The “CAGED System” Explained

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  • čas přidán 27. 01. 2024
  • I’m doing my best to explain what is now called the “CAGED system”. To me it’s not a system at all. It’s the ultimate concrete foundation of the guitar from the very beginning. Period.
    Everything that’s ever been played is connected to this foundation. It’s not new and it’s not changing and it’s not going away. The faster you get into this the faster you’ll improve on every level.
    Have fun with it and don’t forget to use your ears!
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Komentáře • 217

  • @kevinmusso2397
    @kevinmusso2397 Před 4 měsíci +41

    Turn on your phone and be yourself. It’s golden. We are super fortunate you give us a few minutes of guitar wisdom and practical application.

    • @azcardinalsletsgoteam6537
      @azcardinalsletsgoteam6537 Před 4 měsíci

      Guthrie Taggart we need some new info from ya its been the same caged lesson for 2 yrs now

    • @olben58
      @olben58 Před 3 měsíci

      At least get his name right!

  • @NickJardine
    @NickJardine Před 4 měsíci +20

    In a sea of channels that just show sponsored/new gear content; its refreshing watching your channel of actual playing!

  • @lloydsplace101
    @lloydsplace101 Před 29 dny +2

    Finally a REAL opinion on what most people try to pass off as a BIG secret

  • @michael53ish
    @michael53ish Před 2 dny +1

    GT you are such a genuine man. Thanks for your guitar wisdom.

  • @TheFeelButton
    @TheFeelButton Před 4 měsíci +2

    I'm just gonna keep on working the shapes until you tell me something new and fancy has come along. Cheers Guthrie!

  • @timsmith190
    @timsmith190 Před 4 měsíci +12

    The appeal to me of your videos is that they are unscripted, unedited and authentic. I'm a guitar player and guitar related info is why I'm here. Unless you learn to survive setting your hair on fire every week you will probably continue to attract musicians and not casual viewers. I'm glad you know your lane and you stay in it. Of all the CZcams music teachers I've watched (dozens over the years) you have been my biggest influence. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

  • @Drew-B365
    @Drew-B365 Před 4 měsíci +8

    Brother I'd rather listen to you record on your iPhone then 97% of these other guys out there! You keep doing you cause at the end of the day you need to be able to close your eyes and open your ears for this stuff! I hope to see the trio tomorrow night my friend as I will be in town! Keep putting out those sweet sweet sound waves my friend!

  • @rustytingz
    @rustytingz Před 4 měsíci +8

    Dude the simplicity of this explanation is legendary, it's switched on a massive light bulb and connected so many things. Thank you for sharing...!!!

  • @adambrunner9462
    @adambrunner9462 Před 4 měsíci +9

    Dude you just keep being you... No frills, just meat and potatoes. Thats why we dig you man! We will hang out someday dammit!

  • @Sammywhat
    @Sammywhat Před 4 měsíci +11

    THANK YOU, GT! Your explanation, and the fact you share all of this wonderful information with us is SO appreciated!! To all who struggle with this, just keep at it, your playing WILL go next level if you put just a little bit of time into this kind of study. Seriously, just 15 minutes of playing with purpose per day will have you understanding this stuff all over the fret board. The thing that helped me the most is learn all the shapes in one key first. (I started with C) Do that and nothing else until you can play that comfortably up and down the neck in all the shapes. Then add the fifth of that key and play those two keys in all of the shapes and nothing else. In just a couple of weeks you won't believe how much knowledge of the guitar you'll have. Outstanding stuff I wish I knew 30 years ago!! God bless you, GT and everyone embarking on this amazing journey!! 🤠👍

  • @rockers2rockers616
    @rockers2rockers616 Před 4 měsíci +2

    This is absolute gold to someone learning the instrument. In fact to any guitar player, except uncle Larry ; )

  • @danhusband6154
    @danhusband6154 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Stay in your own lane!!… love it buddy. I don’t cut my own hair, I don’t do my own dental work…I can text, take pictures and make phone calls on my phone… I just want to play guitar and fun doing it!

