Here is a quick reference I created for C sharp (C#) / D flat (Db) chords that I think you will find very helpful, as:
– It is simple: chords are fingered.
– It is fast: with one click you see three variants of any chord.
– It is complete: It includes a total of 72 fretboard figures.
– Is is always with you: You can view it from desktops, tablets, mobile phones.
– How to use it: Select a chord below, open the toggle, grab your mandolin, place you left hand on the freeboard as shown below, strum the strings!
The images below are mandolin fretboards and the numbers in circles represent the fingers you should use with your left hand (check also the top figure for instructions).
I suggest you bookmark this page for your convenience. Enjoy!
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Hi sir
We have already register a mandoli banjo association in Seychelles, an island found in the Indian Ocean close to Mauritius but we are an independent island state. We also have a small orchestra and we are performing regularly. How can we make good use of your news letter, eg our photo when playing etc..
Thank you for any advise and valuable help
Meggy Marie (Hon)
Hi Meggy Marie,
It is really amazing that my blog and newsletter is being read by people from all around the world. When I started it, I did not anticipate that more than five thousand people would be reading it per month. And the number is growing constantly, it is really awesome!
Of course I know Seychelles, it is a famous place especially among Greeks that love the sea and nature. It is awesome that you have a mandolin banjo association and an orchestra in Seychelles and I would love to add the orchestra in the artists&orchestras directory I am creating.
For the time being you need to use the contact form to send me details including a bio and photos of your orchestra and also links to YouTube/vimeo performances if you have any. I will then try to create some articles about the orchestra in the coming weeks, which will also appear in the newsletter.
In the future I am planning to add self-service capabilities for orchestras and artists to submit new entries in the directory, but for now it has to be manual!
Anyway, thank you for contacting me and I will be expecting your details.
– Chris