For chord root note on the given string, play chord shape from the low root: 6:E 3:49 maj 4:21 min 5:A 5:07 maj 5:20 min 4:E 6:37 maj 7:10 min 3:A 8:02 maj 8:46 min 2:D 10:48 maj 11:17 min (for both major and minor versions also play the chord fifth on the 3rd string)
I've been playing guitar for 47 years and consider myself to be a pretty fair player. I already knew the content of this video but it took me a long time to figure it out. I just wanted to say that your teaching method is so good, explaining what needs to be explained without getting overly technical and complicating the message. Unfortunately too many of the youtube guitar teachers either over explain or try to explain in a "music theory" way that makes some of them difficult to understand. Sometimes I think they are just trying to impress people with their knowledge of music theory. Kudos for an excellent video!
Love it. When I was little my parents wouldn't let me practice my piano so I would go into my bedroom and play my guitar. I was self taught (other than piano, reading etc.) except for one guitar lesson. I fired the teacher because he kicked my dog out of his way. I was 8 or 9. I figured out all of these chord combinations by myself and I share them with my students now. They are the best especially for people with little hands.
Wow this video was a huge paradigm shift for me. I knew the basics of caged but no one has ever broken it down by string like that. New favorite teacher and channel. Keep up the great work!
I finally understand why people would saythey were playing a certain chord somewhere in the fretboard, but I was akways confused because nobody ever explained thisbto me before, nor so simply put. I have been learning the guitar for a bit now. Thank you so much!!🎉❤
I always thought that to play all over the FB you needed four basic shapes utilizing barre chords. Amazed by guitarists playing chords up the neck without using a barre. Now I understand. Thank you so much for this as this is the missing part that allows me to progress. A most beneficial blog for me.
@@thehappycamper7360all of the chords that you make that have the root from the low E use the shape from the open E chord.( the shape you make with your 3 fingers
@@alexc2044yeah, I honestly hate all of these beginning videos that don't mention this or anything whatsoever about intervals. They don't even need to go into detail at all, but just mentioning that they exist so that people who want to take the "next step" know what to look for would be so much better. There's just soooo many of these day 1 basic videos that it can take foreverrr to finally stumble upon the one that does go over what the next step is. Grrrr
BEST guitar lesson ever ! I stopped taking lessons because the explanations and lessons were overly complex and made no sense, causing me to lose interest and many years of losses enjoyment playing the guitar. Thank you so very much for finally making it enjoyable and easy to play and write music for my songs 😎
Amazing lesson. I've been playing guitar for a while (no formal training).Thanks for helping a fretboard illiterate person like me understand it better
Without any exaggeration, this was the most eye-opening lesson in the guitar world for me. And I´ve seen tonnes of videos on CAGED and got disappointed in myself. Thanks a lot for such a nice way to break this so easy and smooth. 👌👏🤘
The difference maker is your teaching style and explanation without throwing excess jargon out there that Some like me may not be ready for. Your way makes sense to anyone, regardless of level. Thank you!
I've watched dozens of guitar instruction videos over the years and I must say, this is probably THE BEST video for progressing beyond just playing cowboy chords and barre chords.
The pentatonic scales also layer over these exact positions. This is the proper way to learn guitar because it's the right way to THINK about the neck and anatomy of chords. Awesome video!
Cool…!!! You’ve just made the knowledge of Chords very practical and vivid for the beginner and inexperienced guitarist. And what is more reinforcing is that you illustrated the chords, not on the pages of a book, but on the fretboard where they really belong. Excellent teaching. Thanks so much.
This should be one or probably the BEST GUITAR LESSONS OF ALL TIME, you don't need to feel discouraged by over explanation with music theories most guitar tutors do
This is indeed a great lesson. It took me some time to figure it out on my own but this is exactly how i presented the guitar to my wife. She thought guitar was easy and her progression was quite impressive.
Tried to get my head around the caged system so many times to find my way around the fret board, the way you have explained how to do just that was a lightbulb moment for me, a superb lesson Thank you
Fantastic guitar lesson for any aspiring guitarist trying to build practical playing skills. An extremely useful video. This is essential and practical guitar knowledge.
The best lesson I've come across in a long while. Easily understandable, not overly technical, practical and useful. Thank you for all your efforts. Wishing you all the best.
