The Most Comprehensive CAGED Lesson Ever!!

[@zombieguitar]

At 23:40, I meant to say "C minor chord, in the G shape"....NOT the "G minor chord"

[@FLOODtoFIRE]

Wow new to guitar since October , that's alot to take in ;) Thanks big help right when I needed it Cheers

[@thepgo666]

that's a minor mistake ;>

[@zombieguitar]

@@thepgo666 🤣🤣🤣

[@zombieguitar]

@@robertbrawley5048 it's all explained in this video 😁

[@zombieguitar]

@@robertbrawley5048 you might also find it beneficial to think in terms of "intervals" too. This is an alternative to thinking in terms of "shapes" or even "note names". I have several lessons about this, including my most recent one: www.zombieguitar.com/a-new-way-to-look-at-the-pentatonic-scale-intervals-instead-of-patterns/

[@philjames1019]

The first "light bulb" moment occurred a few moments into the video, then another, then another ..... by the end of the tutorial, my computer was lit up like a Christmas tree. All Brian's lessons are superb, but this one was absolutely awesome ..... we Zombies are so lucky, we've definitely the best guitar teacher, regarding both practical and theory ability, on You Tube!!!

[@fenders9911]

hay hay james what up ...great lesson brian but up hay

[@TeeDOG6]

"Brian Kelly and The Zombies" great name for a band.

[@oldrrocr]

great as always, but this one should come with a warning: "Your head may explode if you attempt to learn all this in one sitting!"

[@thomassunter3717]

He's a bloody teaching genius no doubt

[@MustafaBaabad]

Always like that with his video. Just one enlightenment after the other.

[@clnorris82]

The single best CAGED lesson ever. New to the channel and in the 5 videos I have watched, Brian has taught me; music theory, CAGED, how to play the piano, subdivisions, and how to create a track from scratch in a DAW. This guy deserves 10MM+ subs easily. His ability to communicate effectively makes him a tremendous teacher. Understanding the guitar has never been easier for me now.

[@zombieguitar]

Thanks Chris! Much appreciated 😀

[@gonlee4476]

This guy is the most underated guitar teacher in youtube ever

[@DaZugZug]

Yep

[@michaelsmusic3532]

No shit !

[@mohamedhabib8982]

i agree

[@MrEdwithdreadz]

absolutely

[@Jfknosc0pe1]

He needs to change his face tho. The most depressed teacher on u tube

[@MustangJohnny85]

The results of years of Brian’s painstakingly creating quality, well crafted and to the root of each lesson quickly and clearly articulated have spawned better musicianship in the world and his humble style is creating a thirst for learning theory and retaining it that I have never experienced before from any music teacher. Thanks for sharing your education and practical guitar lessons with all of us Lifetime Zombie Members !!!

[@Luzuuu]

Most underrated guitar teacher on KZbin! Even his Zombie guitar lessons are a steal for the superb quality.

[@stevecastor4298]

Brian, bad ass lesson dude, I'm self taught and I am Bad ass at theory not so much playin, but this video like the rest of your videos unlocked so much more..Thanks...dont ever stop

[@richardmorgan1588]

This is the clearest explanation of the CAGED system I’ve seen and I’ve been a guitar player off and on for more than 50 years! I wish this had been explained to me when I took my multiple lessons! Better late than never!

[@zombieguitar]

Hey thanks man!! I appreciate the words!!

[@iterhaar701]

you can clearly see how much time and effort brian puts into his video's, they are always really well constructed. you have helped my guitar playing extend so much and deserve wayyy more recognition. just thank you mann

[@fretman1087]

You, you my man, are FREAKIN awesome! I've seen a lot of well done 'CAGED" videos from others, but you just hit a grand slam with this one. This is the most complete, informative and easy to understand 'CAGED' lesson from start to finish I've seen to date. Maybe it's simply that I assimilate well with your teaching style. Nearly all of your lessons, after I've seen them a few times to let them fully digest, really seem to sink in and give me a lot of those "Aha, I get it" moments. Bravo my man, bravo!

