How To Practice the CAGED System The CAGED system is a powerful method for understanding and navigating the guitar fretboard. Here are some tips to help you practice the CAGED system: Learn the basic chord shapes: The CAGED system is based on five basic chord shapes: C, A, G, E, and D. Start by learning these chord shapes in different positions on the fretboard. Play the scales: Once you have the basic chord shapes down, you can use them to play the corresponding major scales. Learn the shapes o