Feature
Screenshot
Main difference
Chords vs Patterns
Chords vs Patterns Display Features
Advantage
Number of Keys
Number of Chords per Key
Common chord patterns
Additional chord patterns
Alternative Fret positions per Chord
Total Number of Chords (Patterns)
Frets displayed
Suitable for
DG Mandolin Chords
DG Mandolin Chord Patterns
Database-based
Shows chords.
Shows finger placement.
Simple, shows one way to do chords.
Focuses on triad and quad chords.
12
18
M, m, 7, m7, M7, 6, m6, aug, dim,
sus4, 7sus4, 9, 7+5, 7-5
mM7, m7-5, m7+5.
3
12 x 18 x 3 = 648 chords
5 (fixed)
Beginning, Intermediate players
Based on interval theory.
Shows patterns.
Shows note names, and intervals.
Discover your own chords.
Empowers you to find more ways
to do chords or arpeggios.
12
18
M, m, 7, m7, M7, 6, m6, aug, dim,
sus4, 7sus4, 9, 7+5, 7-5
6/9, m9, M9
3+
12 x 18 x 3+ = 648+ patterns
5 (movable)
Intermediate, Advanced players