Frequently asked questions
Learn what String Warrior offers, how to get started, and how the site fits into practice and teaching.
- Is String Warrior free?
- Yes. Every chord chart, scale map, theory article, and practice tool on the site is free to use in your browser. There is no paywall and no account required.
- Which instruments are supported?
- String Warrior covers a deep arsenal: guitar (6/7/8-string), 12-string guitar, baritone guitar, classical guitar, mandolin, tenor guitar, Irish bouzouki, ukulele (soprano, concert, tenor, baritone, and bass), bass (4/5/6-string), Bass VI, banjo (5-string, tenor, plectrum, and chicago), resonator, Puerto Rican cuatro, cavaquinho, Cuban tres, charango, oud, sitar, violin, viola, cello, double bass, and lap steel — each with chords, scales, and progressions where applicable, plus licks and exercises on supported instruments.
- Do I need to install an app?
- No. String Warrior runs as a normal website. Open any page on a phone, tablet, or desktop browser.
- Where should beginners start?
- Pick your instrument from the Instruments hub, open Chords or Scales, and try simple keys first. The Theory hub explains notes, intervals, and the circle of fifths if you want context behind the diagrams.
- Can I use this for teaching?
- Yes. Pages are designed for quick reference during lessons. The Tools hub includes a metronome, tuner, and progression helpers; print-friendly layouts are noted where relevant.
- What is String Warrior?
- String Warrior is a multi-instrument fretboard and theory reference: chord and scale diagrams, progressions, licks and exercises where available, plus interactive theory topics and browser-based practice tools — styled with a bold, retro action aesthetic.
- Are diagrams a substitute for a teacher or sheet music?
- No. They are reference material. Tunings, traditions, and editions vary — double-check fingerings and notation with your teacher, method book, or charts when preparing real performances.
- How does String Warrior handle privacy?
- String Warrior uses privacy-respecting consent defaults before Google Tag Manager loads. Global Privacy Control is honored when your browser sends it, EU/UK/EEA/Swiss regions start with analytics and advertising storage denied, and the site does not require an account to use chord charts, scales, lessons, or tools.
- Does String Warrior support lap steel, Bass VI, and the Puerto Rican cuatro?
- Yes. Lap steel (C6 tuning), Bass VI, and the Puerto Rican cuatro are all first-class instruments with their own chord, scale, and progression diagrams. Lap steel has dedicated licks and exercises; Bass VI has exercises and its own bass solo builder in the Tools hub. Other less-common picks in the roster include Irish bouzouki, cavaquinho, Cuban tres, charango, oud, sitar, tenor guitar, and resonator.
- Can I see chord diagrams for orchestral strings like violin, viola, cello, and double bass?
- Yes. Violin, viola, cello, and double bass each have chords, scales, fingerboard explorers, and progressions on the site, and they share a lick and exercise library tuned for bluegrass, Celtic, blues, and jazz. The diagrams map fingerings to each instrument's tuning so you can practice double-stops and chord shapes away from the orchestra.
- What tunings are supported?
- Each instrument ships with its standard tuning plus common variants where players expect them — classical guitar in standard and drop D, baritone guitar in B, A, and C standard, lap steel in C6, banjo across 5-string, tenor, plectrum, and chicago tunings, and ukulele from soprano through bass. Tenor guitar uses CGDA, and the Puerto Rican cuatro covers standard and antiguo. Switch instruments and tunings on any Chords, Scales, or Fretboard Explorer page to redraw the fretboard for your setup.