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(TIPS & TRICKS) The Magic of Capo

3/21/2011

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The question is, "Why using a Capo on solo guitar arrangements?"

Perhaps you already noticed that I'm always using this magic thingy on most of my solo guitar stuffs.

Here are some of the reasons:

(1) Matching the Right Key of the Song. Since the friendly guitar keys are C, G, D, Am and Em, I have to analyze the melody range and the chords progressions and figure out if it fits the first position.

For example, the original key of a given song is in the key of E. So, it's either I clip the capo on the 2nd fret and play in the key of D or stick it up to the 4th fret and play in the key of C.

Another example would be a song in the key of A. The easiest  thing to do is to play in the key of G with a capo on the 2nd fret. Or sometimes a song that is already a friendly key (i.e. key of C) played in the key of G but capoed on the 5th fret.

(2) Easy Transitions for Both Melody Lines and Chord Shapes.  As mentioned previously, the friendly keys would and should dominate your analysis. Sometimes, I just ignore the original key and position the capo anywhere and play everything in the key of G. I love this key so much! I think it is the easiest key of all.

(3) Minimize String Resonance. If I play without a capo, I'm kinda hearing overtones and it just freaks me out. So, by clipping a capo, it somewhat reduce a bit of the string resonance and it keeps the melody and chord transitions smooth.

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Capo is not a cheat. It is the smartest solution to some difficult guitar situations. Get one and enjoy!


© 2011 Lex Von Sumayo





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Bert
3/28/2011 02:58:53 am

Sir gusto ko pag-aralan ang pag-arrange ng fingerstyle guitar. Nainspire ako sa mga videos mo. Matagal na rin naman ako tumutugtog pero lately nagka-interes ako sa fingertstyle chord-melody approach. Ang genre ko ay mostly sa Christian gospel songs or hymns.

Alin po ba sa mga arrangements nyo ang magandang pagaralan para lumawig ang kaalaman ko sa fingerstyle? Balak ko bumili ng tabs pero di ko alam kung alin? Mas maganda sana kung tigisa sa bawat key of C G or D.

May mga ilang specific questions pa sana ako. Pero next time na lang.

Hope to hear from you. God bless you.

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Bert
3/28/2011 03:09:28 am

Clarification to above post:

C, G, or D - relative to capo.

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