01/06/2026
Are you interested in how guitarists navigate the fretboard? Join the discussion on the CAGED system and the 3-position fingerboard layout—two popular approaches to understanding the guitar neck. Whether you're a complete beginner, an experienced player, a teacher, or somewhere in between, your perspective is welcome. It's a fascinating subject because it goes beyond patterns and theory, touching on how musicians actually think about their instrument, particularly when improvising. Do you see chord shapes, scale patterns, intervals, note names, or a combination of ideas? Lets hear your thoughts in the comments below.
As part of the Biggar Django Festival June 19th-21st, we'll take a deep dive into the 5-position CAGED layout, exploring its possibilities, practical applications, and potential for unlocking a deeper understanding of the fretboard. If you've never explored the CAGED system—or perhaps dismissed it without fully investigating what it can offer—this is a great opportunity to discover why so many players use it as a framework for improvisation, chord vocabulary, and fretboard fluency.
Join us for this free workshop at The Gathering, Friday 19th June, during the Biggar Django Festival. For full details, visit
Biggar Django Festival
