The “CAGED System” Explained

[@kevinmusso2397]

Turn on your phone and be yourself. It’s golden. We are super fortunate you give us a few minutes of guitar wisdom and practical application.

[@azcardinalsletsgoteam6537]

Guthrie Taggart we need some new info from ya its been the same caged lesson for 2 yrs now

[@olben58]

At least get his name right!

[@queasyRider3]

You know it. The other huge task I see I have yet to even begin to learn, is just musicianship. Players like Trapp, Pierce, and them, they are far more creative. Not complaining, just saying it is inspiring to see them do their thing.

[@NickJardine]

In a sea of channels that just show sponsored/new gear content; its refreshing watching your channel of actual playing!

[@rustytingz]

Dude the simplicity of this explanation is legendary, it's switched on a massive light bulb and connected so many things. Thank you for sharing...!!!

[@timsmith190]

The appeal to me of your videos is that they are unscripted, unedited and authentic. I'm a guitar player and guitar related info is why I'm here. Unless you learn to survive setting your hair on fire every week you will probably continue to attract musicians and not casual viewers. I'm glad you know your lane and you stay in it. Of all the KZbin music teachers I've watched (dozens over the years) you have been my biggest influence. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@mykneeshurt8393]

I have tried to learn and understand CAGED for years. It was never explained to me more than just the C chord voicings up the neck. I have learned more from three of your videos than I have in years of lessons. Thank you!

[@garysbraccia4980]

Jack Ruch has great videos on this subject also

[@Sammywhat]

THANK YOU, GT! Your explanation, and the fact you share all of this wonderful information with us is SO appreciated!! To all who struggle with this, just keep at it, your playing WILL go next level if you put just a little bit of time into this kind of study. Seriously, just 15 minutes of playing with purpose per day will have you understanding this stuff all over the fret board. The thing that helped me the most is learn all the shapes in one key first. (I started with C) Do that and nothing else until you can play that comfortably up and down the neck in all the shapes. Then add the fifth of that key and play those two keys in all of the shapes and nothing else. In just a couple of weeks you won't believe how much knowledge of the guitar you'll have. Outstanding stuff I wish I knew 30 years ago!! God bless you, GT and everyone embarking on this amazing journey!! 🤠👍

[@JasonCaron-qv3cp]

My playing has grown exponentially since finding GT's vids here on the KZbin. I am signing up for his Artist works stuff as it is mind blowing to be able to watch a vid like this and his last one and be able to start ripping Samba-like solos and rhythms. I cannot wipe the smile off my face. Thanks as always GT. You make us all better guitarists.

[@Drew-B365]

Brother I'd rather listen to you record on your iPhone then 97% of these other guys out there! You keep doing you cause at the end of the day you need to be able to close your eyes and open your ears for this stuff! I hope to see the trio tomorrow night my friend as I will be in town! Keep putting out those sweet sweet sound waves my friend!

[@ericblaich7681]

Agree 100% 👊

[@BobSacamano226]

Blown away you only have two guitars. Love your videos, keeps me going. Thank you so much

[@Mark-vg6gi]

Been absorbing all of these lessons like a sponge. Finally able to improvise a simple lead break over a 1 -4- 5 instead of freezing like a deer in the headlights. A sincere thank you to you for helping me get to this point! The journey continues!

[@t3golf]

I gotta say how much I’ve enjoyed your content lately. I’ve been playing off and on for 15 years & watching your stuff has really got me interested & motivated to pick up the guitar again for 20-30 mins a day. And I can tell the difference. Hold on to payday, but I’m gonna buy you a beer or two. Could you do a video on common chord progressions? Whether 251 or 146 etc.

[@TheFeelButton]

I'm just gonna keep on working the shapes until you tell me something new and fancy has come along. Cheers Guthrie!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

There is nothing new and fancy without that. Trust me.

[@JDWH]

Cmon Guthrie there’s clearly an old Duo Sonic right behind you 😂

[@JGAbstract]

The best KZbin guitar resource for keeping yourself on track.

