Want to learn the CAGED System on guitar? Start Here! - CAGED System for beginners

Want to learn the CAGED System on guitar? Start Here! - CAGED System for beginners - Guitar Lesson

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2 жыл бұрын

I'll be adding this to an upcoming CAGED System course on ActiveMelody over the weekend, but wanted to put this out on KZfaq for anyone interested in getting started with the CAGED System.

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@iamthekwan 9 ай бұрын

[0:00] - Introduction [0:38] - The Origin of CAGED [1:57] - The Challenge of Transitioning [3:02] - Prerequisite: Know the Chord Shapes [4:20] - Focus on Two Main Chord Shapes [6:16] - Exploring the E Shape [9:04] - Using Note Names for Positioning [10:54] - Utilizing the A Shape [13:11] - Applying CAGED to Play a Song [15:56] - Incorporating the C Shape [17:46] - Connecting Chords with G Shape [19:40] - Conclusion

@activemelody 9 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Pinned

@caseymeskers9679 6 ай бұрын

I found this so helpful. Thank you

@eddiemattison7792 4 ай бұрын

Good job!

@MontgomeryStone 3 ай бұрын

OMG. The clouds just parted and I hear the angels sing!,,

@jeffdeluca1153 4 ай бұрын

Omg! I'm 67 years old and very dense. You have made me see this... finally! Omg! I've struggled. Too many KZfaq-ers confusing this simple concept. Did I say Omg!

@homeofcreation 9 күн бұрын

You are so right about that! KZfaq can be a blessing but you have to get through the maze first.

@carlosencarnacion9667 26 күн бұрын

Bookmarked! At age 69 I have been on and off, trying to learn beyond the basic chords since age 15. This is it! This is beyond the bar chords and the first fret chords. Like unzipping a compressed file. Thank you.

@diamondminer9263 2 жыл бұрын

I am a student guitar player at age 72, after two years of trying this guy's techniques and that guy's techniques on KZfaq, I have to admit "Active Melody" learning system is TOP SHELF!!! And this video, is a WEALTH of information, THANKS MAN !!!!

@NeilBoltonRSPL Жыл бұрын

You’re way older than me - I’m a 71 year old beginner. 😂 Yeah, I understand this. Good teaching.

@CaperJake Жыл бұрын

And you're both older than I am - 70- but Brian is the best teacher and the sessions are so well laid out . Pickin' and grinnin' like a youngster! even pulled my electric Washburn HB 35 out of its spider-web covered case and have been playing it regularly now.

@johnoneal1234 Жыл бұрын

@@CaperJake I could have bought an old Washburn at Guitar Center for fifty bucks, and I passed it up. Still kicking myself. How do you like yours? Is it old? The one I passed up looked like it could have been from the fifties. Played nice too. I don't know why I didn't grab it.

@CaperJake Жыл бұрын

@@johnoneal1234 I bought it off the original owner (it's an '82) in about 1988. It had a fretboard intonation issue that the manufacturer repaired for me (!) after two experts could not resolve the issue (long story). Perfect now. I mostly left it in the case for about 30 years while I played my '66 Guild and later my Martin HD28 acoustics. Now that I have learned the pentatonic scales and can improvise some pretty impressive (to me) licks, I love playing it. I have it out permanently on a stand next to my 30 watt amp and play it daily. Great sound options between the amp settings and the pickup options. Slick fretboard. Not to mention that in black cherry, it's a stunner to look at.

@charliemurrell902 Жыл бұрын

@@NeilBoltonRSPL p

@zazoomatt 2 жыл бұрын

Spent 2 years learning the Notes from my stroke doctor said I could never learn this or anything. Hell bent I stumbled on this video. Lifer now Thank you so much !

@jackgriffith9229 Жыл бұрын

Musicians, Did you just watch and listen to this post? You did ? Excellent! Now go back and listen carefully and watch it yet again! This is the good stuff! Enjoy!

@dojooj Жыл бұрын

Best lesson for CAGED system. I was trying to play the C and G shapes up the fretboard and it was so hard to do the fingering. No other KZfaq teacher I’ve seen ever said differently. Best advice I’ve heard for the C and G shape is “no one plays it that way”! Thank you!!

