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I switched from the "CAGED method" (I say method because it isn't systematic) to the 3NPS System, after YEARS of playing the CAGED way. My response used to be like yours, simply because i didn't know there was actually a complete system to 3NPS that involved all the chords, arpeggios pentatonics and everything else. The vast majority don't have a clue that there's a complete 3NPS system. They think it's just "seven patterns, one for each mode," and that's the extent of it.... Guitarists have hardly any understanding of the system today because the "CAGED Method" has drowned it out in this internet age. Only a handful of KZfaqrs know bits and pieces of a system that's been lost today. The true "3NPS system" is a complete Fretboard System. It involves all the "sweep arpeggio inversions" (which is also ALL the triad chords) and Pentatonic scales. Plus there's only truly one fretboard diatonic "Master Pattern" to learn. Yes, that's right.... Just one! (And it covers ALL the modes) Another vastly unknown thing about the 3NPS System is: When learning the intervals for the Modes, you only need to learn one new interval at a time (per mode) and it's ALWAYS the case of just "lowering one note towards the head-stock" for each mode. (when done in the right order) This only works with the 3NPS System! (The CAGED Method cant even make up it's mind which string each interval should be played on) Trust me, the 3NPS System is the easiest, quickest to learn, most logical & systematic method out there. 3 note arpeggios/triads have three positions. 4 note chords/arpeggios have 4 positions. 5 note scales have five positions. 7 note scales have seven positions. One position for each note! That's the true order of music when applied to the fretboard and they all work together as "one complete system."

Well, shredding can include good melody and harmony. Listen to Eric Johnson's "Cliffs of Dover" as an example. But I understand what you're saying, people often turn shredding into a sport and that's not appealing to most musicians.

they play the same notes.. that are in this 'system'. it's just a way to map out the fretboard.

Good question. First off, as I explain in the video, it’s important to understand that CAGED is not really a “system" that someone created. CAGED refers to the natural way chords are formed on the fretboard in standard tuning. Does Beck, Page, Clapton, Harrison, Hendrix or any other popular player use the chord forms of C, A, G, E, and D? Absolutely! They also use some of the scale patterns that fit with the chord forms, mostly pentatonic patterns but some major scale on occasion. They may not think of these patterns as being part of the "CAGED system" because that's a term that became popular later, but they play in the CAGED forms nonetheless. These same players never used 3-note-per-string scale patterns much (or at all) but that shouldn't be a reason for guitarists not to learn them. I think it's good for players to explore their options and then decide for themselves what's most useful.

First time I've been told that. Lol.

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