[@JP-oe6pw]

So lucky to get professional advice and lessons for free. Really is much appreciated Guthrie, you've made me a better player

[@Nozmo_King_NJ]

Watching you is like how I learned to play 50+ yrs ago back when there was no KZbin, digital media, etc. The "Mel Bay" era. But I learned from listening to or watching good players and copying what they played. The mimicking came fast, understanding what I am doing continues today. And with that, you are a great help. I am a huge fan, GT!

[@rockers2rockers616]

This is absolute gold to someone learning the instrument. In fact to any guitar player, except uncle Larry ; )

[@matt-fn9gr]

Don’t let anybody get you down, I like the way you do stuff.

[@CornholeNetwork]

The best instruction out there.

[@adambrunner9462]

Dude you just keep being you... No frills, just meat and potatoes. Thats why we dig you man! We will hang out someday dammit!

[@woutervochten199]

Biggest lightbulb moment I ever had in 20 years of playing guitar. Thanks Mr. Trapp!

[@stratocumulusnimbostratus328]

Never apologise! You’re the man! Would love you to talk about how you hold the pick, angle across the strings, and how light etc to get such good tone ❤. Keep em coming maestro

[@Noitpure]

You, Tom Bukovac, and Ask Zac are my top 3 KZbin guitar channels to watch because of everything you mentioned. Thank you for doing you! Great lesson btw.

[@georgemorgan4233]

The lightbulb just went on for me! I feel like the shroud is lifted and I finally get it. Thank you!

[@scrantonguitar]

To me … you and Tom are my go to guys for inspiration. You have both revived the love of guitar for many players that lost their way. Appreciate you guys.

[@eduardopanameno2525]

Who is Tom? Does he have KZbin channel??

[@iantaylor827]

@eduardopanameno3988 Tom Bukiovac. Uncle Larry. He has a youtube channel. Phenomenal.

[@eduardopanameno2525]

@@iantaylor827 thank you very much!

[@bubblevest1544]

Big question is when is the album going to be released?

[@tpap6827]

You can say that again. The jam they did on Brret Papa's channel turned me on to these cats and everything else J have seen from Tom and Guthrie continues to blow me away while teaching me something more about something that I thought I knrw if teaching something new altogether. I have been playing for 40 years and thought I was pretty decent until I watch these guys who not only have chops but the best chordal and melodic vocabularies this side of the Steely Dan sessions players.

[@colinbradley1366]

So refreshing to have someone give basic, fundamental musical information in an unpretentious easy to understand way. And your observation about KZbin videos, editing etc. etc. certainly resonates. Thanks for all the time you spend helping us be better players.

[@dlieras]

Personnally, I watch and learn from the guitar work and musicianship that I hear and see on this channel. What we get here is straight/to the point/no bullshit advice and lessons from someone that knows his shit...so...THANK YOU!!

[@JohnThomas-yy8sx]

I literally click on any of your videos to just simply hear you "noodle"...that's some damn good pasta

[@patrickmcnally2714]

GT, youre the MAN! These videos help so much. The guitargate masterclasses...amazing. its a dose of real talk! Love it all and theres always so much hilarity! Keep it up!

[@hughscully]

GT you are an inspiration, Man - leading by example. We're looking forward to seeing you when you get up here to NY.

[@RafaJams]

Guthrie, you are one of my real hero’s here on KZbin. Along with Jack Ruch, you guys have helped me dig deep into triads and I have completely changed the way I solo and improvise within a couple of months. It’s so awesome to hear that you are now friends with a common Hero, Billy Gibbons! I just learned Fool For Your Stocking the other day!

[@Gmc-p2t]

Motivated, inspired and heartbroken.. all in one video! Amazing to witness that, and in the best setting relatable to the rest of us... sitting in a room, alone, trying to figure that instrument out! Your lesson was pure gold for me. Thank you.

[@randalltindall7340]

THIS STUFF IS WHAT MAKING MUSIC IS ABOUT!!! THANKS FOR SHARING GT!!!

