Truth on the “CAGED” Chord System for Learning Guitar and AMA Fest Highlights.

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  • Опубликовано: 4 дек 2024

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  • @themidnightbro
    @themidnightbro 2 года назад +22

    Dude, it's all about CAGED and filling in everything inside each shape. I did not know this until I started watching you! I have been getting so many compliments at gigs about my new found soloing. I have been a cowboy chord singer, g shape minor pentatonic solo-er for 20 years...Thank you so much for expanding my musical pallet and all the other wisdom.

  • @cuppyco8371
    @cuppyco8371 2 года назад +1

    9:36 some tasty runs through that one position. This is gold

  • @gearViewmirror
    @gearViewmirror 2 года назад +6

    I started playing 3 years ago at 51. To me the CAGED system is the fundamental map of the neck. Finding out how to play the chords you want, all in the same position, opens up a whole new world....👍🎸🤘🎸

  • @jep3305
    @jep3305 2 года назад +2

    It seems that lots of people of limited talent and experience try to get some profile on YT and other social networks by starting and entertaining these kinds of arguments - not only about music.
    IMHO, it's a shame that a talented and experienced man like yourself has to waste his time with this kind of arguments. Good on you that you take it upon yourself to again negate such nonsense by way of the brillant examples you give here.
    In the end, everyone will have to decide for themselves where they get their information from.
    I, for one, have already decided, and I'm grateful to you, Sir, for all you've so generously given us!

  • @michaelshearer3559
    @michaelshearer3559 2 года назад +5

    Watching you play is like looking in the deepest well, endless chops, and fluid phrasing. I've been playing for 30 years and you never cease to impress me with you playing. Never seen anyone flow so seamless between major, blues, chromatic, and jazz phrasing. It's insane how second nature this is for you.

  • @seanmarshallmusic
    @seanmarshallmusic 2 года назад +1

    Well done GT. Tim Lerch has a truly wonderful articulate explanation of this very issue that I think walks the line of compromise and simultaneously explains why the CAGED system is so effective, but where it might become confusing or misleading

  • @Bohdisattva
    @Bohdisattva 2 года назад +5

    Flat out best guitar player on the planet to my ears and such a genuine and humble dude. I've met a few music "stars" who were unpleasant but Guthrie is always giving off good vibes. Thanks for putting out your magic for all of us to enjoy!

  • @tonyleary684
    @tonyleary684 2 года назад +6

    Hi Guthrie. I think you are spot on. Its all about knowing all the chord shapes in triads and thn the extended colour notes. The CAGED system is just an acronym to remember the order thet the shapes appear, from which positions you can play literally everything as you demonstrate. Just a faddy way of helping people remember. Zero limitation - just a way of remembering order.

  • @rayrmitch2
    @rayrmitch2 2 года назад +5

    Hi Guthrie, your teaching is above reproach whether you want to focus on the CAGED system or any other way to discover the fretboard. I've played for 50+ years and watching you has got me out of some old habits and allowed me to expand my knowledge and playing exponentially. You are one of the most capable and versatile guitarists out there and you should feel no reason to justify your methods. Keep up the excellent work as I'm sure most subscribers would like to be half as good as you.

  • @SteveSZ27
    @SteveSZ27 Год назад

    "The I-beams of the building," no doubt! Perfect analogy!

  • @RogerThat902
    @RogerThat902 2 года назад +1

    That pic w/ you and Kingfish...2 legends.

  • @druwk
    @druwk 2 года назад +1

    Dig your take on CAGED. You always give some great nuggets. Wish I had RUclips when i was first dying to learn how to play? I’m kind of stuck with a Swiss Cheese, filling in the many holes in my playing approach!
    Foundational system of tying the guitar together is what I’m working on. Practicing Triads, memorizing and Learning the Notes on the fingerboard has opened up a lot. Tying it together with chords, arpeggios and scales is next.
    It’s really fun when connections happen and older pieces of knowledge fall into place!

