I read on the interwebz (so it's true) that you're not officially a KZread channel if you haven't discussed the Caged System in a least one video... So here is my take. I really hope you enjoy it, I did my best to make it as clear as possible!

@Stephenguitar93

6 жыл бұрын

Although I've been applying this system for years now, I still enjoyed the video :) great job, buddy! I'm going to share it with a friend because you've done a better job of explaining it than I do lol

@marktyler3381

6 жыл бұрын

I knew this stuff, but thank you, because I now know a way to use the G shape musically.

@ChanaleSings

6 жыл бұрын

Everything you discuss is fine by me! Thank you, great lesson!

@OscarASevilla

6 жыл бұрын

Paul Davids this is the first time the caged system actually makes sense. You made it so easy. Thank you Paul :)

@1morelight

6 жыл бұрын

@Paul Davids Would you considere make a video of this series explaining the concept of "key" and "root". Why a musical piece or a secuence of notes and chords is in a given "key"? Can a musical piece or secuence of notes/chords be in more then one at the same time? How ambiguous or not is this concept?. Also would be nice to know how to recognize a key. Thank you. As always great videos and grrat teaching.

I started adding your useful tutorials to my 'watch later' playlist so I can go back to them...but then I realised I had added at least twenty of them and I might as well save the whole channel! I can't thank you enough for your dedication, charm and wonderfully respectful personality. You've provided real happiness and positivity in my life and I can't thank you enough. I'm signing up to the patreon today as a small token of gratitude. Thanks Paul :)

@JJones_1

6 жыл бұрын

He talks on behalf of many of us. Great channel, great Bloke, great player!

@Urbanite69

6 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. This guy is such a great teacher, and an even better player! Thanks PD!

@1stJaytree

6 жыл бұрын

I forgot about the "watch later" option! Now I have no excuse not to clean out the garage.

@richardstonk4348

5 жыл бұрын

'respectful personality' until the neighbours start ... hehehe

@tvarasu

5 жыл бұрын

You have that kind of positivity in your own tutorials!! Keep up!

Ironic that a system named CAGED unlocks the fretboard! I love it!

@GnomeChomsky9999

5 жыл бұрын

It CAGES the things that lock your guitar.

@andreasoloansihotang122

5 жыл бұрын

@@GnomeChomsky9999great comment

@bobravenscraft5376

4 жыл бұрын

3 notes still better. Richard Lloyd Alchemists guitarists. 3 patterns rule the neck whole whole. Half whole wholehalf. The modes

@GnomeChomsky9999

4 жыл бұрын

@@bobravenscraft5376 bob, what are you on about?

@pietrovilla9751

4 жыл бұрын

@@bobravenscraft5376 had a stroke reading this bob

Gotta love total character break in the middle. *Wholesome guitar teaching....****************.....wholesome guitar teaching continues

@joerikockelberg

2 жыл бұрын

"Wie de **** is daar aan het timmeren?" 😂😂😂

@laurelrunlaurelrun

2 жыл бұрын

@@joerikockelberg Who is hammering there?

CAGED is the instruction manual that should be included with every guitar

@cousinyak1803

2 жыл бұрын

Lol..

@firemonkey1015

Жыл бұрын

I second this lol

@jimmyjams5038

Жыл бұрын

I actually discovered caged entirely by accident a bit before I learned what it was called. I wish my guitar teacher taught us this in high school 11 years ago.

Best video on the CAGED system I ever saw, honest !

@user-rz2ty6nu7m

6 жыл бұрын

Anthony Lazaro go to Synyster Gates school and chek it out.

@williamflynn8588

6 жыл бұрын

Try the Stitch Method

@OsbornIOW

5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree !!!!!!!

@beatarcheologzt

5 жыл бұрын

There's always this same comment on every channel that does a video of a CAGED explanation lol

Hi Paul - really liked the way you explained this - especially by making some of the more difficult shapes more playable! You saying that guitar players don't play this chord like this but take this short cut ... was a huge help (and relief) - It made the whole chord shape system more accessible

So stoked to find this channel. You're a great teacher. Super solid breakdown.

