How to use the CAGED system to play a SOLO

[@waxonjitehurst]

The camera position, simplicity of this lesson and ghost hand are literally genius

[@seriyooow310]

The camera alone is an innovation, keeps the letters and dots on the same spot throughout the video. Pair it with the ghost hands and it is pure genius. Music teachers hate this guy!

[@ErikAmazonas]

Hell yeah you’re right

[@stringfellowhawk4843]

This is definitely a guy who once thought, "I want an uninterrupted view of the fretboard without the goofy bouncing around and last second zoom ins by my camera buddy who's already drunk."

[@verl4ten]

100% camera angles are fucking godly

[@tycumbie788]

I was gonna say that. All video guitar lessons should be done this way. Patent and sell this system! Like with sports on TV now you have the strike zone box, the first down line in yellow, etc. It's better than being there! But being there is still important.

[@davidkless9131]

You ever feel like you’ve been in the dark for years, and then someone comes along and leads you out of it in just a few minutes? That’s how I feel right now about this teacher.

[@mdowney14]

David K seriously. This was a total lightbulb moment for me too. I watched it twice in a row.

[@muranilife]

For about 5 years I 've been walking by the CAGED door afraid to go in. After watching the first 5 min. I stopped and walked in and its nice in here. ☝

[@beepot2764]

Same here.

[@mickwhelan01]

This young fella is a truly amazing teacher. I've spent hundreds of £'s on books and lessons but as David K says above the lad makes it so simple, easy and fun to learn. Well done Scott Paul Johnson.

[@TrondArneAusdal]

Agreed! Finally I leRNED SOMEHTING NEW ON THE GUITAR!

[@Cl0v3rComics]

Ghost hands are literally the most genius idea I’ve ever seen for a lesson video.

[@vinceneyman1480]

ikr. it’s so helpful.

[@lordraj365]

literally that's genius

[@thelostcause7983]

It's also so subtle I didn't notice until I read this.

[@tatman5780]

Definitely extremely helpful. I was just going through some other tutorials earlier and it was hard to see where the fingers were on the fretboard. With ghost hands it makes it incredibly easy to see where the fingers are hitting the fretboard. Keep up the good work.

[@mspirit]

I wonder how he made that effect.

[@jaygee4569]

This is single handedly the most impactful guitar lesson I’ve ever seen

[@srdjanstancic1163]

I actually learned this, and I cant believe that I went like chimpanzee on instrument for 10 years + 😂

[@maximiliantomasoski4032]

This man has cracked the code on how to film the fretboard. Mad props coming from a film person

[@modimmusic9571]

He’s definitely a genius in so many ways. Made it look easy.

[@SinaFunks]

Exactly my thoughts when I just watched it! Brilliant! "Back in my day we had old books from the library!" Lol. Seriously, if I had KZbin back then I would have learned so much faster. I'm.just now piecing it all together after 6 decades lol! Great video! -Old Detroit bluesman

[@twainjones]

Yes 👏 From me to coming from a guitar player

[@raccoon6072]

@@JadeTwo he is our teacher and a good one at that. And this is how it looks if you are sitting in front of your teacher.

[@DrGanjameister]

He just has a slightly transparrent image of the fretboard overload on top of the film layer. It's not the fingers that are slightly opaque, it's the second layer of fretboard/strings. You can see the layers seperate when the strings vibrate or when he does a bend of vibratro.

[@12south31]

The ghost hand effect was perfect. I usually find it really hard to see where the fingers go in tutorials.

[@lotterydiscounts4326]

Fantastic idea. Really well executed too.

[@sgf2000]

This might be the best online guitar lesson I've every seen.

[@herminefischer1439]

Sam Friedman - YES it is! I finally understand my guitar... what doesn‘t mean that I already can play it that way☺️

[@trevorward2078]

AGREED!! I’ve been working on CAGED but haven’t understood how to link it all together and solo from it; until now. Many thanks

[@jdhed1601]

Yep and ive seen every one.

[@kquack5631]

Agree completely Sam!

[@genresong952]

everybody say that

[@Jacoblaubemusic]

There are so many comments like this and 11 million views says it all, but I felt I needed to comment a massive massive thank you! This is an incredible lesson. Your ability to make something that can be quite difficult to understand so simple is such a gift. Again, thank you, thank you, thank you! For taking the time to create this!

[@eddiemattison7792]

11 million views. I was NOT going to pass this up! 😅

[@oliverkhoo]

i cannot imagine the amount of work needed to edit this video.

[@casperthomsen5450]

Agree! It's really well made.

[@StefanGBucher]

I can. And daaaaamn... so well made!

[@choppydaddy5335]

Seriously, I had to rewind part of it because my mind started imagining how hard it must be to keep overlaying the note names and the notes for each position and then color coding it all and next thing you know I've missed a minute and a half of content.

[@someshkarmakar47]

Yeah man it is very hard to edit

[@kamogadouglas9369]

Guy just blew the roof off... A sub from me 👌

[@2001maurits]

The extra effort of the see through hands is definitely awesome

[@lamoussebleuemotocyclette4623]

j'avais pas fait gaffe..... en effet !!!

[@PhelanEric87]

He is a wizard !!!

[@Gregorypeckory]

That's what I scrolled down to request-a lesson on how to develop the ghost hands-what an awesome ability I have never seen any other guitarist pull off!

[@Kalle72]

It’s not see through hands. It’s a see through image of the neck on top of the hands.

