Grade 1. The C and A Shapes

Welcome! Strap yourself in. Let's do a quick trip around the CAGED universe.

We'll then dive into Grade 1 by focusing on two shapes: C and A. Here's an overview of what you'll work on for each day of the grade:

• Day 1. Get to know CAGED – Understand the what and why of CAGED.
  
  
• Day 2. C shape – Learn and visualize your first CAGED shape.
  
  
• Day 3. A shape – Add a new shape into the mix.
  
  
• Day 4. Connecting C to A – Learn how to link these two shapes together.
  
  
• Day 5. Pentatonic connections – Meet your best friend for soloing.
  
  
• Day 6. C and A in a new key – Shift your knowledge to a new tonal center.
  
  
• Day 7. Workout – Hit the guitar gym to test your skills.
  
  
• Performance pieces – Apply what you learned in a purely musical context.
  
  
• Final quiz – Make sure you're ready for Grade 2.

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