Guitar learning path
11 steps, start to finish. Every step links to a free Suede tool — work through them in order, or jump to whatever you need next. Progress is saved on this device, no sign-up required.
- Step 1
Tune up
Nothing you play sounds right on a guitar that isn't in tune. Start every session here.
Open the tuner→ - Step 2
How chords work
A chord is a root, a third, and a fifth. Learn the shape of a triad before you memorize fingerings.
Read the lesson→ - Step 3
Chord library reference
Look up the open, barre, and 7th shapes you'll actually use, and keep this page bookmarked.
Browse the chord library→ - Step 4
Keep time
Chords you can't strum in rhythm aren't useful yet. Practice changes against a click.
Open the metronome→ - Step 5
How scales work
Scales are the seven note-patterns behind every solo and melody. Learn what each one sounds like.
Read the lesson→ - Step 6
Scale trainer
See every scale laid out on the fretboard in any key, and start connecting shapes to sound.
Open the scale trainer→ - Step 7
Intervals explained
An interval is the distance between two notes. It's the building block for both chords and ear training.
Read the lesson→ - Step 8
Ear trainer
Now put intervals to the test — hear two notes and name the distance between them.
Open the ear trainer→ - Step 9
Learn a real song
Take the chords and rhythm you've built and put them to work on a song people actually know.
Browse songs→ - Step 10
Play along for real
Suede Hero listens to your guitar and scores your chord changes live. It's an early internal prototype — expect rough edges.
Internal prototypeTry the prototype→ - Step 11
Keep your guitar healthy
Buzzing strings, bad intonation, high action — describe the symptom and get a first thing to try.
Run a bench diagnostic→