It’s summertime, and that means one thing: Fretting on fire. Whether you’re a pyromaniac or just looking for a fun summer activity, there are plenty of ways to get your adrenaline pumping and your heart racing. Here are five of the best:

  1. Firewalking: This is definitely one for the more daring individuals out there. You’ll need to be in good physical condition and have some experience walking on hot coals, but it’s definitely an experience you won’t forget.
  2. Bungee Jumping: If you’re up for a little danger, bungee jumping is definitely the activity for you. Not only is it exhilarating, but it’s also a great way to see some amazing views while jumping off a high platform.
  3. Skydiving: Another adrenaline-pumping activity that’s perfect for those with a fear of heights is skydiving. You’ll get to jump out of an airplane at high speeds and see some amazing sights while doing so – perfect if you’re looking for an adventure!
  4. Hot Air Ballooning: For those who love the feeling of floating in the sky, hot air ballooning is definitely the way to go! You’ll get to enjoy beautiful views as you soar through the air – perfect if you want to take in all of nature’s beauty at once!
  5. Rock Climbing: For those who love getting their hands dirty, rock climbing is definitely the activity for you! Not only does it require some strength and agility, but it also offers plenty of opportunities for adventure – perfect if you’re looking for something thrilling and new to do this summer! ..

You can download and install Frets on Fire on a Windows, Linux, or Mac OS X box.  There is also a portable version which ensures you can get your guitar gaming fix any where there is a computer.

By default there are only three songs to choose from but there is the ability to import songs in OGG format as well.  A site that has a bunch of ready to use songs is Keyboards on Fire.  Just download the zipped song file and extract it to Data Settings Songs.

The default keys for frets are F1-F5 which might might be oddly placed for some players.  Just go into Settings to change the fret keys on the keyboard to what you’re most comfortable with.  Also, I was able to get a Logitech game controller to work on the Windows version.

To start off it is a good idea to run through the tutorial to get a feel for the controls.

Conclusion

If you are a fan of Guitar Hero or have never played it before you will have a lot of fun playing Frets on Fire.  For additional support and new songs check out the community site fretsonfire.net.  For a bunch of new songs to play check out Keyboards on Fire.

Download Frets on Fire for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X