I like guitar teachers on these videos that can give a short explanation of what there are about to teach, you sir are 1 of them, you gave a brief explanation and then got right into the lesson, great job, your teaching is real good, I'll have to use this to learn the chords in different locations on the fretboard( fingerings and all) real good teaching! Thanks Much!
How can there only be 808 comments on this video? I was explaining to my brother, just last week, how to add variety to his play by changing the shapes of chords further up the neck, and, hey, presto, your video shows up. A bit more technical than me, but clearly and simply clarifying the principle. And for once, no ,Look at me, how quickly I can zip up and down the neck" showing off. Top notch lesson.
Hey bro I just want to thank u I've only been playing for a year and a half now and I've been trying to endlessly trying to learn the neck I know the notes but u just made it click for me wow awesome thank u man I'm so excited I wish u well stay healthy and safe bye
I think the way you teach so calmly and at a good pace is better than hundreds of videos I’ve watched !!! You’re doing great !! Make more videos please ! 😊
Wow !! My first ..the best understanding ..my dream to more chords around the fret! You are my blessing in guitar world! Wow! Now i can moved forward! I got stuck with just basics chords..years until now!! thank u sir!!
A bit of a dubiously worded title page but a good lesson within on starting to use higher pitched triads. The extra value was in the progression played on the higher strings at the end. It sounds thin on an acoustic. Thank you for the clear lesson.
0:33-"It totally beats the CAGED system!" Goes ahead and teaches... the CAGED system. It's "Use CAGED, but just don't play all the strings, because that makes it a a lot easier." Done. Still a great lesson, just... it's CAGED.
The acronym CAGED stands for the chord shapes used around the neck, C shape, A shape, G shape, E shape, and D shape. The E, A, and D shapes are taught here, but the C and G are not, because they are not very practical (especially the G shape). It's simply a different way of looking at it and thinking about it, while also making the chord shapes easier.
You have just presented a simplified version of CAGED. It isn't really a different way of thinking about it... more like a scaled back (pun intended) way of presenting it for beginners. Not a bad way to do it since it focuses on easy and practical shapes but it doesn't "beat" CAGED since it's essentially the same thing. I think some of the negative reaction is due to the click-baity title.@@TaylorDeanBarnett
I basically said exactly that... Certain chords (practical and easy shapes). I was just pointing out that some of the negative comments are due to the title of the video, not the content which is totally fine. I don't see how that is being "anal" at all.@@Stringbean421
I’ve been working this out slowly but so much better when someone explains the logical rationale and gives note names etc without me having to go back over everything. Thank you ☺️
Please please professor. Your lesson inside me thanks very much. So many times playing but your work simple & coordination from Los Angeles California we salute
So I guess you would call this the BAGED system Lol (beiged) 💙🔥 B string A string G string E string D string He performed it I named it I need my 10% haha 😂 seriously as a beginner guitarist, this was the best at covering all barre chord shapes!
Great video! A follow up video with the scales you can play once you've found the cord shape on each of the 5 strings would tie this all together. Something like strum the cord and then run through the scale for that cord shape would be awesome!
I've been watching videos for years trying to understand what the heck was I not understanding, and everyone quickly flew into some rant on theory and quickly lost me down the rabbit hole they would pull me into. Wow!! Shape dependent on the string!!!????? Feel like I lost so much time but at least it led me here. FINALLY! Thank you.
Taylor.........like so many other comments ive been playing for years......occasionally live in bands ........W--KING around the blues and pentatonic scale.........an absolutely clear and simple lesson........so many other channels just dont get it across as well........thank you so much.........liked and subribed.........cheers uk
Just subscribed. Taylor, thank you for this lesson. I couldn’t figure this out until your video popped up while I was shopping for a backup guitar. This will make my volunteer work more fun. Thank you !
Been trying to get my head around this for so long, watched your video for 5 minutes and understood it just like that! Thank you so much from the UK!!!
This is amazing. If my back did not hurt so badly, I would grab a guitar and practice this right now. I do not have the strength in my left hand to make barre chords since I broke my neck and back. This might be the answer to my barre problems.
Exactly what I needed, brother. I learned (a beginner here of sorts) recently about triads and how important they are but received no clear (emphasis “clear”) explanation as to their practical usage until now. I observed that you were using triad shapes and that hit me. Wham! Thanks much. Liked and subscribed.
