I'll be checking in on this thread often because I'm considering buying a mandolin this year. I have no idea where to start, or even how chords differ from guitar chords. I thought that website looked excellent, but it might be even a little advanced for the likes o' me. I'm motivated to buy a mandolin because every jam I attend is 'et up with guitars and one can cram only so many guitars into one small living room. I'm a singer and have no real illusions about how much of a picker I'm likely to become, but I do think a mando would be fun to play.

Staying tuned ... ww