Music Theory & Fretboard
Scales, chord shapes, and cadences — the systems behind the fretboard.
What is 3NPS (Three Notes Per String)?
A system for playing a scale across the whole fretboard — in seven positions, each using the same consistent fingering logic.
The CAGED system explained
Five chord shapes that repeat across the whole fretboard — the foundation for playing the same chord in any position.
Understanding cadences (I–IV–V, ii–V–I & co.)
Why chord progressions are written as roman numerals — and how to transpose the same cadence into any key.
Pentatonic vs. diatonic: what's the difference?
Why the pentatonic scale has only five notes instead of seven — and when switching to the full diatonic scale pays off.
Barre chords: why they hurt at first and how to get there
Why a barre feels impossible and hurts at first — and what practice path gradually builds the finger strength you need.
Capo: when and why to use one?
How a capo raises the key without changing the chord shapes you already know — and when it's actually useful.