[@hortyist1]

Couldn't have said any it better myself, Bravo

[@erikizik5837]

I dont think u get it at all if ur someone who says bravo my man bravo. Prob went right over ur head.

[@asdf9890]

Brian this is the best description of CAGED anywhere on KZbin. I finally understood what it was all about a year ago or so, but it took me watching like 10 shorter videos, and reading websites on the subject to put it all together after the confusion. If someone has the attention span to watch this whole video you put together, they'll get it for sure. I'm going to recommend your video anytime I hear someone confused about CAGED. Your teaching style is great man, I wish I could find a local teacher like you. I'd gladly pay for weekly lessons.

[@MaxwellMhaka]

You are the best Brian

[@zombieguitar]

Thanks for watching! 😀

[@jeffearle1687]

Brian Kelly! “YOU ARE THE F - ING MAN”! I am thank GOD that I found you! Been watching you while tread milling it early mornings! Finally had a couple of hours to try your teachings, I am so excited!

[@zombieguitar]

Thanks for watching Jeff! 😀

[@jewelhuda4894]

I don't know how to praise this guy! He unlocked the whole mystery of guitar in one lesson for those who just have the preliminary idea about guitar playing. May God bless this guy!

[@crazysnake9552]

You sir, are a brilliant teacher. I've been working with CAGED for about a month and 5 minutes in to your video I had a better understanding. Thanks again!

[@danhusband6154]

This is one of those videos you need to watch over and over a few times ... so many light build moments to take in all at once. Another fantastic explanation of a subject that is so important and yet so lightly touched on by too many others.

[@nickkress1076]

Super cool of you to offer this stuff for free. I watch all your videos, great content.

[@gigiyoung8356]

I’m learning electric guitar as a quarantine project. I’ve never played before and I understand the majority of what you are teaching. You are a very good teacher. Thank you for making my learning experience a fun one.

[@mramigo098]

It's 2022 and this is BY FAR the most practical/insightful approach to understanding the CAGED system (both what it is, and what it is not)..... thanks .......

[@zombieguitar]

Thanks Amigo! 😁

[@truepolar7396]

Thanks so much Many people say youtube does not teach well But if you stick to it and focus you actually learn alot Thanks man Learnt alot

[@johndonnelly597]

A Masterclass in what the caged system is all about in Major/Minor Thanks Brian

[@MotoTavira]

Best Caged explanation that I've found. This is the best video to truly understand the Caged system. I only wish that you were local to me and I could take in-person lessons! Not sure why it took me so long to find your lessons on KZbin (been playing a little over a year now). Subscribe to this man now. His lessons way more visibility! Thanks Brian!

[@zombieguitar]

Thanks Charlie! I really appreciate the words. Glad you liked the lesson 😀

[@Zorisx]

This is insane. You are a god for explaining and showing this the way you have! Thank you thank you. This put all the pieces together. I know this is just text in a bunch of other comments but I've been trying to find someone to go above and beyond explaining not only CAGE but applicable CAGE theory. You have been the closest so far. thank you.

[@zombieguitar]

Hey glad you found the vid helpful! Check out some of my other more recent CAGED vids too..I get into a lot of the practical applications with it. Thanks for checking out the vid 😀

[@kurtcheeseman6735]

you have literally changed everything for me, i have searched endlessly for an explanation of the CAGED and there is only this video thats made me understand it, a massive weight has been lifted for my guitar playing, thank you so much mate!!!!

