep

[@trickyrjb1]

Not fair or cool that Applers get it first..grrr!

[@coreyw1353]

me three

[@greenysguitars]

I'm chomping at the bit for the Android version!!

[@dustynuts4sale]

This better instantly make me play like Tom!!!!! 🤣

[@LieLikesMusic]

Wow this looks like an amazing app! Thanks for creating this.

[@bencowling8972]

Purchased the app and can honestly say it is already revolutionising the way I think about and listen to the guitar. Great work Tom!

[@kevinp_25]

Does it listen via the phone’s built in mic?

[@bencowling8972]

Yes

[@rossellis6679]

I bought this yesterday, absolutely brilliant Tom, well done, it is a game changer .

[@mathiasbruce6582]

This is superb. I've been trying to improve my fundamentals, and this is just what the doctor ordered. Also, as a fellow software engineer, huge congratulations on "shipping"! I've started playing around with the app and exercises, and this is just pure gold. Well done!

[@Tigerex966]

On the scales, an option to show the notes underneath the interval symbols would be awesome. As well as showing the note you play. And including the app for free with the $33 tutorial would be cool, as well🙊🙉🙈😻👍😊

[@jayclark725]

I bought this a couple of days ago and it is amazing how fast you can pick this up. Admittedly I've been playing for a number of years but I'm used to working my way around the fret board in specific ways (mostly scales). So adopting this chordal approach is just making me a much stronger musician. I still have a lot of work to do but I can see if I stick with it I could be improvising in a whole different way. In summary it is worth every penny to me!

[@tomquayleguitar]

Fantastic to know, Jay! Thanks.

[@MeanMaoriMean555]

Awesome! Absolutely! 😊👌

[@swedeinla]

a desktop version would be awesome.....and way more usable in my mind.

[@varsityathlete9927]

you can use apps on a desktop, android at least. its not 100% perfect (depending on the app) but they work. I agree with you, that desktop is also a good idea. in addition to getting this on android

[@trickyrjb1]

..then your stuck to your desktop. Phone goes anywhere.

[@Timinator62]

@@trickyrjb1 My Lap Top goes everywhere too...

[@richieknight5423]

@@trickyrjb1 Both are distractions to dedicated learning.

[@GlennMarshallRocks]

install BlueStacks on your desktop, then you can install and run any android based app you want on your desktop.

[@gabrielfrison]

We all love you Tom. Thank you for bringing this into our lives!

[@PeetaPlays]

I've been excited about this for a couple of months now, can't wait!

[@eulman09]

Congrats, Tom, David, and Mike! This is a tremendous way to start 2021. Great launch! Much thanks. Many blessings for you and yours in the New Year.

[@michaellichtenstein9258]

I just downloaded the app just a few minutes ago! Right out of the gate, I love it so much! I've only been playing for 7 years and this is hands down the best app anyone has ever come up with! Tom Quayle, well done! This app is such a saving grace for me as far as finally feeling confident in the licks i create while also being cognizant of the theory behind it!

[@tomquayleguitar]

Wow - thanks so much, Michael.

[@mikcopley]

Just downloaded the app, it’s amazing and packed with content. Thanks for all the hard work getting this made Tom!

[@tomquayleguitar]

Amazing! Thanks so much and I could not be happier that you like it. Please feel free to leave us a rating and review on the app store. You rule! Happy New Year.

[@DavidBeebee]

Thanks Mik, glad you like it :) Happy new year, and happy practicing!

[@CeresMike]

Duuuude! I’ve been exploring intervalic playing and switching over to that from a combination CAGED/3NPS system and I’m loving it. It just makes sense, and it lets you understand what your playing as opposed to just playing a pattern. I’ll be buying this app ASAP for practice moving forward! Love your videos!

[@stevensutherland5443]

I can already tell this is the best 15 bucks I’ve spent in a long time. Thanks for making this app!