  • @kevind3094
    @kevind3094 2 года назад +5

    Dude, that intro was soooooo good! Can’t wait to finish the video, but seriously that intro is making me wanna pickup my guitar now!!! Thanks for the inspiration Guthrie

  • @fkarlh
    @fkarlh 2 года назад +4

    “It’s the foundation…the bottom level … “ most try to teach the “5 minutes to understanding guitar “ method. I love that you are showing how to build an understanding of how all of these fundamentals tie together. CAGE, triads, key tones. It has helped me identify a path to grow on.

    • @stelliumeleven2889
      @stelliumeleven2889 2 года назад

      "path to grow on" well said. it does feel like there is growth every time i try practicing it. its self teaching once you understand the concept :)

  • @daleschimpf
    @daleschimpf 2 года назад +1

    Looks like a great festival. Nice that you met Taj and Kingfish, an elder statesmen and a young hot up and comer in the Blues world.

  • @rickd1201
    @rickd1201 2 года назад +2

    Awesome always informative and great advice. And sounds so correct. And that means sounds good always

  • @bertgetner9397
    @bertgetner9397 2 года назад +1

    Great to see Taj still goin'. An absolute legend. Thanks for the bonus footage GT!

  • @bigpapi2658
    @bigpapi2658 2 года назад +2

    Saturday night, I’m six beers in and Boom!!! A new video!!! Yeeeeee Hawwwww!!!

  • @aplpax
    @aplpax 2 года назад +1

    all of that playing in one position is about the most inspiring demonstration i've heard/seen. thank you.

  • @tommyraper3895
    @tommyraper3895 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the videos at the end GT! Love it! And thanks for hammering the fundamentals, I will eventually get there!

  • @guitarz99
    @guitarz99 2 года назад +1

    Thanks once again for the great lessons, free of charge from a pro , very much appreciated, were grateful.

  • @chrishughes4687
    @chrishughes4687 2 года назад +1

    The world is a better place when people can disagree and peacefully express their position on an issue. I wish the CAGED debate was a case study for expressing views on other topics. Learning is an individual experience, CAGED works for some but not all. The rallying point is that we all want to improve our skills and abilities. If CAGED doesn't work for some folks, let them make videos on their point of view. The collective gets better with more and different types of help. Regardless, I am grateful to GT and this forum for helping me improve - and have fun doing it.

  • @stipeur
    @stipeur 2 года назад +2

    I learned so much from Guthrie in the last couple of months….God bless you my friend

  • @charlescopeland1436
    @charlescopeland1436 2 года назад +1

    Man, this, once again, is a really clear and concise explanation of the application of the fundamentals and building upon the fundamentals. This is how you progress and become a musician. THANKS!

  • @alank5022
    @alank5022 2 года назад +1

    You are knocking this out of the park. Many thanks GT this is great insight

  • @TheFeelButton
    @TheFeelButton 2 года назад +1

    Some nice festival highlights! Cheers Guthrie!!

  • @ScottAnders62
    @ScottAnders62 2 года назад +1

    Great outtake on this, GT! People loving music, sharing, loving. Good stuff for trying times. God bless, brother!

  • @anthonysilva5312
    @anthonysilva5312 2 года назад +1

    Lawdy mama that was lit! 🇨🇦

  • @marcweltz9317
    @marcweltz9317 2 года назад +1

    Aloha again brother, great watching you play man. You are a great player amazing to watch you

  • @thomashubbell1960
    @thomashubbell1960 2 года назад +2

    This channel is like a gold mine that always produces! Great lesson once again Mr. Trapp! And, I loved the bonus footage and awesome music from the festival. Was that Keb Mo with Taj on Fishing Blues?

  • @carlab.1225
    @carlab.1225 2 года назад +1

    I always love to hear you play Guthrie. Even when it’s a lesson/chord progression . Thanks for sharing ! ❤

  • @EnigmaEuslam
    @EnigmaEuslam 2 года назад +1

    The only channel that gets a thumbs up before the intro ad even finishes.

  • @Xazertron
    @Xazertron 2 года назад +2

    I drank too much coffee one time. I was so shaky that it kinda scared me. I was young about 23 or so. Great lesson as usual. Have a good trip man. Peace

  • @alguitarchristie
    @alguitarchristie 2 года назад +1

    For me there is the cage system and the modes and learning arpeggios in the caged system helps you visualise the modes better!

