The CAGED System In Under 10 Minutes

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  • @TheArtofGuitar
    @TheArtofGuitar  2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    If you want to learn how to play guitar from me, be sure to check out my entire lessons program at www.the-art-of-guitar.com. 👍🎸🎸

    • @psilocybemusashi
      @psilocybemusashi ปีที่แล้ว

      mike you seem to have the most valuable videos out there. really love your teaching method

    • @psilocybemusashi
      @psilocybemusashi ปีที่แล้ว

      reading through the comments seems a lot of people agree with my assessment and while good i don't think this is your best video because you have a few incredible ones. this one is good for helping to learn what it is teaching but others are just ways to jump start your playing.. probably the best guitar teacher out there and there is a lot of good competition.

  • @dityamahandaru772
    @dityamahandaru772 4 ปีที่แล้ว +995

    jeez markiplier really knows how to play guitar

    • @liquidfirepainting1169
      @liquidfirepainting1169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Lol he actually does on his spare time

    • @Mystic10x
      @Mystic10x 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      thats what im saying

    • @sasquatl
      @sasquatl ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Who? WTH??!!

    • @misterkurdapyo3463
      @misterkurdapyo3463 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      At first I was like I've seen this guy before but not on guitar content

    • @SkyThreader
      @SkyThreader ปีที่แล้ว +10

      If Markiplier and John Cusack had a baby.

  • @lazyquackduck
    @lazyquackduck 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1482

    I have been recommended so many different videos about the CAGED System but none of them have been able to make it click in my head like this one. I love the relaxed style as well, keep up the good work!! ;D

    • @Bourbon-Canted-Ky-Windage
      @Bourbon-Canted-Ky-Windage 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I agree! Best explanation! NOW it makes sense. Thank you!!!

    • @albertbarckhoff226
      @albertbarckhoff226 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed. I get it! Nice work. Thank you

    • @utubehound69
      @utubehound69 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes I agree this is the most comprehensive vid or book explanation of the CAGED system.

    • @malcolmburrows4005
      @malcolmburrows4005 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Watchman4u the UK
      00

    • @theblytonian3906
      @theblytonian3906 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +lazyquackduck Agree. His energy and effort into this work notwithstanding, Mike has a exceptional gift.

  • @donsuccone
    @donsuccone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    this video has taught me more in 10 minutes than I have tried to learn myself in 20 years. unbelievable!!

    • @JoE-hv7rg
      @JoE-hv7rg ปีที่แล้ว

      I hear you, this guy blows my mind. He definitely knows how to get his point across.

    • @phrixos2826
      @phrixos2826 ปีที่แล้ว

      it feels alien for me reforming ther chords leaving my index finger out of it, but it will work, i am guna try to use open chords with out using index finger so i can use my little finger more, i barely use it
      only for tapping hammer ons

    • @danielgray8053
      @danielgray8053 ปีที่แล้ว

      really? Jesus Christ lol

    • @itsmorphed6416
      @itsmorphed6416 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can't see any value in this caged system at the moment even though I'm trying to understand it . I already know all open chords are movable if you bar . The shapes are inefficient apart from the e and a . Whats the point of locating say the g shape in c to find a scale shape when you can just find the root and relate it to the pattern ? Idk .

  • @garywilkinson8605
    @garywilkinson8605 5 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    I always call the nut the invisible finger (when playing open chords) that is holding down all the strings and as you move it you have to replace it. Seemed to work better with my students then some of the other examples.

    • @philidor9657
      @philidor9657 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Gary Wilkinson I always refer to it as the 0th fret :D

    • @williamamonette1430
      @williamamonette1430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think of it as a permanent capo

  • @stevedouglas7375
    @stevedouglas7375 6 ปีที่แล้ว +560

    Very nice instruction on the CAGED system. I believe someone commented earlier about the relaxed teaching style in a favorable way. I totally agree. I'm an older guy who has played guitar for a long time and I know how challenging learning it can be. Learning from a teacher (any subject) who is calm, confident and pleasant (like this) helps a lot!! Great job!

