CAGED Scale Shapes

Part 1 (Lower Octave)

E
B
G
D
A
E

Ex. 1 - G Major scale (C shape)

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Ex. 2 - G Major scale (A shape)

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Ex. 3 - G Major scale (G shape)

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Ex. 4 - G Major scale (E shape)

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Ex. 5 - G Major scale (D shape)

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