Gamification: Guitar Hero Tournament Final

I enjoyed watching the two 'Guitar Hero' experts compete against each other. Now, I am wondering just how many hours of fun they would have spent learning this?

Some Guitar Hero players might be happy to consider it time well spent -- playing a game they like to play. Others, will want to know if this skill can be transferred to playing a real guitar. It is different from regular guitar playing and the similarities are also requires good hand skills, a sense of rhythm, persistence, and a lot of patience.

To find out this answer I sought out the great 'Google' and came across Cristen Conger's article in 'HowStuffWorks'. Cristen who specializes in technology and the science of everyday living says the answer is "sort of". She goes on to say that the skills acquired mastering Guitar Hero will not mean that you can pick up your regular guitar and break loose with your favourite tune.

However, there is some benefits such as: you may pick up songs faster (especially if you are a younger person) and gain a new strong desire to want to learn how to play the real instrument.

This desire not gone unnoticed by music stores, teachers, and industry associations who in 2007 began to encourage players to get real guitars and take lessons. What transpired from there is the development of the Fretlight fretboard / software combination that will help you really learn to play the guitar!

Guitar Hero: Guitar Tournament Final: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74Li5UjrUY8

Conger, Cristen. "Will Guitar Hero really make me a better guitar player?" 02 July 2008.

HowStuffWorks.com. <http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/guitar-hero-guitar-player.htm>
02 July 2015

Overview of how Fretlight works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PefzNuaJPVQ

Firelight details, how to purchase: http://www.fretlight.com/pages/faqs