Comprehensive and easily understood, this essential Mel Bay resource is arranged in photo, notation and chord diagram form for maximum ease of use by mandolinists of all playing levels. Correct left-hand positions are pictured for each chord, as is proper right-hand picking position. Major, minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, and ninth chords are shown in photo, notation and chord diagram; major seventh, sixth, minor sixth, seventh augmented fifth, and seventh diminished fifth chords are shown in diagram form only. Tuning of the mandolin is also shown. A chart summarizing movable chord patterns completes the book. Includes access to online video. Video duration 125 minutes.

The correct way to hold the mandolin
This is the pick
The left hand
The fingerboard
Tuning the mandolin

Chords arranged by type, then alphabetically:
Major
Minor
Seventh
Diminished
Augmented
Ninth
Major Seventh
Minor Seventh
Sixth
Minor Sixth
Seventh Aug. Fifth
Seventh Dim. Fifth