Bill T Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Can any of you explain very simply the use of a capo? I get the idea that it shortens the neck or moves the nut and then you can play open chords further up but is there more to it than that? I have obviously never used one but see so many people on different stages using them. Does it simply slide whatever key you want to play in up according to where the capo is? Slightly confused on what I know must be a super simple thing. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mAIK Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Hello, One reason to use capo is to get up in pitch. If a song is too low for your voice, you can use capo to better suit your voice in a higher pitch. You still play the same chord as if it were without capo. But be aware that, for example, a C with capo on the fourth fret becomes an E. Something that your band needs to take into account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mAIK Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Allso. You can search for capo transpose chart to see how chords transpose with capo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB240 Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 I usually explain capo as an easy way to change key. A "G" chord pattern played with the capo on the second fret becomes and "A" chord. I know a pro Mandolin player who thinks Capo's are the "Devil's" tool. I think he thinks this because he can't look at a guitar player and know what chord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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