Unlocking the CAGED System
Learn the CAGED system and use it to solo
Unlocking the CAGED System is a short online guitar course on the CAGED system. It is taught by Steve Stine, GuitarZoom's Master Instructor. The first lesson explains how the five CAGED shapes connect across the fretboard, and the second shows how to solo with CAGED chord shapes by following the melody. It is two video lessons, about 50 minutes in total.
What Unlocking the CAGED System is about
Steve breaks every skill into simple steps you can follow. In this video, he explains the CAGED system in one in-depth lesson.
Free preview lesson: The CAGED System · 20:35
Is Unlocking the CAGED System right for you?
- Players stuck in one position. You see how chord shapes link up and down the neck.
- Guitarists who know open chords. The system builds on the C, A, G, E and D shapes you already play.
- Lead players who want more melody. You learn to solo around chord shapes instead of only scale boxes.
- Anyone short on time. Two focused lessons cover the core idea in under an hour.
Skills you'll walk away with
- Explain what the CAGED system is
- Find the five CAGED chord shapes across the fretboard
- Connect chord shapes from one position to the next
- Solo with notes from CAGED chord shapes
- Follow a melody while moving through chord shapes
What the course covers
The full lesson list is below.
The CAGED system and CAGED chord soloing
How the CAGED system works across the fretboard, then soloing with CAGED chord shapes by following the melody.
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.
Learn at your pace
There are no deadlines. Take one lesson a day or binge a whole module on the weekend.
Yours for life
Pay once and come back any time, on your computer, tablet or phone. No subscription.
Steve Stine
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
What students say about Steve's teaching
Excellent · 4.8 out of 5 on TrustpilotRead our reviews"I love the way that Steve explained things and shows how to become better."
Hans-Joachim G.Germany
"It made a difference, it was worth the money. Thank you."
Kevin W.United States
"This is absolutely one of the best classes I've ever taken."
Steve D.United States
"I'm just overjoyed to come across learning material that I've yearned for."
Andy M.Australia
"Thank you for breaking down music theory and making it so easy to learn."
Travis B.United States
"I have definitely improved and I enjoy it immensely."
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Where to go after Unlocking the CAGED System
Barre Chords and Beyond
Learn what barre chords are, how to play them on the 6th, 5th and 4th strings, and how they fit the CAGED system.
Fretboard Freedom
Learn pentatonic, blues, major and minor scales and modes position by position in C, then use them creatively in solos.
Chord Chasing Mastery
Learn to solo over chord changes with note chasing, chord tones, arpeggios and the CAGED system, in blues and pop/rock.
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