[@DanishKhan-zd7ky]

happy new year tom sir i have huge respect for you and i follow you and i have your all tutorials and i am learning from david bee bee sir because you both use same concept thanks for making so amazing tutorials you are amazing i pray you will achieve more in 2021 and plzzz keep on making lessons you are helping so many musicians here in india god bless you tom sir and happy new year

[@Tvaroh]

Fantastic tool! Great addition to the fretboard tutorial - best guitar tutor video I've even seen. Congrats, Tom and the team.

[@musicadikto]

This is so amazing! You will be able to play Giant Steps after a few hours with this! I remember, similar to the keyboard that has lights on the keys when you turn on the lesson track. Also, long time ago, I was thinking of the same approach on having a fretboard that lit up as well. Revolutionary app trainer Tom! Chord changes made very easy. Thank you so much for this.

[@kenslocum]

Thank you Tom. I just started using the app along with your fretboard course. This approach to the fretboard is so refreshing. Awesome!!!

[@manuelsegura7573]

Congrats Tom this looks awesome!! Definitely will get it when available on Android. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@cx777o]

This is a genius idea man! Stoked to try it out! Hope it will be really helpful to finally be able to play what I hear in my head when improvising :)

[@vince8081]

It's a very clear and very cleaver app, congratulations for such an achievement. I think it's an absolute tool to learn the fretboard, and maybe the best one. Thanks !

[@JDPelayoPetit]

I just got the app, and as you said, this is the perfect companion for your Visualising the Fretboard course! Thanks so much for creating this!

[@darylm.stephens9603]

That's the best learning app I've seen I will be purchasing as soon as you get it out for Android. Always love your content .

[@tom87856]

Just bought it, and it's amazing! I've been looking for such an app for years. Thank you, Tom!

[@SteveHubbardGuitar]

Congrats Tom! I can't wait to grab this once it's available for Android. Wishing you the best in 2021!

[@Feverdream7777]

Just bought it for my ipad I want to say out loud, that I'm dedicated, for the next year, to spend at least 30 minutes a day practicing with this. Thanks for all the work, and relating your expertise. Much Love

[@mischaminnee]

So, updates, how did the year pan out?

[@oscsantiago]

how did it go

[@earworm]

I wish it had a selection that would give you the choice to hear the tone of the note/intervals or chords also.

[@kolardins]

That would be great. An option to play each new chord when it appears.

[@lynfastlynfast6706]

Android version would be great for us non apple users 😊

[@daveprosser941]

Go to 18:35

[@fernandoocaranza4510]

X2

[@richieknight5423]

Moneys more important.....🤔

[@GeorgeMariosofficial]

This approach is a game changer & the app looks amazing - Looking forward to tucking in.

[@cx777o]

Maybe as an addition to solo: If the app is able to play a drone chord, while the student is trying to figure out the correct notes, it would probably create a stronger connection in learning the notes in relation to the chord!

[@ten5ionator]

My first thought! Still going to buy it when it comes out on Android 😁🤟🏼

[@daneclarkcollins]

This! I was about to comment the same. Or at least a drone root note.

[@hollosphere]

I think this is a great idea, too!

[@steverr4969]

My first thought as well

[@daneclarkcollins]

It occurs to me this probably wouldn't work, since it's listening for you to play the notes, and having it play anything would obscure the sound. I guess it could work with headphones. But that's probably why it doesn't do this now.

[@emochinchilla]

Thanks to you and your team for all that you do!

[@JoshuaTaylorMusic]

This is brilliant, Tom. This app has already become my daily practice partner, adding unflinching accountability to what is already a major focus area of my normal practice. The strength is really largely in what the app excludes, focusing on developing expressive freedom by prioritizing intervallic relationships above all. Major congrats on this, and thanks for releasing. Looking forward to the continued updates, as well.

[@tomquayleguitar]

Fantastic - thanks Joshua!

[@karymwillemsen5564]

Awesome tool I will definitely use it. Thank you for your effort 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@valebliz]

Just downloaded it, anything you put out so far always was well worth the money.

[@mikcopley]

I bought your visualising the fretboard tutorial which was excellent and really looking forward to hearing about the app.