[@ThePaoOfTooh]

@@Kalle72 - =O

[@isaiahredneck4659]

Dude you literally just opened a massive door for my comprehension of a notes like I’m blown away it all makes sense

[@prathmeshchandwale1506]

Yea it's like Hotel- trivago Mind-blownn! I found it out today the caged system has opened my interest in more and more awesome theory about scales

[@nickpawsey]

Yeah it helps, but scales will help you a little more to unlock that fret board. Start with minor pentatonic learn the 5 shapes and then learn it in major, and then learn the blues scale and the full major and minor scale. You can use your top 2 strings, your E and A as "airports" to play in any key and quickly get into any position. For example you are playing in key of G and you want to start your minor scale, you'd simple go down to your G note on your A strong and start Shape 4 with your root note and continue your shapes.

[@katchupp5067]

@@nickpawsey im saving this comment, sounds super helpful thanks dude :)

[@markbassemier6074]

You have cleared up so many things that I have just been totally lost on. I can't tell you how many books, videos, friends, etc. that couldn't explain it in a way that I could grasp. Thank you so much for making these videos.

[@codyjewell1460]

The way you overlayed the image on the fretboard was incredibly helpful.

[@maxkelter3561]

I subscribed and liked the video. Especially the display live guitar lesson. Wow. Pulling it all together at the end was great!

[@SupernaturalConfessions]

@@maxkelter3561 It was really the moment when everything makes so much sense and the magic happens. It gives you hope!

[@ChickenThug55]

The fretboard view should be to the perspective of looking at the actual fretboard as he was looking at it, then it would be perfect.

[@parankapur5166]

YOU HELD HANDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND YOU SAID, "COME I WILL TAKE YOU WHERE IT MAKES SENSE" YOU BROKE THE BARRIER. EVER GRATEFUL TO YOU!

[@libertyconcreteliftingspra933]

Dude calm down

[@libertyconcreteliftingspra933]

😂

[@fluidicgamer2846]

@@libertyconcreteliftingspra933 really just laughed at your own comment...

[@gnatiu]

You are Messiah supreme!

[@samsrg3025]

@@libertyconcreteliftingspra933 Maybe English is not his first language? You calm down, you can see by the likes that lots of people agree with this man too.

[@sidveed]

This is probably the best guitar lesson on the internet

[@christopherelong7214]

In the world brother

[@vicadamebbborla6127]

Boom! facts!

[@robertobiol9744]

Thanks scott it's help me to read a notes. God bless

[@michaelgreenwood2516]

Accurate

[@rafecamp]

yes

[@hexane8]

Thanks for helping me shift gears during a rough time.

[@richardsong8]

I just had to pause my tour of this lesson at the half-way to say, "this is the best, clearest guitar lesson I have EVER encountered, bar NONE!" I have surveyed one heckuva lot of guitar lessons. I have studied teaching as well (Master's degree in Education). I take off my hat and bow deeply to you, good Sir! Thank you Scott!!!

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Gosh darn it thank you so much!!!!!

[@benthaire5005]

Absolutely agree!

[@johnaldriclanciola1767]

Agree!

[@clapsting]

same here man ! just awesome

[@heathwasson7811]

Christ. In my spare time I've been singing and strumming rhythm guitar, finger picking, and even doing the occasional solo from rote memorization, for nearly 30 years. Sat in and did some vocals with the odd band here and there, did some open mics etc... Most people think I know how to "play guitar", but I always felt like a fraud next to lead players. I've never had one of them, any other player, or even several teachers, effectively lay out what the hell they're doing to just whip out an improvised solo. I finally chalked it up to something I'd just never "get". ONE fucking 18 minute video, and 3 decades of banging away finally make sense. I don't know whether to be happy I finally get it, or pissed at how simple it is and how inept everyone else is at explaining it. Both I guess. Well done sir!

[@oswaldogarcia5358]

I’ve been playing for three years, yes I know it’s not as long as you but I should honestly know this by now since I play really often, my guitar teacher tried showing me but this video literally made my mind click. I feel like I should have paid for this

[@heathwasson7811]

@@oswaldogarcia5358 yeah, for me, none of this information was new, but it never really coalesced into a usable whole before. Between this and his pentatonic scale video, everything finally came together for me. I knew the scales, knew the chord shapes, knew the neck etc... But it just never gelled together on how they all interact with each other. The way he connected the interrelated bits of theory, with the on-screen graphics, is great. I've had all the physical skills to do pretty much anything I want on the guitar, from flat picking, strumming, to complex finger picking, and could play a thousand songs from Alabama to Led Zeppelin. With the caveat, that I had to know the song, and/or have the TABS. I couldn't just take a random 12 bars blues song and start playing fills along with it. Now I'm no BB or Clapton, but just after a couple days of seeing this video, I can grab any random backing track on youtube and start playing along with it. Something I'd given up on ever being able to do years ago.

[@gayonakan8887]

I feel you man

[@juliusgitonga]

Metoo

[@sandlmv8301]

20 years here. Exact same scenario. I know the pain brother! Finally clicked here for me too.

[@SimplyDanuzzz]

I was so confused ... up to this point. I spent 3 hours watching this 21 minute video over and over again while practicing and it finally makes sense. I’m deliriously happy !!! ... I can’t thank you enough for posting this.