  • @markalan1501
    @markalan1501 2 года назад +1

    Great lesson, Thanks!

  • @Triumphcruiser
    @Triumphcruiser 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Guthrie for all of your lessons , I don't understand the constant debate over the caged system , it is a representation of how the guitar is laid out , the octave shapes that's it .

  • @billysmith5075
    @billysmith5075 2 года назад +3

    I knew the 3nps patterns for years before caged .I absolutely agree caged is by a better foundation especially to start seeing chord shapes everywhere. As far as the scales derived from caged shapes you only need to move a couple notes to have a 3 nps.For the big picture chords,arpeggios, pentatonics,pentatonic, you're dead on agree 100%....Thanks,Guthrie 👍

  • @adrianteo2421
    @adrianteo2421 2 года назад +1

    More cool guitar lesson videos!!!!! More more more

  • @EricW6800
    @EricW6800 2 года назад +1

    Between your stories I learn,learn and learn.
    Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @eddiedelrizzo7308
    @eddiedelrizzo7308 2 года назад +1

    Awesome lesson Guthrie, you’re one hell of a guitar player

  • @ricmcguire8135
    @ricmcguire8135 2 года назад +1

    The CAGED "system" is simply a pattern on the fretboard to help you to "see" things. And it's there whether you see it or not. So to suggest that it is "limiting" is misleading. Like Guthrie says, it's no different than seeing or knowing the pentatonic shapes for instance. It's up to the player to take all this information and make some actual music with it.
    For me, knowing (seeing) the notes on the fretboard is very helpful, particularly when improvising.
    And I'll use every tool/trick available to help me do that. As always, Thanks GT!

  • @pedrotavares8691
    @pedrotavares8691 2 года назад +1

    GT....the mail man....he delivers..
    Always.
    Thank you.

  • @deke61sg
    @deke61sg 2 года назад +2

    I'm with you. CAGED has helped me immensely and I had played for years before getting into it. Now I know the chord shapes, the triads for each shape and the scales for each shape (so far: major, minor, pent major and pent minor and I'm still learning more). It's given me the ability to play seven chords within 5 or 6 frets or so. Example; I'll play an A major E shape at the fifth fret then play the other six chords all from that position.Then I'll play the scales for those chords in that position. I couldn't have done that without the CAGED system, I never did that until I started the GAGED system. I never had lessons and didn't learn caged until RUclips came along (tells ya something about my age). So I'm definitely with you on CAGED! By the way it was nice of you not give up the assholes name who said CAGED was limiting. It has helped me with every style of music, period. Love your lessons, and your videos! When I get some scratch together I would love to get some lessons from you. Thanks again.

  • @Dlee966
    @Dlee966 2 года назад +3

    Man I'm about 30 minutes out of Jacksonville but I'm actually playing somewhere tomorrow as well. Wish I could catch y'all. And you can't go wrong with Joe's crab shack or Salt Life 👍

  • @davidwood351
    @davidwood351 2 года назад +1

    I’ve been a fan of Taj Mahal since the 70’s

  • @rosskirkes5470
    @rosskirkes5470 2 года назад +1

    Great stuff, as always. Thanks for all you do for the guitar community.

  • @nelshansen1
    @nelshansen1 2 года назад +1

    Caught the show in Jacksonville, great work! Great band all around, such a pocket rhythm section! It seems like you had problems with the monitors but the mix was great out front. Well done!

  • @ckjjclan
    @ckjjclan 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for these videos of wisdom.

  • @no59do56
    @no59do56 2 года назад +1

    Hey thats Thunderhead Hawkins!!!

  • @broonzy2006
    @broonzy2006 2 года назад +1

    Runs at 11:35! ❤ if being caged is limiting - put me in, lock the door and throw away the Key!

  • @benallmark9671
    @benallmark9671 2 года назад +1

    Great stuff Guthrie , I know appreciate it big time. Looking forward to the follow up when ya get back , take care brother.