[@xBergade]

Would be cool if it showed you which interval you played if you played the wrong one.

[@ultramother]

Awesome man. I'm in awe! You guys have built a system to shortcut a loooong and painful path. I bought it right away and I am so happy with it. I cant wait for the next app you guys come up with :)

[@tomquayleguitar]

Awesome! Thanks so much.

[@icemanlee666]

got this today it’s fantastic, it’s gonna be part of my daily routine for sure, smashing the R 3 5 7 in random order with random tracks and even after half an hour there is improvement and a reduction in thinking time ;) maybe one day additional approach note ideas incorporated to ie R 3 5 7 with an approach note from above or below etc

[@robvandevelde5141]

Happy new year Tom and David,I hope its soon on andriod.Toms lessons are high quality.

[@bobmccarroll7876]

Thank you Tom...this is an amazing app / tool...and thank you for keeping the price so reasonable. It's a no-brainer-no matter what your level of playing is. Go get it guys. You won't regret it.

[@bigcountryplatinum5150]

Thanks for putting in all the work on the app! Can’t wait to work through this!

[@aaronashear3002]

The "cognition" as Tom puts it is where the true growth lies, but I think we can all appreciate how useful a stepping stone can be. This is only more true with the natural challenges the guitar poses in learning notes and intervallic relationships. I'm very intrigued.

[@Only4YGuitars]

Sounds absolutely great ! I've now to wait for the android version.

[@stevensutherland5443]

So excited for this! On my way to the App Store to download now. Happy new year Tom!

[@stevecollard292]

I bought the app this morning and spent 10 mins with it. Very useful tool, my new daily practice routine right here. Cheers Tom!

[@tomquayleguitar]

Thanks Steve!

[@sepuleddy]

Thanks Tom. Just bought this app and still going through the tutorials

[@ChetPun]

Happy New Year, 2021 😊 Thank you Tom and Beebee 🙏 I've been waiting for this app since I first heard about it on Guitar Hour. I knew it's gonna be really good coming from you as you are one of the best teacher out there. I'm going to download it now.. The app looks amazing. I think it would be even more beneficial if we could hear the chord sound, so that every time we play and hear the notes, we hear it with the Harmony..real good for developing ears. Thanks again 😊 🙏. Stay safe.

[@chetpun5600]

Thank you Tom and Beebee 😊🙏

[@jacobiart]

Will be bought instantly! Happy new year Tom!

[@Geoffgeff]

Just downloaded it! This is a game changer

[@myauramusic]

Please do another updated video once android is available. I don't want to forget about this and years later regret it. Awesome idea and concept. Congrats Tom

[@actionoriented]

This looks awesome Tom - just made the purchase and look forward to it. Vital component that I’ve struggled with for years, looking forward to using it!

[@Sebastianandthedeepbluemusic]

what a nice idea, I just bought a copy looking forward to seeing how it helps redirect my thoughts on the fretboard.

[@julianloef202]

The app is amazing i finally managed to learn al the triads on the whole neck and apply them. The app is usefull for a lifetime. Just so much to practice!!!!

[@JoyriderTV]

This really looks like exactly what I need. The more I practice the big shapes the more dislexic I feel. Looking forward to it

[@isaacjohnson.]

Thank you Tom! Bought this and excited to dive in. Also plan on getting your fretboard visualization tutorial as well. I like your approach and it fits well with how I have been learning to think about the guitar.

[@tomquayleguitar]

Awesome! Thanks

[@TOBIBORNGuitar]

Downloaded it yesterday. What a great and useful practice-app. Well done !

[@alanohagan6999]

I’ve been looking for this for about 10 years - thank you so much 😊

[@stuartpalmer2966]

This is really exciting, thank you for your work into something like this!

[@uanra228]

Best true learning guitar app ever! Can't wait for the Android version!

[@Paw-Music]

I just picked up the app. It’s worth it for the ear training section alone! Looking forward to going deeper with it.

