The CAGED system is a fundamental concept for understanding guitar fretboard layout, and visualising each position on its own fretboard can help clarify the distinct shapes and transitions. Here’s a simple guide on how to automatically display all five CAGED positions on a single horizontal fretboard using Neck Diagrams. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Create Your Fretboard
- Start by creating a fretboard: Open your Neck Diagrams software and set up a fretboard that covers the desired range (e.g., frets 1 to 12).
Step 2: Open the Scale Generator
- Access the Scale Generator: Use the shortcut or navigate to the "Edit" dropdown menu and select "Scale Generator."
Step 3: Select the Scale
- Choose the Scale Type: In the Scale Generator, select the "Minor Pentatonic" scale or any other scale you wish to display.
Step 4: Set the Root Note and Fret Range
- Configure the Root Note: Set the root note to "E" (or your preferred note).
- Set the Fret Range: Define the fret range from 1 to 12 to cover the full span of the fretboard.
Step 5: Apply the Scale
- Finalize the Scale Generation: Click "Finish" to apply the scale to the fretboard.
Step 6: View All CAGED Positions
- Inspect the Fretboard: You should now see all five CAGED positions displayed on the single horizontal fretboard.
Step 7: Differentiate CAGED Positions
- Use Markers: Employ different features, like rectangle shape markers, to distinguish between each of the five CAGED positions.
Here you can learn more about Shape tools:
Step 8: Apply Colours (Optional)
- Colour Coding: Use different colours from the inspector to visually highlight each CAGED position for easier identification.
How to Display All Five CAGED Positions on Five Fretboards
If you'd like to see each CAGED position on its own separate fretboard, here’s a simple way to set that up:
Step 1: Create Five Fretboards
- Start by setting up five separate fretboards in your Neck Diagrams project, each representing one of the CAGED positions.
Step 2: Open the Scale Generator
- Select all five fretboards and use the Scale Generator tool to choose the desired scale
- Such as the Minor Pentatonic
Step 3: Set the Properties for Each Fretboard
- For each fretboard, choose the appropriate properties to match the specific CAGED position.
Step 4: Check all positions
- After applying the scale to each fretboard, check each one to ensure that all five CAGED positions are displayed correctly.
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