I read on the interwebz (so it's true) that you're not officially a UA-cam channel if you haven't discussed the Caged System in a least one video... So here is my take. I really hope you enjoy it, I did my best to make it as clear as possible!
Although I've been applying this system for years now, I still enjoyed the video :) great job, buddy! I'm going to share it with a friend because you've done a better job of explaining it than I do lol
@Paul Davids Would you considere make a video of this series explaining the concept of "key" and "root". Why a musical piece or a secuence of notes and chords is in a given "key"? Can a musical piece or secuence of notes/chords be in more then one at the same time? How ambiguous or not is this concept?. Also would be nice to know how to recognize a key. Thank you. As always great videos and grrat teaching.
I started adding your useful tutorials to my 'watch later' playlist so I can go back to them...but then I realised I had added at least twenty of them and I might as well save the whole channel! I can't thank you enough for your dedication, charm and wonderfully respectful personality. You've provided real happiness and positivity in my life and I can't thank you enough. I'm signing up to the patreon today as a small token of gratitude. Thanks Paul :)
Hi Paul, I've been playing guitar mostly self-taught for 35+ years and this is the first time I've ever seen or heard anyone explain this with any common sense, plain language and a sense of humility and humour. Thank you so much for sharing. Daniel
I just found your channel and have been watching and player for 4 hours. I've improved my playing more in these hours than i have the last 6 months. You explain it in detail without dragging it out. Thank you so much, Paul. Keep it up.
I actually discovered caged entirely by accident a bit before I learned what it was called. I wish my guitar teacher taught us this in high school 11 years ago.
All CAGED is is the shape of the chord on each string where the root is: E - G shape A - C shape D - E shape G - A shape B - D shape It is important to know where each natural note lies on the fretboard. The chord will form around it depending on which string the root is found on. The scale or mode will flow around the root.
except that the G shape also has a root on the 3rd and 1st strings, the C also the 2nd string, the E also 6th and 1st, the A the 5th and D also on the 4th...
@@chr15tree The root can be found on every string in 2 places. But that's not the point. The point is where do you want to be playing that chord on the fretboard at a particular time? Low? Medium? Or high? You find where the nearest root note is, determine what string it's on and then that determines the shape. Watch good players. They aren't like John Lennon, playing bar chords jumping up and down the neck. They stay in one position and play shapes, using the root notes in the same vicinity.
@@theartfuldodger935 I think I just had an epiphany...first, thanks for your observation. I didn't realize that about "good players" playing chords in the same vicinity. I imagine that's to optimize movements or is that for voicing? Either way, I've been trying to figure out the relationship between chord shapes and pentatonic shapes. Your comment made me think that the chord shapes and the pentatonic scale shapes overlap one another in a way I hadn't thought of (I'm teaching myself how to play).... is it true that if I use a given chord shape to play a chord, that the same pentatonic shape surrounding that chord shape is the corresponding pentatonic scale? E.g. if I use the E shape to play an A chord, then the E shaped pentatonic scale is the scale around that A chord... or am I confused?
This is the first time I actually understand the CAGED system. I hope you keep making these theory videos; you seem to be the only person that explains it in a way I can understand.
Much too simplistic. I kind of get the feeling he doesn't really think much of it. As he said... must cover CAGED to be a teacher on UA-cam. I really enjoy him very much don't get me wrong. Go to Stich or Cody if you want to really learn it. You will NOT learn it in a day.
I’ve been playing for about 7 months. I’ve watched your pentatonic & this CAGED video over the last few days & you’re the first instructor to explain it in a practical & easy to understand way (well for me to understand anyway). Thank you so much 😊
Hi Paul - really liked the way you explained this - especially by making some of the more difficult shapes more playable! You saying that guitar players don't play this chord like this but take this short cut ... was a huge help (and relief) - It made the whole chord shape system more accessible
CAGED is also a great way to learn chord/triad inversions up the neck, this works great for filling out a second part/accompaniment in arrangements. This is how I try to incorporate it into my playing after never using it for 20 plus years in my playing. This helps with good voice leading and trying to avoiding parallel 5ths.
All these years I thought it was crap I didn't feel like learning.. come to find out, I knew this. haha. But knowing that order is very helpful. Now I want to make a 35 second CAGED video. Played for 30 years bar chords and all, even some intuitive leaps... but KNOWING the next form just like that... I feel dumb for blowing it off all these years. Someone just needed to say, "Contemplate WHY the G bar chord is E shaped, it matters." I even knew about the D shape based on the 5th fret and it didn't click.
