…in essence that is all the CAGED system is: a series of chord shapes across the fretboard. Note: Once out of first position it is just a series of Barre chords that utilize the A G E D shapes. See below for fret positions the shapes should now be easy to spot and execute. Thus converting the Fretboard into one long series of the C major triad (with a proviso on the D shape). Connecting each shape up last note of the current chord becoming first note of the next chord. We are now going to string the shapes across the fretboard starting back at first position C major. The five shapes should be easy to spot, maybe not so easy to execute. Still the same shapes, just with a different set of fingers. This time they should all be barre chords, see below for illustration. Second: try and move those 5 chord shapes into, say the 5th position. If you rearrange the chords into the progression: C G D A E, you can now strum one of Jimi Hendix’s super famous songs which will help when learning your chord shapes. Here is a helpful hint (and what CGRocks is really all about). So lets dive in and learn how 5 chord shapes will help you learn 24 keys.įirst: can you play those 5 chords from above in open position cowboy style? al., chances are you have already played through parts of the system as both composers used these shapes frequently in their pieces. If you have played Tarrega or Barrios et. More importantly it really helps you learn the fretboard properly in all key signatures. The CAGED system aids memorizing pieces, especially in remote keys and helps in clarifying a composers intentions, especially when physically deconstructing their music. However if you could not put into words what is happening on the fretboard with ease, please read on. Can you articulate in words what Tarrega is doing on the fretboard? How long did it take you? If the answers come naturally and easy, don’t bother reading further, go grab a cuppa. How would you deconstruct these 8 bars? Play through and time yourself. So what does it have to do with the Classical guitar? Well, consider the below excerpt from the B section of a very Famous Mazurka. This post will help illuminate its use for classical guitar as it is one of the most straightforward methods for organizing and understanding the fretboard. The CAGED system is a method (one of many I might add) that is utilized, mainly in the Rock guitar world, for learning to solo and improvise. Free download of this posts handout at the bottom of the page.įirst however lets introduce the system and by the end of this article get you playing 5 chords across 12 frets in 24 keys. Highlighting how it supports learning the fretboard and what it can do for a Classical guitarist trying to memorize pieces. This overview article will delve into the CAGED system, what it is and how it works.
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