I just found your channel and have been watching and player for 4 hours. I've improved my playing more in these hours than i have the last 6 months. You explain it in detail without dragging it out. Thank you so much, Paul. Keep it up.

Who here think that Paul Davids is amazing? Let him know.

@PaulDavids

6 жыл бұрын

Stop making me shy!

@rebelba42

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I wished we had have him as teacher in my school Era, but I guess he wasn't born at this time :D Hope that I have enough time to catch up...

@RudyAyoub

6 жыл бұрын

He cute. no homo

@rocker6219

6 жыл бұрын

YEEEESSS

@jandepardiusz4396

6 жыл бұрын

This guy is amazing. And that fucking beard. Love.

Hi Paul, I've been playing guitar mostly self-taught for 35+ years and this is the first time I've ever seen or heard anyone explain this with any common sense, plain language and a sense of humility and humour. Thank you so much for sharing. Daniel

What a help! Thank you! 5 years later and your video is still super helpful! I just recently pushed myself to get back serious about playing again. I only know a few basic chords, but a lot of theory. I've been involved in music for 11 years now. I found your channel recently and you have been a huge help!! This is the best explanation for this system I have seen. I have been so confused on how to use this system, but finally understand it and can put it into practice! Thanks Paul!

The Bob Ross of guitar :)

@mmckinney525

6 жыл бұрын

FoulMountainLanguage hahahaha

@3cardmonty602

6 жыл бұрын

I loved Bob Ross when I had insomnia. "We're going to put a happy little tree right here."

@Infinighost

6 жыл бұрын

I genuinely relax when watching this guy's videos. Best youtube find in a while.

@aafjeyakubu5124

6 жыл бұрын

Perfect analogy. I couldn't put my finger on it before, but that's it right there.

@osnoflache

6 жыл бұрын

More like the pewdiepie

This is the first time I actually understand the CAGED system. I hope you keep making these theory videos; you seem to be the only person that explains it in a way I can understand.

@DanielGreen0

6 жыл бұрын

Right? Totally with you man. I started watching his music theory series, first time things were clear to me. He's an amazing teacher.

@inshoremaniyak2938

5 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@joseespinoza5083

4 жыл бұрын

Dude honestly my mind is going crazy rn holy crap💀

@marylaf

2 жыл бұрын

Much too simplistic. I kind of get the feeling he doesn't really think much of it. As he said... must cover CAGED to be a teacher on KZread. I really enjoy him very much don't get me wrong. Go to Stich or Cody if you want to really learn it. You will NOT learn it in a day.

Hey Paul, it's great hearing your take on every aspect of guitar playing. Thanks.

You’re a great teacher and we love your videos, we specially love the way you explain theory in depth... great job mate!

All CAGED is is the shape of the chord on each string where the root is: E - G shape A - C shape D - E shape G - A shape B - D shape It is important to know where each natural note lies on the fretboard. The chord will form around it depending on which string the root is found on. The scale or mode will flow around the root.

@derektournas3149

4 жыл бұрын

this comment actually sorta gave me another aaaah haaaa moment... thanx

@richardrichard5409

4 жыл бұрын

Ahh, now THIS comment makes complete sense, thanks🤔😎

@chr15tree

4 жыл бұрын

except that the G shape also has a root on the 3rd and 1st strings, the C also the 2nd string, the E also 6th and 1st, the A the 5th and D also on the 4th...

@theartfuldodger935

4 жыл бұрын

@@chr15tree The root can be found on every string in 2 places. But that's not the point. The point is where do you want to be playing that chord on the fretboard at a particular time? Low? Medium? Or high? You find where the nearest root note is, determine what string it's on and then that determines the shape. Watch good players. They aren't like John Lennon, playing bar chords jumping up and down the neck. They stay in one position and play shapes, using the root notes in the same vicinity.

