![]() Note: Since the open chords above have open notes, you’ll need to turn these into closed-chord shapes. This means, to play our C chord, using the open A chord shape, we will need to start on the 3rd fret of the 5th string and then form the shape from there. If you aren’t familiar with the notes on the fretboard yet, you can reference the diagram below.Īs we can see, the C note on the 5th string is located on the 3rd fret. Therefore, we need to find where the C note is on the 5th string of the fretboard. ![]() For example, to use the A shape to play a C chord we know that the lowest root note for the A chord is located on the open 5th string. The trick to plotting these chord shapes on the fretboard is to find the lowest root note of the particular chord shape and then start from there. However, if we were to start in the key of G for example, then the order would be G – E – D – C – A and repeat. For this example, we’ll be starting in the key of C, therefore the chord shapes will progress naturally from C to A to G to E to D and then repeat. ![]() Now that we know what our 5 chord shapes are, we can start plotting these on the fretboard. If anyone needs a quick refresher on what each chord shape looks like, I’ve included a chart of each chord below. This first step in learning how the CAGED system works is knowing the shapes of the 5 basic open chords that make the acronym. This will become much clearer with an example. The rest is just knowing which fret to start on. Well, that’s easy, using the CAGED system, you just need to know the shapes of the 5 basic chords (C – A – G – E – D). Now you may be saying to yourself “great but how will I remember what chord shape I need to make in order to play a D major for example in a different location on the fretboard?”. The CAGED system provides you with a template that you can use to easily find where you need to be in order to play the same chord in a different place on the fretboard. Note: This system only works in standard guitar tuning.Īs you may or may not already know, depending on your level of experience, you can play the same guitar chords at various places on the fretboard. The purpose of learning this system is to provide you with a clearer depiction of how the guitar fretboard works. What Is the CAGED System?Īs I’ve mentioned above, the CAGED system derives its name from the 5 basic open chord shapes: C – A – G – E – D. Hopefully, by the end of this post, you’ll be able to make an informed decision for yourself, based on this information, whether or not you should learn the CAGED system. That’s why in this article, I’d like to go over exactly what the CAGED system is, what it’s used for, and the pros and cons of learning it. There is some controversy out there debating whether or not learning the CAGED system is advantageous or not. ![]() You may or may not have heard of this term before, however, the acronym “CAGED” essentially stands for the 5 major chords: C – A – G – E – D. Today’s post is all about the CAGED system. ![]()
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