[@tylerpatching]

Just what I needed. Thanks Guthrie. This is the stuff. The stuff that helps. Keep it going. The world needs more good music makers.

[@chuckbouscaren3898]

You're frickin' awesome Guthrie. A lot of what you say and show goes over my head but the more I watch my understanding of these chord inversions makes a little sense. Don't dumb things down for my speed, I'm hoping to catch up!

[@Dlee966]

Man I love that you’re posting on KZbin more. Keep ‘em coming!!!

[@michael53ish]

GT you are such a genuine man. Thanks for your guitar wisdom.

[@sweepmop7613]

Brother, your videos are perfect, never change!

[@MichaelAntus]

Always interesting, never boring. Much respect Guthrie...

[@MrRobistro]

Great guitarists taking the time to explain things to we mortals.. Its just pure awesomeness!

[@petertownshed884]

Thank you Guthrie for sharing your gift and your honesty.

[@michaelshearer3559]

Amen, simple and effective. Your videos are straight no chaser. We appreciate you

[@fergalohanlonmusic]

Definitely my favourite KZbin channel

[@markfisher1215]

Nice lesson you nailed the explanation and demystified “CAGED” so I just can get on with playing it opposed to thinking more about it-look forward to more lessons

[@haroldhale1467]

I appreciate how you focus on teaching & playing. Your IPhone is perfect for that setting…. Simple amp setup is great. I’ve spent $1000 of dollars trying to find the perfect amp sound through all the multi effect pedals .. and that distracts me from actually learning guitar playing techniques. Keep on keeping the gear setup simple !!

[@axeaddiction796]

Guthrie really appreciate these videos. Going back to the basics has really improved my playing immensely

[@brevink01]

Together with Uncle Larry, the most inspiring guitarvideos on YT these days. Period. A little bit off topic but is it possible to do a video about your live rig , amps, pedals…Thanks for all this good stuff GT🙏🏼

[@mjfoste]

It's all about the content of the videos and your content /lessons are absolutely the best.

[@jonathonhunt935]

You set a high standard in everything you play and everything you are Guthrie. Polishing the presentation would detract from what we love about you. Thank you for your generosity

[@RussC123]

You’re doing great man! Don’t feel like you have to defend or explain to folks your approach vs. how others approach their channels. Now, on the playing- I think the problem a lot of us have is - Ok so we learn all the inversions on the neck, and I get that allows you play your 1-4-5 anywhere on the neck.. but beyond that the light bulb just hasn’t popped on for me on how this whole concept is APPLIED to an actual song, or lead playing, etc. It just feels like an exercise and sounds really “scale-y” to me…

[@daviderichsen9267]

Best guitar videos on KZbin!👍🏻

[@StuartwasDrinkell]

Sublime intro Guthrie! And the vids are just fine. Content is king!

[@Phonse56]

Thanks for the honesty Guthrie! good explanation and time on the instrument.No one can play what they can not here.Learning the instrument is the key here.A.M. Love hearing about your life in music.

[@HarryStoneDotCom]

You’re the best, Guthrie. Your channel is a pot of gold and your videos are perfect as they are. We learn so much from you and your talent and generosity. Don’t change a thing ever!

[@fronkthetooonk]

Guthrie, your instructional videos are some of the best I've ever watched. I've been playing guitar for 16 years and I know that I'll always be learning something incredibly useful whenever I flip to your channel. I highly prefer your barebones approach to making videos as well. There's no need to worry about "high production value" when it comes to this sort of thing. Much love!

[@iantaylor827]

Guthrie. You are some player - been watching a lot of your live playing which is just amazaing - and some of the stuff you show us on this channel is gold. Thanks a lot.

[@richprincipe749]

Mind blown!!!!! Thank you Guthrie!!!

[@ItsFinished]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, chops, and for generously giving of yourself and your valuable time! Not to mention that you seem to be good human being. God bless!