Well presented - I will be re watching this several times - taking notes on the chord shapes. Thanks for taking the time to explain this in ways that even I UNDERSTAND!
Ok! I have to admit that the caged system is like a box of a puzzle all scramble and this video just made a lot and I mean a lot more sense to me. Everything is clearer now. Thank you!
THANK YOU, VERY VERY MUCH, FOR THIS VITAL, SIMPLE LESSON, (THAT SHOULD'VE BEEN "TAUGHT" DECADES AGO)...FYI: I'M STILL BARELY ABLE TO PLAY ANY SONG, BUT, THIS REALLY IS USEFUL, AND VERY HELPFUL!!!! MUCH APPRECIATED!!!... LOL!!!
I really liked your approach with explaining the music theory when applied to guitar. Very clear and explained at at pace that allowed me to understand with EASE EXECELLENT lesson Thanks so much!!! Albert Very good instructions Keep it up !!!!
For chord root note on the given string, play chord shape from the low root:
6:E 3:49 maj 4:21 min
5:A 5:07 maj 5:20 min
4:E 6:37 maj 7:10 min
3:A 8:02 maj 8:46 min
2:D 10:48 maj 11:17 min (for both major and minor versions also play the chord fifth on the 3rd string)
I've been playing guitar for 47 years and consider myself to be a pretty fair player. I already knew the content of this video but it took me a long time to figure it out. I just wanted to say that your teaching method is so good, explaining what needs to be explained without getting overly technical and complicating the message. Unfortunately too many of the youtube guitar teachers either over explain or try to explain in a "music theory" way that makes some of them difficult to understand. Sometimes I think they are just trying to impress people with their knowledge of music theory. Kudos for an excellent video!
Good teacher, straight to the point, he has introduced you to Intervals, you just dont know it yet 😆
@@mikepretorius6350 I don't see where this lesson has anything to do with intervals.
Same here, well said
@@mikepretorius6350 Oh I know all my intervals, qualities etc. Learned music theory before learning the guitar.
@@arpeggioblues5924 not me i fiddled around for a looong time before i realized what intervals were ! i suppose every where i look i now see them 😆
I wish YT was around when I started to play guitar, been playing 800 years now and still learning thanks to people like you!
This channel is a godsend! So much simpler. Less complicated and less to think about. Think less play more.
Love it. When I was little my parents wouldn't let me practice my piano so I would go into my bedroom and play my guitar. I was self taught (other than piano, reading etc.) except for one guitar lesson. I fired the teacher because he kicked my dog out of his way. I was 8 or 9. I figured out all of these chord combinations by myself and I share them with my students now. They are the best especially for people with little hands.
Wow this video was a huge paradigm shift for me. I knew the basics of caged but no one has ever broken it down by string like that. New favorite teacher and channel. Keep up the great work!
I finally understand why people would saythey were playing a certain chord somewhere in the fretboard, but I was akways confused because nobody ever explained thisbto me before, nor so simply put. I have been learning the guitar for a bit now. Thank you so much!!🎉❤
I always thought that to play all over the FB you needed four basic shapes utilizing barre chords. Amazed by guitarists playing chords up the neck without using a barre. Now I understand. Thank you so much for this as this is the missing part that allows me to progress. A most beneficial blog for me.
I had no idea that there was a shape per string, and once you know the root, you've got the chord...OMG!!!! TY!!!
Im still struggling with knowing what shape it is ?
@@thehappycamper7360all of the chords that you make that have the root from the low E use the shape from the open E chord.( the shape you make with your 3 fingers
@@thehappycamper7360 how long has it been?
wait till you learn about triads and chord inversons
@@alexc2044yeah, I honestly hate all of these beginning videos that don't mention this or anything whatsoever about intervals. They don't even need to go into detail at all, but just mentioning that they exist so that people who want to take the "next step" know what to look for would be so much better. There's just soooo many of these day 1 basic videos that it can take foreverrr to finally stumble upon the one that does go over what the next step is. Grrrr
BEST guitar lesson ever ! I stopped taking lessons because the explanations and lessons were overly complex and made no sense, causing me to lose interest and many years of losses enjoyment playing the guitar. Thank you so very much for finally making it enjoyable and easy to play and write music for my songs 😎
So happy to hear that! Glad you enjoyed this one!
