# David Mead : CAGED

> Guitar fretboard mastery system using the CAGED chord patterns. (iPhone/iPad app by Leafcutter Studios Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/david-mead-caged/id520544492 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Leafcutter Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/391348774)
- Category: Music, Music, Education
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.36/5 from 36 App Store ratings · 46 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 15 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-05-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/david-mead-caged/id520544492/reviews.md

## What is David Mead?

Improve your guitar playing and master the fretboard with world renowned guitarist and best-selling author David Mead‘s CAGED guitar app.


The CAGED guitar system has been used by guitarists for decades to understand and map the guitar fretboard. The system is based on the relationship between the five basic chord patterns (C, A, G, E and D) and how they can be joined together to help you find any chord in any key wherever you are on the fretboard.

The David Mead : CAGED app gives you all the tools and information you need to master this trusted system quickly and efficiently.

The app contains:

- Eight easy to follow lessons that take you from the basics of chord construction to understanding the full power of the CAGED system across the fretboard.

- Each lesson includes interactive fretboard diagrams that allow you to see and hear the CAGED chord shapes, the notes and intervals they contain and the best way to play them on your guitar.

- Reference tools to help you visualise the entire CAGED fretboard in any key and to see the CAGED chord shapes around any root note.

- Exercises to help you practise the key parts of the CAGED theory and build up your knowledge wherever you are and whenever you want.

- Progress tracker to monitor your performance on each exercise and highlight where you can target your practice most effectively.

David Mead is an acoustic guitarist, writer, journalist and teacher. Find out more about David, his music and his best-selling guitar books at www.DavidMead.net.

## Key features

- Interactive fretboard diagrams
- Chord shape visualization
- Note and interval identification
- Eight guided lessons
- Practice exercises
- Progress tracking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 46)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/david-mead-caged/id520544492/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Addictive!

*2020-12-28*

Excellent app. The tests/quizzes are really addictive, which is great when you’re trying to teach yourself positions all over the neck. Very powerful app with clear descriptions and insightful ideas

### 1/5 — Where are the minor chords?

*2020-09-25, version 2.00*

Does not show any shapes for minor chords. Can I get a refund?

### 5/5 — Worth It

*2020-04-05, version 2.00*

If the guitarist makes a consistent commitment, this app will produce the results. This is a great way to learn elements of music theory as it applies to the guitar.

### 5/5 — Incredibly handy app to learn and practice CAGED system

*2018-07-25*

Definitely among the top three best apps out there for those who seriously need to begin learning and practicing chords on guitar. It helped me immensely and I absolutely recommend it. Cheers!

### 5/5 — Very useful

*2018-06-25*

I found this invaluable for learning chords all over the fingerboard.The quizsection really reinforces what you have learned.

### 2/5 — Need an update to work with the current IOS

*2017-12-08, version 1.7*

Needs update

### 5/5 — Great exercises!

*2017-11-17*

Lessons are a bit short but exercises are exactly what this app is about!

### 5/5 — Update

*2017-10-14*

5 stars for this great app.  When are you going to update it so it can run on IOS 11 ?  I can’t use the app at the minute, please update.

### 1/5 — Lacking

*2017-06-03, version 1.7*

Not a lot of detail for such a highly rated app, especially for a beginner.  The app is also in need of update so that it will continue to work with newer versions of IOS according to Apple yet it's still being sold.

### 5/5 — Good stuff

*2017-05-25, version 1.7*

I am enjoying the app - especially finding the nicely-worded explanations and slow ramping-up of the intensity of the exercises very helpful.

## Frequently asked questions about David Mead

### What is the CAGED guitar system?

The CAGED system is a method for understanding and mapping the guitar fretboard. It's based on the relationship between five basic chord shapes (C, A, G, E, and D) and how they connect to form chords in any key across the fretboard.

### What does the David Mead : CAGED app offer?

The app provides eight interactive lessons covering chord construction and the CAGED system. It includes fretboard diagrams with sound, reference tools for visualizing chords in any key, practice exercises, and a progress tracker.

### How does the app help improve my guitar playing?

By teaching you the CAGED system, the app helps you understand the fretboard more deeply. You can visualize chord shapes, learn notes and intervals, and practice key concepts to build your knowledge and playing ability.

### Is this app suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app is designed to take users from the basics of chord construction to understanding the full power of the CAGED system. The lessons are easy to follow, making it accessible for those new to the system.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The provided description does not specify device compatibility. However, it is a mobile application, suggesting it is designed for smartphones and tablets.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.55 — 2022-02-22

We've updated the app for the latest version of iOS

### 2.50 — 2022-02-03

We've updated the app for the latest version of iOS.  

The CAGED app is coming up for its 10 year anniversary on the app store - let us know if it's helped you learn to play guitar!

### 2.00 — 2018-03-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

We've completely rewritten the app for iOS 11.  All the content stays the same but the app is now optimised for the latest iOS devices.  

Please keep sending us your ideas and feedback for the app.

### 1.7 — 2013-01-12

Thanks to everyone for their feedback and ideas - please keep telling us what you think.

This release includes a bug fix for the whited out text issue on retina display iPads.

### 1.6 — 2013-01-08

Thanks to everyone for their feedback and ideas - please keep it coming!

This release includes some bug fixes to the chord reference to make sure that the right chords and spellings are being displayed.

We've also been through the quiz to make sure that all the questions work.

We've tidied up the user interface and added some links in the connect page to some of David's other apps.

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