![]() If you’re using a C shape on any fret, the next shape you can use to play the same chord will be the A shape (because A comes after C in the word CAGED). The same pattern works regardless of which shape you start with. For example, to move from an open position G major to the next option for G major, you change from the G shape to the E shape, because E comes after G in the word CAGED.ĥ. The next shape you need will correspond with the next letter in the word CAGED. Start with G major in the open position.Ĥ. For example, let’s say you want to know the options for playing a G major chord on baritone uke. Begin with the open position of the chord you want. After the D shape, continue the pattern by starting again with the C shape.ģ. As you spell out CAGED, remember you are moving up in pitch - toward the bridge.Ģ. But in the beginning, you’ll have to use some memorization.ġ. The tricky part of the pattern is knowing which fret is next.Īs you get more experienced with baritone uke and start learning about the notes that chord are built with, it will be much easier to know which fret you want because you’ll understand the notes. It’s pretty easy to remember the word CAGED to tell you which chord shape comes next. Work with the patterns, and soon you’ll be able to choose how you want to play a chord, to make quicker chord changes, create chord melodies, move bass lines, and make other artistic choices. The CAGED system lets you play the same chord in different places on the neck, by changing the chord shape and the fret. How to Use CAGED for Any Major Chord on Baritone Uke Use the word CAGED to remember the order. See the diagram below to use all five shapes to play a C major chord. Or, play a C major by using the A shape on 3rd fret. Play a C major by using the open C shape on the “zero” fret. Change the shape as you change frets to play the same chord in a different way. Move the same shape up two more frets to play an E major, and so on.Ģ. Move the C major shape from the open position to the 2nd fret to play a D major chord. Use the same shape on different frets to play different chords. There are two ways to use moveable chords on a stringed instrument:ġ. The stars of Orion rise in the east, move across the sky, and set in the west, but they always form the shape of the Hunter relative to each other. The pitch changes (higher or lower), but the relationship between the notes stays the same. The chord quality - major, minor, major seventh, dominant seventh, and so on - doesn’t change when you use a moveable shape. Remember that a major chord shape will always give you a major chord, regardless of where you move it. Two Best Ways to Use Moveable Chord Shapes on Baritone Ukulele Just slide your hand up the fretboard one or two frets for each change. ![]() You won’t need to change the position of your hand and fingers. Each fret is a half-step higher in pitch. The pattern continues all the way to the end of the fretboard. ![]() Below, we see how to play all four chords with the same shape: Here’s how:Ībove, we see these four chords played in “first position,” they way we learn them when we first pick up a bariton uke. But what if you could play both F major and A major with the same chord shape? In fact, you can use the same shape to play E major, F, major, G major, and A major (and more). Changing back and forth between the F shape and another shape, say the A shape, can be even more awkward. Most beginners find the F shape to be challenging at first. Why bother with the CAGED pattern at all? Why would you need four or five ways to play the same chord? The top reason for beginners is faster, easier, smoother chord changes. Why Learn More Than One Way to Play a Chord? We'll post any comment, quotes throughout the site and you can help spread the word. We always like to know how we are and you are doing. Want to drop & Learning Ukulele with Curt a nice comment. I can highly recommend Curt's Uke books - I have four of them and they are excellent. This guy knows his stuff and is able to pass it along too. Thank you so much for taking the time to write such great books! - Peter RheeĪloha, Curt, All I can say is WOW! What you have accomplished is simply incredible! All the best - Glen Hirabayashi, The Aloha Boysįolks, if you haven't stopped by Curt's site, do so right now!. As with everything else about playing the ukulele, there are many ways to go about making the bar chord. To make the Bm, you're making the Am at the 4th fret space with your ring finger, UNDER the finger bar. I just might end up buying every book you've written and I'll be giving my highest recommendation for your books to my friends and students. Similarly, to make the B7, you're making an A7 at the 3rd fret space with your middle finger, UNDER the finger bar. Just browsing over both books, they look fantastic! I'm a guitarist and uke player for over 25 years and was thinking about writing a ukulele book but you've already written what I think are the best, most comprehensive and thorough books I've ever seen for the instrument.
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