This One CAGED Trick Makes Your E Major Chords Sound Amazing

In this guitar lesson, we break down the CAGED system guitar to create a fun, transposable E major chord playground. You’ll learn how to use G shape chord inversions and pentatonic scales to transform songs with a Hendrix inspired guitar vibe, making practice feel like thrilling exploration. You'll learn and gain skills in guitar improvisation, chord visualisation, and turn rote playing into expressive artistry. When I mention the tierce de Picardie, I'm referring to the idea of the final chord changing tonality. A true TDP would change minor to a concluding Major. 0:00 - Intro to E Major Chord Playground 1:37 - Understanding Master Triads and Inversions 4:46 - Exploring the CAGED System and G-Shape 9:22 - Building the E Major Chord with G-Shape 14:55 - Adding Pentatonic Scales for Improvisation 20:03 - Primary Triads in E Major (E, A, B) 27:20 - Incorporating C Sharp Minor and Open Strings 37:18 - Connecting CAGED System Chords