That's why I love watching your video, feels like having a one-on-one human conversation, you have this natural flow and no cliche acting lines like many standard youtube videos, and the blues phrases are always so beautiful, I really enjoy watching it.
So happy to hear that. When I make these talk videos, I think about my own students and simply as if I were just talking to my student. Live lesson! That's why I don't rehearse this or practice this before I press "ON" button! It's LIVE! Thank you so much! Funny part is I don't now what to record until every Thursday noon! Normally I record this around 3pm on Thursday afternoon with my coffee!
@@TomoFujitaMusic I love coffee as well!That’s an improvised lifestyle for learning improvising, instinct, creativity, instantaneous reaction, concentration, be in the moment, humanity shines.
You Triads/Inversions lesson/test has been helping me tremendously. I do it every day. My main focus is not to memorize, but to concentrate on the awareness of where the root/fifth/third are and play with that at each position.
@@JTB-- The difference on guitar is that it's much more important to learn the meaning and context of each note and note grouping. Memorization is one of the biggest pitfalls of learning guitar.
Like you all, I too am on my guitar journey. And I find that the blues example the teacher plays is so good as an etude that if you learn it note for note and analyze it or keep an awareness if what he is playing (and then go on to put in your own variations) it’s a perfect little piece to study in order to learn about using dominant 7 arpeggios with minor and major pentatonic and keeping in mind target notes. There is such intention behind the playing and choices in this little etude he spontaneously played that it is worth studying carefully to get your bearings. This is the best example I’ve seen of this stuff from any teacher. I learned so much from learning this piece. Thank you!
This is the first time I felt like I had a real lesson 1on1 on yt, no cuts (I think it is really all in ONE take, did I miss something?), no fancy effects - just straight out monologue by Tomo full of passion to music and that will to teach people. Arigatou gozaimasu, Tomo-san!
More often than not, everytime you remind me to be kind to myself, patient, and not compete, it brings a tear to my eye. I don’t think a lot of us realize how hard we are on ourselves. I always appreciate these gentle reminders. You’ve made learning guitar an absolute pleasure for me, and I’ll always look forward to your excellent lessons. Thank you Tomo 🤍🤍🤍
Especially smart people...so hard on themselves! Be kind to yourself! We do this naturally... naturally is good & bad sometimes. Bad habits! Thank you so much!
Everybody Always Does Good By Everybody. I’m realizing how awesome it is to relax and just enjoy being a human learning to play a new instrument! Thank you! And John Mayer! So inspiring!
Just came across your videos and channel... Absolutely love your simple common sense approach and explanations... Can't wait to dig into all the stuff you have posted and shared. Thanks in advance for you hard work and dedication!
I have to say, Mr. Tomo is the most relaxed and happy person I've ever met, even across the screen with great affinity. Of course, your musical prowess is another story. God bless you!
You are an excellent teacher!!! My favorite so far. You are my Mr. Myagi, and I mean that both in a lighthearted way and as an extremely high compliment!
Thanks to your inspiration, I just ordered the new Berklee Book 1 from Amazon. I'm teaching and I used to use this book back in the early 80's - 89, then I went to GIT. OMG, this is a great method and I think I still have my old book that is held together with tape! I love watching your explanations. No frills, no fancy, no marketing of guitar or gear, but just some great basic music theory explained clearly and in the true spirit of music education. Terrific!
@@TomoFujitaMusic I found my old book. Cost was 7.50. Held together with tape Copyright 1966. Does not indicate which edition, but I know it was purchased cir 1980.
Professor, with much love and respect, I am compelled to add some commentary to your introduction implying criticism of CAGED, namely that is all about shapes and sequencing those shapes. What you wonderfully go on to expound makes my point. We are saying the same thing. CAGED is often taught half ass by some teachers as just the visual shapes and their connection. Sometimes the student creates this scenario because they don't want to dive deeper and the poor teacher, well he goes along hoping the student wants to go deeper eventually. I took 3 lessons from Rich Grado, a Berklee Grad who teaches what he calls his CAGED O/S system. He taught exactly what you go on to promote--the full application. With each shape, he showed the octave shape, the scale, the chord tones, scale degrees & intervals, and the arpeggio. He had much, much more about application but I need to really learn what I had already been given. I find your approach masterful and assuring--calm, zen like; learn that which is immediately in front of you. Thank you so much for your videos.
I’ve had a book called Fretboard Logic for probably decades. I open it up every five years or so and it makes my head explode. It’s all about the CAGED system. Listening to you helps it all make sense. It’s not about playing a G shape barred up and down the neck. I think I’m preferring the triad system more and now, thanks to you perhaps D-CAGE system fits somehow inside of that. ❤
Small bites...Chew...Swallow...Digest! Practice...Move on! I'm in the Boston area my friend"The Piano Wisperer" Ben graduated from Berkeley as well. His ear from Berkeley was KEEN(like yours) and could here the Slightest Sharp or Flat in a note. A trate needed before Berkeley lets you graduate! Great Lesson!😉👍🏻 Thanks!
Thank you for the great lesson. I wrote down all full scales and play forms of the Di CAGE. Now I understand a little bit more, and it helps me memorise fretboard and understand what notes are in each chord. Also , I marked out root D in red.
I just love your vibe as a guitar teacher...its been a while since I tuned in but I recall the moment I saw what the CAGED inventor was showing WOW the whole Rosetta Stone...thanks again for YOU and your style doing this further! And mostly thanks for that relaxed self effacing zen style guitar
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Tomo - pure gold! Been using CAGED for several years and I definitely tend to think C as well. I’m starting to see the chords and scales together due to practicing triads.....thanks to you! You can’t play it if you can’t see it! Cheers!
Tomo Sensei, thank you for this lesson. Beyond E-shape and A-shape barre chords, I didn't previously "get the point" of the CAGED system. Nobody seemed to play the other chord shapes yet every RUclips teacher seems to go on and on about CAGED. The problem I had with seeing the point of CAGED is that triads, intervals and scales seem more fundamental to me. The CAGED system always seemed like a clunky, round-about way to learn triads. This lesson filled in some gaps in my understanding of where CAGED (or D-CAGE :-) ) fits and what it is useful for. Thanks.