    • @yourpetard
      @yourpetard Před 4 měsíci

      You could cut your hair a little each day and it would be your land. Just be consistent

  • @BobSacamano226
    @BobSacamano226 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Blown away you only have two guitars. Love your videos, keeps me going. Thank you so much

  • @JasonCaron-qv3cp
    @JasonCaron-qv3cp Před 4 měsíci +4

    My playing has grown exponentially since finding GT's vids here on the CZcams. I am signing up for his Artist works stuff as it is mind blowing to be able to watch a vid like this and his last one and be able to start ripping Samba-like solos and rhythms. I cannot wipe the smile off my face. Thanks as always GT. You make us all better guitarists.

  • @mykneeshurt8393
    @mykneeshurt8393 Před 4 měsíci +5

    I have tried to learn and understand CAGED for years. It was never explained to me more than just the C chord voicings up the neck. I have learned more from three of your videos than I have in years of lessons. Thank you!

  • @JDWH
    @JDWH Před 4 měsíci +1

    Cmon Guthrie there’s clearly an old Duo Sonic right behind you 😂

  • @scrantonguitar
    @scrantonguitar Před 4 měsíci +18

    To me … you and Tom are my go to guys for inspiration. You have both revived the love of guitar for many players that lost their way. Appreciate you guys.

    • @eduardopanameno3988
      @eduardopanameno3988 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Who is Tom? Does he have CZcams channel??

    • @iantaylor827
      @iantaylor827 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @eduardopanameno3988 Tom Bukiovac. Uncle Larry. He has a youtube channel. Phenomenal.

    • @eduardopanameno3988
      @eduardopanameno3988 Před 4 měsíci

      @@iantaylor827 thank you very much!

    • @bubblevest1544
      @bubblevest1544 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Big question is when is the album going to be released?

    • @tpap6827
      @tpap6827 Před 4 měsíci +1

      You can say that again. The jam they did on Brret Papa's channel turned me on to these cats and everything else J have seen from Tom and Guthrie continues to blow me away while teaching me something more about something that I thought I knrw if teaching something new altogether. I have been playing for 40 years and thought I was pretty decent until I watch these guys who not only have chops but the best chordal and melodic vocabularies this side of the Steely Dan sessions players.

  • @CornholeNetwork
    @CornholeNetwork Před 4 měsíci +1

    The best instruction out there.

  • @user-fv2oh6ce7m
    @user-fv2oh6ce7m Před měsícem +1

    Motivated, inspired and heartbroken.. all in one video! Amazing to witness that, and in the best setting relatable to the rest of us... sitting in a room, alone, trying to figure that instrument out! Your lesson was pure gold for me. Thank you.

  • @RussC123
    @RussC123 Před 4 měsíci +2

    You’re doing great man! Don’t feel like you have to defend or explain to folks your approach vs. how others approach their channels.
    Now, on the playing- I think the problem a lot of us have is - Ok so we learn all the inversions on the neck, and I get that allows you play your 1-4-5 anywhere on the neck.. but beyond that the light bulb just hasn’t popped on for me on how this whole concept is APPLIED to an actual song, or lead playing, etc. It just feels like an exercise and sounds really “scale-y” to me…

  • @JohnThomas-yy8sx
    @JohnThomas-yy8sx Před 4 měsíci +2

    I literally click on any of your videos to just simply hear you "noodle"...that's some damn good pasta

  • @stratodan27
    @stratodan27 Před 15 dny

    New subscriber here. This guy is the real deal. Been playing for over 40 years. Realizing I have so much to learn. 😂. I’m gonna dig into this channel. There’s no way it won’t help me to get better. Love it.

