Mel Bay Deluxe Encyclopedia Of Mandolin Chords [Paperback]

John Baxter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 13, 2000

This encyclopedia is designed to provide mandolin players with a wide variety of chords in different voicings. This book is intended as both a starting point of learning chord voicings and patterns, as well as a dictionary of common mandolin chords. Each key section includes the first position scale for that key, as well as the chord formula and notes for each chord. If you want to learn to be a bluegrass rhythm player it helps to have a guide or 'map' to take you through the initial learning stage. This book provides a small but powerful set of starter chords used in this style of music. Once these chords are learned, you'll be able to jam with other musicians in no time. These are the same chords used by greats like Bill Monroe, Doyle Lawson, David Grisman and hundreds of other bluegrass players in this genre. While there are only a few chords presented in the "map" section, they form the foundation of bluegrass mandolin and with them you can play literally thousands of songs in every key. Chords are presented by key.

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (March 13, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786647973
• ISBN-13: 978-0786647972
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,426 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #6 in Books > Education & Reference > Encyclopedias > Music

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Could be the only mandolin chord book you'll ever need, January 5, 2005

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Mark Druziak (western ny) - See all my reviews
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I've been playing about two years and I refer to this book often. It has just about every chord you will ever need (and many that you will never need).

I like that it shows different inversions of chords in different positions. It helps you find a chord form in the current position you are playing in.

Also includes helpful tips on movable chords.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful, July 25, 2006

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Stuart R. Carlin (Pembroke Pines, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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An excellent volume at a good price. It has a logical layout and provides much needed information for a beginner like myself or a more advanced player. There are a few fingering forms not included, however, and that's why I gave it four stars.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An indespensible reference tool, June 5, 2007

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Other Brother Daryl (Lilburn, Georgia United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mel Bay Deluxe Encyclopedia Of Mandolin Chords (Paperback)

An excellent resource for the novice player (like myself) for both mandolin and violin chords, scales, and more. I highly recommend this book, especially for those who, like myself, play sliding scales on the guitar but need a quick reference to sliding scales on mandolin for blues, bluegrass and jazz. You can also apply the information directly to the violin, if you're like me who's trying to learn both instruments. Also, check out Mel Bay's Mandolin Scales and Studies for scale tablatures.