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CAGED Positions

C Major — C shape

C shape

C Major · CAGED

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

E

3

4

F#

5

G#

6

A#

7

R

C#

2

D#

3

4

F#

5

G#

6

A#

7

R

C#

B

7

R

C#

2

D#

3

4

F#

5

G#

6

A#

7

R

C#

2

D#

3

4

F#

5

G#

G

5

G#

6

A#

7

R

C#

2

D#

3

4

F#

5

G#

6

A#

7

R

C#

2

D#

3

D

2

D#

3

4

F#

5

G#

6

A#

7

R

C#

2

D#

3

4

F#

5

G#

6

A#

7

A

6

A#

7

R

C#

2

D#

3

4

F#

5

G#

6

A#

7

R

C#

2

D#

3

4

F#

E

3

4

F#

5

G#

6

A#

7

R

C#

2

D#

3

4

F#

5

G#

6

A#

7

R

C#

C shape · frets 0–3, 11–15 · root on 5th string

C Shape — C Major

Frets 0–3, 11–15

Origin

Derived from the open C major chord shape. The root sits on the 5th string.

Connection

The C shape's highest notes overlap with the lowest notes of the A shape above it.

Improvisation

Strong position for chord-tone targeting, the root, 3rd and 5th are easy to locate. Good for melodic playing in the lower-mid register.

CAGED Sequence for C Major