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So while VISUALLY the arpeggio/scale integration seems good, it is not good MECHANICALLY.Ģ. You will immediately see that this is quite difficult to do.
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If this does not convince you yet, try to play any of these shapes as an ascending arpeggio, and then descend using the scale, up and down without stopping. The "G shape" by itself does not cover string 2,3 and 4: these notes are "borrowed" from the A shape, and the resulting pattern is not easy to play cleanly as an arpeggio. This is because some shapes are good only for few strings: the "D shape" for instance covers only the first 4 strings.
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To see that, try to play the 5 chord shapes as arpeggios (i.e one note at a time, in order, on ALL the strings): compared to other ways of playing arpeggios these shapes are technically difficult to finger and play cleanly. What I notice is that the chord/arpeggio shapes used by the CAGED system are not useful in practical situations, with the sole exception of playing open string "cowboy chords". I do acknowledge that the CAGED scale patterns are always depicted superimposed to a major chord shape. "WHAT?" you will say " the CAGED system is designed precisely to associate each scale pattern with a chord shape!" Well, that's what it says on the can, but not what's inside. I am not going to explain the CAGED system here: if you know it you know what I am talking about if you do not know it, just don't learn it and you are going to be better off in the long term :-) 1.
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Here are, in detail the reasons why the CAGED system of teaching scales is a terrible choice for learning how to navigate the fretboard, despite all the hype about it. If you, on the other hand, liked the CAGED system, let me show you its problems so you can avoid them. If you were frustrated by it, I will now show you why and what to do. You may have read a book on CAGED, or you might have had a teacher showing you the system. I find this quite a curious stance: why would you need to invent a new system for yourself if CAGED is the "correct" way? Both of them, when asked why answered along the lines of: "well, I invented a system for myself, but the CAGED is the correct way so that's what I teach". As an example of that, I personally know at least two local guitar teachers in the city I live who use the CAGED system with their students, but do not use it themselves. In fact many musicians ignore even the existence of other methods to visualize the fretboard. The hype surrounding the CAGED system is such that it seems the only "real" or "correct" method to learning the scales. I have since abandoned completely the CAGED system in my playing. only to discover that there are other methods to visualize the fretboard that allow you more freedom of expression and at the same time are easier to learn. I have spent an inordinate amount of time trying to understand it, and make it work. Have you tried to learn the CAGED system of learning guitar scales, and found it difficult, and that it does not really help you the way you thought? Well, if you feel frustrated you are not the only one. This does not reflect in a negative way on any individual.Īnd if this article makes you angry, for Hendrix's sake lighten up! It's a scale system, not a discussion on The Ultimate Truth Oo Life, The Universe And Everything. I just offer my thoughts on a specific scale system / teaching method that I think has some issues. I respect all guitar players, regardless of the scale system they use. Do not read if Opinions different than yours can make you angry or upset -) WARNING: this article contains Opinions, Strong Opinions, and even Opinionated Opinions. who will process and use it according to their privacy policy. By submitting your info, you agree to send it to Guitar Mastery Solutions, Inc.