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Wish I had this type of training 50yrs ago. No instructors out here in HI back than. Everything I've learn have been thru watching others & by ear. Mahalos!
Thank you for all of your lessons! I remember so many things that you say in the moment when I'm trying something. You once explained the purpose for the BB box rather than showing an exercise. It changed how I play with the BB box and by extension every other "system". I play with intention more now. Thank you!
When I first saw the caged system, it was very confusing because of the overlapping forms. C and D, G and A for example. I eventually thought of my index finger as a capo, and it made more sense. Using your triad/inversion method vertical and horizontal on top of those cage shapes makes the most sense to me. If I fill in.the blanks on either side of the 1, 3, or 5, it’s easy to see the other scale or mode notes. I think you are an excellent guitarist and an incredible teacher! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us.
i know this video is 1yr old now but it really helped me out a great deal because the CAGED system for me is an easy concept to understand but application to guitar not so much. thank you for posting this, I wish i had found it sooner!
I am learning on my own, been at it for 1.5 years. I am so glad have I found you through Win is Music Both of you help me see major flaws in my progression and I had to backslide a lot. Loving your teachings and the journey thanks a ton!!
I waited a while to share my thoughts but I couldn’t agree more with what you shared. And some of the comments. The CAGE system is great for an anchor as a tool to learn and know keys. It’s almost like seeing the frets as twelve capos. Much music exists including B#, Cb, E#, Fb. Double flat (Bb) & so on … seeing the neck as a picture of everyone’s music, kinetically putting the fingers down to everyone’s music, auditory hearing of everyone’s music as many keys as systems to view, feel, or hear, are our shortcuts, as an asset or defect. I think in my humble opinion working out the next hardest piece of music makes us intrinsically more prepared for whatever is easier. Theory is hard. Shapes help assign theory. One is incomplete without the other, as we likely see as we hear and feel. Most of use do not experience a lack of any of those character traits, and we use the stronger to strengthen the other. That I guess is where I see the cages system .. a visual and auditory tool for finding theory. As our ears and hands grow, we can abandon shapes and play spontaneous composition from really knowing the song. Substitution , Reharmonization, or traditional accompaniment of any piece.
You just said something that i was thinking about today,just staying mostly on the high four strings .Also thinking triads in the cage approach rather than the entire chord.You just provided me with a breakout iin understanding Thank you so much.
Thank you. Two weeks in, gonna take it slow, as you advise. Already read music (badly) for piano, trumpet, and I see your book, and want to practice that way, slowly, with one or two of your videos every one or two weeks. THANK YOU for getting me started.
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This is a simply incredible lesson. It has much further reach and importance than the individual concepts being explored. I’ve been playing for 15 years and you are transforming my playing one video at a time. What else can I say aside from thank you, thank you, thank you.
Tomo sensei, you got the point! Exactly! by the way I met your former student Mr. Yoshiaki Imahori. He used my guitar on stage last week. He is fantastic as well.
Thanks so much! I taught Yoshiaki via my audio cassette tape lessons for a few years. He fixed all techniques! He can helps others now! I am so happy to hear that.
Thank you Mr. Fujita. Your comment about not having an opinion just observe and learn is quite wise. Also I have been using one page with bullet points for decades. It is a great tool for public speaking.
When I teach, I use my neutral opinion to my students too. Respect & admire always! You're clever! One page does amazing job. 2-3 pages will do poor job!
Tomo would you consider doing a video on your guitar collection? You seem to have a real players variety and I think many would enjoy hearing you talk about how you acquired them and what you like using them for in terms of styles and what not.
No I don't think so. I am not proud of myself having a lot of gears. I feel ashamed a little about this. I can talk about this in my talk video? Then I can show you a few guitars, amps, effects etc. Thank you so much! Great suggestion! I will think about it.
The CAGED system is actual, as are the twelve semi-tones, or pieces of a chess board. Could I manage 6 strings and learn music at the same times, 20 years said no, I should have chosen a simpler path, each step of the CAGED system lead me to another wall I could not, wished not and cared not to climb. Yes, I learned the hard way, the poor way and all said and done, I enjoyed it as well. It is with thanks to Tomo, I have rationalised the CAGED system and there's more than twice the joy to find.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. It's very hard to learn harmony by yourself in your bedroom because you can only play the chords or the lead but not both at the same time. I suggest every guitar student get a looper pedal. Learn to play simple chord progressions on the looper then play lead over the chords. Your ear will tell you immediately if you are playing the wrong notes. Your ear is a very powerful tool.
You're very welcome! Knowledges is easy to get... but understand how much to take in & how to apply these material to music with understanding intervals, ear training. So when you study harmony, you want to use Ear Training right away. This way is better.
Tomo, "thank you very much for" 😃 sharing your guitar wisdom here on RUclips. This one was fun to watch because of "Nicolas CAGE" 🤣 but also the whole video is interesting and helps to understand this dry music theory. That Ibanez is looking killer beautiful too!🎶
spot on Tomo. I have been learning my instrument for 30years as well. By the time i understood what 'CAGED' was referring to years ago, didn't really mean anything. Since I learned root/scale/triad/arpeggio first. old school. The shapes are everywhere anyway. and yes, I always thought the 'D' on the end was a trick question because it is C maj triad/arpeggio. Carry on Sir, Thanks for the affirmation of solid foundation. I'm a live musician too by the way. enjoyed the Nashville sessions recently
Thank you! Musically understanding "CAGED" is totally different know this by visually. Basically having "foundation" is so important. Triads/Scales/Arpeggios You're very welcome! Hope this video will help more people. Awesome! Music city!
Caged is a small part of a very big picture. Recognizing shapes definitely helps you navigate the neck and can almost be thought of as ok we go to Yellowstone, Golden Gate Bridge, Grand Canyon, Devils Tower, etc. They are landmarks to break up your journey and give you a fond memory you will always remember on your journey and will want to revisit while navigating through those areas. Plus this is a much easier way to communicate with the student about moving chords around then say Pat Martinos Creative Diminished 7 concept charts or Chord Chemistry. lol I love your channel and hope we can cross paths one day. I was Shawn Lane's tech and student his last 8 years, AIMM Alumni where I learned directly from Jimmy Herring, Sid Wolf, Steve Freeman of course, Bill Hart, etc, and founding partner of The American Guitar Institute in Memphis. Im in Central Ohio nowadays and Im trying to build my youtube channel up to be able to monetize so that any aspiring guitarist no matter their financial situation can get quality instruction and your channel for sure provides that.