I like to think of these chords as having a "top" and a "bottom" , because the "top" of the D shape, (for example) is obviously the "bottom" of the C shape. When I first saw a chart with all of the 1's, 3's and 5's, I saw the 5 standard chord shapes, but I couldn't help but see the "ends" of the chords. It was a very good day! Love your channel!
Wow!!! This is the first time I really understood what the caged system is. Your description was easy to understand. Other people went to fast that and didn't connect the way you did. Thank you very much for your help and I will be checking in on your other lessons.
I had trouble understanding CAGED until I watched this, and you started with E. The same shape as all the barre chords I've been doing, without realizing it was part of the CAGED system. Only person I've seen start with E and make it seem simple. Thank you!
I'm sorry he's still in apartment hell. I did many years of that. Very glad to have my own place. I will celebrate when he gets his own chalet...or something.
well taught! i got it and i only knew the E and A shape before watching. I didnt know CAGED comes from the order you use the different shapes to play the same chord. eyeopening video for me!
What a help! Thank you! 5 years later and your video is still super helpful! I just recently pushed myself to get back serious about playing again. I only know a few basic chords, but a lot of theory. I've been involved in music for 11 years now. I found your channel recently and you have been a huge help!! This is the best explanation for this system I have seen. I have been so confused on how to use this system, but finally understand it and can put it into practice! Thanks Paul!
For many years I had wanted to play music but thought it was only for the few talented and gifted people. Now, I am learning everything about music by fantastic teachers like you and others. I had zero interaction with real humans when it comes to learning music from theory to playing. I have begun to play piano and guitar on my own, albeit not well, but at least I am not afraid. Thank you all teachers on UA-cam. Darn, thanks to the internet and UA-cam, physically joining a class is a thing of the past.
You not just an incredible player but also a soulful teacher, you made me realize that music is not meant to be hard. The expression part could be another debate but learning how to play is easier you have taught me
Florian Ju Boring? I’m not german, but was there for a couple of years. What about „Klappe, ihr Warmduscher!” Or „hast du etwa nicht alle Tassen im Schrank, du alter Spinner?“ or „hör auf mit dem Krach, du Schwiegermutterrechtgeber, du!“
Korkenknopfus :D "Schwiegermutterrechtgeber" ??? Muahahahaha danke, made my day ! Aber das hat alles nix mit wirklichem Fluchen zu tun, das ist nur Schimpfen und eben die deutsche Sprache ;) where do you come from?
Florian Ju Ach so, dann habe ich ein paar schöne Sachen gelernt, aber muss gestehen dass die Leute da ganz sauber reden, was zumindest für mich eine Erholung war, endlich eine Unterhaltung zu haben, ohne ständiges Fluchen zu hören. Ich bin Chilene.
I always come back to this video because your explanations and style of the video remind me of Bob Ross lol as in very relaxing, easy to understand, but very important.
Always nice to see someone usually so calm snap at someone occasionally. Makes them seem much more real, and like you're almost learning something new about them, even after knowing them for a while.
you're the guitar teacher I've been looking for! I've seen 2 teachers in person who have supposedly been playing for over 20 years and could not explain this well. I've watched many other videos over the years on explaining CAGED and you're by far the BEST! Paul, you really break things down to the core element and it's very easy to follow. All the questions I have you answer as you go along. Your teaching flow is masterful - hands down. Thank you so much
Absolutely agree, the fallacy of people being good at something automatically being good at teaching it has wound me up forever! Teaching is a totally separate skill and luckily for us Paul has both!
I've been playing Guitar for 14 years and by no means am I as proficient as I wish I was, but I just never understood the application of the CAGED system. I simply learned all the chord shapes up and down the fretboard and always thought the CAGED system was complicating the whole process. I now finally understand the beauty and simplicity of the CAGED system not only in learning these various shapes but the application of these shapes that help shape a holistic perspective of the entire neck. Thanks so much for this lesson, it was really awesome!
You know what’s crazy I have seen a lot of Paul David’s videos and even though I know the caged system I’m like where was this video when I was learning it. No one I have seen has compacted so much applicable knowledge in such a short amount of time. And as a person with severe adhd I get distracted but Paul your voice is so alluring and calming and you are amazing at what you do so I’m not even mad
I just started learning how to play guitar 2 months ago, and this is one of the most helpful videos I've watched so far. This, paired with your music theory videos have been excellent in learning how to play. Love your videos and playing style, Paul. I appreciate you.
this was a very helpful and educational video. Your concept of not having to play every string, but use it as a reference, really helped me understand how i can use this.
