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The app can't hear me play, what can help?

Help and advice for when the app cannot hear your guitar - enabling microphone access

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Written by Josh
Updated over a week ago

This article focuses on Simply Guitar. Tap here if you are searching for Simply Piano note recognition tips.

Hello? Is this thing on? Hmmm, maybe not, but let's turn that on so you can get feedback from Simply Guitar ๐Ÿ’ช

Let's start by checking your microphone permissions:

  1. Open Settings.

  2. Tap Privacy.

  3. Tap Microphone.

  4. Tap Simply Guitar to allow microphone access.

If your microphone is on and you are still experiencing recognition issues, try our tips to improve note recognition.

Of course, if you need further help with note recognition, our support team will be happy to solve this for you. ๐Ÿ™Œ


Have more questions? In-app chat is available 24/7 for Simply Guitar subscribers - just tap on Menu > Have a Question? Weโ€™re also happy to hear from all our learners via email at guitar@hellosimply.com.


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