I've been trying to learn which major chord shapes appear in each pentatonic position from the e string root note and the a string root note. (the minor and major pentatonic) It's helping me to match chord tones to the pentatonic so I'm not just noodling obvious pentatonic scales.
That’s what I’ve been trying to map out too. Take each pentatonic position, and know how to play the triads of each chord in the chord scale in every position. I can’t say I understand it better from this. Been trying to map it out myself it’s tough, but no one online seems to have done it that I can find.
im an old folkie and never ventured much into the dark side of lead guitar but over the years and home recording I needed to learn to play lead. I found the caged system made me find the guitar notes I needed to use for whatever song I was trying to play lead on. I teach guitar to a few and always show the system to them so they can learn the guitar and how to be flexible players. and yes triads are sweet.
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Hello, Thank You for the video. Too much too soon for me, but I think I understand the gist. Build on the basics...learn don't memorize, take my time and stick with it . 😊
You're very welcome! Foundation is so good! C E G on 123 set stings. X X X 5 5 3 = X X X R M3 5 ... learn them slowly without memorizing! That's root position. Then E G C on 123 set strings X X X 9 8 8 = X X X M3 5 R .. That's 1st inversion! G C E on 123 set strings X X X 12 13 12 That's 2nd inversion. That's all you need to know first! Take your time!
You have an aura that transcends guitar. I believe you could teach anything: it's how you subtly deliver more than the content of a lesson but instill hope, optimism, humility and a human vulnerability. When you took a break to sip your coffee, quite special 🤣😊
Thanks so much! I love my afternoon coffee! When I make these RUclips videos. I write my ideas on one piece of paper & I just press "ON" .. once it's on... I have only ONE chance so I try not hurry! Thanks for mentioning that part. I already totally forgot about that!
The blues example at around 24:00 is KILLER❤. Stuff to work over at the weekend. (And off course, I will think of the 5 Mantras: Dont worry....) Thanks so much, sensei.
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Thanx I’m 61yrs old been learning acoustic about a year when I heard about (CAGED) it sounded good but looked at it like a whole other way to learn but it’s really not now I know
Yet another great Video. LESS IS MORE ! I use the caged system in more of a rhythm role. I use it in song writting. I am learning all the associated scales. I agree 100% about the CAGE vrs The CAGED. IT is hard to go between the shapes playing lead at first. Too much thinking for me LOL. Like anything else you have to Pratice. That is the trick to the instrument. Pratice pratice pratice. Thank You TOMO!!!
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I've never understood why guitarists say the C form and the D form are the same. They are not. They are connected, but the roots are on different strings which allows you to move up and down the neck. Aside from that, I agree that learning the major scale, pentatonics, and basic chord forms should be studied before you apply the CAGED System. The advanced CAGED system has opened up a lot of doors for me.
Thank you for sharing! Learn intervals & not shapes. Slowly you will learn something. Nothing will be instant but so much fun! You can join my Guitar Wisdom. 3 days free trial now.
@@TomoFujitaMusic Intervals are very important but when learning the CAGED System I think it's good to define the shapes based on the root of the pattern then spread out from there. Apparently Tim Pierce agrees with you that the C and D shape are the same. The roots of those shapes are on different stings. So I disagree. Great channel. Apologies for not getting back to you regarding the Robben Ford Yellowjackets article. We ran out of space. Peace and blessings.
@@vvblues If you based on shapes....you are not learning harmony, triads, intervals well. I try not teach anything too visually. I just visited Tim Pierce studio last month! I just follow triads. Thanks for sharing.
CAGED can be used as the strings to find the root, so that long as we understand that the B string is really the C string tuned down a half step, the chord shapes are rooted on the C string A string G string E strings and D string, the map lays out triads and gives you something to anchor your scales to.
thanks Tomo, that was a good talk. i see these things, (triads, caged, intervals, scales, modes....etc.) as tools, nothing more. my arrangements come from small parts of each depending on the song, comfort, speed and/or impact. i am self taught and have been using what i call abbreviated chords a bit..... now i discover triads are close...i also find the D position in C A G E D useful sometimes, if i play myself into a corner...lol
Thank you so much for the lesson. I felt solid until 20 min (A blues) and the solo scales from CAGED came in and then poof.... lost? Unfortunately, I don't know how to play chord and phrase yet. Is there a way to break the 22 minute and fwd into easier bite size pieces to learn?
You're very welcome! Don't worry! When you lost, then you need more foundation! Triads, intervals, ear training, less visual aspect. There are many triad related videos here. Just search Triad! Thank you so much!
I play diatonic keys, scales, positions/modes, and diatonic chords. Plus I borrow/import a few scales and chords to superimpose or substitute. I am terrible with CAGED. so far, only making use of the upper three strings of the D shape as a movable shape. I just finally learned that the whole CAGED system only covers ONE chord per system! I always assumed that it was a shortcut (minus a diminished shape) for those "play by ear chord memorizer types" who know 24 to 35 chords, but can't or refuse to remember that a C Major Scale and an A Minor Scale are the same scale and are actually worth learning and mapping out on guitar, to go with their CAGED systems. So recently I just learned that each key would actually require at least three CAGED systems to cover the three diatonic major triads (would the A and E shapes cover the minor triads? I'm sorry. I don't even know). Now, I really do need to learn CAGE/CAGED, because it would help me with my limited chord vocabulary, but why is there always this question? "CAGED or 3 Notes Per String?" Why wouldn't they both be learned in tandem? They're not even close to being the same thing or swappable.
