Up this point, you've learned and memorized the C, G, and A Shape Patterns of the CAGED System.
We're now going to recap those 3 CAGED System Shape Patterns to make sure you can easily move between them.
The following download is available:
- Unit 1 Lesson 6 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 C Shape Pattern over the C Major chord (bars 1 and 2).
- Play the A Shape Pattern over the F Major chord (bars 3 and 4).
- Play the G Shape Pattern over the G Major chord (bar 5).
- Play the G 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 A Shape Pattern over the C Major chord (bars 1 and 2).
- Play the G Shape Pattern over the F Major chord (bars 3 and 4).
- Play the C Shape Pattern over the G Major chord (bar 5).
- Play the C 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 G Shape Pattern over the C Major chord (bars 1 and 2).
- Play the C Shape Pattern over the F Major chord (bars 3 and 4).
- Play the A Shape Pattern over the G Major chord (bar 5).
- Play the A 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.
C-A-G Shape Patterns
The following diagrams show the basic C-A-G shape patterns that you'll be using in this lesson.
If you scroll down the page a bit further, you'll find the specific locations of the shape patterns for the C, F, and G Major Pentatonic Scales.
C Major Pentatonic Scale C-A-G Shape Patterns
F Major Pentatonic Scale C-A-G Shape Patterns
G Major Pentatonic Scale C-A-G Shape Patterns
