The CAGED system is derived from the unique
tuning of the guitar. To sum it up: there are 5 basic
major chord patterns on the guitar. These basic chord
patterns are the C, A, G, E, and D chords. There are
also minor chord version of these 5 basic patterns.
You'll notice that there are chords that
seem to be missing such as F chords and B
chords as well as chords with sharps or flats. Well,
these chords don't have their own patterns. To play
them (and all the other major and minor
chords for that matter) you have to use one of the patterns
on this page, so your first
step is to master the chords on this page.
When you've got them down, it's time
to learn their movable versions and how to apply them
to
the fretboard.
Learn and memorize each chord pattern. Take your time
to insure that you are playing them correctly. Each
pattern is accompanied a picture of the chord being
played and an audio sample of what the chord sounds
like when played properly.
About The Audio Samples
You'll notice that in the audio samples that the chords
are played one note at a time. This is so that you are
able to listen to each individual note that makes up
the chord so you are better able to insure that you
are reproducing the chord correctly. Normally you would
play all the notes in the chord simultaneously with
a single stroke of your pick.
>>>Next: The
Basic Minor Chord Patterns
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