Amazing lesson. I've been playing guitar for a while (no formal training).Thanks for helping a fretboard illiterate person like me understand it better
Without any exaggeration, this was the most eye-opening lesson in the guitar world for me. And I´ve seen tonnes of videos on CAGED and got disappointed in myself. Thanks a lot for such a nice way to break this so easy and smooth. 👌👏🤘
Excellent method I'm playing for over 45 years and here is the best video to understand the keys when using guitar alphabet. Blessings Sir.
This is the first guitar tutorial I have ever been able to understand thank you so much for your clear and informative lesson😊?
This is the lesson I needed. I've been working on moving around the fretboard more using triads and this was a huge help. Thank you!
The difference maker is your teaching style and explanation without throwing excess jargon out there that Some like me may not be ready for. Your way makes sense to anyone, regardless of level. Thank you!
I never knew l could musically smile again. Thank you, a gazillion time, for putting the rhythm back into my soul😂
This is perhaps the most helpful guitar video on RUclips. Well done, no one else will show all six strings like you.
I've watched dozens of guitar instruction videos over the years and I must say, this is probably THE BEST video for progressing beyond just playing cowboy chords and barre chords.
The pentatonic scales also layer over these exact positions. This is the proper way to learn guitar because it's the right way to THINK about the neck and anatomy of chords. Awesome video!
Cool…!!! You’ve just made the knowledge of Chords very practical and vivid for the beginner and inexperienced guitarist. And what is more reinforcing is that you illustrated the chords, not on the pages of a book, but on the fretboard where they really belong. Excellent teaching. Thanks so much.
This should be one or probably the BEST GUITAR LESSONS OF ALL TIME, you don't need to feel discouraged by over explanation with music theories most guitar tutors do
You are the first teacher that has truly explained how this system works. A light bulb moment !! Thankyou❤
This is guitar gold .At last an easy to learn and play practical framework for generating chords Thanks so much.
This was my Eureka moment of more than 40 years of trying to figure out how look for chords up the FB.What a bllessing.
This is indeed a great lesson. It took me some time to figure it out on my own but this is exactly how i presented the guitar to my wife. She thought guitar was easy and her progression was quite impressive.
Just superb..Apparantly difficult concept simplified in practical way.. without actually resorting to texts...😊
Thanks for being so patient to explain… I usually know all the basic chords at top fret but you have opened up a whole new world for me. Bless you !
gratitude is the attitude 👍🏻
Overexplain kills the other explanations! Ricky was right!
Best explanation and clear examples, so cool! Valuable info made readily useful!!
Tried to get my head around the caged system so many times to find my way around the fret board, the way you have explained how to do just that was a lightbulb moment for me, a superb lesson Thank you
Man … you made this so clear for me. Thank you!!
This is kind of boring, why don't he play some melodies and chords straight through beside spending a lot of time plucking on strings😮
Fantastic Iam 71 yrs old just learn magic for playing on my guitar thank you
Fantastic guitar lesson for any aspiring guitarist trying to build practical playing skills. An extremely useful video. This is essential and practical guitar knowledge.
The best lesson I've come across in a long while. Easily understandable, not overly technical, practical and useful. Thank you for all your efforts. Wishing you all the best.
This is one of thr best lessons you could ever learn on guitar 🎸 thanks😊
I like guitar teachers on these videos that can give a short explanation of what there are about to teach, you sir are 1 of them, you gave a brief explanation and then got right into the lesson, great job, your teaching is real good, I'll have to use this to learn the chords in different locations on the fretboard( fingerings and all) real good teaching! Thanks Much!
How can there only be 808 comments on this video? I was explaining to my brother, just last week, how to add variety to his play by changing the shapes of chords further up the neck, and, hey, presto, your video shows up. A bit more technical than me, but clearly and simply clarifying the principle. And for once, no ,Look at me, how quickly I can zip up and down the neck" showing off. Top notch lesson.
Oops .. 44 comments, 809 likes
Without a doubt , the best teacher on You Tube !
Best explanation I’ve heard in 7 years of lessons!
Hey bro I just want to thank u I've only been playing for a year and a half now and I've been trying to endlessly trying to learn the neck I know the notes but u just made it click for me wow awesome thank u man I'm so excited I wish u well stay healthy and safe bye
Thank you! Truly appreciated and so happy to hear this was helpful to you!
