Fretboard Mastery

If you’re feeling limited by the CAGED system when it comes to speed, legato, and moving fluently across the fretboard, 3 Notes Per String (3NPS) shapes are the answer.

In this lesson, we break down how 3NPS scale shapes work and share a simple formula to help you memorize and map out all 7 shapes across the entire neck – without having to memorize 7 completely different patterns from scratch.

We’ll cover:
🎸 How interval sets repeat across the fretboard
🎸 The “Go Back 2 Sets” rule for instant visualization
🎸 How 3NPS shapes relate to the 7 modes and chord contexts
🎸 Practical 2-string combination exercises to break free from box patterns

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🧠 Recommended Next Watch:
Master your fretboard note names faster with this full guide:
https://youtu.be/uYeJSNEpugQ?si=6qWq6xBr1ztf9BQH

Do you only know the notes on the low E and A strings, while the rest of the fretboard feels a bit foggy? Or maybe you’ve tried memorizing it string-by-string, and it just never stuck?

In this lesson, we’re going to fix that. You’ll learn a highly effective, visual method to unlock the entire fretboard using just two simple triangle shapes.

Instead of memorizing blindly, this method forces your visual memory to work for you by making smart leaps across the neck. It’s a complete game-changer for your soloing, chord building, and overall confidence on the guitar.

Keep in mind: even though it’s a straightforward visual method, it’s not magic! You’ll still need to invest just a few minutes of consistent daily practice to let it truly sink in.
Stick around until the end of the video, where I’ll share a powerful metronome routine to help you fully internalize this and achieve true fretboard mastery.

📺 Watch Next:
Want to connect these notes into essential chord shapes? Watch my complete Triads Masterclass here:
https://youtu.be/jlytmSoSeNM?si=oKZn2PpOMvbLA9Xb

Triads are the ultimate guitar tool.
Think of them as lean, 3-note chords that enable you to move across the neck with zero effort.
They are the secret outlines behind legendary solos, from the melodic lines in “Sultans of Swing” to the epic phrasing of “Comfortably Numb”.

In this crash course, we break down the exact logic of Major and Minor triads, and jump straight into 3 practical case studies with TABS on screen so you can start playing them today.

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You don’t need to learn new scale shapes! 🎸

Many guitarists struggle with “information overload” when trying to master the fretboard. The truth? You already know the minor pentatonic shapes, you just haven’t learned how to unlock them yet.

In Part 2 of our CAGED Masterclass, we’re diving into the “Missing Link”: the connection between the Major and Minor Pentatonic scales. I’ll show you how to use the exact same 5 shapes you already know to play over any chord, major or minor, with one simple shift.

What you’ll learn in this video:
✅ The “3-fret rule” to find your relative minor.
✅ How to bridge the gap between Major and minor sounds using the CAGED system.
✅ Practical visualization: Seeing the minor root within your major shapes.
✅ BONUS: A full “Little Wing” style etude based on these concepts!
Link to backing track: https://youtu.be/kM1L94WAqhE

📺 Missed Part 1? Watch the Major Pentatonic breakdown here: https://youtu.be/FzpfNmeIVlQ

Do you feel like you’re playing random patterns without really seeing the fretboard?

In this lesson, we’re moving beyond just memorizing shapes. I’ll show you exactly how to connect the 5 CAGED chord shapes to the Major Pentatonic scale, turning the neck into one clear, navigable map.

What you’ll learn in this video:

🎸 How to anchor any scale to a chord shape you already know.
🎸 The “Root-High-Low” exercise to internalize the scale root.
🎸 How to switch between C, F, and G chords without moving your hand up and down the neck in 5 different positions.
🎸 Moving from “playing scales” to “making music” – a solo utilizing all the stuff we learned including TAB.

Link to the backing track:
https://youtu.be/0HCwMYV6I34?si=o7p5WlaCdPtqoWi_

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