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CAGED Made Simple

Learn how to effectively move between CAGED chords using scales and arpeggios

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CAGED Made Simple 2.0

Learn the CAGED system and use it to solo and comp

CAGED Made Simple 2.0 is a short online course on the CAGED system, taught by Steve Stine. It starts with what CAGED is and applies it to the C chord, then shows how to connect the chord shapes and see them as chord fragments. By the end you can use CAGED for soloing, apply it to other chords and minor chords, and mix lead lines with rhythm comping. The course has 10 video lessons with an 11-page PDF book, and is included in GuitarZoom Premium.

10video lessons

52 minutesof step-by-step teaching

Intermediatelevel

11-page PDF bookincluded

In Premiumwith 15 more core courses

14 days freethen $39/month, cancel any time

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What CAGED Made Simple 2.0 is about

Steve breaks every skill into simple steps you can follow. In these videos, he introduces the course and applies the CAGED system to the C chord.

Course intro: Introduction · 1:23

Free preview lesson: Applying CAGED to the C Chord · 5:55

Who it's for

Is CAGED Made Simple 2.0 right for you?

Players who know open chords but not the rest of the neck. CAGED shows how those open shapes repeat all the way up the fretboard.
Guitarists who want to link rhythm and lead. A lesson covers moving between comping and soloing with the same shapes.
Players short on time. The whole course runs under an hour.

What you'll be able to do

Skills you'll walk away with

Explain what the CAGED system is
Apply the five CAGED shapes to the C chord
Connect the chord shapes across the fretboard
Use chord fragments to see the shapes quickly
Use CAGED shapes for soloing
Apply CAGED to other chords and to minor chords
Combine soloing with rhythm comping
Follow a practice plan for CAGED

What's inside

What the course covers

Every module and every lesson, in the order you learn them.

Module 1

The CAGED system

What the CAGED system is, applying it to the C chord, connecting the shapes, chord fragments, using CAGED for soloing, other chords, combining soloing with rhythm comping, minor chords and how to practice.

10 lessons · 52 min

See all 10 lessons

Introduction 1:23
What is the CAGED System? 0:46
Applying CAGED to the C Chord 5:55
Connecting the Chord Shapes 6:21
Visualizing the Shapes - Chord Fragments 7:52
Using CAGED for Soloing 3:33
Expanding to Other Chords 8:06
Combining Soloing & Rhythm Comping - Connecting Chords 5:32
CAGED System with Minor Chords 6:06
How to Practice 6:52

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How it works

Learn at your own pace

Clear video lessons

Every move is shown up close. Pause, rewind and repeat each lesson as often as you need.

Practice materials

Includes 11-page PDF book. Use them to practice what you learn in each lesson.

Part of a clear path

This is course 11 of 16 in the Premium path, so you always know what to learn next.

Your instructor

Steve Stine

GuitarZoom Master Instructor

Steve has taught guitar for more than 30 years and has helped millions of players in over 100 countries. He has a Music Education degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead and taught guitar at North Dakota State University. He's known for breaking hard things into simple steps you can follow. Read Steve's full story

Student reviews

What students say about Steve's teaching

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"I'm amazed with just how much improvement I've seen in my own guitar playing."
Don B.United States

"What I'd really say is definitely take Steve Stine's course. I think you would find it really, really beneficial."
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"One major problem that I had was just being lost. Steve helped me find the way."
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"It's clear, precise and I can follow along really well."
Jim C.United States

"This is top class. Thank you very much. This is really good, gold standard."
Brian H.United Kingdom

"I really like Steve's systematic approach to practicing."
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FAQ

CAGED Made Simple 2.0 questions

What is the CAGED system?

It's a way to see the guitar neck through five open chord shapes: C, A, G, E and D. The course starts by explaining it and applying it to the C chord.

Do I need to know barre chords first?

It helps to know your open chords. The course shows how those shapes connect up the neck, step by step.

Does CAGED work with minor chords?

Yes. One lesson covers the CAGED system with minor chords.

Can I use CAGED for soloing?

Yes. There are lessons on using CAGED for soloing and on combining soloing with rhythm comping.

How long is the course?

It has 10 video lessons and runs about 52 minutes, so you can watch it all in one sitting and then practice.

How do I get CAGED Made Simple 2.0?

CAGED Made Simple 2.0 is one of the 16 core courses in GuitarZoom Premium. Premium costs $39 a month or $299 a year and starts with a 14-day free trial. You can also buy CAGED Made Simple 2.0 on its own for a one-time $77.

What else is included in GuitarZoom Premium?

Premium gives you Steve Stine's 16 core courses in a clear, step-by-step path, from your first chords to improvising your own solos, plus a Jam Tracks library. You get every course from day one.

Can I cancel GuitarZoom Premium?

Yes. You can cancel any time. If you cancel before your 14-day trial ends, you won't be charged.

Can I watch on my phone or tablet?

Yes. You can watch on any computer, tablet or phone with an internet connection, as often as you like.

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