[@kevgrogan1927]

lol me too,

[@joshnic6639]

Question...how can a string be 2 different letters? @ 3:55 he says “the B string is also a D” 🤨 what?!!?

[@devinjohnson8974]

Im in the mist of befuddlement...

[@gustavbirch-jensen4318]

@@joshnic6639 It's the third fret on the B string. Open B string is B, first fret is C, second C# and the third is D. Hope it makes sense :)

[@DavidConnellmultimed]

Yeah watching it the first time...... WTF am I missing something? Hoping it makes more sense watching it a few times

[@LordChevonlier]

The CAGED system is one of those things every single KZbin guitarist mentions but never goes into any detail other than it's a beginner thing. THANK YOU SO MUCH! It bothers me so much it's easier to learn music theory than it is to learn fretboard layout from people. Just looking at your PDF it all makes sense because you can also see the chord inversions in the layout as well.

[@gustavocoaching9614]

This HAS to be the best guitar video on the internet hands down.

[@gatoryak7332]

Not only that, it MUST the fifth-best guitar video on the internet hands up.

[@rickjackson6608]

OK punk, I've got a question for you. Where the hell were you 48 years ago when I picked up my first guitar? 48 years of going nowhere fast, and today you casually show up and everything has changed. I have tears of gratitude in my eyes and I am SO grateful you showed up today, the very day I received my Epiphone Nighthawk Reissue, only the second electric guitar I have ever owned. Everything has just changed. Sincere gratitude to you from me for finally opening the door to a whole new world. You're a great teacher, a cool guy and my new best friend.

[@goranjohnny]

it' s called evolution i looked it up on google ( write down google and it popps out and ask questions and gives you answers), great stuff

[@timjoyalle318]

He must of had a good teacher(s) and was a fantastic student. Probably has a natural knack too. I like this guy! Watched this video and immediately subscribed, liked and blah blah for the interest of supporting material like his. So young to. Damn punk!

[@madi8181]

He stopped reading at “okay punk”

[@rickjackson6608]

It's possible his sense of humour may be more expansive than yours​@@madi8181, but either way your point of view is your problem, not mine, nor Scotts either. Have a great day!

[@tsushantasingh]

It is your goddang fault. Who told you to be born 48 years too early? Now stop whining and practice 40 to 69 hours a day, everyday for 8 months. You will become a "masta"

[@o0Donuts0o]

OK, as a professional bedroom guitarist that has played to an audience of zero for over 20 years, this is for me how cavemen felt when discovering fire make nom-nom food.

[@proculusjulius7035]

LMAO 😂😂likewise....

[@michaelscofield4831]

glad i'm clicking this video

[@elliottcsmith5447]

Totally agree. I feel like I was kind of instinctively walking around some of this (I'm a visual person so I remembered shapes) but I'd never connected them all like this. So good.

[@OkinInc]

😂😂😂 I’m with you on that bro!

[@TarboxJoshua]

this is too relatable

[@orlxndo5776]

4 years ago I watched this video for the first time and didn't understand anything, 3 months ago I watched it again and paid really close attention and it was a total game changer in my playing, words cant express how grateful I am for this video and the knowledge you decided to share for free thank you so much

[@gersonperez3781]

Best guitar lesson on the entire Internet. PERIOD.

[@Cedrou21]

yess. and Djence make some of the best tutorial of great songs too.

[@rajeshsoni5847]

That's true

[@gatoryak7332]

Have you seen all the guitar lessons on the entire Internet? QUESTION MARK?

[@gersonperez3781]

@@gatoryak7332 I have... hahahaha!

[@deanmcclymont6018]

Mate, I'm not even 5 mins in, but i felt the need to comment. This is hands down one of the best guitar tutorials on youtube ever. The way you break everything down, makes the non sensical become sensical. Fair play.

[@muratylmaz8198]

Dean McClymont same here at 4:12 amazing video

[@chriscurtis8344]

Exactly!

[@gatoryak7332]

This is hands down a guitar lesson video. I hands down liked it. It was hands down helpful to me, so I hands down wrote this comment. Please give this comment a hands down thumbs up.

[@facehookedup]

I feel like Neo when he sees the matrix for the first time. 20 years I been playing and this one video changes everything. Tis a gift!

[@trolliieggs1816]

WOAH

[@knutnskar6796]

Understanding caged has helped me massively unlocking the fretboard. Great lesson 👍

[@williambarr3119]

Isn't it amazing and from a Kid!!! Not that he is a kid, I am an old man, I use my college Photo so my old friends know who they are talking to, Some people need to understand concepts because a shape just doesn't go far enough!!!! We need a deeper understanding to make music!!! This guy is going to change the world of teaching music!!

[@francismoran4775]

Sir, you are a very, very, good guitar teacher. If I lived in your town, I would camp on your doorstep and not leave until you agreed to give me lessons. Best lesson I have ever had. Simply the best.

[@ondrejsamek6856]

What the fu** just happened.. you just put my good half of my year of learning and trying figure out CAGED system from the books and usage in like 20 minutes videoo,,dude you're genius,, ,.. Your editing and showing all the shapes on the video makes things way easier. omg you're genius man, thank you for your effort putting all this together!

[@clarkoriginal]

Agreed!

[@airakalanr]

I have decided to become a Covid19 guitar playing 72 year old. This has been a really good class for an old maths guy like me.

[@eduardotejada6498]

Te felicito y te deseo éxito.

[@douglasfreeman3229]

You are a dude. Respect to you!

