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This picture/diagram chord book shows all of the basic chords for four-string or tenor banjo. For all of the major, minor, seventh, diminished, augmented, and ninth chords there is a photo of the fingering on the banjo fretboard and a diagram. Major seventh, minor seventh, sixth, minor sixth, seventh augmented fifth, and seventh diminished fifth chords are shown in diagram form only. The introduction discusses how to hold the banjo, tuning (low to high C- G-D-A), and more. Also suitable for mandola. 

Contents:

The Correct Way to Hold the Tenor Banjo
This Is the Pick
The Left Hand
The Fingerboard
Striking the Strings
Tuning the Tenor Banjo
Photos and Diagrams:
The Major Chords
The Minor Chords
The Seventh Chords
The Diminished Chords
The Augmented Chords
The Ninth Chords
Diagrams only:
The Major Seventh Chords
The Minor Seventh Chords
The Sixth Chords
The Minor Sixth Chords
The Seventh Augmented Fifth
The Seventh Diminished Fifth
Summary