What good is the ability to play single-note riffs and solos if you can't connect them to the chords from which they spring, or backup your friends? Not much, unless you're a jazz-punk rocker dude or dudette who's not into "structure."
Learning and applying CAGED theory provides a greatly expanded grasp of the guitar fingerboard. It helps guitarists of all levels develop strength, accuracy and stamina in their hands and sets the mind free to focus on the music. And best of all, it entertains its most avid practitioners with every new melody or chord progression they play—for a lifetime.
Do I need to know how to read music to learn CAGED theory?
No, but you do need to at least understand basic guitar tablature and be able to finger/play the 5 first position major chord shapes (C,A,G,E,D) and change between them comfortably. If you can't, go away for a bit and learn 'em!
You don't have to read music or even tab to use CAGED. In fact, it's a good idea to focus on learning CAGED before learning a bunch of music theory or repertoire that needs re-integration with your newfound prowess. So if you're a novice player, you're just in time! If you've been playing for awhile, you've got some reprogramming ahead of you.
You position the lesson to fingerstyle players. What about flatpickers?
It's the same thing really. Cross-picking is very similar. You voice the shape by the pattern you pick. Or strum.
Why isn't there a video of what you're teaching?
Oh there are probably dozens of videos on YouTube, et. al. I haven't done one yet because I'm busy. And besides, the real value of CAGED theory isn't merely obtaining a visual understanding of what's happening or a gee-whiz moment. If you know CAGED, it's tactile and programmed in. You can't just run through it once and think you've got it, sorry. Reading, understanding and applying the individual moves across increasingly complex chord changes is what gets you the method...in your hands where it really belongs, not just your head.
I hope there's going to be a video soon. Don't hold your breath.
How can I express my appreciation for your insight and willingness to share what you've learned about CAGED theory?
- Leave a nice comment with praise, feedback, consternations, etc.
- Send a donation via PayPal (jay AT jaytoups DOT com)
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- Send email
- Pass CAGED on: send this link to your picker friends
3 comments:
Dude ur a fucking tool, your lesson blows dick
Dude, you are ill mannered and spent less than two minutes on this site to reach your summary judgement. I bet you play really, really well.
Bite me, asshat.
Thanks for all your good work Jay. I FINALLY think I understand the system - now its just a matter of going away and doing the work, myself!
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