First coffee .... E derivative: 2:13 C derivative: 4:48 A derivative: 7:39 G derivative: 8:32 D derivative: 10:56 All the C chords: 11:41 Making music: 13:28 Advice: 14:4015:3217:29 Linking the chord shape to a skill shape: 16:02
I generally skip ads, but I let the full ad run on your videos so hopefully you're making better returns on my views!! Good stuff Paul, thanks for the channel.
I'm a coffee junky, I'm in a nursing home with Emphasema and I feel fine. I'm at peace, quit cigarettes 10 months ago and I bought a Fender Squier Affinity SSS and a Fender Mustang Lt25 modeling amp which is AWESOME. So I'm fortunate to be here and I have the cafeteria send 2 cups coffee on my trays and the nursing assistants get me more if I need it. Paul said coffee first and reminded me I've been so busy screwing around on my tablet I forgot to drink coffee. I always have joked with my friends I like it strong and black, the way I like my women...ok back to the video.
Hey. I'm usually just a lurker here on UA-cam but since I've been following your channel for a while and seeing your content getting even better than it used to be, I guess it's time to say thank you. This is in all honesty the #1 guitar channel ;). Keep up the music theory videos, I wish they were around when I started playing guitar. I wish you all the best !
@@lachlanbruni8339 My favorite part is that all the lyrics of gravity are about self-sabotage, in addition to Mayer's song My Stupid Mouth early in his career where the chorus is "my stupid mouth got me in trouble, I said too much again". Then he goes crazy in 2011 or whatever and has all those insane interviews that get him cancelled for a few years... it just feels like John Mayer's career is a TV show with really good writers that know how to foreshadow well. Gotta love him.
Thank you my brother, am updated with your lessons so frequently. Another take away for me here..Thou it may seems old to one but its my first time am being introduce to: " CAGED SYSTEM" and i like it. Thank you so very much. Watching from the South Pacific.
Mine didn't "click," just exploded. I came to the comments to see if I was alone. But I'm a complete newbie, and drinking from a fire hydrant right now.
Totally. Played for 30 years bar chords and all, even some intuitive leaps... but KNOWING the next form just like that... I feel dumb for blowing it off all these years. Someone just needed to say, "Contemplate WHY the G bar chord is E shaped, it matters." I even knew about the D shape on the 5th fret and it didn't click.
Jij ben a schande vor je zoort. Picked up a little Dutch in my day. Had wondered if Paul was Dutch. Now I know. Great vids Paul. My Dutch sentence was by no means directed at anyone. Just trying to share knowledge with my fellow guitar brethren. You never know when you might need it.
So, the confusion comes from the fact that while the CAGED system is simple, it is not EASY. Meaning, some of the shapes are very difficult for beginners (or intermediates). Thank you for all your great videos.
hi paul ,im playing for 20 years give or take, and recently i bumped in to your videos and i must say, you are a great teacher. i learn alot from you. keep up the great work!
"The key is finding these shapes a logical thing to play as part of a chord progression." That's the part I struggle with. It's really hard for me to visualize.
Interesting... Im at work, and just got myself a cup of my favorite dark roast coffee, and I thought to myself "Im going to learn about the CAGED system." Thanks man! Very informative!!
Paul - I've been playing for over 40 years and have slowly become quite accomplished, but your explanation literally made me smile and chuckle out loud with joy as I knew 90% of this but never put it all together! Loved it! You are VERY good at explaining things, and in a fun way! Thank you kindly, wherever life finds you!
Your explanation was crystal clear. I stopped playing for a decade after my band broke up in my mid 20s. Starting to pick everything pack up again now again, and these lessons are just amazing at bringing me back to the fundamentals. Thanks so much!
Man. Paul using dental floss probably still sounds better than me playing guitar. He's also the first guy who made an understandable CAGED video. At least for me. :)
Be aware, some people really rock the dental floss. The legend says Paul Gilbert learned to shred on dental floss, even before he learned to shred on the guitar. Later, he refined his dental flossing with a drill. A true prodigy!
I read on the interwebz (so it's true) that you're not officially a UA-cam channel if you haven't discussed the Caged System in a least one video... So here is my take. I really hope you enjoy it, I did my best to make it as clear as possible!