  • @gusdogbrownlab435
    @gusdogbrownlab435 2 года назад +1

    Wow! wish my playing was as sloppy as yours. Great video and I like the caged system also

  • @chadzumwalt7093
    @chadzumwalt7093 2 года назад +1

    Ol “Rockin Randall” still out there showing them how the cow ate the cabbage! Don’t get any better

  • @roundpatty
    @roundpatty 2 года назад +1

    Great playing! Great channel! Thanks!

  • @mykneeshurt8393
    @mykneeshurt8393 2 года назад +1

    Another killer lesson and inspiration!

  • @ifensler
    @ifensler 2 года назад +1

    Guthrie, I tried the supplement that you showed on one of your videos and I gotta say thank you so much! It has already drastically improved my guitar playing capabilities. My fingers are no longer swollen and feel so much better now!

    • @crazywisdom2
      @crazywisdom2 2 года назад

      what was the supplement? which vid ? thanks.

    • @ifensler
      @ifensler 2 года назад +1

      @@crazywisdom2 can't remember which vid, but it's called Terry Naturally Curamed. It's not real cheap, but it's the only thing that has worked for me. I love the stuff.

  • @MichaelAntus
    @MichaelAntus 2 года назад +1

    Always interesting and informative. Much respect Guthrie...

  • @glorioskiola
    @glorioskiola 2 года назад +1

    CAGED is a great foundation to moving around the fret board. Great lesson!

  • @riffcodger
    @riffcodger 2 года назад +1

    Thanks again. Just a pleasure listening to you put it all together 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @dowaliby1
    @dowaliby1 2 года назад

    That opening progression is quite moving, and beautifully played.

  • @joebubbit
    @joebubbit 2 года назад +1

    Man, I saw Taj almost 40 years ago, and he's stilll kickin' it. Love the Howlin' Wolf mimic he does. Does it even better than Chester Burnett himself!

  • @brennonjohn
    @brennonjohn 2 года назад +1

    Great lesson! We talk of limits like they are a bad thing. Everything about music is limits and boundaries. If you have a musical composition that’s limitless you don’t have a musical composition

  • @rockers2rockers616
    @rockers2rockers616 2 года назад

    Nice to see Hank junior at the end at AMA. Nashville rules alright.

  • @LoveIsWhoWeAre
    @LoveIsWhoWeAre 2 года назад +1

    U r awesome! God bless!

  • @bobolson5423
    @bobolson5423 2 года назад +1

    I want to say that was fantastic! I watch all of your videos. I learned this song on my own a few years back, and you have some slight differences but I like your interpretation as well as mine. Also, would love to see your take on Too Shy To Say. Peace bruh!

  • @michaelweiss9219
    @michaelweiss9219 Год назад

    Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @mkii1964
    @mkii1964 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic instrument!!

  • @joemomma8573
    @joemomma8573 2 года назад +1

    Whenever anybody feels they need to tell you are mistaken, or not giving us the real low-down, they need to prove themselves with a video... not you... you are to humble and kind, kind Sir... the fucking caged system is on of the most useful tools in the improv belt

  • @Will-sh8kl
    @Will-sh8kl 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Guthrie!

  • @jimrunaway5060
    @jimrunaway5060 2 года назад +40

    When people dis CAGED I assume they either don’t get it or they’re trying to sell you something different.😂 It’s so obviously useful for guitar. Fundamental as you say. It’s not useful for a piano player but it is literally the roadmap for a guitar. Understanding those shapes for chords and then applying them to arpeggios, triads, pentatonic shapes and diatonic scales is in no way limiting. That’s just nonsense.

    • @blakegilliam8223
      @blakegilliam8223 2 года назад +7

      I completely agree with you. I believe it is more about selling you something. It's an old sales technique, out with the old like the caged and in with the new whatever it is they're selling you. And the caged system may be old, that's what I learned on, but it's fundamental. and fundamentals don't change, i don't think.

    • @martynspooner5822
      @martynspooner5822 2 года назад +6

      Yes I also agree, Other people might put the neck together in their own way but it is incredibly useful for guitar players in general.

