3 months into mandolin quest and the light bulb go on

[Eric "Trapper" G]

I'm 3 months into learning to play this little instrument. I just ( today) found that all cord are in a (G cord or D cord) pattern. Up and down the neck. The light just got turned on and it's shining bright

[dan in va]

Eric, guitar and other stringed instruments work this way also. Yes, it is a revelation, isn't it?! Enjoy the journey.

[Bill McCall]

I'm 3 months into learning to play this little instrument. I just ( today) found that all cord are in a (G cord or D cord) pattern. Up and down the neck. The light just got turned on and it's shining bright

Nice discovery. There are a few other chord shapes though