Although I've been applying this system for years now, I still enjoyed the video :) great job, buddy! I'm going to share it with a friend because you've done a better job of explaining it than I do lol
I knew this stuff, but thank you, because I now know a way to use the G shape musically.
Everything you discuss is fine by me! Thank you, great lesson!
Paul Davids this is the first time the caged system actually makes sense. You made it so easy. Thank you Paul :)
@Paul Davids Would you considere make a video of this series explaining the concept of "key" and "root". Why a musical piece or a secuence of notes and chords is in a given "key"? Can a musical piece or secuence of notes/chords be in more then one at the same time? How ambiguous or not is this concept?. Also would be nice to know how to recognize a key. Thank you. As always great videos and grrat teaching.
I started adding your useful tutorials to my 'watch later' playlist so I can go back to them...but then I realised I had added at least twenty of them and I might as well save the whole channel! I can't thank you enough for your dedication, charm and wonderfully respectful personality. You've provided real happiness and positivity in my life and I can't thank you enough. I'm signing up to the patreon today as a small token of gratitude. Thanks Paul :)
He talks on behalf of many of us. Great channel, great Bloke, great player!
Couldn't agree more. This guy is such a great teacher, and an even better player! Thanks PD!
I forgot about the "watch later" option!
Now I have no excuse not to clean out the garage.
'respectful personality' until the neighbours start ... hehehe
You have that kind of positivity in your own tutorials!! Keep up!
Ironic that a system named CAGED unlocks the fretboard! I love it!
It CAGES the things that lock your guitar.
@@GnomeChomsky9999great comment
3 notes still better. Richard Lloyd Alchemists guitarists. 3 patterns rule the neck whole whole. Half whole wholehalf. The modes
@@bobravenscraft5376 bob, what are you on about?
@@bobravenscraft5376 had a stroke reading this bob
Gotta love total character break in the middle.
*Wholesome guitar teaching....****************.....wholesome guitar teaching continues
"Wie de **** is daar aan het timmeren?" 😂😂😂
@@joerikockelberg Who is hammering there?
Hi Paul, I've been playing guitar mostly self-taught for 35+ years and this is the first time I've ever seen or heard anyone explain this with any common sense, plain language and a sense of humility and humour. Thank you so much for sharing. Daniel
I just found your channel and have been watching and player for 4 hours. I've improved my playing more in these hours than i have the last 6 months. You explain it in detail without dragging it out. Thank you so much, Paul. Keep it up.
Best video on the CAGED system I ever saw, honest !
Anthony Lazaro go to Synyster Gates school and chek it out.
Try the Stitch Method
Totally agree !!!!!!!
There's always this same comment on every channel that does a video of a CAGED explanation lol
CAGED is the instruction manual that should be included with every guitar
Lol..
I second this lol
I actually discovered caged entirely by accident a bit before I learned what it was called. I wish my guitar teacher taught us this in high school 11 years ago.
I like how you showed the example stemming from E rather than C, It actually made more sence that way.
The Bob Ross of guitar :)
FoulMountainLanguage hahahaha
I loved Bob Ross when I had insomnia. "We're going to put a happy little tree right here."
I genuinely relax when watching this guy's videos. Best youtube find in a while.
Perfect analogy. I couldn't put my finger on it before, but that's it right there.
More like the pewdiepie
All CAGED is is the shape of the chord on each string where the root is:
E - G shape
A - C shape
D - E shape
G - A shape
B - D shape
It is important to know where each natural note lies on the fretboard.
The chord will form around it depending on which string the root is found on.
The scale or mode will flow around the root.
this comment actually sorta gave me another aaaah haaaa moment...
thanx
Ahh, now THIS comment makes complete sense, thanks🤔😎
except that the G shape also has a root on the 3rd and 1st strings, the C also the 2nd string, the E also 6th and 1st, the A the 5th and D also on the 4th...
@@chr15tree The root can be found on every string in 2 places. But that's not the point. The point is where do you want to be playing that chord on the fretboard at a particular time? Low? Medium? Or high? You find where the nearest root note is, determine what string it's on and then that determines the shape. Watch good players. They aren't like John Lennon, playing bar chords jumping up and down the neck. They stay in one position and play shapes, using the root notes in the same vicinity.
