Virtual Instrument
Virtual Guitar
Play a full 6-string guitar in your browser with 8 real sampled tones — acoustic, classical, electric, and more. Free, no install, no account.
Tap a fret above to hear the note
Eight authentic guitar sounds
Every sampled sound uses real recorded audio — not synthesis — so you hear the true character of each style and technique.
Steel ★
Acoustic steel-string — bright, full-bodied, and resonant. The quintessential acoustic guitar sound for folk, pop, and singer-songwriter.
Nylon ★
Classical nylon string — warm, mellow, and intimate. Perfect for fingerpicked melodies and flamenco-inspired patterns.
Clean ★
Electric clean — crisp, clear, and articulate. Ideal for jazz chords, funk rhythm, and clean blues playing.
Jazz ★
Hollow-body electric — dark, mellow, and smooth. The definitive tone for jazz leads and chord melody.
Muted ★
Palm-muted electric — percussive and tight. Essential for funk rhythms and downstroked rock riffs.
Distorted ★
High-gain distortion — gritty, aggressive, and powerful. The standard tone for rock and metal riffing.
Overdrive ★
Driven amp — warm breakup and crunch. Classic blues leads and classic rock rhythm in one tone.
Harmonics ★
Natural harmonics — delicate bell-like tones with long sustain. Beautiful for ambient textures and intros.
How to use the virtual guitar
Choose your sound
Pick from 8 sampled sounds (Steel, Nylon, Clean, Jazz…) or Synth if you want instant playback with no loading.
Tap any fret to play
Click or tap any cell on the fretboard. The string vibrates and you hear the note with the selected sound.
Read the note name
The display at the bottom shows the full note (e.g., E4), string name, and fret number.
Build your own tabs
Ready to compose? Open the full Guitar Tab Editor to draw riffs, set rhythm, export to MIDI or ASCII tab.
Frequently asked questions
What is a virtual guitar?
A virtual guitar is a browser-based instrument that simulates a real guitar using recorded audio samples. You can play it with your mouse or touchscreen — no physical instrument required.
Is this guitar free to use?
Yes, completely free. No account, no download, no install. Open it in any modern browser on desktop or mobile.
What guitar sounds are included?
Eight high-quality sampled sounds: Steel (acoustic), Nylon (classical), Clean (electric), Jazz (hollow-body), Muted (palm-muted), Distorted (high-gain), Overdrive (crunch), and Harmonics. Plus a Synth mode that works instantly without loading.
What is standard guitar tuning?
Standard tuning from the thinnest string to the thickest is: e4, B3, G3, D3, A2, E2. That is E-A-D-G-B-e, the default tuning for most 6-string guitars.
Can I create and export my own guitar tabs?
Yes. Use the full Guitar Tab Editor to draw notes, set fret positions and durations, then export as ASCII tab or MIDI. You can also share via URL with no account needed.
How is this different from the Guitar Tab Editor?
This page is the instrument home — a quick way to explore the guitar and hear its sounds. The Guitar Tab Editor at /guitar-tab/ is the full-featured tool with chord helper, capo support, MIDI/ASCII export, and all editing tools.
Ready to go deeper?
The full Guitar Tab Editor adds chord helper, capo support, drag-and-resize notes, ASCII export, MIDI export, and URL sharing.
Open Guitar Tab Editor →