[@tellthetruthok]

From the states & just bought this app & I’m so grateful & excited to use it!!😊 I’m a beginner guitar player & would like to start with identifying every 3rd & 5th of every basic major chord starting with E.. I can’t seem to locate this function. Would love some help when you have the time of course:) Can’t wait to use this thank you!!

[@obicross]

I like it. Seems fun too. It trains your ears too and making me aware of the fretboard more

[@UNAI_IKER_Music]

Im gonna try this Tom, what a great idea!!! Happy new year

[@michaelgayerjr7154]

Just PURCHASED the App! Looking forward to breaking through a wall I hit many, many years ago. Actually haven’t played my electric for a long time. Now I have the fire again! Thank you Tom!

[@tomquayleguitar]

Awesome - thanks!

[@PaulGrieselhuber]

Looks super useful. Congrats on launch! Grabbed myself a copy.

[@coreyc2488]

Holy crap this is awesome. Immediately purchased, great work!!! So glad I got the recommendation for this.

[@iloveibanez92]

Super excited to see this.

[@jvz773]

Fantastic. I’m getting this immediately. Thank you 🙏👍

[@patrickblackmon9825]

Very anxious for the android version, this is exactly what I need 🤘 thanks !

[@rockstarjazzcat]

Thanks for doing this Tom! I’m pleased to see that it will work well in concord with my own FordScales II system. I will recommend it to my students for sure. Cheers, Daniel

[@Pim3211]

Half way through, this is amazing!!

[@Michael-pm1tq]

Android user as well, looking forward to using this one later down the line when it becomes available on other platforms 😁

[@nahamraj]

Thank you Tom. You are tearing a hole in the universe . Just want to say thanks. 🙌🏻

[@tomquayleguitar]

Thanks Naham!

[@aduayer]

Loved the idea . A desktop version would be awesome . Unfortunately, I Can’t find it on the Brazilian Apple Store

[@saepiumv3813]

Wow looks like a fantastic practice tool! Nice 👌 this is exactly what I need at this stage in my guitar journey!

[@geetarsush]

massive congrats Tom and Beebs - incredibly well-conceived. Really looking forward to putting the hours in.

[@tomquayleguitar]

Thanks!

[@ten5ionator]

Its exactly what Ive been looking for!! 😍😍🎸🤟🏼❤️

[@samkadi5443]

I’m buying this right after I watch the video. Love your instruction. Thanks Tom.

[@_santismo_]

Brilliant idea Tom! I imagine in an update there could even be an option to see what notes you have to play next on a selected music staff, that way musicians using this app could exercise their reading abilities in conjunction with honing their intervallic visualization.

[@cantstartafire]

Outstanding!! Thanks so much. I just downloaded the app and I'm going to try it out now! Cheers!

[@tomquayleguitar]

Thanks!

[@Vordrab]

Thats awesome! Can't wait for the Android version.

[@mk7073]

Thanks Tom, this looks great! As soon as the Android version is available, you can count me in 🙂

[@pablo9364]

This is very good indeed. Lots of people are lazy and wish to be spoon fed but for those that are willing to make the effort this is superb! A sure way towards great musicianship

[@tomquayleguitar]

Thanks!

[@thomaspansing1331]

Cool - just bought it! Thanks Tom!

[@wolfos412]

That's freakin awesome! Can't wait for Android version!

[@CoffinZ12]

Downloading it now! I’ll give you an update after awhile

[@romaric9874]

Best app for guitar player, probably one of the best investment for a guitarist. I'm a pro teacher and guitarist.

[@TomaszSkwarek83]

Looks awesome, i can't wait for the Android version !!

[@ivanvenot]

Beautiful!

[@berndkiltz]

Great App, Great concept! Recommending that 100% to every Student!

[@ShredmasterScott]

What a cool idea Tom....love this

[@Nikoo033]

Will certainly have a look at this app! Thanks.

[@jonathanboddie8073]

This looks great! I can’t wait to try it out. Thanks for creating this!

[@tomquayleguitar]

Our pleasure!