Every Essential Scale and Chord You Will Ever Need - for Mandolin
Now available in paperback across Europe, Asia, Australia and North America
Take your mandolin playing to the next level with Every Essential Scale & Chord You Will Ever Need – For Mandolin! This book gives you a complete reference for scales, chords, and inversions, providing the tools to navigate the mandolin fretboard with confidence. Whether you’re learning your first chords or exploring advanced harmony, this book shows you how scales connect to chords, chord inversions, and modes, giving you the freedom to improvise, compose, and play expressively in any key.
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What This Book Will Teach You
1. Complete reference of every essential scale and chord in all keys
2. Major, Minor, Melodic Minor, Harmonic Minor, and Pentatonic scales fully notated for mandolin
3. Major, Minor, Diminished, Augmented, 7th, 9th, 11th, and 13th chords with clear fretboard diagrams
4. Chord inversions and scale positions shown across the entire fretboard for quick application
5. Modes of Major, Melodic Minor, and Harmonic Minor clearly laid out
6. Interval names and fret numbers included for all scales and chords
7. Easy-to-read diagrams designed for fast reference during practice or performance
8. Step-by-step guidance to connect scales, chords, and inversions across the fretboard
9. Perfect companion to The Sliding Scale for mastering any key
10. Ideal for beginners and advanced players aiming to understand and master the mandolin
What people are saying
‘This book shows everything you need to play any chords and show the placement as well with notes on each string great for old times players and a new player as well.’ - Piper
‘I was a bit apprehensive when I first purchased this book especially on the kindle addition but the kindle version works perfectly and what an amazing book, all I'll ever need to know about chords and chord shapes. I can't wait for the next book!’ - Mr. M. C. Norris
‘Loving this book! I’ve learned so much and can’t wait to learn more!’ - Samantha Nuanes
‘The best guitar chord book you can get! This is a brilliant book and it does exactly what it says on its cover! I highly recommend it for every guitarist. It's well worth the money and it shows you how to play every chord.’ - Jan Hromek
‘Comprehensive list of chord shapes, beautiful photos, works well with kindle, now hoping to understand it all one day. One chord shape at a time 🤘’ - Ann Belz
‘It is what it says! Handy chord reference book. I bought the hardback. Feels lovely to hold. Really nicely laid out. Really encouraging words throughout. Worthwhile investment!’ James White
About the Author
James Ashbury
James Ashbury is a guitarist, author, and teacher whose books and courses have helped thousands of players transform their music.
A professional musician, James toured the UK and USA as a founding member of the folk-pop band Wildflowers, co-writing and recording their debut album On The Inside and sharing stages with renowned artists including Robert Plant. He is also the creator of the popular music books Every Chord Shape You Will Ever Need and The Sliding Scale, a thriving YouTube channel, and a range of online courses designed to help players of all levels grow their skills and love for music.
Over 15 years ago, James set up a music school that has since grown into GuitarPush, his educational platform dedicated to pushing guitarists to new heights. Through books, lessons, and innovative resources, he teaches chords, arpeggios, scales, harmony, rhythm, the CAGED system, and effective practicing—helping players truly understand the instrument and make real music with confidence.
Unlock your mandolin potential with Every Essential Scale & Chord You Will Ever Need!
After learning basic chords and scales, the next step is understanding how harmony works across the mandolin fretboard. Every Essential Scale & Chord You Will Ever Need – For Mandolin teaches you not just individual scales or chords, but how they interact, how to apply inversions, and how modes fit into your playing.
Many mandolin players get stuck in simple patterns, playing the same chords repeatedly without exploring the full fretboard. This book removes that limitation, giving you the tools to improvise, write music, and play with confidence across every key.
• Complete scale and chord reference for all keys
• Major, Minor, Melodic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Pentatonic scales
• All essential chord types: Major, Minor, Diminished, Augmented, 7ths, 9ths, 11ths, 13ths
• CAGFD system mapped across the fretboard
• Chord inversions and scale positions shown in every key
• Modes of Major, Melodic Minor, Harmonic Minor clearly explained
• Interval names and fret numbers included for all shapes
• Clear diagrams for quick practice and performance reference
This book is your complete mandolin guide, giving you the knowledge and tools to master scales, chords, inversions, and modes across the entire fretboard. Every Essential Scale & Chord You Will Ever Need – For Mandolin is perfect for players who want to expand their fretboard fluency, improvise with confidence, and elevate their playing to the next level.
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