[@Mujcanal]

Great idea

[@digitalpau2347]

I am 69 going on 16. This video answers all my questions which I need answering.Thanks very much.

[@slkcarol]

Me too at 69

[@WilsonHarrisNg]

This teacher is a visionary. I've never had a guitar lesson like this one here. Perfect!

[@ethanslifka3904]

Agreed!

[@kenilatu8354]

best teacher for CAGED system, one stop for scales,aperggio,petatonic,all roots for any keys. it expand your vision of the fretboard, well done Paul. awesome

[@djirvin1014]

Dude, LAYERS of genius. You're like a guitar PROPHET. My grandchildren will grow up hearing tales of your wisdom. I'm grateful to you.

[@charlesgracia4240]

Dude you are literally killing me. If been playing and performing for more than 40 years and NO ONE has ever made this quite that clear. You’re killing me man. Thank you

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Please don’t die!

[@jamesanderson348]

In total agreement. You are giving me hope again. BIG THANKS

[@zootsoot2006]

How is this different from just using position 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 for the pentatonic positions? I don't get it.

[@bjarkenielsen8515]

@@zootsoot2006 You get it. They are placed the same place on the neck😊 The pentatonic scales are formed aroud these CAGED-shapes. The same goes for the diatonic scale etc. So, you initially use the scales to play your solos in key, and later on you use the CAGED-forms to target the specific chords in the underlying melody when playing your solos. Chord-targeting gives you solos a “better” sound, compared to merely playing in key. Anyway, you use CAGED for chord tone targeting in your solos 😊

[@IsaacBorland-cv4zi]

That made so much sense, keep on doing what your doing!

[@wcydiiwii]

I cannot believe I just watched this for free. Man, you really have a gift for teaching and the fact that this video is posted free of charge speaks volumes about your passion for it. I will for sure join your Patron! Again, thanks a million for this lesson

[@Jdnfjdksndj]

@Gerald Dixon Cummings 😂actually very accurate

[@samuelwilson4186]

I know Im a bit late to the party, but that was hands down the BEST lesson on CAGED I have ever seen, so easy to understand and follow.

[@bryanc.8441]

I was late to the party too and some jocks beat me up and I went home .

[@martea726]

Bryan C. Lmao

[@dlev22]

Agreed!

[@tonypoore440]

All his lessons are like that. He can teach.

[@dinckelman]

This is not just the best CAGED video I've seen, but also just the best guitar theory video too. Guy gets straight to the point, no bs, no "you're going to become a metal Jesus in 2 weeks", and lays everything out like I'm 5

[@jessacuna]

Hey Scott ... "just when I thought that i'd learned the CAGED system!" I sat & listened to you explore & explain "things" I'd heard on other sites; they may have the facts, but not the approach you have in teaching ... I enjoy how you present the characteristics of CAGED, that make the light bulb go off inside me; and I'm going after, "oh yeah, now it I see it, now it makes more sense." That's why I've signed onto your Patreon Page ... there's that special "something" you bring to explaining concepts of the music subjects that is satisfyingly clear! At the end of a lesson I know what you were teaching is now in my mental inventory/storage ... Your site is a keeper and thanks for making studying and playing, inspirational and crystal clear! Thanks!

[@mdzz182]

Honestly this is the best guitar lesson i had in 13 years.

[@JoaoGomesYYZ]

Not joking. Same here!

[@RoarinShots]

Your the only person in the world that explained this in a way I could understand.

[@wjmildfelt9369]

You explain caged in a great way I'm tryi g to absorb I still don't understand when you're moving thru the the different shapes what key you are in Is that determined by the root note???

[@mathieufredette3157]

I didn't understand anything. I must be really dumb !

[@varunjoshi04]

You're *

[@davidfigueroa9620]

Fo real 😂

[@patrickdufour2661]

Absolutly!!

[@skreeus9714]

How did this man explain it so good when so many others have failed

[@sykojuice9669]

Wow. This opens a whole new world for me. It’s 11:00 PM and I am excited to sleep so I can try this tomorrow morning! Thank you!

[@bik8353]

C pentatonic shape: 10:10 A pentatonic shape: 10:39 G pentatonic shape: 10:53 E pentatonic shape: 11:07 D pentatonic shape: 11:16

[@musicman9698]

Thank you 🙏

[@gedsz]

ty

[@oldbenlucas]

Noice

[@johnmcaleese8459]

Aren't they known as shape 1,2,3,4 and 5 ??

[@장덕원-m6h]

@@johnmcaleese8459 That's exactly the same question lingering on my mind for months too :'-) Great to know I'm not alone. Tks !! Cheers !!

[@JohnKelso]

I've seen and read a lot about CAGED, but nothing made the relationship clear like the diagram of the fret board that shows up 15 seconds into this video. I suddenly understood why it's called CAGED, and how all of the shapes relate to each other. The constant camera on the fret board, the note diagrams, and the ghost hand are all brilliant. Excellent lesson. I'm subscribed!

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Thank you so much for watching and THANKS FOR SUBSCRIBING

[@jfrankparnelful]

It's almost as this this has been a secret kept from me for months

[@tedc6694]

Where in the heck did this guy come from? I subscribe to Paul David's, Art of Guitar, Guitar Zoom with Steve Stines, YourGuitarSage with eric Andrea's, and some kid from England that wears glasses he got from Sir Elton John... and in this one video he does a better job explaining CAGED system better than any of these youtube heavy weights. First video I've watched but I'm amazed. Fantastic job. Particularly in how deep it goes (which scales fit over which chords) and how concise it is. I can't wait to see more but I had to applaud this one.