[@indifferentuniverse3991]

You’re hitting the sweet spot for your audience GT. I’m enjoying the lessons, the music, and looking forward to BFG stories!!!

[@taddcohen5558]

Thanks, man. I’m just startin out on this geetar journey and I appreciate the straight wisdom and honesty. There’s hours of information to tease outa here. Best to you and yours.

[@karmadave]

Hey Guthrie. Your videos look great! No need for any fancy cameras or editing. It's the player and the content that make all the difference. Speaking of CAGED, I've been working really diligently to get this under my fingers. A great player, like you makes it look and sound easy, but it really takes time and effort to make it so fluid. Thanks! 😎

[@josietran2003]

Hey Guthrie thanks for being real and sharing your life knowledge in the guitar. With all due respect, I hope you are blessed with a signature guitar. I tried the J rocket GTO and love it so I'd love to see a guitar in any form that meets your specs and prefs. Much respect, Brotha!

[@jwuman]

GT,,,your video quality is more than good and sufficient,,,what makes is special is how simple it is and most of all it works..,,..simpler the better,,,,who the hell has time to edit anything,,,lol,,,not me,,,,not today,,,lol,.,,,the meat and potatoes of your totally free content, your guitar spirit, matter of fact honest presentation, solid stewardship and selfless sharing is unmatched, thank-you!!!!!!. you have changed my playing skills and fretboard knowledge forever.....

[@NMpianotechnician]

9:00 minutes lesson starts.

[@hankalinger8458]

Thanks Guthrie! Great words and music as always!

[@stratodan27]

New subscriber here. This guy is the real deal. Been playing for over 40 years. Realizing I have so much to learn. 😂. I’m gonna dig into this channel. There’s no way it won’t help me to get better. Love it.

[@Otisleevonridge]

Thank you Guthrie your guitar knowledge is much appreciated!

[@stevewilson7915]

You are so refreshing for us intermediate players, you don't bore us to death like many others. Thanks so much brother for your sharing your brilliant licks and knowledge. God bless ❤

[@rogercrombie4764]

Hi Guthrie, I’m in manchester England I absolutely love your down to earth approach to teaching,and your superb playing inspires so many guitarists we love what you do, Thanks !

[@JustinSmith-hr6qg]

Guthrie, your videos are so helpful to me, a long time guitar picker that had no clue why I do what I do on the fret board. I am very grateful for the content you provide!

[@MotorcityBart]

Dude, I'll be 54 yrs old on the 24th of this August, born and raised in Detroit, and I grew up listening to that incredible rhythm section and playing by the funk brothers laying down all those Motown sessions for Mr. Berry Gordy and whoever Smokey Robinson wrote a song for, and Guthrie Trapp, you are one Badass, a cool laid back mofo and you inspired my old ass to get my guitar back out and play again and learn my instrument...along with an inspiring video by Rick Beato that I seen recently...I can still learn things at my age...an older age...He started his youtube channel at 54 yrs old and look at him now. I actually understand what the caged system is now and how it relates to the fretboard...it helped my ear develop also, I became a better player just learning that C shaped D Major chord right there between the 3rd and 5th frets and everything is right there...my hand doesn't go know where all the same Cowboy chord tonality for D G C chords right from the C shape D chord...I had no clue on what I was doing previously and it wasn't like I couldn't play songs from beginning to end prior. I became a better player instead of just playing on it like a toy.

[@Guitaural.]

Hey Guthrie - totally agree on many points here, from buying local to this guitar thing we all enjoy. I'd love to see a Truefire from you be just on Caged...chord construction, etc., and really dig in to how you think about it in a practical way. I'm a reformed bluegrass banjo and hotshot rock player turned engineer, years later now delving back in and actually learning the "whys" of the instrument more fully...mostly leaning toward Chet stuff and pretty chordal stuff these days...thanks for the vid and say hi to Billy 😎

[@zazoomatt]

Yes I do try to make it work time is short enough to play the guitar. Fingers Get OLD etc. Best teacher of keep you head in the game.