@KayakFishingAddict

3 жыл бұрын

@@theartfuldodger935 I think I just had an epiphany...first, thanks for your observation. I didn't realize that about "good players" playing chords in the same vicinity. I imagine that's to optimize movements or is that for voicing? Either way, I've been trying to figure out the relationship between chord shapes and pentatonic shapes. Your comment made me think that the chord shapes and the pentatonic scale shapes overlap one another in a way I hadn't thought of (I'm teaching myself how to play).... is it true that if I use a given chord shape to play a chord, that the same pentatonic shape surrounding that chord shape is the corresponding pentatonic scale? E.g. if I use the E shape to play an A chord, then the E shaped pentatonic scale is the scale around that A chord... or am I confused?

You explained that beautifully. I see it a little clearer now. Thank you!

I had trouble understanding CAGED until I watched this, and you started with E. The same shape as all the barre chords I've been doing, without realizing it was part of the CAGED system. Only person I've seen start with E and make it seem simple. Thank you!

the look when he turned the volume up - these videos are SO GOOD!!!

Now we just need a video on cursing in Dutch.

@fprintf

6 жыл бұрын

It was a really nice touch!

@florianju5638

6 жыл бұрын

Boring... I'm german and regularly visit Holland. Neither curses in a cool way :)

@korkenknopfus

6 жыл бұрын

Florian Ju Boring? I’m not german, but was there for a couple of years. What about „Klappe, ihr Warmduscher!” Or „hast du etwa nicht alle Tassen im Schrank, du alter Spinner?“ or „hör auf mit dem Krach, du Schwiegermutterrechtgeber, du!“

@florianju5638

6 жыл бұрын

Korkenknopfus :D "Schwiegermutterrechtgeber" ??? Muahahahaha danke, made my day ! Aber das hat alles nix mit wirklichem Fluchen zu tun, das ist nur Schimpfen und eben die deutsche Sprache ;) where do you come from?

@korkenknopfus

6 жыл бұрын

Florian Ju Ach so, dann habe ich ein paar schöne Sachen gelernt, aber muss gestehen dass die Leute da ganz sauber reden, was zumindest für mich eine Erholung war, endlich eine Unterhaltung zu haben, ohne ständiges Fluchen zu hören. Ich bin Chilene.

Gotta just let you know this was one of the most easy to follow methods of this i've seen, really great info man.

@---yx7ti

3 жыл бұрын

CHEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Paul - I've been playing for over 40 years and have slowly become quite accomplished, but your explanation literally made me smile and chuckle out loud with joy as I knew 90% of this but never put it all together! Loved it! You are VERY good at explaining things, and in a fun way! Thank you kindly, wherever life finds you!

I'm usually only interested in learning how to solo really well but whenever I find myself learning chords theory you are my absolute favorite and my go to teacher! Sooo unbelievably helpful and inspiring!!

well taught! i got it and i only knew the E and A shape before watching. I didnt know CAGED comes from the order you use the different shapes to play the same chord. eyeopening video for me!

I am no stranger to the Caged system. Yet I still had an aha moment. Thank you

@JakeGrayAmericanPoet

4 жыл бұрын

I never knew that was what this was called (self-taught). But I learned a couple things from this video I'll be practicing.

Your explanation was crystal clear. I stopped playing for a decade after my band broke up in my mid 20s. Starting to pick everything pack up again now again, and these lessons are just amazing at bringing me back to the fundamentals. Thanks so much!

I dropped off after you played that RHCP riff. Had to go learn that. I'll be back...

@guilherme6818

4 жыл бұрын

Did you learn it?

@VonArx_

3 жыл бұрын

1 year later your probably still learning the rhcp riff

Wow!!! This is the first time I really understood what the caged system is. Your description was easy to understand. Other people went to fast that and didn't connect the way you did. Thank you very much for your help and I will be checking in on your other lessons.

Guitar playing is a human right. Neighbors should not violate human rights.

@Deanguilberry

4 жыл бұрын

I play guitar clarinet and piano and I don't bother my neighbors. Don't bother your neighbors. Get some head phones.

@lancethrustworthy

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry he's still in apartment hell. I did many years of that. Very glad to have my own place. I will celebrate when he gets his own chalet...or something.