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Wow! That’s quite a statement. Thank you so much

[@johnrhyne6015]

Scot Ted C is right, I'll be contacting you for a paid session !

[@don7205]

I can't even tell you how many videos I've watched on the CAGED system but this video was the one that made sense. I cannot wait to mess with this!! Sub'd.

[@nieze]

Papastache is good to watch for the CAGED system also.

[@marc23674]

@@ScottPaulJohnson when is he coming back is the question, we need mooooooore please Scott

[@alueshen]

Just wow. I've been playing for about 2 years and dabbled in CAGED. I've seen 100s of vids on the topic. I can't say I ever really understood it.....Until now. This is the single most amazing explanation of this system. This is the only video anyone needs to watch to understand CAGED and frankly I think a whole lot more. Thank you to the author for the explanation. Great stuff. Earned a sub from me.

[@jonathanoliver9643]

I've been playing guitar for 10+ years and never bothered to learn this, however this made it entirely simplified. I'm glad i'm up at 3AM watching random videos

[@valharius]

Literally me

[@kylepouliot4996]

I've been playing guitar for 28 years and I've never once witnessed chord shapes transposed and broken down this way. Very smart!

[@quantumblurrr]

Lol are you joking?!

[@cainpeele1083]

@@quantumblurrr i mean think about man, most professionals dont even know simple chords and riffs. Everyone learns in the own way/style, iv seen many videos of kirk hammett struggling to play a simple ass riffs but then bust out a mean ass fucking solo.Everyone is different. Im a skateboarder so i like to think of guitar like SkateBoarding, everyone has there own style/steez and there own tricks/licks. Some people can pickup the really hard riffs quick but then sit there to struggle to play a simple G or C chord. Like in skateboarding some pros can literally bust out a 540 tre-flip down a 20 set of stairs but then not even be able to a simple kickflip. Thats why i love SkateBoarding/surfing/skimboarding and guitar, you have your style, your own flow, your own take on tricks/your own way of doing them. I play a left handed guitar and im left handed,which already makes me different from the crowd.

[@mindcontrol67]

28 years and you never realized this?

[@kylepouliot4996]

@@mindcontrol67 yup, go fuck yourself!

[@rainyboy911]

This could be the single best lesson I have ever encountered...I've been trapped in the 1st position pentatonic scale, a prisoner really, for over 20 years...but now I'm CAGED!!! Thank you so much, Scott, what a wonderful lesson. I finally feel like practicing again.

[@telequacker-9529]

Free all from the pentatonic prison! Become a CAGED bird! Quack

[@Chumchum000]

@@telequacker-9529 The first thing a teacher would teach you is caged any guitar shop would I'm sure were have these "guitar" players been hiding 20 years of what lol sitting on your ass

[@Darrenbrown68]

@rainyboy911 Amen! Just goes to show you never know where you'll get your next inspiration. Or who you can learn from & enhance your craft.

[@cameron0porter]

This is the best video I have seen on CAGED. Clear, concise and not shilling a thing. Unreal, man.

[@cofiddle]

dude, the transparent fingers effect is the best thing i think ive ever seen in my life lol

[@Carminielloz]

Idiot true! 😂

[@ImpressiveBassist]

This lesson is more worthy than 10 years of practise.

[@codyw3315]

*Practice*

[@misterhlam]

Agreed 100%! Although I still haven't a slightest idea of what it is logically yet! It's still wonderful, and I'll keep watching it till I understand. Bravo!

[@dalekanium9531]

@Cody W It’s spelled differently in different places you uncultured swine

[@MS-ff6hf]

I really enjoy your teaching style. A cross between knowledgeable, humble and enthusiastic. That is what sells these videos honestly. Personality combined with knowledge

[@samuelcantu2967]

I am 58 and have jammed by ear since I was 13. I've played alot of what u teach if not all of it but I never knew what the hell I was doing. now I know how to explain atleast what I'm trying to do. God Bless and thank you!!!

[@Yrksman]

That’s absolutely right!

[@vincej151]

This is the clearest explanation of CAGED I have come across. I have suddenly realised that the location of the root note determines the shape which should/could be used. What this means to me is at last, I understand how to play all the chord tones and arpeggios in a single position eg 5th fret location, thus avoiding jumping all over the fret board! I hope you are still making videos. Thank YOU!

[@BA-uq2qv]

this explains solos better than anything ever god bless this man

[@davidamcclain]

Echoing everyone else here. That was an amazing and clear explanation of CAGED (and how the guitar is laid out). I’ve been playing for decades and it feels like you’re the first person who’s come along and explained to me what the hell is going on. “Oh, that’s why that pentatonic box/position is in that shape!” I’ve been trying to force my brain and my fingers to remember arbitrary shapes and positions, but now I see the logic behind it all, I can map it out for myself. I’m so happy I could cry! Thank you, Scott.

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

😭

[@CRPFilmsChristianRaymundPastor]

David McClain that’s true. It made my mind clear as crystal this time through his tutorial. It is so awesome.

[@MrHimalayaman]

I resemble your remarks and how it all comes together. So much easier to follow for visual learners.