    • @TheArtofGuitar
      @TheArtofGuitar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      +Steve Douglas Thanks Steve!

    • @jackthompson1382
      @jackthompson1382 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Dude agreed. All of these TH-cam formats where people have tons of energy and speak super fast freak me out.

    • @ashandwit
      @ashandwit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And more often than not, all the teachers I've had were UPTIGHT, and not encouraging AT ALL. I love music as a hobby, and I want to PLAY. This format was SIMPLE, and WAY easy to get. Thanks!!

  • @fozb7
    @fozb7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    I never leave comments.....but wanted to say THANK YOU for the best and easiest to understand CAGED lesson. I tip my cap to you sir

  • @viennapalace
    @viennapalace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mind blown!
    I've avoided learning the guitar my whole life, thinking it would be too complicated. At 57, I finally buckled under the pressure & bought one last Xmas.
    Little did I know the whole bloody instrument is set up so you only have to remember a few patterns & shapes.
    And I look back at the decades I wasted playing wind instruments...

  • @turnerthemanc
    @turnerthemanc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Every now and again a good teacher comes along with great theory knowledge easy listening voice and a patient approach.
    Loved it.

  • @davidfewtrell3479
    @davidfewtrell3479 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the best TH-cam guitar teachers out there. Really likable, clear and concise.

  • @1lifeonearth
    @1lifeonearth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +349

    am i the only one who gets it, but at the same time, i dont really get it

    • @richardurwin95
      @richardurwin95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Please give me some hope and say you fully get it now.

    • @nigel5634
      @nigel5634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Rock-U I still don’t get it. I’m trying to see it being used not just be told about it . In music it’s pointless of learning something you can’t apply

    • @johnmcaleese8459
      @johnmcaleese8459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I don't get how learning these barre chord shapes (caged) up the neck, will extend my lead guitar playing locations. My MAJOR road block.

    • @mrishka7286
      @mrishka7286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@johnmcaleese8459 I'm not sure myself as I'm also just learning this but I think it has more to do with knowing where the root note is and all the relatives (3, 5 etc) are in all the chord shapes, and then applying that to scales and different keys. I think this video should help alot th-cam.com/video/0Qp26KcDrGw/w-d-xo.html

    • @justincarrillo226
      @justincarrillo226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Watching: psh that makes sense I got this
      Picks up guitar: hmm what?

  • @JMarkJones
    @JMarkJones 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mike yours are some of the best lessons on TH-cam. I've been playing since I was 12 and I learn something every time I tune in to you. Thank you for what you do my friend.

  • @derekn4579
    @derekn4579 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You are a great teacher! I can't believe that no one has ever mentioned the caged system to me before, as I have been playing the guitar for several years now. Thanks (:

  • @johnmaritato3587
    @johnmaritato3587 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Finally nailed myself to the chair and paid attention.This was the clearest and most accessible lesson on this. Great lesson! Thanks!

  • @froggore52
    @froggore52 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This is my first exposure to CAGED, and it's freaking amazing! Your explanation is crystal clear.

  • @mwineafrod
    @mwineafrod 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Its 2019 & your still saving Lives, Just understood the so called CAGED & Pentatonic scale in just a flush. Wow ... Fantastic video. Kudos!

  • @azrlrff
    @azrlrff 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best lesson of CAGED system ever! I’ve watched countless lesson of this on youtube and it only confused me to the point of giving up. Yours is the best and it’s only under 10 mins. Subbed!

  • @eivindramsdal9496
    @eivindramsdal9496 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the most helpful guitar lesson I've ever come across on TH-cam. Thank you so much, kind sir!

  • @nickcustodi592
    @nickcustodi592 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    More like”The Art of Teaching Guitar” you’re the freaking man! Love your passion and delivery of lessons. I’m actually a bassist but I have been really into your videos lately and it’s made me more cognizant of some things I’ve been sloppy with in the past. Please keep these coming!

  • @zakman1964
    @zakman1964 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for your time on this had some other down loaded stuff but you put it in a very simple way Cheers

  • @AdA-rl4eo
    @AdA-rl4eo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well explained! 🙏 I’ve watched a few people try explain this, just wasn’t able to fully grasp it the way they explained it.. this has helped heaps. Thank you

  • @MikeSealguitar
    @MikeSealguitar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Great explanation, concise and thorough.

