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Chord book plus technique
Two functions in one thin book: a chord dictionary to look things up, and technique pages to work through.
Product detailSKU #1274034475051
Centerstream PublishingMandolin Chords Plus Technique Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A budget mandolin chord reference with technique material. For someone picking up mandolin who needs chord shapes in one place.
Strong match
Who this is for
- New mandolin players needing chord shapes for the whole neck
- Guitarists switching over who don't know mandolin fingerings
- Keeping a cheap reference in a gig bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting songs to play — this is reference, not repertoire
- Anyone already fluent in mandolin chord voicings
- Players looking for a structured lesson-by-lesson course
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.
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$3.75 price
Cheap enough to buy alongside a first mandolin without thinking about it. Expect thin paper and a slim page count.
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Mandolin-specific
Chord shapes are for four courses of paired strings in fifths — nothing transfers from guitar fingerings.
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Reference format
Built for looking up a shape mid-song rather than reading front to back.
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Centerstream imprint
A small specialist publisher, so expect focused instrument-specific content over broad commercial polish.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No audio, video, or download code — printed pages only
- 02Thin books don't stay open on a stand; a clip helps
- 03This teaches shapes, not songs — pair it with a songbook
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this work for a mandola or octave mandolin?
The chord shapes transfer to octave mandolin, which shares mandolin tuning an octave down. Mandola is tuned differently, so shapes won't match.
02Is this enough to learn mandolin from scratch?
It gives you chords and technique basics, but no song progression. Most people pair it with a method book or songbook.
03Does it use tab or standard notation?
Chord books use fretboard diagrams for shapes. Technique sections vary between tab and notation depending on the material.
04Why is it so cheap?
It's a slim reference from a small specialist publisher — no audio, no glossy production, low page count. The content is the chord shapes themselves.