Thank you for sharing. Those are just basic information that it's important to understand with music. Only fretboard theory with shape type informations will not make better player! Just quick satisfaction! That's why many are using " The CAGED SYSTEM " = "The Quick Visual Satisfaction Aid" I teach every details at my Guitar Wisdom. 3 per notes on each string = also easy way to teach, easy way to learn... but better learn Scale on one string and learn 3 things together. C D E F G A B C = R M2 M3 4 5 M6 M7 = Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do (Sing with Ear Training) then you really understand music & guitar playing! Thank you so much! Don’t worry Don’t compare Don’t expect too fast Be kind to yourself www.osiamo.com/Pickboy-Wisdom-Picks-by-Tomo-Fujita
The BIG PROBLEM with the CAGED Scale System is the emphasis on the 5 basic scale shapes being "inextricably" connected to the open chord forms ie C,A,G,E,D. A "thorough study and exploration" (learn all the note names) of each of the 5 positions will yield a tremendous amount of musical material for the inquisitive guitarist. For example, all 3 diatonic major & minor pentatonic scales are contained within each of the basic CAGED scale shapes.(In the Key of C this would be - C Major, F Major & G Major Pentatonic - Dm, Em & Am pentatonic) Additionally, the major, minor and diminished triads; diatonic seventh chords; 9ths, 11ths, 13th chords; one octave modal scales etc. are contained in each of the CAGED scale shapes.
Yes the best players learn the instrument! I don't want to drag a ball and chain along the fretboard! Thank you Tomo really appreciate and enjoy your lessons. A little wisdom seeps into me each time. ......how does Wes Montgomery do so much with his thumb?
Hello Mr. Fujita. I am 6 months into my journey and love your content as “what is to come” for me, learning wise. I am working though Justin’s beginner grade 1 and I am consolidating now. I have a desire to actually learn music, vs just playing cowboy chords. I am 43 years old. When is the appropriate time to learn this? Thank you!
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I categorize CAGED as a fundamental explanation of the guitar as a physical object and instrument as opposed to it being a musical principle. Once you see how the guitar physically works due to it's tuning, you can work out where intervals are and how they connect across the entire fretboard. It's no panacea, but it sure helps to show you where you can continue to go, as opposed to never realizing that intervals have common relationships in multiple places on the fretboard - and perhaps, only ever staying in one position
That's why I love watching your video, feels like having a one-on-one human conversation, you have this natural flow and no cliche acting lines like many standard youtube videos, and the blues phrases are always so beautiful, I really enjoy watching it.
So happy to hear that. When I make these talk videos, I think about my own students and simply as if I were just talking to my student. Live lesson! That's why I don't rehearse this or practice this before I press "ON" button! It's LIVE! Thank you so much! Funny part is I don't now what to record until every Thursday noon! Normally I record this around 3pm on Thursday afternoon with my coffee!
@@TomoFujitaMusic I love coffee as well!That’s an improvised lifestyle for learning improvising, instinct, creativity, instantaneous reaction, concentration, be in the moment, humanity shines.
I think Japanese say Hai when in agreement. :)
Thank you. My face hurts from 30 minutes of smiling. Thank you
You're very welcome! Thank you so much! Keep smiling!
Tomo is like the Yoda of guitar. Direct, economical, and clear with words.
Thank you so much! I love simplicity and limitation!
You Triads/Inversions lesson/test has been helping me tremendously. I do it every day. My main focus is not to memorize, but to concentrate on the awareness of where the root/fifth/third are and play with that at each position.
So happy to hear that. Good job! No memorization so important!
When you think about it.... It's all memorization when learning anything on an instrument
@@JTB-- more important to hear it
@@JTB-- The difference on guitar is that it's much more important to learn the meaning and context of each note and note grouping. Memorization is one of the biggest pitfalls of learning guitar.
Can you share the link please
Like you all, I too am on my guitar journey. And I find that the blues example the teacher plays is so good as an etude that if you learn it note for note and analyze it or keep an awareness if what he is playing (and then go on to put in your own variations) it’s a perfect little piece to study in order to learn about using dominant 7 arpeggios with minor and major pentatonic and keeping in mind target notes.
There is such intention behind the playing and choices in this little etude he spontaneously played that it is worth studying carefully to get your bearings.
This is the best example I’ve seen of this stuff from any teacher. I learned so much from learning this piece. Thank you!
Good job! Thank you for sharing! So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!
"I practiced a lot, studied music theory, hit the wrong note" just noticed this hilariously relatable line
So happy to hear that! I am a human!
I AM NOW LEARNING AND ENJOYING " DO ME SO ". THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS GREAT CONCEPT IN LEARNING MUSIC
You're very welcome! I'm so glad you're enjoying it!
This is the first time I felt like I had a real lesson 1on1 on yt, no cuts (I think it is really all in ONE take, did I miss something?), no fancy effects - just straight out monologue by Tomo full of passion to music and that will to teach people. Arigatou gozaimasu, Tomo-san!
So happy to hear that. Yes! I always give myself one chance to play, record! No editing so it's very real. Thank you so much!
This guy is the man. Best teacher of the instrument I've personally come across.
@@jamessbca Thank you!!
More often than not, everytime you remind me to be kind to myself, patient, and not compete, it brings a tear to my eye.
I don’t think a lot of us realize how hard we are on ourselves. I always appreciate these gentle reminders. You’ve made learning guitar an absolute pleasure for me, and I’ll always look forward to your excellent lessons. Thank you Tomo 🤍🤍🤍
Especially smart people...so hard on themselves! Be kind to yourself! We do this naturally... naturally is good & bad sometimes. Bad habits! Thank you so much!
Everybody Always Does Good By Everybody. I’m realizing how awesome it is to relax and just enjoy being a human learning to play a new instrument! Thank you! And John Mayer! So inspiring!
Thank you for sharing! You're very welcome!
Every time I watch a Tomo Fujita video I smile even if I don’t understand music theory. He just really cool.
Thank you so much! Don't worry! I teach fretboard theory at my Guitar Wisdom. (more details & super slow!)
Just came across your videos and channel... Absolutely love your simple common sense approach and explanations... Can't wait to dig into all the stuff you have posted and shared. Thanks in advance for you hard work and dedication!
Thanks so much! So happy to hear that. Please join my Guitar Wisdom!
I have to say, Mr. Tomo is the most relaxed and happy person I've ever met, even across the screen with great affinity. Of course, your musical prowess is another story. God bless you!