  • @briancherry8088
    @briancherry8088 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    2:20 - I'M OUT! 3:40 - It's Witchcraft. My fingers don't work that way. 5:24 - Are you an alien? 7:18 - That's just a wrong F. You cheated. 7:29 - ok, I might be able to handle that one. Except I still can't do a D in time....
    Ok, Ok, all kidding aside, this is a really great lesson. You laid it out in such an easy to understand way. Great content. Definitely worth the sub.

  • @pyannaguy4361
    @pyannaguy4361 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's really good to see younger guys who aren't ageist & have wisely accessed & absorb the styles & skills of the players who've gone before (I mean the quick reference to Hendrix & the Doobies). In fact, it's encouraging & gratifying to see bright younger musicians...PERIOD. We're in a time where "The Business" is "extracting" (their term) instrumental skill - and so much of what's getting big play & promotion is done with a drum machine a keyboard & a laptop. When I asked some young relatives who their favorite musicians are, they said (Honest!)..."You mean Deejays?" ..Uh-Oh..

  • @mattolenn
    @mattolenn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had tried to understand the CAGED concept before but never really got it until this video. The instruction was perfectly clear and concise and all of a sudden CAGED clicked for me. I watched three other videos on CAGED after this one and none of them did anywhere near as good a job. I only understood them because I'd watched this one. Great teaching.

  • @AlexandreSoma
    @AlexandreSoma 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have never found someone so good on teaching guitar like you man. Congrats!

  • @robertcute164
    @robertcute164 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Congratulations on the 1 million views! Well-deserved as you are one of the best guitar teachers here in TH-cam.

  • @jameshihihin1320
    @jameshihihin1320 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re the only person so far that’s made a lick of sense with these scales that I’ve been watching. Thankyou!

  • @narenikka7947
    @narenikka7947 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I tried other videos explaining theCAGED system, so far this is the easiest to understand. Thank you so much. Subscribed.

  • @autocrow
    @autocrow 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Best CAGED lesson I've seen! I didn't realize they actually went in that order. C-A-G-E-D. Never thought about the order since I never used G and C in the beginning. I thought they just made a word out of the chords so you could easily remember them. This is HUGE!! The order is everything to finding the shapes quickly and to see how scales lay on top. Great job!!!

    • @ksharpe10
      @ksharpe10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      One thing that is interesting is looking up with a search engine the History of the Caged system. It was a small quote in an Guitar Player Magazine teacher sometime in the Late 80's. So those of us who learned guitar before this never had a name for it as a system, it was just a pattern that you recognized. The big one in the 70's was called the BOX system.

    • @itsmorphed6416
      @itsmorphed6416 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have this caged lesson coming up in my tuition book . There's only less than a page devoted to it . I still can't see the importance ( yet ) of knowing this if you already know your scales and where the root notes are . Added to that the shapes are inefficient apart from the e shape and a shape, unless you cappo.

  • @rhetarae
    @rhetarae 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    your explanation of the Game to learn the notes on each string, like find all C's on each sting. And repeat. You broke this daunting task down to something i can relate to for my practices. And you kept reminding me of what the open strings are. There is so much for a beginner. Some teachers go really fast and forget that they already know this. Thanks for your patience and insight. I subscribed. Hoping I have found someone who I can learn. A beginner. .Found myself zeroing in on theory as I could tell I needed to know where notes are to play intuitively. You are the man.

    • @TheArtofGuitar
      @TheArtofGuitar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Awesome comment. Thanks for taking the time. I've taught for over 25 years now so I'm pretty used to, at least trying, to relay information in a certain way. :)

  • @jake-kd6mw
    @jake-kd6mw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Easily the best guitar tutor I have seen on TH-cam so far, keep it up man you explained that perfectly and simply

  • @shaneross7428
    @shaneross7428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was awesome. I've never seen anybody describe the caged system so well. I'm glad I found your videos. Thank you.

