Mandolin Scales

Interactive scale diagrams for mandolin

C
Major
Standard (GDAE)
20

C Major

C major scale — 4-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the C major scale on 4-string guitar with 20 frets. Notes: E, F, G, A, B, C, D.EFGABCDEFGABCABCDEFGABCDEFDEFGABCDEFGAGABCDEFGABCD13579111213151719

Mandolin Scales — Fretboard Diagrams for Every Scale

Explore 1104 mandolin scale fretboard diagrams covering every root note and scale type. Use the interactive fretboard above or browse the complete index below.

The mandolin, with its fifths tuning (G-D-A-E), offers a unique approach to scales that sets it apart from the guitar. Its symmetrical tuning makes it easy to transpose patterns across strings, making it ideal for exploring major, minor, pentatonic, and modal scales. From bluegrass and Celtic music to jazz and classical, each diagram shows every note position across the mandolin neck. Adjust the tuning and fret range to match your instrument.

Each scale page includes notes, intervals, formula, diatonic chords, and practice tips tailored specifically for mandolin.

C

C#

D

D#

E

F

F#

G

G#

A

A#

B