When I teach, I just don't rush & fill things too much! One thing at a time approach. So happy to hear that. Thank you!
@@TomoFujitaMusic One thing at a time approach -- simple and powerful wisdom, but people always ignore this sharp weapon. thanks for your sharing.
@@danlau007 You're welcome! I teach this way. One thing really deep way. Until you do it that so well. Then we can talk next subject.
You are an excellent teacher!!! My favorite so far. You are my Mr. Myagi, and I mean that both in a lighthearted way and as an extremely high compliment!
Thank you so much! Wax on wax off!
Thanks to your inspiration, I just ordered the new Berklee Book 1 from Amazon. I'm teaching and I used to use this book back in the early 80's - 89, then I went to GIT. OMG, this is a great method and I think I still have my old book that is held together with tape! I love watching your explanations. No frills, no fancy, no marketing of guitar or gear, but just some great basic music theory explained clearly and in the true spirit of music education. Terrific!
You're very welcome! Thank you for sharing! So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!
@@TomoFujitaMusic I found my old book. Cost was 7.50. Held together with tape Copyright 1966. Does not indicate which edition, but I know it was purchased cir 1980.
That's so cool! Thank you so much for sharing! @@bradmalinowski
Professor, with much love and respect, I am compelled to add some commentary to your introduction implying criticism of CAGED, namely that is all about shapes and sequencing those shapes. What you wonderfully go on to expound makes my point. We are saying the same thing.
CAGED is often taught half ass by some teachers as just the visual shapes and their connection. Sometimes the student creates this scenario because they don't want to dive deeper and the poor teacher, well he goes along hoping the student wants to go deeper eventually.
I took 3 lessons from Rich Grado, a Berklee Grad who teaches what he calls his CAGED O/S system. He taught exactly what you go on to promote--the full application. With each shape, he showed the octave shape, the scale, the chord tones, scale degrees & intervals, and the arpeggio. He had much, much more about application but I need to really learn what I had already been given.
I find your approach masterful and assuring--calm, zen like; learn that which is immediately in front of you.
Thank you so much for your videos.
Thanks for sharing. So happy to hear that. I always wanted to talk about this. Finally I made it!
I’ve had a book called Fretboard Logic for probably decades. I open it up every five years or so and it makes my head explode. It’s all about the CAGED system. Listening to you helps it all make sense. It’s not about playing a G shape barred up and down the neck. I think I’m preferring the triad system more and now, thanks to you perhaps D-CAGE system fits somehow inside of that. ❤
Thank you for sharing! This concept is so simple! Triads!
Small bites...Chew...Swallow...Digest! Practice...Move on!
I'm in the Boston area my friend"The Piano Wisperer" Ben graduated from Berkeley as well. His ear from Berkeley was KEEN(like yours) and could here the Slightest Sharp or Flat in a note. A trate needed before Berkeley lets you graduate! Great Lesson!😉👍🏻 Thanks!
Thank you so much for sharing! Thank you!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Thanks for your GREAT lessons! 👍🏻😉👏
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Thank you for the great lesson. I wrote down all full scales and play forms of the Di CAGE. Now I understand a little bit more, and it helps me memorise fretboard and understand what notes are in each chord. Also , I marked out root D in red.
Glad it was helpful! Please join my Guitar Wisdom! No memorization!
@TomoFujitaMusic wow! Thank you, Tomo san🙏 Big fan of your teaching! I will join it!
I just love your vibe as a guitar teacher...its been a while since I tuned in but I recall the moment I saw what the CAGED inventor was showing WOW the whole Rosetta Stone...thanks again for YOU and your style doing this further! And mostly thanks for that relaxed self effacing zen style guitar
Thank you so much! So happy to hear that!
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Tomo - pure gold! Been using CAGED for several years and I definitely tend to think C as well. I’m starting to see the chords and scales together due to practicing triads.....thanks to you! You can’t play it if you can’t see it! Cheers!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much!
Tomo Sensei, thank you for this lesson. Beyond E-shape and A-shape barre chords, I didn't previously "get the point" of the CAGED system. Nobody seemed to play the other chord shapes yet every RUclips teacher seems to go on and on about CAGED. The problem I had with seeing the point of CAGED is that triads, intervals and scales seem more fundamental to me. The CAGED system always seemed like a clunky, round-about way to learn triads. This lesson filled in some gaps in my understanding of where CAGED (or D-CAGE :-) ) fits and what it is useful for. Thanks.
You're very welcome! Thanks for sharing!
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@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you. I have watched most of your triad lessons before but I will watch the other two. Thanks for the recommendation!
@@PaulKirtley Thank you so much!
A great insight from a professional as yourself. Always thought fondly of CAGED because I was introduced to it early in my guitar journey
Thank you!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Cheers!
Wish I had this type of training 50yrs ago. No instructors out here in HI back than. Everything I've learn have been thru watching others & by ear. Mahalos!
Thank you so much!
Thank you for all of your lessons! I remember so many things that you say in the moment when I'm trying something.
You once explained the purpose for the BB box rather than showing an exercise. It changed how I play with the BB box and by extension every other "system".
I play with intention more now. Thank you!
So happy to hear that! Something is working for you! Thank you for sharing!
When I first saw the caged system, it was very confusing because of the overlapping forms. C and D, G and A for example. I eventually thought of my index finger as a capo, and it made more sense. Using your triad/inversion method vertical and horizontal on top of those cage shapes makes the most sense to me. If I fill in.the blanks on either side of the 1, 3, or 5, it’s easy to see the other scale or mode notes. I think you are an excellent guitarist and an incredible teacher! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us.
Thanks for sharing. You are a smart person. Thank you so much!
i know this video is 1yr old now but it really helped me out a great deal because the CAGED system for me is an easy concept to understand but application to guitar not so much. thank you for posting this, I wish i had found it sooner!
Glad it helped! So happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing! You're very welcome!
I am learning on my own, been at it for 1.5 years. I am so glad have I found you through Win is Music Both of you help me see major flaws in my progression and I had to backslide a lot. Loving your teachings and the journey thanks a ton!!
Good job! I taught Tyler Larson all important foundation. Triads and more! Thank you so much!