  • @muteqx
    @muteqx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    What a great lesson, thank you! I've been playing guitar about 10 years and bass about 25 years and still picked up a lot of neat tips here. Best CAGED explanation I've come across. Awesome stuff!

  • @StreaminFreedom
    @StreaminFreedom ปีที่แล้ว +12

    5 years later still the best caged lesson on TH-cam. I did get a little lost when he jumped right over to pentatonics, but heading to look for his videos on that.

    • @Architect222
      @Architect222 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How he didn’t even do E

    • @ethanpunto9222
      @ethanpunto9222 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Architect222it's the same principle tho, same chord shape moved down the neck? E moved up a tone is F

  • @garrettmb181
    @garrettmb181 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent vid bro hit it on the head keep making these types super relaxed and informative vids sometimes people get stuck and need just a little push to get recreative. Thanks

  • @williammejia4219
    @williammejia4219 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude keep it up, ive seen some of your videos on stuff i cant grasp and i always learn it when watching your videos. Youre great at explaining!

  • @royisaac5496
    @royisaac5496 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    THE ONE AND ONLY VIDEO ONLINE THAT MAKES THIS UNDERSTANDABLE!!

  • @DSpeir-pi6tm
    @DSpeir-pi6tm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is the best explanation of the caged system I've seen . Thank you for posting it ;)

  • @deadpatriot8047
    @deadpatriot8047 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I been searching high and low for a good explanation of CAGED and yours is by far the best. Thanks so much bro I really appreciate it. Well done friend

  • @Aaron-hf1lb
    @Aaron-hf1lb 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally after been shown a few times it makes sense! Great approach to the teaching, very calm and easy to understand. Thank you!

  • @orig6redwings124
    @orig6redwings124 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is actually the best explanation of the CAGED System that I have found! Most other videos never really made sense to me.Thanks!

  • @davidparry1973
    @davidparry1973 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Checked out a few of your vids lately and subscribed just now. I needed this. Been playing hard five years but covers. Fun ones like Brownstone, 25 or 6 to 4 etc. I copy but don't understand if that makes sense. I joined an original band and need to know the neck for leads. I'm going to study this thoroughly and I think you do a good job. Thank you. Enjoy the day, and nice made up word there :D

  • @moebacca
    @moebacca 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your videos so far man. You have a very easy listening voice which is very relaxing and the content is well structured.

  • @marrrkl
    @marrrkl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A very huge thanks for solving my problem with CAGED system. What a great teacher.

  • @j.jester7821
    @j.jester7821 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The great thing about the guitar, unlike most instruments, is that there are many ways to play the same chord or scale. not so on the piano, the trumpet etc.

  • @user-bi5xj2qg6p
    @user-bi5xj2qg6p 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’m absolutely mind blown, I’ve just started a couple months ago and I’ve learned all the major and minor chords, but was really afraid to explore the fretboard, this was one of those lightbulb moments for me, thank you!
    Love how you teach as well, I wish I could be your student

  • @tito.tarantula
    @tito.tarantula 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I watched a few vids related to the CAGED system and read about it but this vid was the clearest... and most concise. Well done! You have a new subscriber.

  • @92Jaghk
    @92Jaghk 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really APPRECIATED your video. You're always so calm and full of great information.

  • @2DCraftsman
    @2DCraftsman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hoooooooooly crap... it just clicked at the 4 minute mark and I see where this is going. This is some next level stuff

  • @kyramack7329
    @kyramack7329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Me: “I’m about to learn the caged system 😌this about to be a breeeeze”
    Bar chords: In your dreams 😅

    • @pollomagico271
      @pollomagico271 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Try helping yourself with the other (rhythm) arm, so you can apply more force and maybe lower the action a bit.

    • @benharwin6521
      @benharwin6521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bar chords are easy for me now.

    • @Cris18Martinez
      @Cris18Martinez 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      remember thats its pretty much never necessary to really be barring all the strings with the same pressure because youre pretty much always fretting three or two strings with your other fingers, just focus on barring the strings that would be open.

  • @kidritalin1
    @kidritalin1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful video. Thanks. And thank you for not flipping the neck/dot diagram upside down and backwards. Those immediately warp my mind.

