This gadget teaches you how to play ukulele by color-coding the frets with LEDs

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This gadget teaches you how to play ukulele by color-coding the frets with LEDs
The Fret Zealot teaching device provides an innovative way to learn how to play the ukulele. Credit: Fret Zealot

TL;DR: Get some help learning how to play without actually taking music classes with the Fret Zealot ukulele teaching device for $99, a 29% savings as of July 14.


At some point, everyone wishes they could play an instrument. Everyone. But most people just don't want to put the time and effort (not to mention cash) into learning. 

Fortunately, the music industry is on top of it and has evolved to meet demands of the digital era with products and apps to help you learn an instrument in a way that works for you – like Fret Zealot.

Perhaps the most advanced musical learning app yet, Fret Zealot teaches you how to play the ukulele (or guitar) by color-coding the frets with disco LED lights. It's basically a kit of LED lights that sticks right onto your fretboard and connects to a small wireless box that then receives signals from your phone. By putting on a colorful light show, it shows you exactly where to put your fingers to play practically anything. And yes, of course, you can customize the LED colors and brightness to suit your style.

You can train yourself by learning notes, chords, and scales with a little help from the built-in tuner and video lessons. Or, you can go all in and learn by playing certain styles or songs from the get-go. Either way, Fret Zealot allows you to learn ukulele quickly and intuitively without the constant distraction of books, videos, and sheet music showing you where to place your fingers. Instead, you can focus your attention on technique and finding your own style. In other words, it's like Guitar Hero for people who actually want to learn to play.

Here, get a glimpse at how it works: 

The free companion app is your control box for everything on Fret Zealot. You can control everything conveniently and wirelessly on your phone. 

Regularly $139, you can get the Fret Zealot Ukulele Teaching Device on sale for just $99 for a limited time. And trust us, that's way cheaper than weekly music lessons.

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