In this lesson we're going to practice the E-D Shape Patterns of the CAGED System.
The following download is available:
- Unit 1 Lesson 11 PDF file.
C-F-G Major Chord Progression
Play the Unit 1 Lesson 2 mp3 file (this is the backing track of the C-F-G chord progression).
1
As the backing track plays:
- Play the E Shape Pattern over the C Major chord (bars 1 and 2).
- Play the D Shape Pattern over the F Major chord (bars 3 and 4).
- Play the E Shape Pattern over the G Major chord (bar 5).
- Play the E Shape Pattern over the F Major chord (bar 6).
2
On bars 1 through 4:
- Start on the 6th string and play down to the 1st string.
- From the 1st string play up to the 6th string.
3
On bars 5 and 6:
- You can choose the notes to play from the indicated Shape Pattern.
4
Use alternate picking.
5
One finger per fret.
1
As the backing track plays:
- Play the D Shape Pattern over the C Major chord (bars 1 and 2).
- Play the E Shape Pattern over the F Major chord (bars 3 and 4).
- Play the D Shape Pattern over the G Major chord (bar 5).
- Play the D Shape Pattern over the F Major chord (bar 6).
2
On bars 1 through 4:
- Start on the 6th string and play down to the 1st string.
- From the 1st string play up to the 6th string.
3
On bars 5 and 6:
- You can choose the notes to play from the indicated Shape Pattern.
4
Use alternate picking.
5
One finger per fret.
Continue to Unit 1 Lesson 12 only after you have mastered playing the scales over the chord progression.
C Major Pentatonic Scale E-D Shape Patterns
F Major Pentatonic Scale E-D Shape Patterns
G Major Pentatonic Scale E-D Shape Patterns