  • @whereshexplores
    @whereshexplores 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much! I’ve been learning the guitar on youtube on/off for the past 10+ years. Now that I am able to play basic chords confidently I wanted to challenge myself. Thanks for making this so clear! This would be frustrating otherwise, but your calm voice and pace of teaching is awesome 👏🏼

  • @themightymcb7310
    @themightymcb7310 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    See when I first learned about barre chords, I was taught to think of my first finger like a capo, and to use my other fingers to make the open shapes im used to. Never knew that it was called CAGED, but it's definitely helped a ton. Now I need to practice my scales and modes from those positions. My rhythm skills are fine but my improv lead skills are severely lacking

  • @vegamazy
    @vegamazy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Wow. I never expected to be so challenged by this instrument. I have a lot of work to do. Let's save it for tomorrow hfadjf;k

  • @jerryfrugoli3339
    @jerryfrugoli3339 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for that explanation... I’ve heard it referred to many times but never said so clearly & quickly !! awesome!!

  • @scusician1
    @scusician1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man, this was very informative. I'm a professional trumpet player who hurt himself badly nearly a year ago. 7 months ago i started teaching myself guitar. It's been a blast by ear but I need to check my work on occasion. This was clutch. Thank you!

  • @waseemllica
    @waseemllica 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    After watching other videos I used to think "what this CAGED system really is!" But while watching your video it was like "man this is so simple". Thankyou sir! You deserve millions of subscribers.

  • @rg2424
    @rg2424 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Before I saw this I knew that the caged system was just how to play the same chords but in different positions but now I know that they connect and you can find those shapes were it's all say c notes in the chord wich is nice since I recently learned the major scale all throughout the fretboard so I will see how I can further connect all these things because everything connects!! Thx.

  • @orionbailey330
    @orionbailey330 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was incredibly helpful and informative. I've seen a couple videos on the CAGED system but this really made me understand it. Thank you so much.

  • @sharksomega6848
    @sharksomega6848 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would like to say, after certain online courses I have purchased and other videos I have come across. You are the only one that helped me finally grasp the idea of the caged system. It was very well explained and I finally understand how it works. Thank you!

  • @fknstr
    @fknstr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Forty years ago we just called them cord inversions. Nice explanation though with a catchy anagram. Helps with memorizing.

  • @Judesmood118
    @Judesmood118 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Omg!!! Thank you for this video! I’m a pianist learning guitar and I’ve been trying to flip inversions - the way I can on the keys - but was stuck on E barres and A barres.
    Thanks!

  • @apeman939
    @apeman939 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your channel is a godsend. Thank you for all of your efforts.

  • @markmacdonald7217
    @markmacdonald7217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is my first time hearing about and learning the caged system. This is a really cool tool thanks

  • @zoltan567
    @zoltan567 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    It's a very good introduction to the caged system, When they teached me, instantly ended up with scaling up and down.
    Eventually I have learned the neck in a different way, though that's me. I started improvising over simple chord progressions, not jazz I'm into know, but for example C, Dm G with 60 bpm) . I just recorded these to my smarty. Impro become part of my daily regime, enjoyed it, and in a couple of weeks the notes just burned into my head. I used only one scale at a time, and I instantly heard if I went outside the scale. This is justa fun method though the primary goal was not memorize the entire neck.

  • @leorowntree6877
    @leorowntree6877 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really great lesson: made completely intelligble what I had previously found mystifying. Thank-you.

  • @Societyhasfailedus
    @Societyhasfailedus ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks coach you rock. You were the first TH-cam video I seriously watched when I got my first real guitar and decided it’s something I really want to learn about 2 months ago. I love how right off the back you were honest and said if u don’t know all your chords learn those first I really appreciate that cause I have no problem with trying to master the basics first and yeah You just rock man. Gonna go watch some of your chord lessons I know a lot but def nowhere near intermediate level yet #beginnergang

  • @gblogger2591
    @gblogger2591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im sitting at 1:00am in quarantine watching this and ot clicked. Ive been waiting for a good explanation of the caged system for so long and you just gave it to me. Thank you so much, my guitar playing has changed for the better :)

  • @stevo7730
    @stevo7730 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very clearly explained Mike ......... Have you thought about on doing a signature style on Blackmore ?
    Thanks for the great channel.

