Author - Dan Lundholm

Master the Em chord in open position and as a moveable CAGED shape using real song applications. Build minor chords, arpeggios, and modes from one simple shape that...

Discover the rarely used open-position Gm chord and its vital role in the CAGED system.
Learn how this shape unlocks minor chord extensions, arpeggios, and modal scales!

The Am chord is easy to play and forms a simple movable CAGED shape. Practise it through the cycle of fourths to master its sound and positions. You can extend it into...

Learn to visualise and simplify the challenging Cm shape, then use it to build rich extensions like Cm9 and Cm11. Explore how this shape unlocks minor scales, arpeggios...

Explore how to play the B major chord using all five CAGED shapes. By practising fractions of each shape and applying them in real songs, you’ll build fretboard fluency...

Learn how to play the F chord in all five CAGED shapes — with real-world fractions that actually work. Forget the pain of full barre chords and unlock smoother, more...

Learn the D chord in open and CAGED form, then explore common extensions like sus2, maj7, and 7#9. Use this versatile shape to build major arpeggios and modes across the...

Starting with the open-position E chord, we explore its intervals, transform it into a movable CAGED chord shape, and extend it for a deeper understanding.

Explore the open-position G chord and why its full CAGED shape is rarely fretted.
Learn how subtle voicings and extensions can shift a song’s entire mood!

The A chord shape is part of the CAGED system, allowing you to build many chord extensions like Asus2, A7, Amaj7, and more. It also serves as a foundation for major...