  • @natechapman
    @natechapman Před 4 měsíci +2

    thanks for this video, when I learned the caged system I already knew the pentatonic scales pretty much all over. when i learned the caged system, it really opened up guitar for me, and kinda connected everything for me in a way.

  • @mwicks1968
    @mwicks1968 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I love you Guthrie! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👏👏

  • @raoul_duke7253
    @raoul_duke7253 Před 4 měsíci +1

    The videos are perfect brother…

  • @JGAbstract
    @JGAbstract Před 4 měsíci +2

    The best CZcams guitar resource for keeping yourself on track.

  • @dlieras
    @dlieras Před 4 měsíci +2

    Personnally, I watch and learn from the guitar work and musicianship that I hear and see on this channel. What we get here is straight/to the point/no bullshit advice and lessons from someone that knows his shit...so...THANK YOU!!

  • @uyngane
    @uyngane Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thanks for all this, Guthrie.

  • @daviderichsen9267
    @daviderichsen9267 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Best guitar videos on CZcams!👍🏻

  • @richprincipe749
    @richprincipe749 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Mind blown!!!!! Thank you Guthrie!!!

  • @christopherfryda
    @christopherfryda Před 4 měsíci +1

    You're awesome GT!

  • @Dlee966
    @Dlee966 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Man I love that you’re posting on CZcams more. Keep ‘em coming!!!

  • @axeaddiction796
    @axeaddiction796 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Guthrie really appreciate these videos. Going back to the basics has really improved my playing immensely

  • @mikewoolf2779
    @mikewoolf2779 Před 4 měsíci +1

    You're the man. Thanks for the continued knowledge and willingness to share.

  • @matt-fn9gr
    @matt-fn9gr Před 4 měsíci +1

    Don’t let anybody get you down, I like the way you do stuff.

  • @sweepmop7613
    @sweepmop7613 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Brother, your videos are perfect, never change!

  • @petertownshed884
    @petertownshed884 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you Guthrie for sharing your gift and your honesty.

  • @LunaWorldcast
    @LunaWorldcast Před 4 měsíci +5

    Great VId! Should have been titled "Cave Man Shit" though!! 🤣🤣

  • @georgemorgan4233
    @georgemorgan4233 Před 4 měsíci +1

    The lightbulb just went on for me! I feel like the shroud is lifted and I finally get it. Thank you!

  • @iantaylor827
    @iantaylor827 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Guthrie. You are some player - been watching a lot of your live playing which is just amazaing - and some of the stuff you show us on this channel is gold. Thanks a lot.

  • @JP-oe6pw
    @JP-oe6pw Před 4 měsíci +2

    So lucky to get professional advice and lessons for free. Really is much appreciated Guthrie, you've made me a better player

  • @craigsanderson3722
    @craigsanderson3722 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Excellent GT Excellent!

  • @MichaelAntus
    @MichaelAntus Před 4 měsíci +1

    Always interesting, never boring. Much respect Guthrie...

  • @zazoomatt
    @zazoomatt Před 4 měsíci +1

    Yes I do try to make it work time is short enough to play the guitar. Fingers Get OLD etc. Best teacher of keep you head in the game.

  • @sackustubs4803
    @sackustubs4803 Před 2 měsíci

    Huge fan. Thanks for sharing Guthrie

  • @haroldhale1467
    @haroldhale1467 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I appreciate how you focus on teaching & playing. Your IPhone is perfect for that setting…. Simple amp setup is great. I’ve spent $1000 of dollars trying to find the perfect amp sound through all the multi effect pedals .. and that distracts me from actually learning guitar playing techniques. Keep on keeping the gear setup simple !!

  • @srscott10
    @srscott10 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thx GT! You make a great one take instructional video.

  • @colinbradley1366
    @colinbradley1366 Před 4 měsíci +1

    So refreshing to have someone give basic, fundamental musical information in an unpretentious easy to understand way. And your observation about CZcams videos, editing etc. etc. certainly resonates. Thanks for all the time you spend helping us be better players.

