Part One  – The Basics. How the Chords are derived.

1. Open Position Chords Broken-out  down the fretboard. (Note Names)
2. Open Position Chords Broken-out and Shown Down the Fretboard. (Fingerings)

Part Two – Chords and Scales – Exercises

In this section, we use the CAGED shaped to cover the entire fretboard in the Key of C.  These are the natural notes, the white notes of the piano, and are very helpful to know.

First, review the “Shape” page, look for the chord shape within the Scale.  Then, move on to the exercises.  Practice one per week or one per day, depending upon your time and experience level.

1. C Shape                 Exercises
2. A Shape                 Exercises
3. G Shape                 Exercises
4. E Shape                 Exercises
5. D Shape                Exercises
6. C Shape (8va)     Exercises