[@albertjabberin739]

Great info. This knowledge really expands your guitar playing, and learning all the chords in relation to your scales. It probably takes years to master but even starting down the road makes you seem light years ahead of where you were.

[@mikemcg2812]

Hey man. Subscribed to your channel. Really enjoyed this video. You say its overwhelming and there is a lot.. But it was really cool to see all the inversions in 1 video. I think I am gonna watch this video quite a few times. Many thanks.

[@gerarddematteo6216]

Guthrie you are the real deal. Love your honesty and your jammin' guitar playing! Keep it up.

[@uyngane]

Thanks for all this, Guthrie.

[@Mattlikesit]

Such a great lesson. Things are starting to click on a different level after years. Thanks Guthrie!

[@EtienneEverington-Giles]

amazing video, had a guitar course ad come up in the middle of u talking about the crazy claims they make haha, amazing timing

[@underfeed]

love the transparency and honesty!..im gald i just found your channel. Found you via Rick Beato. Love from New Zealand

[@craigsanderson3722]

Excellent GT Excellent!

[@mikewoolf2779]

You're the man. Thanks for the continued knowledge and willingness to share.

[@randallturner7176]

All I can say is Thanks and keep Preaching!!!

[@mwicks1968]

I love you Guthrie! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👏👏

[@nightguy5796]

The most useful explanation I have heard on the topic. Thank you.

[@Lloyd-mo]

Finally a REAL opinion on what most people try to pass off as a BIG secret

[@mardin56]

This is awesome. Playing all the changes in one position is now my learning goal.

[@rickystuart9]

Man I’ll take raw, unedited videos over that other fluff stuff any day. The more edits, the less I watch. Keep doing what you’re doing. It’s gold.

[@mark1webb956]

Love the honesty and the simplicity of your setup. All too often the videos of other players seem too edited and artificial. If you can do it in one take, you can play live. That my philosophy.

[@TomCPlus1]

I appreciate you GT, and I agree with you about the main thing . . . I just want to play the guitar, with and for other people, and get better doing it. That's our lane and the "KZbin guitarists" can post their gear talk and let the onlookers watch whatever channel floats their boats.

[@srscott10]

Thx GT! You make a great one take instructional video.

[@natechapman]

thanks for this video, when I learned the caged system I already knew the pentatonic scales pretty much all over. when i learned the caged system, it really opened up guitar for me, and kinda connected everything for me in a way.

[@userer4579]

Exactly

[@tetsuyama5116]

Thank you GT for keeping it real ! Inversions are what keeps me growing. At a tender young age, I’d even “colorized” CAGED and those chords in between. Keep up the great playing and educating !!! Cheers from Thailand !!!!! 😎🇺🇸🇹🇭🇺🇸⚓️🎸✅☕️🤠😎

[@syjuhlin8963]

So helpful and well taught! Thank you for all you do! It’s inspiring and real 💪❤️🙏

[@Donny_A]

I like the way you do your videos. I also enjoy the other youtubers. I envy anyone who gets to have their career center around playing music. Even if some of them have to take time to edit videos. They still get more time playing their instrument than most people with other jobs.

[@2010njdevil]

Guthrie - Simply put, you are a gift to both music and musicians. Yup, both guitarists players of other instruments because you never let us forget how important ALL of the information is around the chords in the melody. You remind us and that is a gift for those(me!) who really love to solo. Now that I watched this video, I'm going to get at it and prove to myself that my playing will be better than it was earlier today........Thanks!!!!

[@PeterKertesz2013]

Great content, no need high tech recording equipment. Thank you for uploading!

[@jonbirmingham6005]

Thanks so very much! This is already opening my eyes just working the C shape up the neck and being able to intuitively see and play the scales. I am excited to work toward being able to better navigate a melody through a 1 4 5 with efficiency!

[@kathywilsonofficial]

Tom, Jedd, Guthrie! ❤ Thank you!

[@timchalmers1700]

I love your videos Guthrie. Straight ahead and no editing is great.