    • @geemac7267
      @geemac7267 2 года назад +1

      I think a lot of people want something instantaneous, which isn't going to happen. If you sit down and work with CAGED, you WILL be better guitar player. It just takes a little time and effort.

    • @collinsstudios7098
      @collinsstudios7098 2 года назад +2

      I find from years of teaching, lots of people who say ‘CAGED doesn’t work’ are usually trying to play fast alternate picking or legato shred runs which I agree 3 notes per string works better for.
      However for almost everything. CAGED works great

    • @RockWonder210
      @RockWonder210 2 года назад

      @@collinsstudios7098 Agreed. I feel like each way has its use. Shouldn’t really exclude anything useful but caged is the foundation.

  • @in2ishn
    @in2ishn 2 года назад

    Your teaching style is fantastic. Also, great to get advice from someone that plays so damn good!

  • @TJScarlett
    @TJScarlett 2 года назад +1

    Keb Mo playing with Taj!

  • @philipgerrans8152
    @philipgerrans8152 2 года назад +2

    I saw that guy as well. He played the caged system throughout the lesson! He confused the caged system with first position.his point was that barre chords give you versatility across the fretboard , allow for embellishment and colour chords and locate the triads. but he barred the caged shapes to support his point!

    • @jackmuratore9424
      @jackmuratore9424 2 года назад

      I saw that guy too. He didn't understand the CAGED system.

  • @noodlehoppa7212
    @noodlehoppa7212 2 года назад +1

    Hmm are you talking about Kerry 2 smooth's video on the topic? haha

  • @serapiopereziii3741
    @serapiopereziii3741 2 года назад +2

    From my perspective, I see the CAGED system the same way I see mile post markers on the road. Do mile post markers many anyone a good driver, they certainly do not. What they do though is tell you where your at, just like the CAGED system does. C mile post #1 straight ahead, F mile post #4 heads up mile post #5 coming up. I've wanted to take my playing to the next level and I feel that the CAGED system is what's going to do that for me. Currently I can play the hell out of the Key center, but not to the changing harmonic structure. Correct me if I'm wrong, but once I can play to the changing harmonic structure I should be playing more correct notes and making more of what sounds like music.

    • @stevec9972
      @stevec9972 2 года назад

      Yes. Sounding more musical melodic and connected with the chords as they go by. Especially with a song with non typical diatonic chords. Seeing the triads /chord shapes in all the differrent neck areas etc is so useful

  • @tristanavakian
    @tristanavakian Год назад

    12:56 pure charlie parker🙌

  • @trushack
    @trushack 2 года назад +1

    Well, I had to go try and find that video and I’m pretty sure I located the one. I got a strong impression that the guy in the video just doesn’t understand what it is (which is a bit concerning for someone who teaches). All I know is that YOU got me hooked on it and it’s totally changed the way I play for the better.

  • @KristenFamularo
    @KristenFamularo 2 года назад +1

    Alright you got me, I’m signing up to your guitar lessons. I need to learn this stuff better.

  • @TheGeniuschrist
    @TheGeniuschrist 2 года назад +1

    Guth- I got one of those strap locks so my strap doesn't fall off- but it's squeaking against my guitar. Does yours squeak?
    edit- I've never used the caged system but I'll look up a video or something. We always appreciate your input!

  • @user-sn3cs2hd8r
    @user-sn3cs2hd8r 2 года назад +1

    GT when in Nashville what is the best resource for finding the best gigs - I was just there went to Printers Alley but would have liked to visit East Nashville off the beaten path - where to go to find the best places to visit?

  • @Dave-rk2nl
    @Dave-rk2nl 2 года назад +1

    very cool

  • @anthonydevito1815
    @anthonydevito1815 Год назад

    Thank you!

  • @stratocumulusnimbostratus328
    @stratocumulusnimbostratus328 2 года назад +2

    When Guthrie speaks the truth, listen! ❤

  • @ewljr
    @ewljr 2 года назад

    Guthrie, if you do read these comments the most difficult part I find to follow is the menu just say something like “in here is playing in A7 chord“ and just noodling out the notes to what sounds like a really nice solo. I understand the cage positions but can’t really comprehend without seeing some type of tab for what you’re playing or explaining what you’re doing.