I waited a while to share my thoughts but I couldn’t agree more with what you shared. And some of the comments. The CAGE system is great for an anchor as a tool to learn and know keys. It’s almost like seeing the frets as twelve capos.
Much music exists including B#, Cb, E#, Fb. Double flat (Bb) & so on … seeing the neck as a picture of everyone’s music, kinetically putting the fingers down to everyone’s music, auditory hearing of everyone’s music as many keys as systems to view, feel, or hear, are our shortcuts, as an asset or defect. I think in my humble opinion working out the next hardest piece of music makes us intrinsically more prepared for whatever is easier. Theory is hard. Shapes help assign theory. One is incomplete without the other, as we likely see as we hear and feel. Most of use do not experience a lack of any of those character traits, and we use the stronger to strengthen the other. That I guess is where I see the cages system .. a visual and auditory tool for finding theory. As our ears and hands grow, we can abandon shapes and play spontaneous composition from really knowing the song. Substitution , Reharmonization, or traditional accompaniment of any piece.
Thanks for sharing.
you never stop working, tomo. thanks for another great lesson! love from the uk!
Yes! Thank you!
Thank you Tomo. A wonderful and humble explanation of why triads is the way to learning guitar.
My pleasure! Thank you so much!
You just said something that i was thinking about today,just staying mostly on the high four strings .Also thinking triads in the cage approach rather than the entire chord.You just provided me with a breakout iin understanding Thank you so much.
Thanks for sharing. Triads & Inversions ( No shapes! Intervals!)
You are so real and honest Tomo ! Thank you
Thank you so much! Why not?
Thank you. Two weeks in, gonna take it slow, as you advise. Already read music (badly) for piano, trumpet, and I see your book, and want to practice that way, slowly, with one or two of your videos every one or two weeks. THANK YOU for getting me started.
You're welcome! Please do it slowly. Thank you!
i can't always follow you but appreciate your lessons. You would be a good person to meet!
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Q&A #1 - How To Use Triads Musically….
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Music Theory Lesson - Basics of Triad Harmony
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I study so much from Mr. Tomo. Thank you very much
Great to hear that. Thank you so much!
This was an eye opener. Thanks so much!!
You're very welcome!
This is a simply incredible lesson. It has much further reach and importance than the individual concepts being explored. I’ve been playing for 15 years and you are transforming my playing one video at a time. What else can I say aside from thank you, thank you, thank you.
Glad it was helpful! So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!
I have a habit of liking your videos before I watch them and I have not been wrong yet :)
Oh! You're so nice!
Very helpful CAGE/CAGED Take/Tutorial! Thanks!
Thank you for sharing! So happy to hear that!
Tomo sensei, you got the point! Exactly! by the way I met your former student Mr. Yoshiaki Imahori. He used my guitar on stage last week. He is fantastic as well.
Thanks so much! I taught Yoshiaki via my audio cassette tape lessons for a few years. He fixed all techniques! He can helps others now! I am so happy to hear that.
7:05 Oh this is an updated version of the book. I have a very old one in print.
Thanks for sharing
Thank you Mr. Fujita.
Your comment about not having an opinion just observe and learn is quite wise.
Also I have been using one page with bullet points for decades. It is a great tool for public speaking.
When I teach, I use my neutral opinion to my students too. Respect & admire always! You're clever! One page does amazing job. 2-3 pages will do poor job!
you are a truly brilliant educator
Thank you so much!
Very insightful and gracious of you to share. I think i just went from intermediate to a good beginner player.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!
Took me so long to apply the message to my life but once I did every aspect changed.Glad to see it laid out so simply (also the lesson)
Thanks for sharing. Good job!
Tomo would you consider doing a video on your guitar collection? You seem to have a real players variety and I think many would enjoy hearing you talk about how you acquired them and what you like using them for in terms of styles and what not.
No I don't think so. I am not proud of myself having a lot of gears. I feel ashamed a little about this. I can talk about this in my talk video? Then I can show you a few guitars, amps, effects etc. Thank you so much! Great suggestion! I will think about it.
I truly enjoy you’re lessons, ty
Thank you so much!
I’m from Boston so I can say this is a wicked cool lesson.
Thanks so much!
GREAT LESSON TOMO!!!! Thanks for posting
Glad you liked it! You're welcome!
And you are modest to, God bless thanks for cage.
Thank you so much!
Incredible. Thanks so much for sharing Mr. Fujita. ✌
Glad you enjoyed it Thank you!
Nice approach I think if you see your root 3rd and 5th and maybe 7th you can add the 4th and 6th to complete the scale over each triad position
Thanks for sharing! Thank you!
Terrific stuff. Thanks for the lesson.
Thanks so much!
thank you Tomo San for your wisdom.
You're very welcome! Thank you!
The CAGED system is actual, as are the twelve semi-tones, or pieces of a chess board. Could I manage 6 strings and learn music at the same times, 20 years said no, I should have chosen a simpler path, each step of the CAGED system lead me to another wall I could not, wished not and cared not to climb. Yes, I learned the hard way, the poor way and all said and done, I enjoyed it as well. It is with thanks to Tomo, I have rationalised the CAGED system and there's more than twice the joy to find.
Thanks for sharing. Good job!
Awesome lession.
Very helpful....
Glad to hear that! Thank you so much!
Fantastic lesson. Thank you for sharing! 🙏
Thank you! You're welcome!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. It's very hard to learn harmony by yourself in your bedroom because you can only play the chords or the lead but not both at the same time. I suggest every guitar student get a looper pedal. Learn to play simple chord progressions on the looper then play lead over the chords. Your ear will tell you immediately if you are playing the wrong notes. Your ear is a very powerful tool.
You're very welcome! Knowledges is easy to get... but understand how much to take in & how to apply these material to music with understanding intervals, ear training. So when you study harmony, you want to use Ear Training right away. This way is better.