  • @possibility28able
    @possibility28able 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Interesting.. I taught myself this when I was first starting, but I never knew it was a thing really.. Pretty cool. Never really use the G or 3rd form tho

  • @josephineeather9852
    @josephineeather9852 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're so chill, makes me happy

  • @jackh577
    @jackh577 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. People wanting to learn CAGED, would be lucky to have this be the first lesson they watched. Glad I found your channel.

  • @dianabravo2106
    @dianabravo2106 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your video on the CAGED system showed me with how different chord voicings are connected. It clicked for me. Thank you!
    I really dislike commenters who think this is so easy or believe if you only do this, that and the other you're good to go. Guitar is a process and I believe the different approaches to teaching guitar benefit everyone because we all learn differently and are at different stages of proficiency. It does not help any of us to criticise the approach used.
    Keep up the good work. This is the first video I've seen of yours and I'm subscribing now. -D.

    • @TheArtofGuitar
      @TheArtofGuitar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome Diana. Are you related to Eddie? Yeah many people learn the CAGED system and say it's the ONLY way. It's always silly to have such narrow vision, I agree. :)

    • @dianabravo2106
      @dianabravo2106 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, I am not related to an Eddie but I do have a brother Al who owns a music shop in Inverness, FL.

    • @jamescarey5617
      @jamescarey5617 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      He made a funny and it went right over your head... lol...
      By the way, great lesson. I've been playing on and off for 20 years. And just recently picked it up again. Trying to get over some of the BAD HABITS that I've picked up so long ago. Hell, I never knew where the notes were on the guitar. I knew that you could play the same notes at different places... but never knew the notes or where to find them.
      Thanks for this...

  • @drewandrews8673
    @drewandrews8673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ashamed: I've been playing a long time and never learned this! New, old and in between players: LEARN THIS!!!

  • @kaykembleontheradio
    @kaykembleontheradio 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the clear explanation. It was really helpful to think about how only the fretted notes get shifted up, not the open strings!

  • @rodfather_bass_fishing
    @rodfather_bass_fishing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought my first guitar earlier this year, and this really helps bring things together. Great instruction right here... thank you.

  • @alisiabakerjb
    @alisiabakerjb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    For any of you who have practiced guitar, and feel like you have gotten nowhere, I would just like to give you my experience with this. First you must burn to get those calluses, but after you have practiced and still felt like you can't move your fingers to the right chords without having to pause, this is what happened to me. I was ready to give it up, but one day I decided to give it another go, before I lost the hardening of my fingers and see if I could remember all that was taught. To my surprise, my fingers very easily went from note to note. I was playing dust in the wind, and hotel california. This used to be a challenge, but without thinking, it just came to me! From there I went on to play some Wasp songs, and now I'm using a 12 and 6 string guitars. Just hang in there, and I promise, it will one day just happen! After this, playing became therapy, and was able to write my own music! I never used a pick, and so I don't think I can really get into that habit at this point. For me, Andres Segovia was my inspiration, and I started off with a classical, which is much easier on your finger tips! Even after switching to an acoustic, it hurt once again, but it was bearable! No blue fingers burning, but there was still a little pain. Then electric was once again a bit of a challenge on my fingers. They are much thicker strings! Once you learn to play on any of them, you can easily go from one to the other and rock out!

  • @eivan.andres16
    @eivan.andres16 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    i really love Devin Booker, and now he's teaching guitar lessons.
    anyway, this video is very helpful! thanks

  • @deadpatriot8047
    @deadpatriot8047 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've known that I would have to grasp this to get to the next level of my playing but there aren't a whole lot of good vids on it. Thanks for the introduction bro you helped it make sense to me.

  • @englishpro1989
    @englishpro1989 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great and easy to understand lesson. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

  • @mimoochodom2684
    @mimoochodom2684 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    1:35 Sounds like the intro to Man On The Moon. R.E.M.