@@theartfuldodger935 I think I just had an epiphany...first, thanks for your observation. I didn't realize that about "good players" playing chords in the same vicinity. I imagine that's to optimize movements or is that for voicing? Either way, I've been trying to figure out the relationship between chord shapes and pentatonic shapes. Your comment made me think that the chord shapes and the pentatonic scale shapes overlap one another in a way I hadn't thought of (I'm teaching myself how to play).... is it true that if I use a given chord shape to play a chord, that the same pentatonic shape surrounding that chord shape is the corresponding pentatonic scale? E.g. if I use the E shape to play an A chord, then the E shaped pentatonic scale is the scale around that A chord... or am I confused?
This is the first time I actually understand the CAGED system. I hope you keep making these theory videos; you seem to be the only person that explains it in a way I can understand.
Right? Totally with you man. I started watching his music theory series, first time things were clear to me. He's an amazing teacher.
Ditto
Dude honestly my mind is going crazy rn holy crap💀
Much too simplistic. I kind of get the feeling he doesn't really think much of it. As he said... must cover CAGED to be a teacher on UA-cam.
I really enjoy him very much don't get me wrong. Go to Stich or Cody if you want to really learn it. You will NOT learn it in a day.
I’ve been playing for about 7 months. I’ve watched your pentatonic & this CAGED video over the last few days & you’re the first instructor to explain it in a practical & easy to understand way (well for me to understand anyway). Thank you so much 😊
Look at Adam Neely's videos as well. He also has some great advice and lessons. His music theory vids are amazing. Keep playing brother! :)
Hi Paul - really liked the way you explained this - especially by making some of the more difficult shapes more playable! You saying that guitar players don't play this chord like this but take this short cut ... was a huge help (and relief) - It made the whole chord shape system more accessible
Who here think that Paul Davids is amazing? Let him know.
Stop making me shy!
Yes, I wished we had have him as teacher in my school Era, but I guess he wasn't born at this time :D Hope that I have enough time to catch up...
He cute. no homo
YEEEESSS
This guy is amazing. And that fucking beard. Love.
CAGED is also a great way to learn chord/triad inversions up the neck, this works great for filling out a second part/accompaniment in arrangements. This is how I try to incorporate it into my playing after never using it for 20 plus years in my playing. This helps with good voice leading and trying to avoiding parallel 5ths.
Exactly!
@@crouchjump5787 Search the Your Guitar Academy channel and "unlocking major CAGED" It explains perfectly what he is saying!
Parallel 5th? (I'm the FNG, so please explain)
All these years I thought it was crap I didn't feel like learning.. come to find out, I knew this. haha. But knowing that order is very helpful. Now I want to make a 35 second CAGED video.
Played for 30 years bar chords and all, even some intuitive leaps... but KNOWING the next form just like that... I feel dumb for blowing it off all these years. Someone just needed to say, "Contemplate WHY the G bar chord is E shaped, it matters." I even knew about the D shape based on the 5th fret and it didn't click.
How come there are so few people who can explain things in a useful manner? For the first time ever (30 years) I understand this. Thanks PD.
I like to think of these chords as having a "top" and a "bottom" , because the "top" of the D shape, (for example) is obviously the "bottom" of the C shape. When I first saw a chart with all of the 1's, 3's and 5's, I saw the 5 standard chord shapes, but I couldn't help but see the "ends" of the chords. It was a very good day!
Love your channel!
Please explain more. What's the "top?" What's the "bottom?"
I'm the FNG, so please bear with me.
You explained that beautifully. I see it a little clearer now.
Thank you!
I am no stranger to the Caged system. Yet I still had an aha moment. Thank you
I never knew that was what this was called (self-taught). But I learned a couple things from this video I'll be practicing.
Wow!!! This is the first time I really understood what the caged system is. Your description was easy to understand. Other people went to fast that and didn't connect the way you did. Thank you very much for your help and I will be checking in on your other lessons.
the look when he turned the volume up - these videos are SO GOOD!!!
This is the most comprehensive guide about the CAGED system on youtube I can't thank you enough!!
I had trouble understanding CAGED until I watched this, and you started with E. The same shape as all the barre chords I've been doing, without realizing it was part of the CAGED system. Only person I've seen start with E and make it seem simple. Thank you!
Guitar playing is a human right. Neighbors should not violate human rights.
I play guitar clarinet and piano and I don't bother my neighbors. Don't bother your neighbors. Get some head phones.
I'm sorry he's still in apartment hell. I did many years of that. Very glad to have my own place.
I will celebrate when he gets his own chalet...or something.
