THE MANDOCELLO CHORD BIBLE
1,728 CHORDS!!!

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The Mandocello Chord Bible is the most extensive reference guide currently available for this popular instrument,
featuring some 1,728 chord shapes + 576 possible moveable chord positions + 144 major slash chords. These are
divided up into 68 different chord types in all 12 keys.

The format is uncomplicated, suiting both seasoned professionals and beginners alike. For the experienced musician,
the book is filled with a comprehensive selection of hard to find chords. To accompany the chords, Tobe A. Richards has included
a comprehensive explanation of chord contruction and general information on tuning the mandocello, together with
useful fretboard and reference diagrams. Each chord box or window includes information on which finger to use, where to
place them on the fretboard and the harmonic interval for each string.

CGDA standard tuning is featured throughout, which will suit both folk and general popular music enthusiasts,
making the mandocello as accessible an instrument as the guitar, banjo or mandolin.

The 110-page book is US letter size (8.5" x 11") featuring large clearly readable chord window diagrams. Cabot Books in
association with Fretted Friends has been publishing specialised books on fretted musical instruments since 2005. Our guides
are being utilised by musicians and teachers all around the world.

Content Details:

• 1,728 different chords in all 12 keys with 68 different different types (again in all 12 keys)
• Details of harmonic intervals with every chord box
• 144 Major slash chords in all keys
• 576 possible moveable chord configurations
• CGDA standard tuning
• Chords utilising open string configurations
• Suggested fingering positions
• Detailed mandolin family factfile and tunings guide
• Alternative chord name chart
• Fretboard and Tuning diagrams
• Information on chord construction
• General advice
• Blank chord window section for jotting down your ideas

An example page from The Mandocello Chord Bible (above)

• Published by Cabot Books as part of the Fretted Friends series of musical guide books (Fretted Friends is the largest
multi-fretted instrument interest group on the internet, which is owned and run by the author, Tobe A.Richards)

Standard Chords covered in the Mandocello Chord Bible (using the key of C as an example):
C, Cm, C7, Cm7, C5, C6, Cm6, Cmaj7, Cdim, Cdim7, C-5, C+, Csus2, Csus4, C7sus4, Cm7-5, Cadd9,
Cmadd9, C6add9, Cm6add9, C7-5, C7+5, C7-9, C7+9, Cm(maj7), Cmaj7-5, Cmaj7+5, C9, Cm9, Cmaj9,
C11, C13.

Advanced Chords covered in the Mandocello Chord Bible (using the key of C as an example):
C4, Cadd11, Csus4add9, Cm-6, C7sus2, C7-5-9, C7-5+9, C7+5-9, C7+5+9, C7add11, C7add13, C7+11, Cm7-5-9,
Cm7-9, Cm7add11, Cmaj7+11, C9sus4, C9-5, C9+5, C9+11, Cm9-5, Cm(maj9), Cmaj9-5, Cmaj9+5, Cmaj9+11,
Cmaj9add6, C11-9, Cm11, Cmaj11, C13sus4, C13-5-9, C13-9, C13+9, C13+11, Cm13, Cmaj13.

Major Slash Chords covered in the Mandocello Chord Bible (using the key of C as an example):
C/C, C/Db, C/D, C/Eb, C/E, C/F, C/F#, C/G, C/Ab, C/A, C/Bb, C/B.

Salient Points:
• For the beginner or professional musician!
• Instant access to almost any chord in any key!
• 68 different types of chord in ALL keys - many more than most non-specialist chord dictionaries!
• Almost certainly the only Mandocello chord dictionary you'll ever need!

FAQs.

Q: Are the chords in this guide based on theoretical chord knowledge alone, rather than actual 'hands on' experience?
A: Absolutely NOT, every chord in the Chord Bible has been created with an actual instrument on hand to check for voicing, fingering and
average hand/finger span.

Q: Will I need all the chords in this guide?
A: Probably not, but the whole ethos behind these guides is to provide a complete chord solution for the musician wanting to pick up virtually any
songbook in the certain knowledge that he/she will find that elusive chord in the Chord Bible, from basic majors and minors up to exotic
extended thirteenths.

Q: I'm a beginner, will The Mandocello Chord Bible be suitable for me?
A: Yes, it has a well balanced selection of easy to play chords, along with more advanced shapes for experienced musicians.

Q: Do you do a Chord Bible for any other members of the Mandolin family of instruments?
A: Yes, we also publish titles for the mandolin, (tenor) mandola, octave mandolin, cittern (shortscale & longscale), waldzither and Laud

Q: Will this Chord Bible help me play from any songbook?
A: Yes. You'll be able to pick up virtually any artist or compilation songbook, fakebook or Busker book with guitar or piano chords in and look
up the chords you need in the Chord Bible. It really is as easy as that!

A few comments from customers of The Mandocello Chord Bible:

"This is a well written book on the Mandocello. Information on learning to play
Mandocellos is very hard to find in this modern age. If you have plans or are already
a player this is the book for you. Clear and concise explanation as well as cord fingerings
are shown. Great for beginners or even pros. Highly recommended."
(Pick on Strings USA)

"The mandocello chord book is great. Fingering patterns too!"
(Tedford W. USA)

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(Adrian D. USA)

"Excellent and useful book."
(Stuart F. UK)

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(Martin D. USA)

"This is a very useful resource for anyone with an instrument tuned in fifths, not only
mandocello."
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(Andrew B. UK)

"Complete and very thorough. Well written and very helpful."
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Format:
8.5" x 11" Softback Book (110 pages)
ISBN: 978-1-906207-25-0

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Content Details:

An example page from The Mandocello Chord Bible (above) • Published by Cabot Books as part of the Fretted Friends series of musical guide books (Fretted Friends is the largest multi-fretted instrument interest group on the internet, which is owned and run by the author, Tobe A.Richards)

FAQs. Q: Are the chords in this guide based on theoretical chord knowledge alone, rather than actual 'hands on' experience? A: Absolutely NOT, every chord in the Chord Bible has been created with an actual instrument on hand to check for voicing, fingering and average hand/finger span.

Q: I'm a beginner, will The Mandocello Chord Bible be suitable for me? A: Yes, it has a well balanced selection of easy to play chords, along with more advanced shapes for experienced musicians.

Q: Will this Chord Bible help me play from any songbook? A: Yes. You'll be able to pick up virtually any artist or compilation songbook, fakebook or Busker book with guitar or piano chords in and look up the chords you need in the Chord Bible. It really is as easy as that!

An example page from The Mandocello Chord Bible (above)

• Published by Cabot Books as part of the Fretted Friends series of musical guide books (Fretted Friends is the largest
multi-fretted instrument interest group on the internet, which is owned and run by the author, Tobe A.Richards)

FAQs.

Q: Are the chords in this guide based on theoretical chord knowledge alone, rather than actual 'hands on' experience?
A: Absolutely NOT, every chord in the Chord Bible has been created with an actual instrument on hand to check for voicing, fingering and
average hand/finger span.

Q: I'm a beginner, will The Mandocello Chord Bible be suitable for me?
A: Yes, it has a well balanced selection of easy to play chords, along with more advanced shapes for experienced musicians.

Q: Will this Chord Bible help me play from any songbook?
A: Yes. You'll be able to pick up virtually any artist or compilation songbook, fakebook or Busker book with guitar or piano chords in and look
up the chords you need in the Chord Bible. It really is as easy as that!