Tip: Since these diagrams have intervals instead of specific note names you can view this chart as a recipe for any major scale, not just C-Major. The patterns will be identical for all major keys. For example, to get CAGED patterns for the G-Major scale you just need to align the E-shape's (pattern 1) root tone on the 3rd fret of the lowest 6th string (you can also align the G-shape with the 3rd fret of the 6th string, but then you'll have to play the pattern with open strings—not that you have to avoid it, but I'm just saying).
The order of CAGED patterns never changes, and it's the same as the CAGED-word is spelled. So for our G-Major example the next shape towards the guitar's bridge would be D-shape, and the previous shape towards the guitar's nut would be the G-shape.
Pro tip: One of the great benefits of being mindful of intervals as you play is that instead of hitting random notes that are simply "within" the scale you target specific tones of the scale (or chord) at a specific time that add a certain color (or flavor) to your playing, e.g. more consonant, or less consonant. That is only possible if you are aware of what relative degree you are playing and what effect each of its intervals has to the underlying harmony. And this is exactly what these diagrams can help you with.
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