DITCH the CAGED System!

This week you get TWO WAYS to access all the TABs and charts, as well as the bonus lesson that expands on this CAGE-Busting fretboard trick even more!!!
Take a screenshot with proof of your donation, and email it to me ( benellerguitars at g mail dot com), and i'll mail you the private video link and all the charts!
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Hey kids, its your good buddy, Uncle Ben Eller! On episode 278 of Weekend Wankshop, i'm gonna show you guys a fretboard hack that my teacher, the great Ben Franklin, showed me long ago... it instantly blew my mind, helped my learn all the notes on the fretboard, and rendered the CAGED system OBSOLETE! This seriously changed the way i play forever, and its going to work for you, too. All you gotta know is 4 words: Every Note Is Everywhere!!!!
In this video you'll learn how to play any note in any position, assemble any chord anywhere on the neck, and play complete chord progressions without ever shifting your hand into a new area of the board. Sound too good to be true? Its easy if you relearn the board with me!
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[CaptnShred]

Can’t ditch it if you never knew it. I always knew all this hard work not learning it would pay off

[groovelife]

I remember when this video was posted. I donated back then, and watching this video tonight prompted me to see how he was doing. I was saddened to see that Brandon passed away. It was a beautiful gesture of you to support your friend like that, Ben. Godspeed to Brandon.

[mariobergermann]

Still hope Brandon gets well...all my best wishes for him and his family, and all strength they need during these harsh times! 🙌🙏🍀🍀🍀

[RLP]

Man, I'm sorry your friend didnt make it Ben. Your guitar lessons are appreciated. I hope you and yours find a way to connect with eachother this holiday season even in these dark times. Thanks for what you do.

[rickystuart]

This is exactly how I use the CAGED system. Everything you need right where you are. Totally changed my playing and opened up the entire neck for chords, arpeggios and scales.

[jimbobur]

So the secret to playing any chord progression anywhere on the neck is to memorise all the notes on the fretboard and in every chord and then just select the notes you need to make the chord you want.

[simonrourke]

I learnt the CAGED system a few years ago and it opened doors for me, but this video simplifies it even more and is definitely a great way to learn it so I’ll be practising this!

[GodsStoryteller]

Thanks so much.

I came back to watch.

Ive always thought it should come like this, looking at the fretboard.

Grateful.

I subscribed.

[icecube]

“You just gotta learn to play the ball where it lies”. What a gem, Uncle Ben

[aliray]

It’s simple! All you need to know is every single note on the guitar and exactly where it is and you’re a pro! Amazing!

[vincentjackson]

Mate your teachings are brilliant. Every. Single. Video, is packed with amazing ideas... and its very refreshing to see, as a beginner, you highlight a few of the ideas I've considered and cement them in. Love your work!

[NathanPitts]

This content is amazingly powerful if you spend the time to get it into your ears / brain / fingers. You sir are a gentleman to share so freely with your community.

[seanfitzpatrick]

I've used (practiced) this system for years too. A jazz teacher would quiz me every lesson and it was instantly obvious if I had or hadn't been practicing. I didn't scrap the CAGED system though. I've made use of all the methods I know combined into one whole method. Practicing all of them helped me memorize the notes of the fretboard too.

[cutmemick]

Ever notice how so many people wanna learn guitar but they fail because of YouTube ad on YouTube! I've learned more from YouTube than any other format!

[bestboy]

I hope your friend gets well soon uncle ben

[derrickmickle]

Holy f#ck! This just blew my mind. Every once in a while you come across a video that teaches a concept so exciting that you stop the video, grab your guitar and start applying it immediately. Ben, you weren't kidding: it's obvious this is going to change the way I play guitar going forward. Very grateful that you shared this with us.

[kensimmons]

I kind of discovered on my own that all the chords that you need are right under your fingers. It's kind of like busking. I wasn't really thinking of individual notes so much. Good info. I like looking at things in a new light. Thanks Uncle Ben.

[mrmonsieur]

Despite all my rage I'm still just a Nicholas Cage.

[awittypilot]

The one thing you said that absolutely sold me was "play the ball where it frikin light went on like I've never had before. I'm betting it's going to change the way I play. I've known "tunes" for a long time. I'm wanting mt guitar to be like my car....drive anywhere in any direction any time I want...to ANY destination. You really just changed my thought process on that. Thanks uncle Ben! see you on the site! Will donate to your friend

[Grant-kjeq]

I think the whole benefit of the caged system is that it gives you a way of easily finding root notes . Being a shape based system it makes it easier to these notes and based on the root note positions its paves the way to locating the others notes on the fret board . The system Ben is sharing relies on you already knowing where all notes are on the fret board . My suggestion is learn the cage system so that you are able to learn where the notes are on the fret board and then use the system in this video