    • @mitch7424
      @mitch7424 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      it is, the guitarist was holding a beer in one hand and while fretting C accidentally slid up to that and wanted to use it in the song

  • @chipgoss4770
    @chipgoss4770 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I JUST found this. Im a pretty good drummer... and a crappy guitar player lol.. but I want to get better but never put in the time. Ive always known about the CAGED system. Mike in this vid does a fantastic job with the "jump" point.

  • @danirobi10
    @danirobi10 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are an amazing teacher - you made this all SO simple. And your voice is SO calming and kind! THANK YOU :-)

  • @SinaFunks
    @SinaFunks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm an old ex professional Detroit blues/funk guitar player and although I knew pieces of this I never really connected it all together until THIS great explanation!
    Thank you!!!

  • @bradylavy9592
    @bradylavy9592 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    You got a Bob Ross vibe goin' on. I felt like when I first started playing again watching this. Probably cuz I never fully understood this concept lol. Great vid.

    • @Kunstdesfechtens
      @Kunstdesfechtens 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      “We’ll just put this finger next to this one over here, because everybody needs a friend.” 🤓

  • @SimplyHappy101
    @SimplyHappy101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Me 3 years later... why couldn’t this have been recommended to me sooner!!!

  • @jeffdowning4877
    @jeffdowning4877 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is one thing to have ability and knowledge, and another thing entirely to be able to explain and convey it - and you do that really well. And in a relaxed way with no distraction like so many with "rawk dood" fluffing his hair around or using some ridiculous processed sound or just showing off. Nicely done!

  • @robcarter6599
    @robcarter6599 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job, man! I have a masters in music Ed and have been teaching 27 years. Very thorough and informative.

  • @dabblersbuffet
    @dabblersbuffet 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    @The-Art-Of-Guitar Do you have any videos by chance on how to make your improvisation skills on guitar better? I want to be able to learn how to be creative and melodic when it comes to soloing across the fretboard as well as being able to play fast. Also, do you have any videos of your students playing guitar after they learned from you?

    • @TheArtofGuitar
      @TheArtofGuitar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tons of improv videos coming out very soon. :)

  • @roflmows
    @roflmows 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    my head is spinning and i'm drooling x.x

  • @thomasmarshmusic8568
    @thomasmarshmusic8568 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The connection point thing really made it click in my head. So useful!

  • @SantanaBanana47
    @SantanaBanana47 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You made it so easy to understand, thank you. You know how to explain things simply. You are a great teacher.

  • @billymahony3093
    @billymahony3093 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I would call that "how to play guitar" big thax mate

  • @diegoromero9400
    @diegoromero9400 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video has opened my third eye. I am starting to understand the guitar neck now! Thanks a lot!

  • @rodrigoj.espinoza4899
    @rodrigoj.espinoza4899 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a great video, mike. Thanks for going straight to the point in little time

  • @jasonalpha
    @jasonalpha 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Explained very well

  • @BigDawgCleveland
    @BigDawgCleveland 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You confused me more than helped me, ha ha But I do see the great advantage of understanding the finger placement on the entire fretboard! Thank you so much! I am 62 years old and have played guitar on and off (never serious) only jamming, but I recently have a desire to learn it right? Near the end of my life span but learning is always fun!

    • @TheArtofGuitar
      @TheArtofGuitar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What is the confusion? Maybe I can help.

    • @Beasht12
      @Beasht12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      R.i.p BIG DAWG

    • @4realzibo669
      @4realzibo669 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Beasht12 lmfao

  • @S0912S
    @S0912S 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So I have been so stuck with my guitar, like I haven't been improving and stuck at the same level. I thought let's get this so called CAGED system done; and I have been through so many videos- none of them made sense until I found this. Loved the ease with which you explained everything like throwing out the vibe that it ain't that tough. Appreciate your work, thanks a ton!

  • @TechMechMen
    @TechMechMen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just started learning how to play the guitar, and I must say imo you did the best job explaining the CAGED system. My mind was blown within the first 3 minutes and I was going "So that's how it works!!"