Scale caged system or three notes

[Bain]

Hi guys I am trying ti figure out the difference in doing scales from the gaged system to three noted per string . It there a big difference ? To which one I should follow thanks

[JonPR]

Originally Posted by Bain

Hi guys I am trying ti figure out the difference in doing scales from the gaged system to three noted per string . It there a big difference ? To which one I should follow thanks

Personally I recommend CAGED, because it's linked to chord shapes. Chord shapes are way more important than scales.
You should see scales as fitting around and between chord shapes. So learn chord shapes first, and then the scales formed by adding notes between.

There is one reason for learn scales first, which is complete major scales and then the chords harmonized from them. The best way to do this is in open position, with the common guitar keys: C and G major to begin with, then D, A and E major. Chords and scales in open position first. Learn frets 0-4 thoroughly: notes, scales and chords in all those 5 keys. Then the rest of the fretboard is easy to make sense of.

Personally I'd forget about 3 nps systems entirely, until you have a good handle on CAGED shapes and patterns. 3nps systems are for running scales up and down the fretboard linking one position with another. It's a soloist's tool, and they're of no use if you don't understand what you're playing.

[Bain]

Thanks for the explanation man, that has sorted me out to which way to go
Thanks again 👍

[stuartb]

I have found the same as Jon - though I've still a long way to go from a theory perspective.

I discovered a great set of discs by John Miller called Chord Theory and Chord Voicing and Expanding Chordal Horizons that really opened my eyes up and got me understanding the chord shapes.

Give them a look see. Made a big difference for me. Helps work through the chord structures, linking to chord shapes, and ultimately opens up the fretboard to you.

best,

Stuart

[Bain]

Thanks stuart I’ll check it out👍
Frank