@richardrieman5316 Жыл бұрын

Agree. I tried watching others on how to understand cage and didn’t get the concept

@pieterhendriks3086 Ай бұрын

All the other tutors were simply rubbish. The lights came on from the get go after so many years of confusion. Thank you very much.

@dakotastrout1733 Ай бұрын

Holy hell man, you've done it! You have distilled everything that was jumbled in my head that I've learned over the years and made it a comprehensive easily digestible lesson!

@RealPeterGunn Жыл бұрын

I too am a student guitar player at age 63. I used to play back in my twenties and then life got in the way. I picked up the guitar again on the advice of my shrink. It's a wonderful way to deal with life threatening depression. This man's method is right in line with the way I learn best. Thank You for helping me and May God Bless!!

@dwaynelasater2350 Жыл бұрын

You sound like me Peter. I am also 63 and used to play back in my twenties. Now I am a begginer starting all over again because I have more time now, but not because of depression. Take Care.

@RealPeterGunn Жыл бұрын

@@dwaynelasater2350 Dwayne, bringing the guitar back into my life has been wonderful. Learning in a more formal manner has made more of a difference than I thought it would. Between the guitar, meds and counseling I am able to see myself to the next day. Everyday is a new experience in this depression but I am here today. I hope you find the reunion with your guitar as incredible as I have. God Bless my friend..

@jimdep6542 10 ай бұрын

@@RealPeterGunn It's true that learning to play music on any instrument that you like can see you to the next day. We need something to look forward to. Playing music can take you to good places in your mind, even if you don't physically like where you presently are. I know that feeling well. God bless.

@emuoboodje4243 7 ай бұрын

❤, perfect for me but I am 60 years old and that is the only difference between the two of us, you and me.. I salute you for the absolute and complete truism. Life would have been a killing bore without my playing the guitar. Played in my university days in the 80s, life got in the way and never played again until early 90s I picked it up again and I am a sociologist and Attorney and I play better like never before. My guitar is the best company, it suits spasms of depressive psychosis. Cheers

@RealPeterGunn 7 ай бұрын

You comprehend my plight as I understand yours. Seeking out strength to survive daily is no easy chore but the guitar is a close and personal mate that makes this possible. From now until February is the worst period of time for me. I pray you continue on an incredible guitar journey. May God Bless!!@@emuoboodje4243

@ronaldskirdlant8327 Жыл бұрын

I've been playing for 45 years, I've learned so much about why and what I've been doing from you, I am very thankful, today's lesson was no exception. And the way you explain things is the reason for this, bless you and please keep up the good work shops you share. Thank You very much for your patience and sharing your wisdom.

@MartinezRBA Жыл бұрын

E shape: 2:38 A shape: 7:10 C shape: 14:31 G shape: 17:07 D shape: 22:09

@pbo2ksim694 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@discgolfprofessor Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@anthonyclayton1615 5 ай бұрын

Mind… blown! After 40 years of struggling with learning and forgetting chords you just changed the way I see the guitar forever. I’ll be on this channel a lot from now on.

@1976ClassicCelica 4 ай бұрын

One of the easiest explanations of the CAGED system I've seen. Really opened my eyes on chord progressions and ties what I know of the pentatonic scale.

@TroodosPoolGuy 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you said, "well you can play it like this, but this way is easier"!

@martinpouyat3394 13 күн бұрын

Hi Brian, this is the best caged system explanation I've seen so far!!! It was a mystery to me till now. Thank you so much!!!!

@lootbox9465 2 жыл бұрын

Alright, I'm typing this comment before I watch the video to help myself commit. I have a BAD habit of starting a lesson, getting bored, then transitioning into mindless noodling. I always walk away feeling defeated. I'm not going to let that happen this time.

@davidonion4150 2 жыл бұрын

This helped me understand the CAGED system at last. 55 years old and this open up the neck for me. Thank you. thank you. thank you.

@brianlarson1077 Жыл бұрын

One of the absolute best beginner CAGED videos I have seen so far! Thank you!

@fritz3713 Жыл бұрын

You know that saying "when the student is ready, the teacher will appear" ? MAN! This came at the perfect time in my journey where I can finally understand it ish. Thanks for this! For me its a breakthrough!

