CAGED Closed Position Scale Patterns
The most commonly used scales by guitarists are called pentatonic scales. The pentatonic comes from the Greek word “penta” which means 5 and tonic which… Read More »CAGED Closed Position Scale Patterns
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CAGED Close Position Minor Arpeggio Shapes
There are 5 basic shapes you can use to play minor arpeggios. These shapes are called either C, A, G, E, or D minor. They… Read More »CAGED Close Position Minor Arpeggio Shapes
CAGED Open Arpeggio Shapes
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CAGED Closed Position Major Arpeggio Shapes
C Shape Arpeggio This is an F major arpeggio using the C arpeggio shape. root on fret 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8… Read More »CAGED Closed Position Major Arpeggio Shapes
Am Shape Scale Sequence
In the diagram below you can see all 5 scale patterns in the key of A minor. Notice how each pattern overlaps.
CAGED Dominant 7th Chords
There are 5 dominant 7th shapes in the open position. They are C7, A7, G7, E7, and D7. All other dominant 7th chords must be… Read More »CAGED Dominant 7th Chords
Am Movable Shape
(audio example is A#/Bb root on the 1st fret) Fret/Chord Chart You can determine the name of the chord when the root (lowest) note is… Read More »Am Movable Shape
Pentatonic Power
Here’s the diagrams that go with this video: C Pentatonic Scale Sequence In the diagram below you can see all 5 scale patterns in the… Read More »Pentatonic Power
“Cm Shape” Arpeggio
This is a F#/Gbm arpeggio using the Cm style pattern:
“E Shape” Arpeggio
E Shape This is a G major arpeggio using the E style pattern.