@@lancethrustworthy in Europe it's not unusual to live in appartments. Single houses are the rarity in cities.
They were just trying to offer some percussion.
My neighbor will get angry with me if I stop playing
Honestly the best CAGED related video I've seen, and there are A LOT out there!
well taught! i got it and i only knew the E and A shape before watching. I didnt know CAGED comes from the order you use the different shapes to play the same chord. eyeopening video for me!
What a help! Thank you! 5 years later and your video is still super helpful! I just recently pushed myself to get back serious about playing again. I only know a few basic chords, but a lot of theory. I've been involved in music for 11 years now. I found your channel recently and you have been a huge help!! This is the best explanation for this system I have seen. I have been so confused on how to use this system, but finally understand it and can put it into practice! Thanks Paul!
I like how start with the" known information" open chords.
Building your cage system from there.
Bravo Paul!!
this made more sense than any other CAGED system video i've found. THANK YOU.
Gotta just let you know this was one of the most easy to follow methods of this i've seen, really great info man.
CHEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I've watched so many videos on this ,but I've never seen it explained clearly ! Thank you sir !
I just commented the same thing..
For many years I had wanted to play music but thought it was only for the few talented and gifted people. Now, I am learning everything about music by fantastic teachers like you and others. I had zero interaction with real humans when it comes to learning music from theory to playing. I have begun to play piano and guitar on my own, albeit not well, but at least I am not afraid. Thank you all teachers on UA-cam. Darn, thanks to the internet and UA-cam, physically joining a class is a thing of the past.
I've watched this video over 10 times over 4 days straight - I COMPLETELY understand CAGED now. Thank you PD!
I dropped off after you played that RHCP riff. Had to go learn that. I'll be back...
Did you learn it?
1 year later your probably still learning the rhcp riff
You not just an incredible player but also a soulful teacher, you made me realize that music is not meant to be hard. The expression part could be another debate but learning how to play is easier you have taught me
Holly shit, this is mind blowing, I never realized bar chords are just the same open shapes with a bar.
One thing that held me back for years was looking at "cowboy chord" diagrams and thinking chords had to include 5 or 6 strings.
paul, you are a gem. a great teacher for sure but i also love that you let your personality show. the part about the neighbors cracked me up.
So stoked to find this channel. You're a great teacher. Super solid breakdown.
Now we just need a video on cursing in Dutch.
It was a really nice touch!
Boring... I'm german and regularly visit Holland. Neither curses in a cool way :)
Florian Ju Boring? I’m not german, but was there for a couple of years. What about „Klappe, ihr Warmduscher!” Or „hast du etwa nicht alle Tassen im Schrank, du alter Spinner?“ or „hör auf mit dem Krach, du Schwiegermutterrechtgeber, du!“
Korkenknopfus :D "Schwiegermutterrechtgeber" ??? Muahahahaha danke, made my day ! Aber das hat alles nix mit wirklichem Fluchen zu tun, das ist nur Schimpfen und eben die deutsche Sprache ;)
where do you come from?
Florian Ju Ach so, dann habe ich ein paar schöne Sachen gelernt, aber muss gestehen dass die Leute da ganz sauber reden, was zumindest für mich eine Erholung war, endlich eine Unterhaltung zu haben, ohne ständiges Fluchen zu hören. Ich bin Chilene.
I watched several CAGED video but only your one made me say: ohhhhh I get it now.
Thanks
Love you
I always come back to this video because your explanations and style of the video remind me of Bob Ross lol as in very relaxing, easy to understand, but very important.
Thanks it's just clicked in my head you're a great teacher
Always nice to see someone usually so calm snap at someone occasionally. Makes them seem much more real, and like you're almost learning something new about them, even after knowing them for a while.
Best video on CAGED system I've seen (and believe me, I've seen quite a few).
Thank you! :)
you're the guitar teacher I've been looking for! I've seen 2 teachers in person who have supposedly been playing for over 20 years and could not explain this well. I've watched many other videos over the years on explaining CAGED and you're by far the BEST! Paul, you really break things down to the core element and it's very easy to follow. All the questions I have you answer as you go along. Your teaching flow is masterful - hands down. Thank you so much
Absolutely agree, the fallacy of people being good at something automatically being good at teaching it has wound me up forever! Teaching is a totally separate skill and luckily for us Paul has both!
Great lesson. These chord shapes just pushed me past a lull in my playing.