[@destintvrowe6833]

What an awesome way to explain the CAGE system Possibly my best lesson ever, definitely the best Guitar theory lesson I’ve ever had.

[@petef.4688]

Im self taught for 20 years . this is the exact lightbulb that turned on when i was about 15 or 16. Very nicely explained.

[@imjustaguy8232]

Same man

[@pratikmore4044]

Yes even I am trying out guitar since last 5 years but i feel like i am stucked! This gave me a kick start!!!

[@tatersa_lad]

I've been playing over 40 years and didn't even know the system I THOUGHT I came up with when I was 13 for myself was actually a thing...Mind blown. This guy explains so elegantly!

[@vie-on-whitte]

The ghost hand, the real time sync with the fretboard illustration, even the highlight when a string is played, I paused just to show appreciation of the nice work put into this

[@danglover8076]

Best lesson I’ve had in 50 years of playing the guitar

[@mdowney14]

Scott - I’ve watched hundreds of “learn guitar” videos on KZbin and elsewhere and this was the BEST lesson I’ve ever watched. The way you’ve explained things, the visuals, the progression of complex concepts were extremely well done. I really hope you keep making these. There is a gap in this style of instructional content on KZbin. Well done. I’m gonna go watch it again.

[@peacedragon333]

Agreed!

[@loselmatos4453]

How the hell am I watching this for free?

[@chaseramos4865]

capitalism

[@agustinquindimil6594]

Don't let him notice

[@davidjamesdickie9944]

Losel Matos some people actually want you to learn it’s a gift 🎁

[@mtbregardless3602]

In actuality it's paid for when you receive your internet bill, and pay it.

[@atisgt148]

hell yeah

[@10kmilesy]

I only noticed now that CAGED is actually in order, thanks to you!

[@rizkybagaskara3760]

what kind of people in this world disliking a free lesson like this

[@jorgeortega7407]

Dude for realss

[@deadenear]

people that should just put it down and forget about it.

[@Schwarzblack]

Idiots?

[@jkdurden]

Those “dislikes” are the people who think that he should be paying them. :) I’m just happy I found him. Love his description and his A/V work. Really great.

[@xbox123456789]

guitar teacher who just lost their student

[@reynardyang4321]

feels like a crime watching this for free

[@jjbast]

Then pay... Brown-nose.

[@enzogalli4016]

@@jjbast What should we say about Rick Beato?

[@jjbast]

@@enzogalli4016 what about him?

[@goodandbadtimes]

@@jjbast When we can Jaime. When we can. Go easy on us pal. For a lot of us, this is all we "truly" have right now. Without equivocation, Scott Paul Johnson is the Best. Be safe. Be good.

[@jjbast]

@@goodandbadtimes Your online translator failed you.

[@matthewlockefeer476]

I am playing the guitar for only for 3 months and I already feel like I'm a God at guitar just because of your lessons. Honestly you explain it in a way that everybody understands it... You're the best! Keep up the good work!

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Yeah! Awesome!

[@noproblemguitar7395]

Brother, hats off to you! Can’t agree more with all the comments saying how amazing this video is. 30+ years of playing, learning, and teaching boiled down to 20 minutes of clear, concise, and amazingly edited content.

[@pgcorky]

I'm having trouble making the colored dots show up on my guitar.

[@mohit4399]

you do not need to put in on your guitar......it's just showed up for an instance.......

[@ECuber]

mohit4399 big brain

[@leroyalomnivore7168]

EchoCubes he has much big in his brain

[@cmmntr]

You can’t learn that power from a Jedi.

[@f1rebreather123]

mohit4399 jokes aside, it could be very helpful to put something like that on your guitar temporarily.

[@marshallderriek1858]

This guy is a natural born teacher .. he literally connects the dots ... without a doubt the best .. most easily explained material for the learning guitarist .. when someone gives you a lesson and you run for your guitar ... thanks a million amigo

[@DanielC__]

I’ve been playing for 30 years and this young guy changed my life and I was a decent player. I could learn almost any song with enough practice. Hard songs too. However, learning these concepts changed everything for me. Just amazing.

[@shannongordon6746]

Just want to add on to all the comments...just learned 4 shapes in a matter of an hour that make sense now...

[@gersonv1971]

exactly! ive known about pentatonic scaling for many years same as you but not as crystal understanding after watching this video

[@alohaguchis]

Same

[@bobwhisenhunt7085]

Very confusing to me. I do think this is the best caged tutorial I’ve seen. I will watch it again and again .Thank you so much. You did a great job brother.

[@henrycrockett375]

I had the honor of taking lessons from this man for about 6 months before I had to move for college. Great guy and amazing teacher who helped me go from your average campfire guitarist, to writing some of my own songs. Thanks for everything Scott and hope you're doing well! ♥️

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Hey Henry! I'm SO glad you're still playing guitar and I am flattered that you felt compelled to leave such a nice comment. Feel free to send me songs you've been working on. I'd love to hear.

[@kraptastic333]

@@ScottPaulJohnson Scott and Henry, thanks for your candor and for pursuing your art. I am enthusiastic about capturing some of the jams and songs I have organically made, as well as trying to compose a song (I usually have more success just letting it happen out of me). Are there resources that either of you can recommend (including Scott's content or programs) which I could apply to start making steps forward as a songwriter? Cheers!!

