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The CAGED system is a useful approach to learning your way around the fretboard.

It’s based on the 5 easiest open chords to play and takes the name CAGED from them;

C major, A major, G major, E major, and D major.

These chord shapes are adjusted to make them moveable to any area on the neck.

Where do the CAGED chords come from?

How do the chords line up on the neck?

The five shapes of the caged system fit together and cover the entire neck. Use the diagram below to help you explore the different playing possibilities of the caged system.

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