[@zombieguitar]

Awesome! That's what I like to hear 🤘

[@jonbradbury3843]

I've seen several lessons on the CAGED system and even had someone trying to explain it to me face to face, but this is the first time I have understood it. Great video, thank you

[@silversurfer2156]

Holy shit! Gold star award Brian. I knew how CAGED is a great way to memorize the arrangement of notes across the entire fretboard in any given key but the big aha! moment for me was how it is how you find the placement of the chords of the key you are playing. On top of that you can stay in anyone section of the guitar and play your chords all in one place similar to first position. Or the option to travel across the fretboard with your cords. Extremely thorough and smooth explanation. Now I see why you are so adamant about the CAGED system being about chords and how so many people are not getting the complete use of the CAGED system like I was. Not only that but your explanation of dominant 7th and augmented chords was so simple as well. Thank you for being steadfast about the proper way to learn music theory. You really fill in the gaps. Enjoyed the links to your music as well. I'm more on the punk and thrash metal side of music so you can guess which ones I liked. So thank you very much for passing along your accurate knowledge. Most excellent!

[@zombieguitar]

@@silversurfer2156 exactly!! I'm glad this video was able to help make it click for you. Thanks for watching!! 😀

[@SepirothX10]

Great lesson! Finally someone who puts the CAGED system into practical use. Thanks!

[@alphadog007]

You sir are a gentleman and a scholar. You have the best guitar tutorials on KZbin by far! You have made more things finally click for me then any other resource I've ever found. THANK YOU!

[@josephjermann2945]

Through teacher, I'm 63 been playing since I was 12. Never stop learning. I joined today, can't wait to start. Thanks bro.

[@zombieguitar]

Thanks Joe! Much appreciated! Enjoy the site 😀

[@Steve-ps4bk]

With all the effort and graphic used for this fantastic and claryfing lesson on such a subject,this little lapsus you said is nothing! I know why your channel name is zombies guitar. You teaching is out of this world!A big thank you! You are my guitar's gold mine.

[@zombieguitar]

I appreciate the words. Thanks for checking out my vids! Glad you like them 😀

[@Acrosjc]

I like and am very inspired by over a dozen excellent KZbin platformed guitar lessons, but after I stumbled on one of your videos focused on knowing a songs key with the Circle of 5ths applied to demonstrating how to quickly learn a song by ear..........organizing a quick and logical method utilizing the options in Key/Circle of 5ths ..........this changed how I look at everything! It was the most amazing eureka moment that turned my limited music mind on to finally organize where I am plus options. I was blown away and felt very stupid (this was my favorite "Derrrrr" dumb eureka moment!) that I wasn't quick enough to recognize this years ago........oh well, haaaaa!!!! Brian! You are significantly superior to other excellent guitar instructors, period period period!!! Keep knocking it out of the park brother!!! I will be joining and getting your guitar lesson training materials soon here after I get through Christmas/New Years then I'll start a notebook(s) to solidify your lessons into my old knucklehead.....haaa!! Keep up your great and amazing teaching style brother! I'm a fan! Vr, Shane C. Dayton OH

[@rickgish6660]

so, first. i am 50. i played guitar in my teens (the 80's) , and really did not do anything but just learn a few things, songs, scales, chords etc. and odd things here and there. I took some lessons for a few months back then and then I picked up a guitar again about 3 or 4 months ago. I have been watching a ton of videos to learn again and I have watched a few videos of CAGED theory videos but this, this is insightful. I get it, I do not think I did before, but now I do. really helpful, i just wanted to say, thank you.

[@martynspooner5822]

Brian just to say thanks for all your brilliant lessons. For some reason your perspective always makes sense to me. Not that I am saying I have it in my head and hands completely just yet but at least I can understand it and I never thought I would. Have a great Xmas you and yours. Cheers again

[@f3nunez]

Very comprehensive and most easy to understand about CAGED lesson I watched in you tube tutorials. Kudos.

[@MrPdudas]

Brians explanation of the Caged System is the best I have watched. I watched it twice and definitely feel that I understand how it works. Thank You............

[@mikemccarthy3398]

Brian....this is the very best explanation of the caged system I have ever seen....thanks so much...I have looked at so many videos and blogs on the caged system...your explanation is so clear and makes great practical sense. I will be returning to your site many times.....