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Hey kraptastic333 - My Patreon is a great resource for learning how to use music theory to write music. I go step by step with how stuff works and offer creative challenges twice a month to my community. I'm also available once a week for a live Q&A where any question is welcome

[@kraptastic333]

@@ScottPaulJohnson thank you for the follow up!! I will be making steps to join soon

[@julesindahouse]

I started playing when I was 17 back in 1981! OMG! I learned that 'G-shaped' pentatonic. That was my staple for a few years then started looking at the Dorian, Lydian and Phrygian scales etc. I never really understood them well enough to be able to put them to good use. I haven't played in 20 years and have started to look around a bit for inspiration and THIS is the most amazingly productive 20 minutes I have EVER had from any teacher, peer guru our whoever. I have seen the light! Thank you for this brilliant lesson!

[@Chris-tp5wb]

SCOTT! 2 things: 1) I am self taught (do not recommend!! find a teacher lol) so when im learning something new, i look for different perspectives of the same thing until i feel it click, and this was one of those great moments. I know the scales and chords, but i still struggle putting it all together in a 'solo' until you broke it down like this. Re framing and explaining these chord shapes and scale patterns is how my brain works, and this helped a lot. 2) Thank you for translucent hands so we can see the finger positions and fret bored at the same time. Smart! I feel like i just got guitar lessons from another dimension...

[@Dn-rh6nu]

As a self learning beginner guitarist, you introduced me whole another part of guitar. Never new there were such things. Have been watching alot of KZbin videos but never found such quality content. Massive thanks man.

[@zeyy84]

I rarely like videos but this...deserves more than a like from me

[@nirmalnyau]

Really the thing I also wanted to say,thank you very much.

[@jimh6391]

I can't get the PDF link,can someone send it to me?

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Send me an email through my website and I’ll send it myself

[@beeeliveable]

Agreed

[@sidharthnambiar6034]

So let's subscribe to support him lol✌️

[@hogpsking33]

This video seriously changed the entire trajectory of music in my life.

[@timothysnave]

This is the first lesson on KZbin that actually teaches the caged system instead of just saying you use the chord shapes. Well done, sir. Well done.

[@Loading_Error...]

i dont know how to express just how much you’ve helped me. im slow, ive rewatched this video so many times until i understood, and i finally do 🥲 thank you thank you thank you, my lord, you’re a blessing. hallelujah!

[@JordanIsNowOnTheTube]

After 10 years of "practicing" guitar and having heard of the caged system THIS video is the first time the instrument has made sense. Expert explanation. No time waisted. No redundancy. Magnificent visuals. 10/10 would recommend to any level of player. Outstanding video. 👏

[@GiancarloEidler]

This is the best explanation I’ve ever seen! Great Video!

[@Vyrus_101]

Best explain action ever. So clear, super clean graphics, and super organized! Awesome. Thank You.

[@Guide1089]

He is so laid back, not stressing out himself or his students. I love his whole presentation. He's worth hundreds of bucks with these lessons but gives them out! I'm sure he does alright. Just sayin he's so cool to just help us beginners ( and even advanced players?, I don't know- haven't reached that far. Am just so thankful for him) with this info.

[@leehenderson1411]

Fuck yeh 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@richins3]

Amen. So good.

[@ben2808]

Jesus Christ loves you ❤️.

[@jamesthayer8203]

One of the best guitar lessons I've had after YEARS of playing.

[@Savaganda]

Yo can you stop just casually blowing my mind. Homie is just dropping liquid gold information as if it’s nothing. Thank you thank you thank you for making this video and for being such a great teacher!

[@AUDI1350]

I've played the guitar for 10 years, in all these years, I have not found a video more resourceful than this. This is amazing!

[@jeffbezos7368]

A dude probably wearing no pants just changed my life

[@wonder6789]

Warning: an overactive imagination can be detrimental to one's practice.

[@juanvaldez5422]

Jeff Bezos lol

[@juanvaldez5422]

wonder6789 naw

[@americanpig-dog7051]

@@halfbakedmunky5566 Everything's better without pants on.

[@dashdv5]

😂😂😂

[@joshlucchesi8225]

Excellent visuals... showing a stationary fretboard with “active” fingering markers.

[@kenlotusvibes]

Holy shit I feel like I just unlocked the final boss. I made a few backing tracks in different keys and started memorizing the caged system with the different pentatonic scales. I have never felt more alive and like I’ve made it off the plateau of my playing for the last 15 years! This guy deserves all the credit for being the best guitar teacher on KZbin in my opinion as I’ve watched hours and hours of videos and this just unlocks everything.

[@Ztmag6494]

I’ve been playing since I was 13. I’m now 40. I can cover a lot of songs, but in 30 lessons (covering pentatonic scales, blues and basic chord progressions for songs I liked) I never learned the this system, the cuticle of fifths, or any other music theory beyond the basics. Everything I’ve done has been by feel and ear since then. This video explained everything I’ve needed to know to break out of the plateau I’ve been on since I was 28. Thank you!

[@bshayc79]

Same here. Def the breakthrough I've needed for a long time

[@josephgreencoat6311]

similar story for me hahah

[@josephgreencoat6311]

but I am finding it very hard to wrap my head around I have a headache :(

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

"Cuticle of 5ths" 🤣

[@WhiteDove73-888]

Write your own songs and you will be satisfied.

[@junjiexiang4021]

I just found out how charming a teacher could be by mapping out his understanding and knowledge and make you feel you can do the same. It is magical power. If I am going to be a teacher I am going to be one like this one.