  • @Nozmo_King_NJ
    @Nozmo_King_NJ Před 4 měsíci +1

    Watching you is like how I learned to play 50+ yrs ago back when there was no CZcams, digital media, etc. The "Mel Bay" era. But I learned from listening to or watching good players and copying what they played. The mimicking came fast, understanding what I am doing continues today. And with that, you are a great help. I am a huge fan, GT!

  • @indifferentuniverse3991
    @indifferentuniverse3991 Před 4 měsíci +1

    You’re hitting the sweet spot for your audience GT. I’m enjoying the lessons, the music, and looking forward to BFG stories!!!

  • @mjfoste
    @mjfoste Před 4 měsíci +1

    It's all about the content of the videos and your content /lessons are absolutely the best.

  • @HarryStoneDotCom
    @HarryStoneDotCom Před 4 měsíci

    You’re the best, Guthrie. Your channel is a pot of gold and your videos are perfect as they are. We learn so much from you and your talent and generosity. Don’t change a thing ever!

  • @ItsFinished
    @ItsFinished Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, chops, and for generously giving of yourself and your valuable time! Not to mention that you seem to be good human being. God bless!

  • @Bozemancurtis
    @Bozemancurtis Před 4 měsíci

    Love your playing Guthrie

  • @mikemcg2812
    @mikemcg2812 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hey man. Subscribed to your channel. Really enjoyed this video. You say its overwhelming and there is a lot.. But it was really cool to see all the inversions in 1 video. I think I am gonna watch this video quite a few times. Many thanks.

  • @Noitpure
    @Noitpure Před 4 měsíci +1

    You, Tom Bukovac, and Ask Zac are my top 3 CZcams guitar channels to watch because of everything you mentioned. Thank you for doing you! Great lesson btw.

  • @timchalmers1700
    @timchalmers1700 Před 4 měsíci

    I love your videos Guthrie. Straight ahead and no editing is great.

  • @campparsonssundayschool7844
    @campparsonssundayschool7844 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I first learned about the CAGED system in a 1974 Guitar Player magazine monthly column by Howard Roberts. Howard said that his friend Jack Marshall invented the CAGED system. Perhaps Marshall just arranged the 5 open string chords to spell CAGED. Seems, like Guthrie says, that the concept was probably around long before that.

  • @Phonse56
    @Phonse56 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the honesty Guthrie! good explanation and time on the instrument.No one can play what they can not here.Learning the instrument is the key here.A.M. Love hearing about your life in music.

  • @michaelshearer3559
    @michaelshearer3559 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Amen, simple and effective. Your videos are straight no chaser. We appreciate you

  • @hughscully
    @hughscully Před 4 měsíci +1

    GT you are an inspiration, Man - leading by example. We're looking forward to seeing you when you get up here to NY.

  • @patrickmcnally2714
    @patrickmcnally2714 Před 4 měsíci +1

    GT, youre the MAN! These videos help so much. The guitargate masterclasses...amazing. its a dose of real talk! Love it all and theres always so much hilarity!
    Keep it up!

  • @mordellamusiclibrary4682

    Grateful for GT's time - impactful!

  • @gerarddematteo6216
    @gerarddematteo6216 Před 2 měsíci

    Guthrie you are the real deal. Love your honesty and your jammin' guitar playing! Keep it up.

  • @randalltindall7340
    @randalltindall7340 Před 4 měsíci +1

    THIS STUFF IS WHAT MAKING MUSIC IS ABOUT!!! THANKS FOR SHARING GT!!!

  • @russmendelson
    @russmendelson Před 4 měsíci

    Guthrie thank you! These lessons help a lot bro, man o man. I'm gonna come see you at the bitter end in March!🤙😉

  • @BrandonCarter-ez2we
    @BrandonCarter-ez2we Před 4 měsíci +5

    Hands downs best guitar teacher Period!