@valebliz

4 жыл бұрын

@@lancethrustworthy in Europe it's not unusual to live in appartments. Single houses are the rarity in cities.

@JohnnyRelentless

4 жыл бұрын

They were just trying to offer some percussion.

@yanz_77

4 жыл бұрын

My neighbor will get angry with me if I stop playing

Hi Paul, we sometimes come back and listen to wisdom from a master. Love your take on these concepts of the CAGED system.

this made more sense than any other CAGED system video i've found. THANK YOU.

Honestly the best CAGED related video I've seen, and there are A LOT out there!

CAGED is also a great way to learn chord/triad inversions up the neck, this works great for filling out a second part/accompaniment in arrangements. This is how I try to incorporate it into my playing after never using it for 20 plus years in my playing. This helps with good voice leading and trying to avoiding parallel 5ths.

@simonkempnerguitar

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@andreanovello3570

2 жыл бұрын

@@crouchjump5787 Search the Your Guitar Academy channel and "unlocking major CAGED" It explains perfectly what he is saying!

Loved how you responded to your neighbor without skipping a beat with the lesson.

Wow, amazing, I’ve been playing so many years. Now I can play the chords up the neck, and I can see how they all connect. Thnx.

I’ve been playing for about 7 months. I’ve watched your pentatonic & this CAGED video over the last few days & you’re the first instructor to explain it in a practical & easy to understand way (well for me to understand anyway). Thank you so much 😊

@samwillard5688

Жыл бұрын

Look at Adam Neely's videos as well. He also has some great advice and lessons. His music theory vids are amazing. Keep playing brother! :)

Always nice to see someone usually so calm snap at someone occasionally. Makes them seem much more real, and like you're almost learning something new about them, even after knowing them for a while.

Dude, this is just fantastic. I have been struggling with this for a while, and you really made this easy to comprehend. Thanks!

Your an amazing teacher and these lessons are very much appreciated. It's awesome how much you can learn from a ~15 minute video 🤟

This is so well done, I’ve played for 40 years but never knew theory, I just knew shapes but this I can use, thank you

This is the most comprehensive guide about the CAGED system on youtube I can't thank you enough!!

hi paul ,im playing for 20 years give or take, and recently i bumped in to your videos and i must say, you are a great teacher. i learn alot from you. keep up the great work!

Love these videos, man. One of my favorite channels on KZread.

You not just an incredible player but also a soulful teacher, you made me realize that music is not meant to be hard. The expression part could be another debate but learning how to play is easier you have taught me

Best video on CAGED system I've seen (and believe me, I've seen quite a few). Thank you! :)

Great lesson. These chord shapes just pushed me past a lull in my playing.

Such a good teacher! So much knowledge! Gonna try to absorb it, one bit at a time...

I just started learning how to play guitar 2 months ago, and this is one of the most helpful videos I've watched so far. This, paired with your music theory videos have been excellent in learning how to play. Love your videos and playing style, Paul. I appreciate you.

C shape on 8 fret always reminds me about Fmaj chord from Sultans of Swing. Lovely ;)

Thanks for such a well presented session on the CAGED system!!!. For me this is the best content and explanation I have encountered on youtube and I have watched several which were actually more confusing. Keep up the great work as you are much appreciated. Steve M from Toronto Canada

Great explanation with alternatives to the hard g and d forms. Thank you your awesome!!

All these years I thought it was crap I didn't feel like learning.. come to find out, I knew this. haha. But knowing that order is very helpful. Now I want to make a 35 second CAGED video. Played for 30 years bar chords and all, even some intuitive leaps... but KNOWING the next form just like that... I feel dumb for blowing it off all these years. Someone just needed to say, "Contemplate WHY the G bar chord is E shaped, it matters." I even knew about the D shape based on the 5th fret and it didn't click.

Holly shit, this is mind blowing, I never realized bar chords are just the same open shapes with a bar.

Great video. Thanks for sharing Paul

this was a very helpful and educational video. Your concept of not having to play every string, but use it as a reference, really helped me understand how i can use this.

