A beginner's guide to the CAGED system and why it's so important to learn!
This masterclass with guitarist Michael provides an introduction to the CAGED system for navigating the guitar fretboard. Michael begins by welcoming students and reviewing lessons from previous instructors. He emphasizes the importance of ensuring all students have a solid understanding of fundamentals before moving forward.
The bulk of the class focuses on demonstrating the 5 basic CAGED chord/scale shapes (C, A, G, E, D) and explaining how they connect and can be moved across the fretboard. Michael also stresses proper practice techniques, recommending students spend 10 minutes daily practicing shapes and playing all notes of a key. Examples are provided to illustrate practical application of the CAGED system.
Michael— keep this one just within our GG family ok?? It’s got it all— bad notes, harsh tones, bad timing. :) Practice can be ugly right?
Wanted to share how I’ve put some structure around my daily practice routine and how it’s been colored by the masterclass materials. Love the way the courses nudges us all toward making melodies and riffs in ways that we wouldn’t otherwise play. Good times.
[0:00:01] Introduction
[0:05:11] CAGED Shapes
[0:28:47] Practicing Shapes
Michael is the one who runs this whole thing!