    • @cvachon7
      @cvachon7 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I agree. He really breaks it down brilliantly and clearly.

  • @RAYGERVATO
    @RAYGERVATO Před 4 měsíci +2

    Totally relate to just wanting to
    be a player, not an editor. Some
    times l feel that capturing stuff
    on my phone.. is just being lazy
    in lieu of learning Pro-Tools etc.
    But GT is right: Just go and get
    a pro to use his tools to record.
    Buy a block. It's worth it to just
    have a pro allow us to just play
    (and focus on the actual guitar
    performance process).Genius!

  • @stratocumulusnimbostratus328
    @stratocumulusnimbostratus328 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Never apologise! You’re the man! Would love you to talk about how you hold the pick, angle across the strings, and how light etc to get such good tone ❤. Keep em coming maestro

  • @robbo4858
    @robbo4858 Před 4 měsíci

    Great guitarists taking the time to explain things to we mortals.. Its just pure awesomeness!

  • @albertjabberin739
    @albertjabberin739 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great info. This knowledge really expands your guitar playing, and learning all the chords in relation to your scales. It probably takes years to master but even starting down the road makes you seem light years ahead of where you were.

  • @jonathonhunt935
    @jonathonhunt935 Před 4 měsíci

    You set a high standard in everything you play and everything you are Guthrie. Polishing the presentation would detract from what we love about you. Thank you for your generosity

  • @josietran2003
    @josietran2003 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hey Guthrie thanks for being real and sharing your life knowledge in the guitar. With all due respect, I hope you are blessed with a signature guitar. I tried the J rocket GTO and love it so I'd love to see a guitar in any form that meets your specs and prefs. Much respect, Brotha!

  • @mondybrunache4016
    @mondybrunache4016 Před 4 měsíci

    I know you put a lot of work to this video . Thank you so much for all your hard work. I really appreciate it

  • @fergalohanlonmusic
    @fergalohanlonmusic Před 4 měsíci +1

    Definitely my favourite CZcams channel

  • @JustinSmith-hr6qg
    @JustinSmith-hr6qg Před 4 měsíci

    Guthrie, your videos are so helpful to me, a long time guitar picker that had no clue why I do what I do on the fret board. I am very grateful for the content you provide!

  • @garysbraccia4980
    @garysbraccia4980 Před 4 měsíci +1

    GT you are the man. Took lessons from you for a year. I have a Fender Supersonic 22 amp. Question? What is your feeling on using a hotplate attenuator so i can get that breakup sound without waking up my kids. Bedroom practice area is not huge. thanks for all your hard work

  • @Mattlikesit
    @Mattlikesit Před 4 měsíci

    Such a great lesson. Things are starting to click on a different level after years. Thanks Guthrie!

  • @Guitaural.
    @Guitaural. Před 4 měsíci +2

    Hey Guthrie - totally agree on many points here, from buying local to this guitar thing we all enjoy. I'd love to see a Truefire from you be just on Caged...chord construction, etc., and really dig in to how you think about it in a practical way. I'm a reformed bluegrass banjo and hotshot rock player turned engineer, years later now delving back in and actually learning the "whys" of the instrument more fully...mostly leaning toward Chet stuff and pretty chordal stuff these days...thanks for the vid and say hi to Billy 😎

  • @mardin56
    @mardin56 Před 4 měsíci

    This is awesome. Playing all the changes in one position is now my learning goal.

  • @Jamlmx73
    @Jamlmx73 Před 2 měsíci

    Great video. Very helpful. Thank you

  • @markfisher1215
    @markfisher1215 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Nice lesson you nailed the explanation and demystified “CAGED” so I just can get on with playing it opposed to thinking more about it-look forward to more lessons

  • @BrothaManFromDa5thFl
    @BrothaManFromDa5thFl Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for the lesson!!

  • @PeterKertesz2013
    @PeterKertesz2013 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great content, no need high tech recording equipment. Thank you for uploading!

