From TRIADS to CAGED: 5 Steps to Fretboard Freedom - Intermediate Guitar Course

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YouTube
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Free Video
Languages

English
Duration & workload

1 hour 7 minutes
Sessions

On-Demand
Level

Intermediate

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This 67-minute intermediate guitar course presents a comprehensive 5-step method for achieving fretboard mastery by connecting triad knowledge with the CAGED system. Progress through carefully structured exercises starting with individual triads (C# minor, A major, E major) in both horizontal and vertical patterns, then learn to play chord progressions across the fretboard using different triad inversions with proper voice leading. The course bridges theory and practice by combining triads with the CAGED system, teaching how to integrate pentatonic and diatonic scales for improvisation, and culminates with practical application exercises. Each step includes guided practice segments both with and without instructor accompaniment, making complex fretboard concepts accessible through methodical, hands-on learning. Includes references to downloadable PDF resources and supplementary materials for continued practice.

Syllabus

00:00 -Intro to Lesson
01:17 - Screenshot of the Lesson Outline
01:43 - Description of the 5 Steps of this Course
03:47 - Description of this lesson’s .PDFs and Extra Resources for Patrons
05:15 - Description of Related FREE .PDFs
05:34 - STEP 1 Lesson Intro ONE TRIAD AT A TIME
06:00 - Step 1 Exercise 1 - C Sharp Minor Triads Horizontal - 75% Speed
07:35 - Step 1 Exercise 2 - C Sharp Minor Triads Vertical - 75% Speed
08:50 - STEP 1 LESSON Segment theory, exercise tips
14:00 - Step 1 Exercise 3 - A Major Triads Horizontal
14:57 - Step 1 Exercise 4 - A Major Triads Vertical
16:23 - Step 1 Exercise 5 - E Major Triads Horizontal Exercise
17:18 - Step 1 Exercise 6 - E Major Triads Vertical Exercise
18:24 - STEP 2 INTRO AND LESSON - The Chord Progression ACROSS the Fretboard One Triad Inversion at a Time
18:56 - Breakdown of the COMPLETE SONG Slow Dancing Chord Structure
21:40 - Step 2 Exercise 1 - First String Group
22:04 - Step 2 Exercise 2 - Second String Group
22:26 - Step 3 Exercise 3 - Third String Group
22:51 - Step 3 Exercise 4 - Fourth String Group
23:29 - THANK YOU to Vega Trem & why their tremolo rocks!
24:36 - STEP 3 LESSON Segment - Chord Progression in Position with Three Different Triad Inversions, Voice Leading
27:30 - Step 3 Exercise 1 - First String Group
28:01 - Step 3 Exercise 2 - Second String Group
28:34 - Step 3 Exercise 3 - Third String Group
29:06 - Step 3 Exercise 4 - Fourth String Group
29:49 - STEP 4 - CAGED + TRIADS Lesson - Combining Triads with CAGED, Pentatonics and the Key’s Scale
30:16 - Explanation of Diatonic vs. Pentatonic comparing the song’s main guitar hook, and the vocal melody
31:27 - Demo of improvising with a diatonic vs. pentatonic approach single note soloing
32:40 - Step 4 Exercise 1: Improvise with both E Diatonic and Pentatonic Scale for 8 Bars
33:25 - Lesson on Improvising with the CHORD’S PENTATONIC SCALE
34:17 - Deep Theory Lesson on Pentatonic Scales within a Key vs. Diatonic Scales/Modes
38:57 - Step 4 - The CAGED System Intro and Lesson
41:25 - Overview of Step 4 Exercises & Tips
43:56 - Step 4 Triads/CAGED Exercise 2 - C Sharp Minor First String Group - with Gary’s Guitar
45:01 - Step 4 Triads/CAGED Exercise 2 - C Sharp Minor First String Group - without Gary’s Guitar
45:55 - Step 4 Triads/CAGED Exercise 3 - C Sharp Minor Second String Group - with Gary’s Guitar
46:53 - Step 4 Triads/CAGED Exercise 3 - C Sharp Minor Second String Group - without Gary’s Guitar
47:49 - Step 4 Triads/CAGED Exercise 4 - C Sharp Minor Third String Group - with Gary’s Guitar
48:44 - Step 4 Triads/CAGED Exercise 4 - C Sharp Minor Third String Group - without Gary’s Guitar
49:42 - Step 4 Triads/CAGED Exercise 5 - A Major First String Group - with Gary’s Guitar
50:35 - Step 4 Triads/CAGED Exercise 5 - A Major First String Group - without Gary’s Guitar
51:32 - Step 4 Triads/CAGED Exercise 6 - A Major Second String Group - with Gary’s Guitar
52:28 - Step 4 Triads/CAGED Exercise 6 - A Major Second String Group - without Gary’s Guitar
53:24 - Step 4 Triads/CAGED Exercise 7 - A Major Third String Group - with Gary’s Guitar
54:18 - Step 4 Triads/CAGED Exercise 7 - A Major Third String Group - without Gary’s Guitar
55:15 - Step 4 Triads/CAGED Exercise 8 - E Major First String Group - with Gary’s Guitar
56:12 - Step 4 Triads/CAGED Exercise 8 - E Major First String Group - without Gary’s Guitar
57:08 - Step 4 Triads/CAGED Exercise 9 - E Major Second String Group - with Gary’s Guitar
58:01 - Step 4 Triads/CAGED Exercise 9 - E Major Second String Group - without Gary’s Guitar
58:56 - Step 4 Triads/CAGED Exercise 10 - E Major Third String Group - with Gary’s Guitar
59:51 - Step 4 Triads/CAGED Exercise 10 - E Major Third String Group - without Gary’s Guitar
1:01:03 - STEP 5 - PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Lesson Segment
1:02:04 - Step 5 - Exercise 1 - Playing Along with Gary
1:03:19 - Step 5 - Exercise 2 - Playing By Yourself!
1:04:33 - Lesson Outro! And Next Steps
1:05:48 - BIG THANK YOU to Pow Music Patrons!