Alright!!!! i understand someone explaining moving the chords finally get it Thank you very very much

you're the guitar teacher I've been looking for! I've seen 2 teachers in person who have supposedly been playing for over 20 years and could not explain this well. I've watched many other videos over the years on explaining CAGED and you're by far the BEST! Paul, you really break things down to the core element and it's very easy to follow. All the questions I have you answer as you go along. Your teaching flow is masterful - hands down. Thank you so much

@22088607

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree, the fallacy of people being good at something automatically being good at teaching it has wound me up forever! Teaching is a totally separate skill and luckily for us Paul has both!

Your videos feel comfortable. You are great. Thanks for all the great knowledge. 👍🏻

Dankjewel voor de uitleg Paul!

6:45 Thought you were going to play Under The Bridge 😂

This video just broke me out of a cage Thanks for the great info!

Paul, I really enjoy your videos. This one helped quite a bit, thanks!

Always a pleasure to listen to your insights - Thanks

I love this channel, this guy kinda makes me feel at peace, he always shows real passion for the guitar

Finally something that i can understand, Thank you ❤️

@fprintf

6 жыл бұрын

The CAGED system or the bleeped out swearing in Dutch?

Paul, absolutely love your videos. Came here after watching your 5 pentatonic tips video and feel like I went from knowing how to paint a fence to knowing karate. Hats off to you good sir!

So glad I found your channel. You are a master educator.

I watched several CAGED video but only your one made me say: ohhhhh I get it now. Thanks Love you

I've watched so many videos on this ,but I've never seen it explained clearly ! Thank you sir !

@toddbigeasy

Жыл бұрын

I just commented the same thing..

This was a great explanation, first one I watched that actually gives me enough understanding to actually use the CAGED system... and too that you helped me realize I already know two of the shapes :)

Great stuff Paul, thanks for the video!

Listening to Paul while explaining is like listening to someone reading a nice storybook, I could listen to him the entire day

never knew I was caged in an unknown theory after playing this stuff for 25 years, now I do I feel released!

Awesome lesson mate ,really an eye opener ✌

Great lessons buddy really getting alot of useful tips from your videos👍

“Gravity is such Bullsh&t” 😂😂😂

@ramiroseltzer5278

4 жыл бұрын

sounds like a jojo's reference to me.

@lachlanbruni8339

2 жыл бұрын

Its working against me ohwoah gravity, wants to bring me down

@PatrickBrianRiordan

2 жыл бұрын

@@lachlanbruni8339 My favorite part is that all the lyrics of gravity are about self-sabotage, in addition to Mayer's song My Stupid Mouth early in his career where the chorus is "my stupid mouth got me in trouble, I said too much again". Then he goes crazy in 2011 or whatever and has all those insane interviews that get him cancelled for a few years... it just feels like John Mayer's career is a TV show with really good writers that know how to foreshadow well. Gotta love him.

Hey. I'm usually just a lurker here on KZread but since I've been following your channel for a while and seeing your content getting even better than it used to be, I guess it's time to say thank you. This is in all honesty the #1 guitar channel ;). Keep up the music theory videos, I wish they were around when I started playing guitar. I wish you all the best !

one of your best lessons. It helps most when it is explained how to use something

Nicely done, easy to follow, many thanks paul.

First coffee .... E derivative: 2:13 C derivative: 4:48 A derivative: 7:39 G derivative: 8:32 D derivative: 10:56 All the C chords: 11:41 Making music: 13:28 Advice: 14:40 15:32 17:29 Linking the chord shape to a skill shape: 16:02

@Tomy_Yon

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. 😊

@thinginground5179

10 ай бұрын

Got lost on the coffee part

12:38 is precisely when my brain exploded from the the CAGED system clicking in my head

@ORflycaster

4 жыл бұрын

Mine didn't "click," just exploded. I came to the comments to see if I was alone. But I'm a complete newbie, and drinking from a fire hydrant right now.

