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(Video correction at: 3:24 – the root note is shown on the B string, not D string.)
This lesson takes a look at the D shape. This is one of the easiest CAGED shapes, as it's the same as the standard open D chord but moved up the neck.
We'll then learn to connect the D shape and C shape to further our goal of being able to connect these shapes and learn some great licks along the way!
Lesson aims
- Learn to play the C chord with the D shape
- Experiment with adding to the chord with other notes from the C major scale
- Try using this shape in other keys
C major chord in the D shape

Exercise 6 - Playing around the C chord in the D shape
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Lead Guitar Level 8
CAGED System & Pentatonics for Mixing Rhythm and Lead Guitar
Introduction to the CAGED system for Lead Guitar
CAGED system C shape
CAGED system A shape
CAGED system G shape
CAGED system E shape
CAGED system D shape
Minor shapes of the CAGED system
Jimi Hendrix Player Study (Clean vibes)
E Minor Pentatonic Run 1
E Minor Pentatonic Run 2
Jimi Hendrix Player Study - Rock Style
C major pentatonic shape 1
C major pentatonic shape 2
C major pentatonic shape 3
C major pentatonic shape 4
C major pentatonic shape 5
Connecting shapes
Connecting Pentatonics with CAGED shapes, Intervals and Arpeggios
The Beatles/ George Harrison Player Study
G major pentatonic shape 1
G major pentatonic shape 2
G major pentatonic shape 3
G major pentatonic shape 4
G major pentatonic shape 5
How to connect major pentatonic shapes
Cool sounding major pentatonic run with ONE simple repeating shape
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