“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.)
• 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. …
“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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jduck –
“This chord poster is clearly presented and personally I have mine on display in my practice room. 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
jduck –
“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., so it is a handy, quick reference that works” – Kortner
jduck –
Excellent, easy to understand and great study reference. – LA Blues
jduck –
Complete information. Easy to read. Quick delivery – Kenneth Savage
jduck –
“The core information on this chart is extremely useful as a reference. I intended to hang it on the wall near where I practice, I’m sure it will be a great help to me when trying to remember certain chords” – Eric C. Adam
jduck –
“It’s a chart. With a bunch of chords you can practically finger on a mandolin. It does its job admirably” – J. Thomas
jduck –
Comprehensive chord chart, easy to read – stephanie
jduck –
“Good quick reference for mandolin chords” – RBF
jduck –
“Just what I needed, forgot some chords” – Mark Blackson