Comprehensive and easily understood, Mel Bay's Mandolin Chords Book is arranged in photo-diagram form for maximum ease of use by mandolinists of all playing levels. Clearly illustrates correct left hand positions which are pictured for each chord, as is proper right hand picking position. Major, Minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, and ninth chords are shown in photos and diagrams; major seventh, sixth, minor sixth, seventh augmented fifth, and seventh diminished fifth chords are shown in diagram form only. Tuning of the mandolin using a Pitch pipe or piano Keyboard is also shown. A chart summarizing movable chord patterns ends the book.

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Date Published: 4/1/1963

Author: Mel Bay

Page Count: 32

Difficulty: Multiple Levels

Contents: The correct way to hold the mandolin, This is the pick, The left hand, The fingerboard, Tuning the mandolin, Chords arranged by type and alphabetically (Major, Minor, Seventh, Diminished, Augmented)

Unit Dimensions: 8.75 x 11.75 inches

 

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