🎸 Master the CAGED System for Dominant 7th Chords inversions.
Hello everyone!
I’ve just posted a new video where we take the CAGED system to the next level by incorporating chord inversions for dominant 7th chords. If you’re ready to expand your fretboard knowledge and unlock new voicings, this lesson is for you!
What’s in the Video?
Demonstration Solo: I kick things off with a short solo to demonstrate how powerful this approach can be in a musical context.
The 5 Positions: I break down the five basic positions of the CAGED system for dominant 7th chords.
Inversions Across the Neck: Then, I show you how to shift these positions to create inversions of E7 (and other dominant 7th chords), unlocking a more complete understanding of the fretboard.
What is a Chord Inversion?
A chord inversion is when the notes of a chord are rearranged so that a note other than the root becomes the lowest note. For example, in an E7 chord:
The root position has E as the lowest note.
The 1st inversion places the 3rd (G#) as the lowest note.
The 2nd inversion places the 5th (B) as the lowest note.
The 3rd inversion places the 7th (D) as the lowest note.
In written music, chord inversions are often indicated as slash chords. For instance:
E7/G# means an E7 chord with G# in the bass (1st inversion).
E7/B means an E7 chord with B in the bass (2nd inversion).
E7/D means an E7 chord with D in the bass (3rd inversion).
This notation makes it easy to identify the inversion and the bass note at a glance, helping you structure your voicings effectively.
This video is designed to give you a complete framework for dominant 7th chords using the CAGED system and inversions. You’ll not only learn the shapes but also how to move them across the fretboard to create more expressive and dynamic chord progressions.
Let me know in the comments if you have questions or want me to dive deeper into this topic. Happy playing!