@noelwebster9542 9 ай бұрын

I am 71 y and happy too learn. He make it so easy to understand

@winn4music243 3 күн бұрын

Amazing video and very simple teaching to help everyone understand the system. I appreciate the time you took to explain this concept.

@noodlesiis 2 ай бұрын

I confess i watched Active Melody’s L shape video first, several times too but just couldn’t grasp it.. I then watched this episode and finally grasped it.. A eureka moment for me, now need to put it to use… Great tutorial, thanks Brian..

@blessedwithchallenges9917 8 ай бұрын

I've been playing 23 years. I'm playing cowboy chords and some movable non-barred chords that sound amazing. Enough i gather crowds and they comment how wonderful my music is etc... Last year i began "finding my own chords" - super cool sounds i thought were unique. Ha! Nope. I was just working with my ear rather than your logic (which is in many ways more fun for me)...however, suddenly what i thought were my chords are really your logic. Additionally, my 10 variations of "new chords up the neck" are added to by about 100 you just explained here. That IS super fun to explore - just in a different way than I've typically had fun with musical exploration. I didn't appreciate it before, but now i very much appreciate it! You are an excellent 'explainer' teacher that helps average players take huge next steps. Thank you.

@ronaldreames2352 Жыл бұрын

I agree, I'm 60 and just learning but learned a lot in the last 10 mins. !!

@patrickblissmusic Жыл бұрын

"No one plays it that way." Of all the "CAGED system" videos I've watched, nobody else said that. That's the turning point right there. Seriously. A fully-fretted G, C, or D shape isn't possible, but it's just difficult enough to make you question whether you're doing something right. Thanks for the six words that finally unlocked this for me!

@jaydenmartin1925 3 ай бұрын

I've been watching Marty's videos since I was eleven. Most of the songs I learn are by ear or just a quick look at the chords these days (almost fifteen years later) but every now and then I come back here for my instructionals. Thanks, Marty! Been getting your help all along. ☺️

@nacholens3228 4 ай бұрын

Wow!! You just opened my mind totally I have been a beginner with the basic cords in the first position for over 30 years First time I see this so clearly Thanks !!!

@cristinapayne548 Жыл бұрын

Great teacher. Im not a beginner and you wont be for long if you follow this guy. Practice and enjoy😊

@sepetisionelatu5539 Жыл бұрын

This is the best video on teaching the CAGED to a dummy like me that is trying to learn guitar. l had watched so many but all of them they forget they are talking to someone (me) that ain't got a clue. Thank YOU!

@pansabdelkader 2 жыл бұрын

it's my first time when i understand wath it'mean CAGED system ,dispite i'm Franch-speaking ..thank you so much

@ambu6478 Жыл бұрын

I've tried to learn the CAGED system with very little luck, and have watched several instructional videos, but most of them left me confused. This video is the best I've found so far! Thanks!!

@robertcanedo7607 Жыл бұрын

Now, it's all coming together...Thanks!

@ahg965 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic.. thanks so much. 58 and still learning.. thank you !!!!

@natespencer4865 Жыл бұрын

I have watched other CAGED videos and it never connected like your video did. Things I was already doing without knowing what or why all make sense now. Thanks!!!

@creativebrz1638 Жыл бұрын

i am 49, been gigging over 20 years now know for sure why I haven't got solo right. I am swallowing your lesson bit by bit now. Thanks mate.

@bahiyehpatio6373 Жыл бұрын

I have been watching guitar lesson videos for over a year, you are the best guitar teacher by far. Wish I had find your videos earlier. Thank you for your time, very helpful.

@conradmiller5735 Жыл бұрын

YES! Jesus Christ maaan! I wished I had just looked for comments like these under videos to know good teachers. Instead of wasting so much time. This guy teaches so simply and clearly. Others are good but they forget what it is like to be a beginner. He gives the WHY and the HOW. Now I see that so many comments said the same thing here. It was like a flag but a good flag. Opposite of red flag. 😄

@nomadptgalexandrecarvalho2133 Жыл бұрын

Check Steve Stine Guitarzoom,thank me later.

