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Mandolin-specific
Shapes assume mandolin's four courses in fifths. Guitar and ukulele shapes do not transfer.
Product detailSKU #1274115062215
Walrus ProductionsMandolin Chord Mini Chart
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A pocket-size mandolin chord reference card. For a beginner or a doubling guitarist who needs mandolin shapes within reach while practicing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginners learning first-position mandolin chords
- Guitarists picking up mandolin as a second instrument
- Keeping in a mandolin case for jam sessions
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already have the fretboard memorized
- Anyone needing scales, double stops, or chop-chord voicings
- Players who want a large wall-mounted reference
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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Mini chart size
Fits a case pocket. Small diagrams, so it works best on a stand or in hand.
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Chord diagram format
Fretboard grids with finger positions. No music reading needed to use it.
Detail 04
Under $6
Cheap enough to keep one in each case rather than moving one around.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, clip, or mounting hardware included
- 02Chords only, no scales or picking patterns
- 03Small format is hard to read from across a room
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work for a mandola or octave mandolin?
Chord shapes in fifths tuning transfer between mandolin-family instruments, but the resulting chord names shift with the different tuning. Check the tuning before relying on it.
02Does it cover chop chords for bluegrass?
It is a chord reference card. Check the product details for which voicings are included before buying for a specific style.
03Is this good for a total beginner?
Yes. The diagrams show finger placement on a fretboard grid, so no music reading is required.
04Can it stand on a music stand?
No stand or clip is included. It is a flat card, so it needs to lean against something or lie flat.