[@zombieguitar]

Glad to hear it Mike! Thanks for the words man 😀

[@wanik4]

I think your approach is so humble and not super KZbiny, which is why you don't have millions of views...yet. Your knowledge is extremely impressive and really makes me want to sit down and force myself to understand what I've been missing for 20 years. I did the whole tab and by-ear thing when I was young because I wanted to play Metallica songs. Years later I realize that understanding more of what makes those songs what they are and maybe a little of what the writing process was like is so much more important than playing the same shit over and over again. I hope your channel continues to do well and you get the recognition you deserve. People should really pay for this type of knowledge.

[@zombieguitar]

Haha I was actually wondering how I could make my vids more "KZbiny"...video editing is not my specialty though. Thanks for the words though. I really appreciate you following along!

[@nodgelyobo1]

I always come out of your lessons a bit brighter...great lesson Brian, cheers mate.

[@thejocelyn5994]

Thanks man you are right you have the best explanation of the caged on all youtube. The simple gesture of you using a capo made me undestand everything..

[@zombieguitar]

Awesome! Glad to hear it helped you to make sense of CAGED!

[@kishenwhabi4863]

Fantastic Brian! You have truly FULLY explained the CAGED System. You have tied in so many components in one lesson, if anyone wanted to know about the system in 45 mins., this would be it!

[@Morant61]

Thanks Brian! I have watched many videos on the CAGED system, but none of them actually explained how to use it. Great video!

[@zombieguitar]

Thanks Tim! Glad to hear that this video helped to make things click for ya 😀

[@paulandrews2311]

Your videos are very informative! Thanks! Greatings from Russia)

[@martynspooner5822]

That was one of the most amazing lessons I have ever seen. Literally years of knowledge explained in such a cool way it completely opened things up for me. I never thought I could ever understand this stuff but thanks to you I am actually seeing it.

[@karlwaring6953]

Best lesson Ive ever had. I followed the whole lesson straight through. Thank you.

[@zombieguitar]

Awesome!! Thanks for checking out the vid. Much appreciated 😁

[@jasoncolap]

Every guitarist needs to watch this video! Game changer! Best teacher on youtube

[@blazeplayz8]

Thank you! I'm ashamed to finally understand this after 13 years of playing gutar. Most people leave a lot of information out of their caged lessons. This truly is the most comprehensive caged lesson I've seen in my life. I can't thank you enough for this free knowledge.

[@zombieguitar]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for checking out the vid 😁

[@robertfpjr]

HOLY SMACK. I’ve watched many caged videos and never got it…. Until now. Thank you.

[@DanielKnapp-fb6nk]

Thanks!

[@zombieguitar]

Thank you, much appreciated 🙏

[@kriskel1718]

your videos are awesome !!! They help me a lot to understand music theory. Thanks a lot ;)

[@shelleym4283]

Thank you. Your effort in explaining (diagrams, concise, but thorough explanations, examples) is greatly appreciated.

[@zombieguitar]

Thanks for checkin out my vid! 😁

[@indensiff]

Thank you from germany for this great Lesson. Vielen Dank!

[@frankvazquez5974]

First 8 minutes alone helped me make more sense of this system than a pile of other videos put together....

[@tonymediati8274]

WOW !!!! BY FAR ,THE MOST DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE CAGED SYSTEM ON KZbin!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE AHA MOMENT I JUST EXPERIENCED!!!

[@pauladrianemery1072]

Such an insightful lesson clearly communicated. Thank you!

[@Paul_Warren_Wolfe]

Brian, thank you. I've "known" this stuff for years (have a pretty good book on the subject) but I haven't ever taken the time to apply it. Today I played along with your lesson and applied the knowledge - it works wonders. You've done an excellent job of presenting the information in a clear, concise manner. I've left the hair metal, power chord world and taken up rockabilly playing which caged is so perfect for.

[@neilrobinson7615]

This is the best CAGED tutorial on You Tube in my opinion, and I've viewed many by heavily subscribed other You Tubers.

[@M5guitar1]

Very good lesson. I had learned most of these shapes over the years but now I see how they fit in the caged system.