I agree 100%
Tomo, "thank you very much for" 😃 sharing your guitar wisdom here on RUclips. This one was fun to watch because of "Nicolas CAGE" 🤣 but also the whole video is interesting and helps to understand this dry music theory. That Ibanez is looking killer beautiful too!🎶
You're very welcome! Thank you! Glad you enjoy it!
spot on Tomo. I have been learning my instrument for 30years as well. By the time i understood what 'CAGED' was referring to years ago, didn't really mean anything. Since I learned root/scale/triad/arpeggio first. old school. The shapes are everywhere anyway. and yes, I always thought the 'D' on the end was a trick question because it is C maj triad/arpeggio. Carry on Sir, Thanks for the affirmation of solid foundation. I'm a live musician too by the way. enjoyed the Nashville sessions recently
Thank you! Musically understanding "CAGED" is totally different know this by visually. Basically having "foundation" is so important. Triads/Scales/Arpeggios
You're very welcome! Hope this video will help more people. Awesome! Music city!
What a treasure. Enjoying so much!
Glad you enjoy it!
4th time though this video and I still don't get this concept. I have that book as well.....😔
Thank you for sharing! This is just an idea about this. More about triads & intervals.
Caged is a small part of a very big picture. Recognizing shapes definitely helps you navigate the neck and can almost be thought of as ok we go to Yellowstone, Golden Gate Bridge, Grand Canyon, Devils Tower, etc. They are landmarks to break up your journey and give you a fond memory you will always remember on your journey and will want to revisit while navigating through those areas. Plus this is a much easier way to communicate with the student about moving chords around then say Pat Martinos Creative Diminished 7 concept charts or Chord Chemistry. lol I love your channel and hope we can cross paths one day. I was Shawn Lane's tech and student his last 8 years, AIMM Alumni where I learned directly from Jimmy Herring, Sid Wolf, Steve Freeman of course, Bill Hart, etc, and founding partner of The American Guitar Institute in Memphis. Im in Central Ohio nowadays and Im trying to build my youtube channel up to be able to monetize so that any aspiring guitarist no matter their financial situation can get quality instruction and your channel for sure provides that.
Thanks for sharing.
I've been trying to learn which major chord shapes appear in each pentatonic position from the e string root note and the a string root note. (the minor and major pentatonic) It's helping me to match chord tones to the pentatonic so I'm not just noodling obvious pentatonic scales.
Thanks for sharing! Please learn triads & inversions!
That’s what I’ve been trying to map out too. Take each pentatonic position, and know how to play the triads of each chord in the chord scale in every position. I can’t say I understand it better from this. Been trying to map it out myself it’s tough, but no one online seems to have done it that I can find.
Greetings from Cornwall UK and thank u this gave me a little light bulb moment of understanding 💡👌👍❤️
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much!
im an old folkie and never ventured much into the dark side of lead guitar but over the years and home recording I needed to learn to play lead. I found the caged system made me find the guitar notes I needed to use for whatever song I was trying to play lead on. I teach guitar to a few and always show the system to them so they can learn the guitar and how to be flexible players. and yes triads are sweet.
Don't worry! You can learn this. You can change it. You need foundation so you can enjoy your guitar playing. Thank you!
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Thank you!!!
You're very welcome! Thank you!
Hello,
Thank You for the video. Too much too soon for me, but I think I understand the gist. Build on the basics...learn don't memorize, take my time and stick with it . 😊
You're very welcome! Foundation is so good!
C E G on 123 set stings. X X X 5 5 3 = X X X R M3 5 ... learn them slowly without memorizing! That's root position. Then E G C on 123 set strings X X X 9 8 8 = X X X M3 5 R .. That's 1st inversion!
G C E on 123 set strings X X X 12 13 12 That's 2nd inversion. That's all you need to know first! Take your time!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank You so much!!!
You have an aura that transcends guitar. I believe you could teach anything: it's how you subtly deliver more than the content of a lesson but instill hope, optimism, humility and a human vulnerability. When you took a break to sip your coffee, quite special 🤣😊
Thanks so much! I love my afternoon coffee! When I make these RUclips videos. I write my ideas on one piece of paper & I just press "ON" .. once it's on... I have only ONE chance so I try not hurry! Thanks for mentioning that part. I already totally forgot about that!
The blues example at around 24:00 is KILLER❤. Stuff to work over at the weekend. (And off course, I will think of the 5 Mantras: Dont worry....)
Thanks so much, sensei.
Thank you so much! So happy to hear that!
Thanks Tomo.
You're very welcome! Thank you! Please check these videos.
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Thanx I’m 61yrs old been learning acoustic about a year when I heard about (CAGED) it sounded good but looked at it like a whole other way to learn but it’s really not now I know
You're very welcome! Very young! Don't pay attention too much about it. Please learn triads! Better and effective!
Yet another great Video. LESS IS MORE ! I use the caged system in more of a rhythm role. I use it in song writting. I am learning all the associated scales. I agree 100% about the CAGE vrs The CAGED. IT is hard to go between the shapes playing lead at first. Too much thinking for me LOL. Like anything else you have to Pratice. That is the trick to the instrument. Pratice pratice pratice. Thank You TOMO!!!
Thank you! I like simplicity & no memorization things. So more imagination!
Great information..
Thank you! 👍
My pleasure!
I've learned a lot from you, Tomo. Thank you!
My pleasure! Thank you!
Brilliant lesson 👍🇬🇧👍 thanks
You're welcome! Thank you!
I just subscribed....somehow you've connected a few dots for me...i need to watch this over and over...thanks bro
Thank you so much! More importantly learn triad inversions!
I Wish All My Students Knew THESE Before They Came To Berklee
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Unstuck Your Visual Shape Guitar Playing from RUclips! (Basic Theory On One String Approach)
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Thanks Tomo! ❤
My pleasure! Thank you!
I've never understood why guitarists say the C form and the D form are the same. They are not. They are connected, but the roots are on different strings which allows you to move up and down the neck. Aside from that, I agree that learning the major scale, pentatonics, and basic chord forms should be studied before you apply the CAGED System. The advanced CAGED system has opened up a lot of doors for me.
Thank you for sharing! Learn intervals & not shapes. Slowly you will learn something. Nothing will be instant but so much fun! You can join my Guitar Wisdom. 3 days free trial now.
@@TomoFujitaMusic Intervals are very important but when learning the CAGED System I think it's good to define the shapes based on the root of the pattern then spread out from there. Apparently Tim Pierce agrees with you that the C and D shape are the same. The roots of those shapes are on different stings. So I disagree. Great channel. Apologies for not getting back to you regarding the Robben Ford Yellowjackets article. We ran out of space. Peace and blessings.
