Alexgiard
Verified buyer
04/01/23
Very useful
Explained very well in a simple and clear way, useful and essential to move better in improvisation
Guitar DNA: CAGED Soloing
Intensive Examination of CAGED Applications for Improvisation
Get this course and 1,000+ more with All Access
Try 14 days free. Cancel any time.
About this course
Most players think of CAGED as just a chord system that is based on open chord positions. However, the CAGED system is also one of the most powerful tools for developing incredible lines for improvising, over any chord progression.
In this Soloing edition of David Walliman’s Guitar DNA series, David will show you how to take full advantage of the CAGED system for your solos and improvisations using a 3-layer approach.
"We’ll start by learning all five moveable shapes of the CAGED system and putting them to use improvising with 4-note arpeggios over a backing track. In the second layer we’ll take our CAGED improvisation to the next level by adding in the notes of the minor and major pentatonic scales. The third layer focuses on adding all of the colors and character of the modes using your CAGED based lines. We’ll wrap up the course with six performance studies illustrating all of the possibilities."
David will explain and demonstrate all of the key concepts and approaches along the way. You’ll get standard notation, tabs and diagrams for the key examples and performance studies. Plus, David includes all of the rhythm tracks for you to work with on your own. In addition, you’ll be able to loop or slow down any of the performances so that you can work with the materials at your own pace.
Grab your guitar and lets power up our improvisational prowess with David Walliman!
In this Soloing edition of David Walliman’s Guitar DNA series, David will show you how to take full advantage of the CAGED system for your solos and improvisations using a 3-layer approach.
"We’ll start by learning all five moveable shapes of the CAGED system and putting them to use improvising with 4-note arpeggios over a backing track. In the second layer we’ll take our CAGED improvisation to the next level by adding in the notes of the minor and major pentatonic scales. The third layer focuses on adding all of the colors and character of the modes using your CAGED based lines. We’ll wrap up the course with six performance studies illustrating all of the possibilities."
David will explain and demonstrate all of the key concepts and approaches along the way. You’ll get standard notation, tabs and diagrams for the key examples and performance studies. Plus, David includes all of the rhythm tracks for you to work with on your own. In addition, you’ll be able to loop or slow down any of the performances so that you can work with the materials at your own pace.
Grab your guitar and lets power up our improvisational prowess with David Walliman!
What you'll learn
- Navigate between D Dorian and C Ionian within a narrow fretboard zone
- Apply the three-layer system (arpeggios, pentatonics, modes) to chord progressions
- Apply the three-layer improvisation approach (arpeggio → pentatonic → full mode)
- Improvise over diatonic progressions with focused, root-based thinking
- Understand the interval formula for each mode
Release date: 02/21/2018 • 2h 32m runtime
Sample lessons
CAGED: The Shapes of Freedom
Overview
4th String Root Shape (cageD)
Demonstration
C and A Shape
Minor 7 Arpeggios: Demo
G and E Shape
Minor Pentatonic: Demo
What's included
47 lessons • 31 charts • 17 Jam Tracks
Guitar DNA: CAGED Soloing
Hi, I'm David Wallimann and welcome to this CAGED Soloing edition of Guitar DNA. Most players think of CAGED as just a chord system based on open chord positions. However, the CAGED system is also one of the most powerful tools for developing incredible lines for improvising, over any chord progression.
In this course, I'll show you how to take full advantage of the CAGED system for your solos and improvisations using a 3-layer approach. We'll start by learning all five moveable shapes of the CAGED system and putting them to use improvising with 4-note arpeggios over a backing track. In the second layer, we'll take our CAGED improvisation to the next level by adding in the notes of the minor and major pentatonic scales. The third layer focuses on adding all of the colors and character of the modes using your CAGED based lines. We'll wrap up the course with six performance studies illustrating all of the possibilities.