[@mkamelt]

Honestly, I do not know how to thank you. I knew all the information about the CAGED sys. for such a long time but couldn't figure it out well. With this video you solved the puzzle for me. Now I know how to play Chords, Scales, and connect rhythm and lead. Thank you from a human being Who does appreciate what you are doing. A person from the most isolated country in the world which is Libya sends his regards and please keep it coming.

[@johnduhig6829]

Excellent, have been learning guitar for a year and have struggled with CAGED for months, finally pennies are dropping and I'm getting it, first time I realized that E &G are off the 6 string and A & C are off the 5th, could have saved all that frustration if I'd just watched this to begin with, thanks Brian

[@shawnsosa1159]

That one blew my mind as well.

[@robp1245]

Great tutorial. I've watched several CAGED lessons and this one actually explained it clearly and made me "get it". Thanks

[@marvintaylor1321]

Best explanation of the CAGED system I have ever seen. Thanks a lot Kelly!

[@furncemanjim]

Great lesson, it would be cool to see a video of building a solo using this system.

[@zombieguitar]

Very good idea. I will do a video on that soon!

[@MetaphysicalMusician]

Solos come from you inner ear....sing what you play and what your hear in your head and heart...and you will be cool. CAGED System is just the GPS..It wont tell you where to eat ..what Restaurant to pick...it will only show you where stuff is.It is up to you to develop your musicality

[@DamianS1893]

Brian, You are one of the best guitar teachers I've watched online. Greatly appreciate you

[@stephendennis7871]

Another great lesson Brian that helped me to reinforce my existing knowledge in a great formatted way

[@wm.p.callahan979]

Thanks Brian this video is what I was thinking about you must be a mind reader HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY🎸

[@richardpratt16]

Step 3 eliminated all the confusion I encountered try to trying to rap my head around learn this. Thanks for all your efforts! You da man bro!!!

[@Win_Crowd_Win_Freedom]

Typically i don't subscribe to many KZbin channels but sir you are a natural teacher I truly am beginning to understand these guitar theories you are making my guitar journey a beautiful experience props to you.

[@mikeberg5003]

I've watched a few of your videos and always found them helpful but you are literally the first KZbin guitar teacher that has FINALLY got this through my head. I follow a lot from Justin to Marty to whomever and none of them was able to so clearly explain CAGED like you just have. Thank you, newly subbed to the channel.

[@zombieguitar]

Glad to hear it Mike! Thanks for the sub 😀

[@dipankarsasmal4001]

You are the first person who made me clear the caged system. Thank you sir/ Brother

[@johnmcdermott6333]

Thank you Brian. I half understood most of it but it was very interesting (and enlightening) how you brought it all together. Well done.

[@elirivsotier6977]

Absolutely the best video to fully explain the principles of understanding chords makeup how to express them in all the different shapes and how to recognize where on the fretboard - this then makes using pentatonic scale shapes by understanding not memorization-superb Brian

[@silverwhite11]

Great teacher after watching his videos I decided to bought his lesson for life access, affordable and very helpfully for guitar learner. Everything is layout very systematically,. Chords formation, CAGED, solo all are well covered definitely worth to buy! Thank you very much Sir!

[@zombieguitar]

Thank you!! I'm glad to hear that you are happy with the site 😁😁

[@hitesh_blues2353]

This is the video lesson I have been looking for! Thank you so much, Brian, you are really making a difference for those who are dedicated to learning the soloing :)

[@mikaeeld188]

Thank you, thank you, and thank you. As a beginner guitar student this has been by far THE most comprehensive video explaining the CAGED system. I truly appreciate this,... will watch numerous times. Already a Subscriber

[@zombieguitar]

Hey glad to hear the vid helped. Thanks for checking it out! 😀

[@cellosimmons13]

Very comprehensive lesson but it was great. It answered a lot of questions and made clear how it all works.

[@bernicekemp953]

Thank you Brian .... You are an Excellent instructor and I really appreciate your assistance . Thanks again!!

