This chart is an ideal starting point for learning the Mandolin. It's simple to follow structure means it is accessible to users of all ages and abilities and is the ideal way to begin your Mandolin journey.
This chart has 48 chords covering the front of the card with suggested fingering layouts. The reverse of the card has a fret board layout and blank charts for adding your own chords.
Item size is approx 21cm x 15cm (A5).
Printed on A5 200mg gloss white card this colourful, easy to read card, offers the chance to learn the basic chord shapes in a fun way.
To use this chart, simply put your finger tips on the fret-board as shown by the numbered dots on each chord diagram.
- Remember not to play the strings marked with a red letter as this is not part of the chord.
The finger numbers (as noted in the diagram) are suggested fingerings. Try changing your choice of finger for each dot until you find the comfortable position for your playing.
Some teachers / tutors believe certain fingers should be in certain locations for each chord but we think comfort is far better for encouraging playing. Once you've mastered the basics there is plenty of time to perfect technique.
With this card you should be able to play most songs and have a great skill set to impress.
Chords Included:
A♭ G♯m A♭7 G♯m7
A Am A7 Am7
B♭ B♭m B♭7 B♭m7
B Bm B7 Bm7
C Cm C7 Cm7
D♭ C♯m D♭7 C♯m7
D Dm D7 Dm7
E♭ E♭m E♭7 E♭m7
E Em E7 Em7
F Fm F7 Fm7
F♯ F♯m F♯7 F♯m7
G Gm G7 Gm7
Please note that the chords named on the card may differ slightly from those listed here but they are the same chord. For example G# = A♭ for the purposes of this card.