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09/21/2025 4:54 pm

What pentatonic scale position match the Caged system in say G chord.Thank you 


 


 


 


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09/21/2025 9:10 pm

Pentatonic major with the root note on the high position of what is typically called the first "box".



You can literally see the chord shape in the box.  

But that only shows you the available notes.  Then you have to make music with it.  This tutorial covers how to play lead licks using CAGED.


https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2619/


Hope that helps!


 


 


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09/21/2025 10:58 pm

So when you move to E shape G chord in the Caged system, do you use the second position on the pentatonic scale. And so on 


 


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#3 Originally Posted by: lmf998

So when you move to E shape G chord in the Caged system, do you use the second position on the pentatonic scale. And so on 


 


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Louie

Yes, you can do that.  The second pentatonic box pattern works well with visualizing and playing the notes of the E barre chord shape.



Again, notice that you can literally see the chord tones in the pattern.


 


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09/22/2025 6:27 pm

Thank you Christopher. 


Are there any courses on scales within the CAGED SYSTEM.


 


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09/23/2025 12:06 am
#5 Originally Posted by: lmf998

Thank you Christopher. 


Are there any courses on scales within the CAGED SYSTEM.


 


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Louie

Yes, this tutorial covers how to use CAGED to visualize and play scales & make useful licks with them.


https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2619/


And you might also find this one helpful on the basics of improvisation.


https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/876/


Let me know if you have more specific questions about this topic!


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09/23/2025 12:57 am

Thank you Christopher for your help. I look at those courses and let you know if I have any questions . 


 


 


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#7 Originally Posted by: lmf998

Thank you Christopher for your help. I look at those courses and let you know if I have any questions . 


 


 


Louie

You're welcome!


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