CAGED Beyond Basics: 7ths, Sus Chords & Extensions
Learn how to use CAGED for 7ths, sus chords, diminished, augmented, 9ths, and 11ths so you can build better chords across the guitar neck.
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Learn how to use CAGED for 7ths, sus chords, diminished, augmented, 9ths, and 11ths so you can build better chords across the guitar neck.
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