[@michaell742]

God bless your editor, that looks like hell to edit

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

It was me!!!! And yeah it took foreverrrrrrrrr

[@lucas.n]

@@ScottPaulJohnson totally worth it

[@dazuk1969]

I was thinking the same thing my friend...must have took hours n hours to put that together...very clever....REspect, peace.

[@shable1436]

@@ScottPaulJohnson what took you forever to edit is going to help hundreds of thousands in the future giving them this map. Isn't that crazy to think how many future guitarist you (your caged vid) will be the foundation of their understanding of guitar. I think that is the coolest part of the whole thing here. My generation used boring mixes of scales and patterns to practice until this fundamentals are naturally learned thus taking the long way around. Then if one is inclined, does various theories and styles. Can you imagine how strange it was for composers hundreds of years ago to learn music, and its evolution through various transitional instruments, and then to early popular music on, and now internet age learning has fast tracked what took centuries, and now have 5 yr old Satches coming out. SMH

[@VertTuner]

@@ScottPaulJohnson Love the fretboard overlay. Makes it so much easier to follow the video!

[@oldschooltrash2635]

I was just looking to learn Pentatonic Scales and found this. My guy just broke my entire understanding of Guitar into a million pieces and then taught me how to put it back together.

[@urudogg1237]

This guy is basically that guy who buys the doors when you play call of duty zombies

[@theman612]

JAJAJAJA this is what u call underrated

[@anonymouscustomer7781]

💀💀

[@vichardy3504]

I cannot believe anybody gave this a thumbs down, probably people who sell lessons or books. This is a very nice lesson. Thanks Scott. Thanks a lot!

[@CowboyFan-ke7rn]

As with anything, it takes time and effort to learn and understand. Some people don't want to put in the time and effort (study) to achieve understanding. (They're called "slackers".) These people fear what they don't understand. This fear causes them to "lash out" (give it a thumbs down) which is just plain stupid. They miss out on so many things in life and that's their punishment. Which leads to one of my favorite sayings: "Stupidity is it's own punishment."

[@loseratom]

The best online guitar lesson. I've played guitar as a hobby for a long time, but I had hit a wall. All I had done is learn songs. Suddenly the ability to jam is within reach. Thank you so much.

[@elisxxn]

5 years late, but man... i've seen plenty of online lessons throughout the years but yours is by far the best and most didactic. thank you SO MUCH

[@visiedo72]

This is the first time the CAGED systems makes sense and clicks with everything else. Why did it take so long to find your channel? Thank you man, you are awesome!

[@lewisyuu]

Seeing as I'm self quarantining myself... Can't wait to try learn this. I feel like it'll lead me into musical freedom on the guitar.

[@carlosmatos9848]

It will! It opens the door to using different chord voicings or chord fragments, and after a while it becomes second nature to play a solo over a chord progression just about anywhere on the fretboard.

[@lewisyuu]

@@carlosmatos9848 5 days of practice and it bloody works. Never been able to jam and improvise before through my 9 years of playing. Still mess up but they're the kinks I need to kick out.

[@FlyGuy2000]

You and me both; I have always wanted to something besides strumming chords or playing covers and this is like gold.

[@sergioy3890]

Dude, we have the same last name, fucking epic

[@dashdv5]

Lewis Yu same dude

[@joesomebody8487]

By far the absolute best guitar lesson video on the internet (for me, and what I need to be able to learn, that is). A guitar buddy sent me a link to this, and after watching for 3 minutes I knew I absolutely need to join your patreon and absorb everything I possibly can from you. Thank you very much, for FINALLY doing a video that makes sense and I can actually understand.

[@B-rad_SCRUBZZ]

Dude I’ve been playing 6 years now…staying a background rhythm player cause I couldn’t ever grasp the idea of soloing or even playing a singular note by itself trying to make it make sense. Within a week of watching this video about 20-30 times a day, playing every minute of the day, (because I got so hooked on this video) I can now solo…by myself comfortably. I blew my mind with what my fingers are doing. He blew my mind with how simple the concept is when broken down correctly and patiently. So I thank this guy, because I lost hope and put all my guitars in their cases and let them collect dust until now. NOW I’m better than I’ve ever been, and it feels great dude. Thank you.

[@luyennguyen7406]

That was the best explanation of the CAGED System on the interweb. You have a knack for teaching. Thank you for this

[@aim859]

Him: Take it easy, don't get frustrated. Me: Shreds like a maniac

[@gabrielleahartz4569]

i so agree! hes the only teacher on youtube i actually can comprehend!

[@JitendraWagh73179]

Some accidents are god-created. I accidentally landed on your channel, and I realize how fortunate this is. All these years I was kinda running away from this theory because it never was explained so well. And now i know i can finally fulfill my dream of playing guitar.

[@justdaniel7995]

Same bro, well I first saw the CAGED map, i am totally lost and have no idea where should i start.

[@hunterbiden7391]

God led you to a guitar video? So absurd.

[@JitendraWagh73179]

@@hunterbiden7391 god just fulfilled my wish and made things simpler for me. Your pic profile indicate that you are an atheist, and i don't intent to prove it to you.

[@RobertELee420]

you dont land on any channel by accident. YT is in control.

[@ashleycorp349]

@@JitendraWagh73179 LOL it's not god it's youtube's algorithm...

[@Sussloaf]

Best description and layout I have seen…and I watch a lot of caged vids. Maybe now I can apply it