I've been playing Guitar for 14 years and by no means am I as proficient as I wish I was, but I just never understood the application of the CAGED system. I simply learned all the chord shapes up and down the fretboard and always thought the CAGED system was complicating the whole process. I now finally understand the beauty and simplicity of the CAGED system not only in learning these various shapes but the application of these shapes that help shape a holistic perspective of the entire neck. Thanks so much for this lesson, it was really awesome!
6:45 Thought you were going to play Under The Bridge 😂
This is so well done, I’ve played for 40 years but never knew theory, I just knew shapes but this I can use, thank you
C shape on 8 fret always reminds me about Fmaj chord from Sultans of
Swing. Lovely ;)
You know what’s crazy I have seen a lot of Paul David’s videos and even though I know the caged system I’m like where was this video when I was learning it. No one I have seen has compacted so much applicable knowledge in such a short amount of time. And as a person with severe adhd I get distracted but Paul your voice is so alluring and calming and you are amazing at what you do so I’m not even mad
Just discovered you, subbed after the sip of coffee for some reason I can’t explain. Look forward to checking out your channel
I love this channel, this guy kinda makes me feel at peace, he always shows real passion for the guitar
Alright!!!! i understand someone explaining moving the chords finally get it Thank you very very much
I just started learning how to play guitar 2 months ago, and this is one of the most helpful videos I've watched so far. This, paired with your music theory videos have been excellent in learning how to play. Love your videos and playing style, Paul. I appreciate you.
Hi Paul, we sometimes come back and listen to wisdom from a master. Love your take on these concepts of the CAGED system.
this was a very helpful and educational video. Your concept of not having to play every string, but use it as a reference, really helped me understand how i can use this.
This video just broke me out of a cage Thanks for the great info!
First coffee ....
E derivative: 2:13
C derivative: 4:48
A derivative: 7:39
G derivative: 8:32
D derivative: 10:56
All the C chords: 11:41
Making music: 13:28
Advice: 14:40 15:32 17:29
Linking the chord shape to a skill shape: 16:02
Thank you. 😊
Got lost on the coffee part
You’re a great teacher and we love your videos, we specially love the way you explain theory in depth... great job mate!
Hey Paul, it's great hearing your take on every aspect of guitar playing. Thanks.
Rockstar lessons. So logical. Stylish. Intuitive. Easy to follow. Rock on.
never knew I was caged in an unknown theory after playing this stuff for 25 years, now I do I feel released!
I generally skip ads, but I let the full ad run on your videos so hopefully you're making better returns on my views!! Good stuff Paul, thanks for the channel.
Yes right that's true respect I do the same
Is that how that works?
I never knew that's how it works. I'm gonna stsrt doing that
Finally something that i can understand, Thank you ❤️
The CAGED system or the bleeped out swearing in Dutch?
one of your best lessons. It helps most when it is explained how to use something
This person is an awesome teacher. Wish I had found him years ago. Thanks a million.
But first...coffee
Always Coffee
Agreed Paul
I love that part 😂
Lol 😆
I'm a coffee junky, I'm in a nursing home with Emphasema and I feel fine. I'm at peace, quit cigarettes 10 months ago and I bought a Fender Squier Affinity SSS and a Fender Mustang Lt25 modeling amp which is AWESOME. So I'm fortunate to be here and I have the cafeteria send 2 cups coffee on my trays and the nursing assistants get me more if I need it. Paul said coffee first and reminded me I've been so busy screwing around on my tablet I forgot to drink coffee. I always have joked with my friends I like it strong and black, the way I like my women...ok back to the video.
Hey. I'm usually just a lurker here on UA-cam but since I've been following your channel for a while and seeing your content getting even better than it used to be, I guess it's time to say thank you. This is in all honesty the #1 guitar channel ;). Keep up the music theory videos, I wish they were around when I started playing guitar. I wish you all the best !
“Gravity is such Bullsh&t” 😂😂😂
sounds like a jojo's reference to me.
Its working against me ohwoah gravity, wants to bring me down
@@lachlanbruni8339 My favorite part is that all the lyrics of gravity are about self-sabotage, in addition to Mayer's song My Stupid Mouth early in his career where the chorus is "my stupid mouth got me in trouble, I said too much again". Then he goes crazy in 2011 or whatever and has all those insane interviews that get him cancelled for a few years... it just feels like John Mayer's career is a TV show with really good writers that know how to foreshadow well. Gotta love him.