I think the way you teach so calmly and at a good pace is better than hundreds of videos I’ve watched !!! You’re doing great !! Make more videos please ! 😊
A 65 year old beginner here struggling with bar chords and really appreciate this lesson!
Wow !! My first ..the best understanding ..my dream to more chords around the fret! You are my blessing in guitar world! Wow! Now i can moved forward! I got stuck with just basics chords..years until now!! thank u sir!!
A bit of a dubiously worded title page but a good lesson within on starting to use higher pitched triads. The extra value was in the progression played on the higher strings at the end. It sounds thin on an acoustic. Thank you for the clear lesson.
0:33-"It totally beats the CAGED system!" Goes ahead and teaches... the CAGED system. It's "Use CAGED, but just don't play all the strings, because that makes it a a lot easier." Done. Still a great lesson, just... it's CAGED.
The acronym CAGED stands for the chord shapes used around the neck, C shape, A shape, G shape, E shape, and D shape. The E, A, and D shapes are taught here, but the C and G are not, because they are not very practical (especially the G shape). It's simply a different way of looking at it and thinking about it, while also making the chord shapes easier.
You have just presented a simplified version of CAGED. It isn't really a different way of thinking about it... more like a scaled back (pun intended) way of presenting it for beginners. Not a bad way to do it since it focuses on easy and practical shapes but it doesn't "beat" CAGED since it's essentially the same thing. I think some of the negative reaction is due to the click-baity title.@@TaylorDeanBarnett
I basically said exactly that... Certain chords (practical and easy shapes). I was just pointing out that some of the negative comments are due to the title of the video, not the content which is totally fine. I don't see how that is being "anal" at all.@@Stringbean421
I found it a very useful lesson and it made the whole caged system much easier to understand, having pared it down like that.
I’ve been working this out slowly but so much better when someone explains the logical rationale and gives note names etc without me having to go back over everything. Thank you ☺️
That was a REALLY solid explanation of the process...kudos!
Please please professor. Your lesson inside me thanks very much. So many times playing but your work simple & coordination from Los Angeles California we salute
A Master can explain to anyone. Your video is a perfect example. Outstanding...!!!...
This makes it so simple! Some of the shapes you introduced would also transition seamlessly to a lesson on triads! Great work!!
I understand the caged system, but this is a couple of steps past that. Opened my understanding quite a bit. Ty
So I guess you would call this the BAGED system Lol (beiged) 💙🔥
B string
A string
G string
E string
D string
He performed it I named it I need my 10% haha 😂 seriously as a beginner guitarist, this was the best at covering all barre chord shapes!
Been playing guitar for years but never saw it the way this has been explained. I can’t thank this wonderful instructor enough!
Awesome! This is absolutely the best guitar lesson I EVER found! Great stuff sir... Appreciated! ❤
Great video! A follow up video with the scales you can play once you've found the cord shape on each of the 5 strings would tie this all together. Something like strum the cord and then run through the scale for that cord shape would be awesome!
I've been watching videos for years trying to understand what the heck was I not understanding, and everyone quickly flew into some rant on theory and quickly lost me down the rabbit hole they would pull me into. Wow!! Shape dependent on the string!!!????? Feel like I lost so much time but at least it led me here. FINALLY! Thank you.
So glad this was helpful! Thank you for your feedback and ROCK ON!
Thanks for showing us how to find the major / minor chord using the root note of each guitar string
Taylor.........like so many other comments ive been playing for years......occasionally live in bands ........W--KING around the blues and pentatonic scale.........an absolutely clear and simple lesson........so many other channels just dont get it across as well........thank you so much.........liked and subribed.........cheers uk
Whoa……………this opened my eyes. I wouldn’t have been able to comprehend this a couple years ago but makes more sense now!
This is the easiest method so far, and very encouraging, thanks
Great to hear!
I think as a producer, it's maybe the most usefull guide i ever seen ! Thank you so much for this 😎
This video unlocked so much. I will be watching over and over.
You really conved the thing that you want to, desire to give to your viewers. Hat's off to you
This is exactly what ive been working at is finding more shapes , you just have to think quickly and practice at these A LOT.Thank you!