I'll explain all of the key concepts and approaches along the way. You'll get standard notation, tabs, and diagrams for each example, AND all of the rhythm tracks as well. In addition, you can loop or slow down any of the performances so you can work with the materials at your own pace. So, grab your guitar and let's get started!
In this course, I'll show you how to take full advantage of the CAGED system for your solos and improvisations using a 3-layer approach. We'll start by learning all five moveable shapes of the CAGED system and putting them to use improvising with 4-note arpeggios over a backing track. In the second layer, we'll take our CAGED improvisation to the next level by adding in the notes of the minor and major pentatonic scales. The third layer focuses on adding all of the colors and character of the modes using your CAGED based lines. We'll wrap up the course with six performance studies illustrating all of the possibilities.
I'll explain all of the key concepts and approaches along the way. You'll get standard notation, tabs, and diagrams for each example, AND all of the rhythm tracks as well. In addition, you can loop or slow down any of the performances so you can work with the materials at your own pace. So, grab your guitar and let's get started!
CAGED: The Shapes of Freedom
The CAGED system is based on the characteristics found in the open chords C, A, G, E, and D.
To do this, we need to study where the roots are within those chords. This will unlock the true meaning of the CAGED system!
To do this, we need to study where the roots are within those chords. This will unlock the true meaning of the CAGED system!
5th String Root Shapes (CAged)
Let's take a look at the C and A positions of the CAGED system. Both positions have a root on the 5th string. The C position is built on the left side of the root. The A position is built on the right side of the root.
6th String Root Shapes (caGEd)
Let's take a look at the G and E positions of the CAGED system. Both positions have a root on the 6th string. The G position is built on the left side of the root and the E position is built on the right side of the root.
4th String Root Shape (cageD)
Last but not least, the D position has its root on the 4th string and is built on the right side of that root. Notice how anything built on the left side of a root on the 4th string fits the E position.
The Three Layers of Improv
Let's consider three layers when improvising, each layer allowing for more complex musical ideas.
The first layer is made of chord tones. That layer is not very expressive, but very safe because the notes found in that layer are the exact notes found in the chord(s) you are playing over.
The second layer offers more possibilities. That layer is made of the 5 notes of the pentatonic scale. Although there are sometimes exceptions, we'll think of Major pentatonic scales for Major chords, minor pentatonic scales for minor chords.
The third layer is the most complex layer we'll use in this course. That layer is made of 7 notes. This is where we will find all the modes.
The first layer is made of chord tones. That layer is not very expressive, but very safe because the notes found in that layer are the exact notes found in the chord(s) you are playing over.
The second layer offers more possibilities. That layer is made of the 5 notes of the pentatonic scale. Although there are sometimes exceptions, we'll think of Major pentatonic scales for Major chords, minor pentatonic scales for minor chords.
The third layer is the most complex layer we'll use in this course. That layer is made of 7 notes. This is where we will find all the modes.
C and A Shape
Let's start studying Major 7 arpeggios, which are 4 note arpeggios made of a root, Major 3rd, 5th, and Major 7th.
The two CAGED positions we'll use here are the C shape and A shape. Both shapes have their root on the 5th string. Make sure you memorize the shapes and anticipate the sound of each note you play.
The two CAGED positions we'll use here are the C shape and A shape. Both shapes have their root on the 5th string. Make sure you memorize the shapes and anticipate the sound of each note you play.
+ 40 more lessons
Reviews
9 results
65horsepwr
Verified buyer
02/08/23
Useful information to tie in soloing and the CAGED system for me.
rickygol
Verified buyer
01/22/23
Guide to CAGED
Really good guide to improvising using the CAGED system. Geared more for beginners.
madgedeepers
Verified buyer
01/04/23
Great course with an engaging tutor. I thoroughly recommend this course; I have learned a lot!
Ricksonfire
Verified buyer
06/26/22
Learn the Scales
Practice the Scales
Stop searching. Start improving with All Access.
Try 14 days free. Cancel any time.
