6-String Fretboard Tuning
Standard guitar tuning (E2, A2, D3, G3, B3, E4) across 15 frets with graduated gauge string thicknesses, pearloid position marker inlays, and live pitch calculation.
Interactive 6-String Guitar Simulator
Virtual Guitar & Fretboard
Experience physical pick strumming, real guitar soundfonts, interactive 15-fret neck, and instant chord progressions directly in your browser.
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Guitar Mode:
View:
Chord Pad Strummer
Click a chord to strum or press keys [1]–[9]. Press [Space] or [ArrowDown]/[ArrowUp] to re-strum.
Direction:
Strumming Pattern & Auto-Player
Select a preset progression or enter custom chord notation to auto-play.
House of the Rising Sun (Folk) (115 BPM)
Tempo:100 BPM
Pick Rake Speed:30ms
15-Fret Rosewood Fretboard
Drag mouse across strings to strum Click frets to pluck or drag cursor vertically across strings to strum
Nut (Fret 0) → Fret 15
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
#6
E4
F4
F#4
G4
G#4
A4
A#4
B4
C5
C#5
D5
D#5
E5
F5
F#5
G5
#5
B3
C4
C#4
D4
D#4
E4
F4
F#4
G4
G#4
A4
A#4
B4
C5
C#5
D5
#4
G3
G#3
A3
A#3
B3
C4
C#4
D4
D#4
E4
F4
F#4
G4
G#4
A4
A#4
#3
D3
D#3
E3
F3
F#3
G3
G#3
A3
A#3
B3
C4
C#4
D4
D#4
E4
F4
#2
A2
A#2
B2
C3
C#3
D3
D#3
E3
F3
F#3
G3
G#3
A3
A#3
B3
C4
#1
E2
F2
F#2
G2
G#2
A2
A#2
B2
C3
C#3
D3
D#3
E3
F3
F#3
G3
Current Chord: Custom / Single Notes
Strings: 1(E4) • 2(B3) • 3(G3) • 4(D3) • 5(A2) • 6(E2)
About Virtual Guitar Simulator
Virtual Guitar is an interactive web-based 6-string guitar simulator built with Tone.js and the Web Audio API. It reproduces physical pick strum dynamics, multi-sampled guitar soundfonts, and full chord progression accompaniment directly in your browser.
Physical Pick Rake Strumming
Simulates non-instantaneous pick travel with 20–40ms staggered delays between strings. Downward strokes rake from string 6 to 1; upward strokes rake in reverse.
Acoustic & Electric Modes
Switch between warm Acoustic Nylon classical guitars, pristine Clean Electric guitars, and saturated Overdrive Electric tones with studio EQ3 and reverb.
Quick Chord Pad Grid
Instantly strum popular open and barre chords (C, G, D, Am, Em, F, Dm, A, E) with one click or via keyboard hotkeys 1–9, Space, and Arrow keys.
12+ Song Presets & Auto-Player
Auto-play famous song chord progressions including Pop I-V-vi-IV, Stand by Me, Let It Be, Knockin' on Heaven's Door, and 12-Bar Blues with adjustable tempo.
Custom Notation Parser
Type custom shorthand notation (e.g. Am:down:4n C:up:8n) or create your own backing tracks with real-time visual string vibration feedback.
How to Play the Virtual Guitar Online
- Choose Your Tone & View: Select Acoustic, Electric, or Overdrive mode, and toggle between Full View, Fretboard View, or Chord Pad View.
- Pluck or Drag Strum: Click any fret cell on the rosewood neck to pluck individual notes, or click and drag vertically across strings for an expressive pick rake strum.
- Trigger Chords with Hotkeys: Press number keys 1 through 9 to trigger chords, and hit Space or ArrowDown/ArrowUp to re-strum downward or upward.
- Auto-Play Songs & Progressions: Pick any song from the preset dropdown or type custom chord notation, adjust BPM and rake speed, and click Load & Auto-Play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about playing chords, pick strumming, tone modes, and rhythm presets on the Virtual Guitar.
How do I play guitar chords using keyboard shortcuts?
Press number keys 1 through 9 to trigger instant chords (1: C, 2: G, 3: D, 4: Am, 5: Em, 6: F, 7: Dm, 8: A, 9: E). Press Space or ArrowDown to re-strum the chord downward, or ArrowUp to strum upward.
How does the interactive 15-fret guitar fretboard work?
Click any fret cell on the horizontal fretboard to pluck that individual string at that pitch. You can also click and drag your cursor vertically across the strings to rake and strum strings continuously like a real guitar pick.
What tone modes and soundfonts are available?
Switch between three distinct tonal modes: Acoustic Nylon (warm classical guitar soundfont), Clean Electric (bright Fender/Gibson electric guitar), and Overdrive Electric (rock/metal saturation with Tone.js distortion and presence boost).
How does the pick strumming physics work?
Real guitar strumming is non-instantaneous. The audio engine applies a realistic 20–40ms sequential delay between strings. Downstrokes strum from string 6 (Low E) to string 1 (High E), while upstrokes strum in reverse, giving an authentic pick rake feel.
How do I use the chord progression auto-player and custom notation?
Choose from preset songs in the dropdown (such as Pop I-V-vi-IV, Stand by Me, Let It Be, or 12-Bar Blues) and click Load & Auto-Play. You can also input custom chord rhythms in the format "Chord:direction:duration" (e.g. C:down:4n G:down:4n Am:down:4n F:down:4n).
Is the Virtual Guitar synchronized with the Virtual Drum Machine and Piano?
Yes! The Virtual Guitar runs on Tone.js and shares global BPM and audio scheduling standards with our Virtual Piano and Drum Machine, enabling synchronous multi-track jamming in your browser.