@securethebag1613 Жыл бұрын

Watched this video a yr ago with about 3 months experience. Had no idea what u were talkin about then. Now i have strings 5 and 6....frets 3, 5 and 7 memorized (G, A, B, C , D, E) and I know octaves. and now this video makes all the sense in the world 🙌🏿🙏🏿🙌🏿🙏🏿

@davidswits 3 ай бұрын

Best video I have come across yet ..I wish I found this singer 8

@TheLateBoyScout Жыл бұрын

This is the first CAGED video that actually made sense to me. We’ll done! I’m surprised to see how much of it I was already doing without realizing it.

@John-ob7dh Жыл бұрын

I learnt this a long time ago .And what I like about it is if I am playing a open C G D tune I alternate up and down the neck in Bar shape on same chords. Makes it more interesting and to my buddies watching they think jeez how many chords is he playing . Lol. I learnt the pentatonic 5 scales and do the same in that I jam in a blues solo in A ( 5th fret ) then slide down to D and fit in a bit of solo .Or start the solo in the D box with the A pentatonic scale in A. Fascinating .Took me a very long time to understand soloing in the Chords. Great explanation.

@Kay-fs6vh Жыл бұрын

SO simple. You're an amazing teacher. Thank you so much for making this available to us!!

@adebowalegbenga4316 Жыл бұрын

There are so many lessons packed in this few mins Video, Man....I could keep for some few mins and then, I had to save it for later. What a lesson 😜, I can't thank you enough... God bless you!

@RR-sh6gr 10 ай бұрын

OMG I'm 58 and an ear player. this is like gold for me & I'm sure many others. Thank you ❤️

@JlynSulliman 2 жыл бұрын

Love your lessons, I always have an "ah ha" monment when watching! Ive made so many new connections from your lessons! thank you!

@reginaldparker3248 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! The CAGED method never aroused my curiosity until I saw your presentation of the CAGED guitar method. Thx!

@gussemke 9 ай бұрын

This is the most accessible Caged video i found. Clear, no nonsense, just the material. Most other videos ive found just go on about everything, but not the system its based upon! Thanks for this, made it more clear! This vid clicked

@MrVirtube 2 ай бұрын

This is pure gold. I've been trying to get my head around the CAGED system and I'm so glad I found your video. Thank you so much!

@OldManJeff 5 ай бұрын

This was a breakthrough in my thinking. I have been using literally every one of these shapes all the way up the neck, but I’ve never thought about them this way.

@Paul-fp1gr 7 ай бұрын

So much for our ages. Its all about the spirit & love of music !!!

@upuiaropati6839 Жыл бұрын

I am so thankful for this guy’s guitar lessons as they help me understand more about the nature of chords on the fret board. You’re a real gifted guitarist Sir and I appreciate it very much . Thanks a lot.

@neilh4729 2 жыл бұрын

Like others have commented, I think this is the best explanation of the CAGED system that I've seen. Really useful.

@campbelldaniel58 Жыл бұрын

I think there are so many views because everyone watched the video 100 times. 😂 Very comprehensive. Thank you!

@truerockspiritTV 6 ай бұрын

this is fantastic, on the other side it is crazy how many ppl stuggle to explain this concept. so many confusion is out there, this video is simply great! thank you

@stevefielding8324 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much Brian! I honesty believe this is the best explanation and demonstration of caged chords out there. Your teaching is exceptional!

@Kanfutizer Жыл бұрын

After watching a few I think so too! This is very well explained.

@daabbott2 4 ай бұрын

Most easy to grasp video I have found on explaining caged system to a newbie like myself!

@keithpennington6141 Жыл бұрын

At around the 17:00 mark you revealed something that made me have an epiphany. You said “most people play it like this” and then showed a smaller shape of the C shape, without the pinky, and that helped it click in my head better. Thank you for that!!

@thepuppetmaster2116 2 жыл бұрын

There are a lot of teachers in the world, but just a view of them are really good. Mister you are one of them.

@michaelknight4041 Ай бұрын

When i learned about the caged system years ago it was probably the single biggest epiphany i ever had learning the guitar

@danjaworsky 9 ай бұрын

This video made solid a lot of practical things about actually playing these chords without having 7 or 8 fingers, so thanks

@wwflyfisher Жыл бұрын

The first time I have been able to understand CAGED. Thank you so much.