[@weswyrick9332]

Excellent - Light bulb lighting up!

[@jaredt3985]

Wow Brian, just wow. Nailed it again man, easily one of if not the best video regarding caged on KZbin.

[@shelterdoe4894]

The most comprehensive CAGED lesson ever. I agree with you 💯.. I've made good progress since I started following your lessons. Much love from Ghana 💖💖

[@TinoCampisi]

The visual aid you put in the screen was so helpful...looked like you put a lot of work into it and packed in a ton of info to digest. Quite gracious of you!

[@SuperDare83]

Honestly this is your best video, completely demystified CAGED for me

[@najospokesman2767]

your are the best teacher and god bless you i just found what i have been looking for

[@ronforeman5317]

Very thorough explanation of a very complex system.! Excellent video!

[@Rover79]

I've never heard the CAGED system explained like this. I can agree with others' comments about having light bulb moments. Very helpful lesson.

[@zombieguitar]

Glad to hear the video helped for you. Thanks for checking it out! Nice name too BTW 😁

[@YOGAMUDRAVIDEOS]

Fantastic video. I have watched so many videos on the caged system but all seemed to leave out just enough to lose me somewhere along the way. This is the clearest and most comprehensive video on the caged system. Thank you so much

[@Dad-Gad]

Fantastic as ever Brian and happy xmas 👍 do you or anyone else on here ever have those days where no matter what you do , you just can't get your flow going on the guitar ? Because I've had a stinker today !

[@zombieguitar]

Yes, it's very common. It's how I feel every day!

[@RGBloke]

fantastic, you're a gifted teacher a big thank you (from the North UK) for putting so much effort into your lessons

[@stephanievass740]

ahh this video explained so many concepts that other videos weren't covering. thank you sm !

[@bharadwajwuppalapati9715]

Best lesson on CAGED

[@garygibson8315]

Whenever I need a great explanation of a guitar topic, zombie guitar is the guy I go to

[@michaeleverett4304]

Your right this is the best explanations of caged

[@ronyonassi9494]

Best lesson i've ever seen for caged system,very good explaining brian thank you very much

[@davidhoward7532]

Best explanation I've seen. Finally I get the GAGED system. Great 45 minute knowledge investment. Many thanks' Brian.

[@jwsorrell]

Another thorough lesson by Brian Kelly. I liked the tips at the end about manipulating a single note to change the chord. Thanks a lot, as always.

[@mastifguitaruniverse2776]

Thanks dude, I'm a pro guitar player, but just started learning theory about a year ago; I've been getting everything and now that I decided to see what this CAGED thing is, it took, me weeks of watching videos, and like you say, there isn't anyone who explains it in a way that puts all the pieces together, I'm half way through your video; and I finally got it, thanks a lot buddy, rock on !

[@zombieguitar]

Hey thanks for checking out the vid. I'm glad to hear the vid was helpful 😁

[@michaelsmusic3532]

@@zombieguitar Brian, it's so cool that you have such a passion for helping others to learn to play and write thier own music, it really shows Bro !

[@texasbootlegger3752]

I stumbled across your video! Very pleased with you instruction processes. Great to see a video broke down for a beginner. Very helpful for this old veteran! Thanks

[@jbaby007]

I guess I needed to watch like 5 different explanations of this until I got to you to figure it out. It just wasn't really making sense until this video. Now I'm figuring it out all across the fretboard. Such a freeing feeling. I'll become a member of your site soon. You're an excellent teacher. Thank you.

[@zombieguitar]

Awesome glad to hear this vid was helpful for ya. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the site!

[@Robbo321]

That was a very comprehensive and well-thought-out lesson. I've watched other CAGED lessons and this is the best to get an understanding of how it works. Thanks for your effort.

[@steveDC51]

Best CAGED lesson I have seen by far.

[@jayong5877]

Wow I understood everything! I like how you break down your videos into parts that build upon each other. Thank you again!!