Detail 01
Chord dictionary format
Organized by root and chord type for lookup. You read one page and move on, not front to back.
Product detailSKU #1273887984515
AlfredMandolin Chord Dictionary
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Pocket chord reference for mandolin. A lookup book, not a lesson book, for players who want shapes on hand while learning tunes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- New mandolin players learning songs from chord charts
- Guitarists picking up mandolin who need new shapes
- Keeping in a gig bag for quick reference at rehearsals
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting to learn technique, picking, or how to read music
- Players who already know their chord shapes across the neck
- Mandolin players working mostly in open or alternate tunings
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Chord diagrams
Shapes are shown as fretboard grids, so you don't need to read standard notation to use it.
Detail 03
Standard mandolin tuning
Diagrams assume standard tuning. In an open tuning the shapes won't line up with the chord names.
Detail 04
$6.99
Cheap enough to buy alongside a method book rather than instead of one.
Detail 05
Compact reference book
Sized to live in a case pocket, so it's usable at a jam instead of only at a desk.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is reference only. You still need a method book or teacher to learn playing.
- 02Chord shapes assume standard tuning; check yours before blaming the diagrams.
- 03Some listed voicings need a stretch that takes practice on a short mandolin neck.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this teach me to play mandolin?
No. It shows chord shapes for lookup. Pair it with a method book that covers picking, rhythm, and technique.
02Do I need to read music to use it?
No. Chords are shown as fretboard diagrams with dots for finger positions.
03Does it cover mandola or octave mandolin?
It's a mandolin book. Related instruments with different tuning won't match the diagrams.
04Is it useful for bluegrass?
Yes for the chords themselves. It won't cover chop rhythm or soloing, which are technique topics.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