Gold. A a blinding moment of clarity for me. Thank you Paul.
Thank you my brother, am updated with your lessons so frequently.
Another take away for me here..Thou it may seems old to one but its my first time am being introduce to: " CAGED SYSTEM" and i like it.
Thank you so very much.
Watching from the South Pacific.
“Gravity is such bull*#%”. I laughed so hard at that!
Same here!
Me too!
Loved it 😅
12:38 is precisely when my brain exploded from the the CAGED system clicking in my head
Mine didn't "click," just exploded. I came to the comments to see if I was alone. But I'm a complete newbie, and drinking from a fire hydrant right now.
Totally. Played for 30 years bar chords and all, even some intuitive leaps... but KNOWING the next form just like that... I feel dumb for blowing it off all these years. Someone just needed to say, "Contemplate WHY the G bar chord is E shaped, it matters." I even knew about the D shape on the 5th fret and it didn't click.
9:07 I want to learn to swear in Dutch
Luc Verhoeven and in English?
Jesse Terpstra It'd translate to English as: Goddamnit, who the fuck is building there.
Paardenlul. Merrigan's maaar taught me that.
"godverdomme wie de fuck is er aan het timmeren"
Jij ben a schande vor je zoort. Picked up a little Dutch in my day. Had wondered if Paul was Dutch. Now I know. Great vids Paul. My Dutch sentence was by no means directed at anyone. Just trying to share knowledge with my fellow guitar brethren. You never know when you might need it.
Loved how you responded to your neighbor without skipping a beat with the lesson.
Paul it was great meeting you at NAMM! Thanks for the amazing videos and the nice chat.
9:08 echte Nederlander
I wonder what was said here
@@GuitarType01 "God f*cking damnit who the f*ck is doing carpentry"
@@GuitarType01 It means that he is a genuine Dutchman (man from the Netherlands)
Hammer time 😒
So, the confusion comes from the fact that while the CAGED system is simple, it is not EASY. Meaning, some of the shapes are very difficult for beginners (or intermediates). Thank you for all your great videos.
You had me at "Gravity is such bull***t"...
Finally got a glimpse of the caged system, thank you for the super clear lecture
hi paul ,im playing for 20 years give or take, and recently i bumped in to your videos and i must say, you are a great teacher. i learn alot from you.
keep up the great work!
"The key is finding these shapes a logical thing to play as part of a chord progression." That's the part I struggle with. It's really hard for me to visualize.
I thought the caged system was some crazy way of seeing the fretboard, but I’ve been using it for so long... strange
Interesting... Im at work, and just got myself a cup of my favorite dark roast coffee, and I thought to myself "Im going to learn about the CAGED system."
Thanks man! Very informative!!
Bring your guitar to work
After many attempts at learning the caged system from different resources... and how to employ it in my playing... i finally get it. Thanks Paul
So far my favorite explanation of this and its use. By far.
Finally a lesson on the CAGED system I actually understand.
I want to hear more about gravity.
I went back 3 times and watched you sip that coffee, mmmm coffee . . .
Paul - I've been playing for over 40 years and have slowly become quite accomplished, but your explanation literally made me smile and chuckle out loud with joy as I knew 90% of this but never put it all together! Loved it! You are VERY good at explaining things, and in a fun way! Thank you kindly, wherever life finds you!
Your explanation was crystal clear. I stopped playing for a decade after my band broke up in my mid 20s. Starting to pick everything pack up again now again, and these lessons are just amazing at bringing me back to the fundamentals. Thanks so much!
"Godverdomme, wie de fak is er aan het timmeren?" ~Paul 2018
thank you! great video! whats that beautiful music in the background? (0:00 - 2:00)
Man. Paul using dental floss probably still sounds better than me playing guitar. He's also the first guy who made an understandable CAGED video. At least for me. :)
Randy Marsh it's rare to find one that makes full sense, isn't it? It's nice to finally understand!
Thanks! I try my best to explain it as best as possible. This was a difficult one, because it spans so many fields of playing!
Be aware, some people really rock the dental floss. The legend says Paul Gilbert learned to shred on dental floss, even before he learned to shred on the guitar. Later, he refined his dental flossing with a drill.
A true prodigy!
ova by the dental floss
Paul, this is what I needed to piece everything together. If you ever need a place to stay let me know. I'm forever grateful.
This was by far the best and most understandable lesson on the CAGED system I have seen so far! Thanks so much!!🎸🔥
ikr