@sandybathwater8385

4 жыл бұрын

Totally. Played for 30 years bar chords and all, even some intuitive leaps... but KNOWING the next form just like that... I feel dumb for blowing it off all these years. Someone just needed to say, "Contemplate WHY the G bar chord is E shaped, it matters." I even knew about the D shape on the 5th fret and it didn't click.

You know what’s crazy I have seen a lot of Paul David’s videos and even though I know the caged system I’m like where was this video when I was learning it. No one I have seen has compacted so much applicable knowledge in such a short amount of time. And as a person with severe adhd I get distracted but Paul your voice is so alluring and calming and you are amazing at what you do so I’m not even mad

You're probably my favourite teacher on youtube. Love the videos

But first...coffee

@KM_1983

3 жыл бұрын

Always Coffee

@christopherhansford6876

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed Paul

@emilefeltesse

3 жыл бұрын

I love that part 😂

@milestrotter6844

3 жыл бұрын

Lol 😆

@stanphillips7277

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a coffee junky, I'm in a nursing home with Emphasema and I feel fine. I'm at peace, quit cigarettes 10 months ago and I bought a Fender Squier Affinity SSS and a Fender Mustang Lt25 modeling amp which is AWESOME. So I'm fortunate to be here and I have the cafeteria send 2 cups coffee on my trays and the nursing assistants get me more if I need it. Paul said coffee first and reminded me I've been so busy screwing around on my tablet I forgot to drink coffee. I always have joked with my friends I like it strong and black, the way I like my women...ok back to the video.

You had me at "Gravity is such bull***t"...

Brilliantly and simply explained. Thank you for making such fantastic content. 👍🏻

Supercool video....first I was a little bit bored until you explained the connection between chords and scales and everything 👍🏻 I think it’s not just only for beginners. Thanks

“Gravity is such bull*#%”. I laughed so hard at that!

@lonniedeckermusic

3 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@firstnamelastname1101

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@TheOriginalZeppgirl

3 жыл бұрын

Loved it 😅

"The key is finding these shapes a logical thing to play as part of a chord progression." That's the part I struggle with. It's really hard for me to visualize.

So far my favorite explanation of this and its use. By far.

I love your content, way of learning and just everything in general haha!

I generally skip ads, but I let the full ad run on your videos so hopefully you're making better returns on my views!! Good stuff Paul, thanks for the channel.

@bobravenscraft5376

4 жыл бұрын

Yes right that's true respect I do the same

@ryancroteau5382

4 жыл бұрын

Is that how that works?

@madalinpasnicu8108

4 жыл бұрын

I never knew that's how it works. I'm gonna stsrt doing that

thank you! great video! whats that beautiful music in the background? (0:00 - 2:00)

Helped me out a lot with the G chord voicing ideas:) thank you for this groundbreaking lesson!

Hi Paul, you make things easy to understand, and that's the immense value you provide. Pure gold. Many thanks for your effort, and for sharing it!

Finally a lesson on the CAGED system I actually understand.

9:07 I want to learn to swear in Dutch

@jesseterpstra5472

6 жыл бұрын

Luc Verhoeven and in English?

@lawofphysx1506

6 жыл бұрын

Jesse Terpstra It'd translate to English as: Goddamnit, who the fuck is building there.

@fredfunf3456

5 жыл бұрын

Paardenlul. Merrigan's maaar taught me that.

@TaMarAaQ

5 жыл бұрын

"godverdomme wie de fuck is er aan het timmeren"

@turkeeg7644

5 жыл бұрын

Jij ben a schande vor je zoort. Picked up a little Dutch in my day. Had wondered if Paul was Dutch. Now I know. Great vids Paul. My Dutch sentence was by no means directed at anyone. Just trying to share knowledge with my fellow guitar brethren. You never know when you might need it.

Thank you my brother, am updated with your lessons so frequently. Another take away for me here..Thou it may seems old to one but its my first time am being introduce to: " CAGED SYSTEM" and i like it. Thank you so very much. Watching from the South Pacific.

man , your videos are really helpful and a true inspiration for a begginer . thank u a lot ! wish u all the best !