@newmanfertig886 9 ай бұрын

A wealth of information. I thought I understood the CAGED system before. Now I realize I knew what it was, but didn’t KNOW it (maybe just E and A). This will require some practice. I will do this everyday for a month. Then MAYBE I will KNOW (not just understand) the CAGED system. Mostly working on the C G & D’s.

@estherld123 2 ай бұрын

Wow... you make it so easy to understand. Thank you! Awesome class!!!😊

@jeremyversusjazz Жыл бұрын

love that Dano and the pup combo…!

@aussiebiketourer8159 4 ай бұрын

This is the best, easiest to understand description of CAGED I’ve found anywhere. Excellent video. Many thanks 👍

@ChristopheJaja Жыл бұрын

thank's I finally understand the caged system now . Big Up from France

@hoanganhlano2753 Жыл бұрын

you sir, deserve a medal!!!

@abuidnsampala 26 күн бұрын

Wow! You've aced it my man! You have enlightened me 100%

@russ186 Жыл бұрын

This a GREAT tutorial on the CAGED system! Thank you Brian! I'll be checking out your other videos!

@Antonio-hh8ei 3 ай бұрын

Grazie per queste lezioni, sto capendo tante di quelle cose che fino a ieri per me erano sconosciute. Grazie... continuerò a seguirti con grande interesse.

@MrTalbotc Ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant, so easy to follow!

@lgndnhswnmnd Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this post! Grateful for KZfaq!

@cmmnsenserules4339 Жыл бұрын

I've been trying to learn this for 7 years. You gave it it to me!!! And you did the chords the easy way!!! YES! I AM GOD OF CAGED!!!

@ArkAmps 2 ай бұрын

one of the best explanations for caged I have seen to date, you are a natural teacher like myself :)

@discgolfprofessor Жыл бұрын

A HUGE Thank YOU for breaking it down the way you do !

@richardhanney7950 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible, im 15 minutes in and so far everything has made perfect sense, and I can honestly say its not often that happens! Good work teacher 👏

@robjejenk Жыл бұрын

You are the first person I've ever known who taught this well. Very easy to understand and visualize. Thanks.

@Samson163 2 жыл бұрын

Got to be the best video out there on the CAGED system. Thank you so much for all your videos! You're an excellent teacher

@lbrobinson4359 Жыл бұрын

This is the best lesson I have seen on the caged system, I am in my 80's and still learning, thank you!

@rheaumepeter Жыл бұрын

This guy is So easy to Learn from he has a great way to explain what he is teaching you I'm Having a hard time with others

@flyagaric23 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always for the clear and captivating lesson, description and related musical context.

@lvincentg Жыл бұрын

This is the best description I have seen yet for CAGED! Very well done 👍

@Luislazarosolana 2 жыл бұрын

This is the BEST CAGED video I have seen ever! How different positions are related to the others is really useful. Thanks

@dieterwolf1122 7 ай бұрын

The best lesson with regards to this System.

@davej554 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was the easiest CAGED video to digest. It finally clicked with me

@craigmccolm285 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson, thank you. That information really opened up the CAGED system of chords, presented in a very understandable way!

@Harmonicdrake1 3 ай бұрын

By far the most useful video ever !! Thanks!!

@davidthomas1327 2 жыл бұрын

Been playing for a year and this is the best lesson. Very clear!

@mastergreens5785 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of tutorials on youtube i guess i viewed a handful of them but your style of teaching made me connect the dots and i now realized i was doing the same thing without knowing it. I now fully understand the caged system. You are a great teacher thanks

@ktcarroll4723 Жыл бұрын

I have watched tons of the CAGED videos and this is the only one that a light clicked on

@stevieclee3309 2 жыл бұрын

Best instruction for fretboard chords EVER! 🫡👌🏻

@robertcanedo7607 9 ай бұрын

your explanation is to the point, with "aha" understanding! Thanks

@atomsofstardust 11 ай бұрын

Sir, thank you so so much! You have no idea how much your explanation has helped me to finally, after 10+ videos on the subject, tat least start to better understand what’s going on on the fretboard 😅 I’ve learned a long time ago how to play lots of my favorite songs so I could entertain people at the campfire, but I’ve never truly learned notes, and how to freely move and find chords, and all that good stuff. And thanks to you and this video in particular I think my understanding has finally moved into the right direction! Thank you a lot! You’re a great educator!