Understanding where to play the different major chords (A, B, C, D, E, F and G) at different places on the neck can be a challenge. Thankfully there is a somewhat simple system that exists on the guitar neck that can help you find 5 different locations for each major chord.
The CAGED system is based on the chord shapes for C, A, G, E and D. The system works so that you can find barre chords on the neck using the five different shapes for the above mentioned chords to make up all of the major chords on the guitar.
EXAMPLE: a barre chord with an E shape at the 3rd fret is a G chord.
By first understanding how the CAGED system works and then finding the different variations of other major chords all over the guitar neck you can easily learn where to play any major chord in a variety of locations.
The video below is an explanation of the CAGED system as well as an example using the E major chord of how it works and the different variations using an A, C, D and G shape to form an E chord on the neck. Watch the video and take note how you can make an E chord using these different shapes on the 2nd, 4th, 7th and 9th frets. This process can be repeated for any major chord.
I’d suggest after watching the video you grab your guitar and spend a little time finding the different variations of other major chords on the neck. There is value in memorizing all of these variations for each chord, especially if you jam with others a lot.
For starters just focus on learning and using the CAGED system. It makes learning different variations of major chords a lot easier.
If you’re interested in learning more great techniques like the CAGED system but don’t necessarily have the time for private lessons why not try a guitar lessons dvd? Get a great education in guitar by watching videos at home, learn at your own pace.
December 8, 2009 at 7:41 am | Learn Guitar Chords | 1 comment
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