@@vvblues If you based on shapes....you are not learning harmony, triads, intervals well. I try not teach anything too visually. I just visited Tim Pierce studio last month! I just follow triads. Thanks for sharing.
the best Teacher of the world!!!!
Thanks so much!
Tomo thank you and could you please do a video on rockabilly lead guitar style for medium/advanced players?
Thank you!
CAGED can be used as the strings to find the root, so that long as we understand that the B string is really the C string tuned down a half step, the chord shapes are rooted on the C string A string G string E strings and D string, the map lays out triads and gives you something to anchor your scales to.
Thanks for sharing.
That’s some nice thinking outside the box kipperbob. I love it!
Love this! Thanks so much Tomo! Very helpful teaching my son. Happy Thanksgiving!
So happy to hear that! Thank you! Same to you~
thanks Tomo, that was a good talk. i see these things, (triads, caged, intervals, scales, modes....etc.) as tools, nothing more. my arrangements come from small parts of each depending on the song, comfort, speed and/or impact. i am self taught and have been using what i call abbreviated chords a bit..... now i discover triads are close...i also find the D position in C A G E D useful sometimes, if i play myself into a corner...lol
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing. Just tools so if you don't use it... just nothing! That's why less is better! Just CAGE! Nicholas Cage!
Piece of a paper , very nice . Students must love this guy .
I really don't use any diagram like those! I made them just in case...
@@TomoFujitaMusic Tomo I was making fun of your English . It's funny but good enough . Hope you're not offended .
i love make fun of myself! Thank you! @@jeffersonjcoat
God bless Tomo just legendary content
Thank you!
Thank you so much for the lesson. I felt solid until 20 min (A blues) and the solo scales from CAGED came in and then poof.... lost? Unfortunately, I don't know how to play chord and phrase yet.
Is there a way to break the 22 minute and fwd into easier bite size pieces to learn?
You're very welcome! Don't worry! When you lost, then you need more foundation! Triads, intervals, ear training, less visual aspect. There are many triad related videos here. Just search Triad! Thank you so much!
This was amazing Tomo, great advice! 👏
Thank you so much!
I play diatonic keys, scales, positions/modes, and diatonic chords. Plus I borrow/import a few scales and chords to superimpose or substitute.
I am terrible with CAGED. so far, only making use of the upper three strings of the D shape as a movable shape.
I just finally learned that the whole CAGED system only covers ONE chord per system!
I always assumed that it was a shortcut (minus a diminished shape) for those "play by ear chord memorizer types" who know 24 to 35 chords, but can't or refuse to remember that a C Major Scale and an A Minor Scale are the same scale and are actually worth learning and mapping out on guitar, to go with their CAGED systems.
So recently I just learned that each key would actually require at least three CAGED systems to cover the three diatonic major triads (would the A and E shapes cover the minor triads? I'm sorry. I don't even know).
Now, I really do need to learn CAGE/CAGED, because it would help me with my limited chord vocabulary, but why is there always this question?
"CAGED or 3 Notes Per String?"
Why wouldn't they both be learned in tandem? They're not even close to being the same thing or swappable.
Thank you for sharing. Those are just basic information that it's important to understand with music. Only fretboard theory with shape type informations will not make better player! Just quick satisfaction! That's why many are using " The CAGED SYSTEM " = "The Quick Visual Satisfaction Aid" I teach every details at my Guitar Wisdom. 3 per notes on each string = also easy way to teach, easy way to learn... but better learn Scale on one string and learn 3 things together. C D E F G A B C = R M2 M3 4 5 M6 M7 = Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do (Sing with Ear Training) then you really understand music & guitar playing! Thank you so much!
Don’t worry
Don’t compare
Don’t expect too fast
Be kind to yourself
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The BIG PROBLEM with the CAGED Scale System is the emphasis on the 5 basic scale shapes being "inextricably" connected to the open chord forms ie C,A,G,E,D. A "thorough study and exploration" (learn all the note names) of each of the 5 positions will yield a tremendous amount of musical material for the inquisitive guitarist. For example, all 3 diatonic major & minor pentatonic scales are contained within each of the basic CAGED scale shapes.(In the Key of C this would be - C Major, F Major & G Major Pentatonic - Dm, Em & Am pentatonic) Additionally, the major, minor and diminished triads; diatonic seventh chords; 9ths, 11ths, 13th chords; one octave modal scales etc. are contained in each of the CAGED scale shapes.
Thank you for sharing! Shapes, easy to teach & easy to learn (shapes!) Not intervals or not triads!
Tomo, I love your T shirt!
Thank you so much!
Don’t worry
Don’t compare
Don’t expect too fast
Be kind to yourself
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Thanks a lot!!
You're welcome!
Love the lessons
Thank you!
Yes the best players learn the instrument! I don't want to drag a ball and chain along the fretboard! Thank you Tomo really appreciate and enjoy your lessons. A little wisdom seeps into me each time.
......how does Wes Montgomery do so much with his thumb?
You're welcome! Wes's thumb is amazing!
Hello Mr. Fujita. I am 6 months into my journey and love your content as “what is to come” for me, learning wise. I am working though Justin’s beginner grade 1 and I am consolidating now. I have a desire to actually learn music, vs just playing cowboy chords. I am 43 years old. When is the appropriate time to learn this? Thank you!
That's so wonderful! Just enjoy your learning journey! Thanks for sharing.
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@@TomoFujitaMusic thank you so very much!
Thank You excellent teacher!
Thank you so much!
As I understand, it's actually a Caged Sequence...just another tool to access the fingerboard.
Thanks for your brilliant insight.
You're very welcome!
I categorize CAGED as a fundamental explanation of the guitar as a physical object and instrument as opposed to it being a musical principle. Once you see how the guitar physically works due to it's tuning, you can work out where intervals are and how they connect across the entire fretboard. It's no panacea, but it sure helps to show you where you can continue to go, as opposed to never realizing that intervals have common relationships in multiple places on the fretboard - and perhaps, only ever staying in one position
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
You're welcome!