You ans Steve stein are the best teachers on youtube thank u endlessly now om really starting my journey
Thanks so much! Rock On!
Just subscribed. Taylor, thank you for this lesson. I couldn’t figure this out until your video popped up while I was shopping for a backup guitar. This will make my volunteer work more fun. Thank you !
what a informative lesson a great tutor .thank you .
Woow... Its an amazing way to learn chords on different frets... Thanks brother...❤
This for sure is the best guitar lesson. I had no idea on the chord shapes for the strings. Thanks.
Been trying to get my head around this for so long, watched your video for 5 minutes and understood it just like that! Thank you so much from the UK!!!
Years on youtube in never saw a video like that. Incredible
Thanks, this is the best video on chords I've seen. You really made it easy to learn new chords and improve my play.
Just amazing!!!
I learned to play the guitar long time ago but never had the chance of having someone explained so easy like this
Agreed ❤
I have just found your channel.
Excellent tuition. Straight forward and easy to follow.
Happy to subscribe.
Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪
Happy to have you here, thanks!!!
This is amazing. If my back did not hurt so badly, I would grab a guitar and practice this right now. I do not have the strength in my left hand to make barre chords since I broke my neck and back. This might be the answer to my barre problems.
Wow, I didn’t think it is so simple, and your explanation is so good, I wish I’ve found your video years ago:)
Exactly what I needed, brother. I learned (a beginner here of sorts) recently about triads and how important they are but received no clear (emphasis “clear”) explanation as to their practical usage until now. I observed that you were using triad shapes and that hit me. Wham! Thanks much. Liked and subscribed.
nice lesson! The parts on the D,G,B,E strings are great for baritone uke playing too!
Well presented - I will be re watching this several times - taking notes on the chord shapes. Thanks for taking the time to explain this in ways that even I UNDERSTAND!
Ok! I have to admit that the caged system is like a box of a puzzle all scramble and this video just made a lot and I mean a lot more sense to me. Everything is clearer now. Thank you!
Thanks! I'm laying on back, holding my guitar and grinning like a little kid now i've learnt these principle shapes. lol
Even tough this is a fundamental lesson, it is well thought and well explained. Good job brother!
Much appreciated!
I never get tired of any of it. Thanks!
Thank you for the excellent lesson. I will be using it alot to enhance my guitar skills. Have a great day !
First time I've seen this. Wow. Great stuff, nice easy speed and very articulate. I'm very pleased. Thank you.
Learn something new after 15 years struggling with bar chords, Thanks
THANK YOU, VERY VERY MUCH, FOR THIS VITAL, SIMPLE LESSON, (THAT SHOULD'VE BEEN "TAUGHT" DECADES AGO)...FYI: I'M STILL BARELY ABLE TO PLAY ANY SONG, BUT, THIS REALLY IS USEFUL, AND VERY HELPFUL!!!! MUCH APPRECIATED!!!... LOL!!!
I've been playing....50 odd years this really helped
A great lesson. Thankyou. 5 star rating
Thank you and glad to hear it was helpful!!
Wow…I having been working to figure out how to do this for years. Now I understand. Thank you!!!
Splendid. It's amazing to know the easier way to learn the family chords on different octaves ❤🎉
The best guitar tutorial, Great work!
this is the lesson i've been wanting to learn so i can have variation with my chords. i only know the basic chords. many many thankssssssssss.
Never put that together, I fairly new , and that was a another piece of the puzzle that will help me along. Appreciate you! thanks!!
I really liked your approach with explaining the music theory when applied to guitar.
Very clear and explained at at pace that allowed me to understand with EASE
EXECELLENT lesson
Thanks so much!!!
Albert
Very good instructions
Keep it up !!!!
Glad it was helpful, thank you!!!
very well presented ,easy to follow ,nice relaxed approach ,to learning guitar ,will be watching more ,very helpfull 😊
I was thinking of subscribing and then you said there was a pdf, it clinched the deal. Very few give you anything but, look what I did. Thank you.
Thank you sooo much! Probably this is the BEST guitar video out there.
Thank you for taking the care and time to respond (so thoroughly!) I get this; much appreciated!
Brilliant lesson fantastic teaching method. Thanks a million. Will check all your other lessons. Cheers Tom
thank you for clearly teaching us this chord patterns
Thank you for making this concept so easy. ❤