  • @karmadave
    @karmadave Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hey Guthrie. Your videos look great! No need for any fancy cameras or editing. It's the player and the content that make all the difference. Speaking of CAGED, I've been working really diligently to get this under my fingers. A great player, like you makes it look and sound easy, but it really takes time and effort to make it so fluid. Thanks! 😎

  • @kathywilsonlive7086
    @kathywilsonlive7086 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Tom, Jedd, Guthrie! ❤ Thank you!

  • @nightguy5796
    @nightguy5796 Před 2 měsíci

    The most useful explanation I have heard on the topic. Thank you.

  • @user-ux9bo1kq2d
    @user-ux9bo1kq2d Před 4 měsíci +1

    Just awesome . 👏

  • @RafaJams
    @RafaJams Před 4 měsíci

    Guthrie, you are one of my real hero’s here on CZcams. Along with Jack Ruch, you guys have helped me dig deep into triads and I have completely changed the way I solo and improvise within a couple of months.
    It’s so awesome to hear that you are now friends with a common Hero, Billy Gibbons! I just learned Fool For Your Stocking the other day!

  • @fronkthetooonk
    @fronkthetooonk Před měsícem

    Guthrie, your instructional videos are some of the best I've ever watched. I've been playing guitar for 16 years and I know that I'll always be learning something incredibly useful whenever I flip to your channel. I highly prefer your barebones approach to making videos as well. There's no need to worry about "high production value" when it comes to this sort of thing. Much love!

  • @t3golf
    @t3golf Před 4 měsíci

    I gotta say how much I’ve enjoyed your content lately. I’ve been playing off and on for 15 years & watching your stuff has really got me interested & motivated to pick up the guitar again for 20-30 mins a day. And I can tell the difference.
    Hold on to payday, but I’m gonna buy you a beer or two.
    Could you do a video on common chord progressions? Whether 251 or 146 etc.

  • @stevewilson7915
    @stevewilson7915 Před 3 měsíci

    You are so refreshing for us intermediate players, you don't bore us to death like many others.
    Thanks so much brother for your sharing your brilliant licks and knowledge. God bless ❤

  • @jwuman
    @jwuman Před 4 měsíci +1

    GT,,,your video quality is more than good and sufficient,,,what makes is special is how simple it is and most of all it works..,,..simpler the better,,,,who the hell has time to edit anything,,,lol,,,not me,,,,not today,,,lol,.,,,the meat and potatoes of your totally free content, your guitar spirit, matter of fact honest presentation, solid stewardship and selfless sharing is unmatched, thank-you!!!!!!. you have changed my playing skills and fretboard knowledge forever.....

  • @Damdochax
    @Damdochax Před 2 měsíci

    Love the honesty!

  • @rogercrombie4764
    @rogercrombie4764 Před 3 měsíci

    Hi Guthrie, I’m in manchester England I absolutely love your down to earth approach to teaching,and your superb playing inspires so many guitarists we love what you do, Thanks !

  • @TomCPlus1
    @TomCPlus1 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I appreciate you GT, and I agree with you about the main thing . . . I just want to play the guitar, with and for other people, and get better doing it. That's our lane and the "CZcams guitarists" can post their gear talk and let the onlookers watch whatever channel floats their boats.

  • @DamienDalton
    @DamienDalton Před 4 měsíci +1

    That intro was amazing

  • @eladlevi8952
    @eladlevi8952 Před 4 měsíci

    Great opening. Thank you

  • @brevink01
    @brevink01 Před 4 měsíci

    Together with Uncle Larry, the most inspiring guitarvideos on YT these days. Period. A little bit off topic but is it possible to do a video about your live rig , amps, pedals…Thanks for all this good stuff GT🙏🏼

  • @moshemem7525
    @moshemem7525 Před 4 měsíci

    Great player, Great lesson, Great guy! More power to you bro, many thanks