Originally Posted by: graemehakin

Hi all,

so I have (just about) mastered the cowboy chords, but I feel trapped down at the far end of the neck. What's the best way to learn about what's happening a bit nearer to the body. I hear things about the CAGED system, but someone hinted to me that it wasn't the best.

I'd be keen to hear how everyone else learns about moving up the neck.

Thanks.

G.

Hey graemehakin,

Two things that can be transposed up and down the neck: Scales and Barre Chords.

You could start with Pentatonic or Blues Scale and just move it up the neck to any position.

Same with a Barre Chord. That's the magic of those chords -- no open strings, so any position works.

Not sure where you are in your learning but those will definitely get you away from the nut and open strings!

-Carl.