  • @johnsmith-ug5tp
    @johnsmith-ug5tp 2 года назад +1

    Hank Jr. 👍👏

  • @no59do56
    @no59do56 2 года назад +1

    Cosmic Country music...😊

  • @hottamanful
    @hottamanful 2 года назад +1

    Hi Guthrie .. love every thing about you..
    Please if you may break down your rhythm and lead in Backwater song with Kenny Greenberg..
    Respect..

  • @davidatyson
    @davidatyson 2 года назад +3

    G.Trapp can't hit a bad 🎵🎶🎶🎵🎵🎶

  • @uptopmikep7065
    @uptopmikep7065 2 года назад +1

    That’s some good coffee dude!. Haha.

  • @ClémentCeni
    @ClémentCeni 2 года назад +2

    Heeeey, can you talk about the number system? :D

    • @paulshults4574
      @paulshults4574 2 года назад

      It's the major scale just in numbers:
      1-do
      2-ra
      3-mi
      4-fa
      5-so
      6-la
      7-ti
      8=1-do
      Each tone has a chord
      1-Major-1,3,5
      2-minor-2,4,6
      3-minor-3,5,7
      4-Major-4,6,1
      5-Major-5,7,2
      6-minor-6,1,3
      7-diminished-7,2,4
      You'll usually play the 1-4-5-6 chords in a song which are all three major chords and the most common minor chord.
      If you learn the major scale with no open strings and practice saying the numbers to yourself as you play it, you'll master the numbers system in no time. Then you can play in any key and be ready for funky chord additions at the drop of a hat. For example, if someone throws a 2 chord at you, it's 2 frets up from the key your 1 chord is (key your playing in). It will be a minor chord unless it has additions to its name. If you get that down, you're off and running with the numbers system.

  • @no59do56
    @no59do56 2 года назад +1

    Watch the interview with Don Kelley on Zakes channel 👍

  • @MrTigger1979
    @MrTigger1979 2 года назад +1

    Caged coffee would be a good name for a place 🥰

  • @SubtractiveMoves
    @SubtractiveMoves Год назад

    That first band video
    I think I saw the guitarist for Shannon McNally playin bass
    No?

  • @belo1971
    @belo1971 2 года назад

    Could you slow down please 😱? Awesome lesson...what pick do you use Guthrie please ? Cheers from a French fan 🇫🇷🎸🙏

  • @GeneMcCahill
    @GeneMcCahill 9 месяцев назад

    How does work when you're playing that jazz extended chord swing stuff?

  • @arjenland4374
    @arjenland4374 2 года назад +2

    Whats the system called that deals with minor chords? ;-)

    • @guthrietrappmusic
      @guthrietrappmusic  2 года назад +1

      Move the third down a half step in every shape. It’s all right there. Major, Minor, Dom7, Maj7.

    • @arjenland4374
      @arjenland4374 2 года назад

      @@guthrietrappmusic I know, but the caged system is named after 5 major chord shapes. An excellent opportunity for you to introduce a brandspankin new CaAf#GeEc#Db system to the guitarworld...
      Cheers!

  • @christopherthomasson5418
    @christopherthomasson5418 2 года назад +1

    “I’m playing really sloppy cause I’m in a hurry and I’ve had a lot of coffee…”
    …Story of my life😅

  • @markreddoch6047
    @markreddoch6047 2 года назад +2

    I’m convinced that every video putting down CAGED is made by people who don’t know CAGED.

  • @SweetSpotSC
    @SweetSpotSC 2 года назад +1

    Where can I find the Trapp Talkin’ podcast? I searched but couldn’t find it. Thank you!

  • @kane6529
    @kane6529 2 года назад +1

    People hating on CAGED don’t understand tying your scales utilizing it for minor/major and visualizing 7th chords and dominant chords. It doesn’t limit you at all! I know the dude your talking about Kerry 2 Smooth and he just hasn’t done a deep dive on it taking it further than cowboy chords