Side #1 = “The Practical Mandolin Chord Chart”
• How to play Mandolin chords in all 12 keys in a jamming or working musical environment.
• Each chord diagram shows you where to put which finger on the fretboard, which open strings to play – or not to play and which fret to Barre for the Barre chords –




• Keys are listed from the top of the chart to the bottom in “Fifths” – (Ex: the top row are chords in the key of C, then comes G, D, A, E, etc.)
• 8 1/2″ X 11″ – 16 point Recycled Card Stock – Full Color on both sides – UV Plastic Coated – Made in the U.S.A.
• Chord diagrams in each key include the major, major 7th, minor, minor 7th., – chord diagrams also show 6ths., 7/5’s, 9ths., diminished, augmented, additional Barre chord positions in various keys thru out the chart.
• The chord explanation on side 2 says – “As you barre any chord position up and down the neck in 1/2 steps (one fret at a time) – the name of the chord will be called the same name as the notes are called – and in the same progression as the notes are positioned on the fretboard Ex: a barred “E” chord ascending the fretboard = E, F, F#, G, G#, A, etc. …
Side #2 = “Mandolin Fretboard, Tuning & General Info”
• For use with and how to tune Mandolins (which is exactly the same string tuning as a violin)
• Has the names of each note on the mandolin fretboard up to the 15th. fret – Color coded for naturals, sharps and flats.
• Explains that for every sharp, there is a flat that represents the same note/chord.
• The 2nd. and 3rd. strings go up and down the fretboard in sharps – The 1st. and 4th. strings go up and down the fretboard in flats
• Explains “Ascending the Fretboard” – vs – “Descending the Fretboard”
• Explains “Half Steps” – vs – “Full / Whole Steps”
• Shows diagrams for the 5 major chord positions – F, C, G, D and A
• Explains as you Barre (bar) any of the chord diagrams or any other chord diagram from “The Practical Mandolin Chord Chart” side …the name of the Barre chords will be called the same names as the notes are called – and in the same progression (order) as the notes are positioned on the fretboard.
• Shows how to read tab – both single notes and chords with diagrams
Welcome to the Ultimate Resource to Learn or Review the Practical Chord Positions of Mandolin – no matter your skill level, genre’ or musical style.
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>> Part of the “Practical Chord and Fretboard Chart Series” .. available in Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin and Banjo – plus “The Chart of Harmony, Chord Building and Music Theory Equations” is also available in this series … Enjoy!








Philip Rundall –
“This chord chart is clearly presented and printed on robust recycled card stock that has a protective coating. It is 8 1/2” by 11” size with holes ready punched so that you can keep in a 3 ring notebook. Personally I have mine on display in my practice room. On the reverse of the sheet is a diagram showing the entire fret board, advice on tuning & general information. I have numerous mandolin books, books on chords and scales, but having this sheet is really useful, as it’s so immediate. It’s definitely worth having” – Philip Rundall
Kortner –
Just what I needed, this is more functional than several pages of chord charts. While it doesn’t show all the inversions of a given cord, it does show all the variations from major to minor to major 7th to minor 7th to diminished, etc. It comes all on one laminated card, so it is a handy, quick reference that works. –
Kortner
JudgeMan –
Great for novice mandolin players. I’ve played guitar & bass for over 50 years & needed a handy reference chart for basic chords. This chart (2-sided, with pre-punched binder holes & laminated to keep it mint) has everything I need to play songs right off. – JudgeMan
Sam Serio –
Very useful! I was given the gift of a nice Mandolin last Christmas. This tool and some YouTube videos have given me a good start to my Mandolin journey. – Sam Serio
Stephen –
I’ll probably pick up another copy of this, perfect for what I needed. A quick reference that I can keep in my musical binder.- Stephen
frequentuser –
Arrived in great shape and is very useful. Great information for beginners on both sides. I found this to be a great deal for the price. – frequentuser
PELewis –
Great reference, this chart is easy to read. It’s easy to have on my music stand for reference and easy to carry when I’m not using a music stand .. PELewis
Peter B –
Bought two, one for practice and another for the mandolin case. Laminated on both sides … – Peter B
RBF –
“Good quick reference for mandolin chords and some addition fretboard info – RBF”
Martin E. Staple –
“I have my grandfathers Gibson Mandolin I will start practicing on when I can find time. This will help know what strings are which” – Martin E. Staple
PELewis –
“This chart is easy to read. It’s easy to have on my music stand for reference and easy to carry when I’m not using a music stand”. – PELewis
Roger –
Card arrived and is quite clear and easily placed within a three-ring music binder … Roger
Michael –
I like it, you don’t have to look through a book to look for a chord you are looking for the chart is right there. – Michael
Avid Learner –
I am a beginner and this was helpful in getting me started. Like the easy to read fretboard chart … Avid Learner
Ron Hendrickson –
Good stuff ! .. Ron Hendrickson