hi, my question is what is the the use of capo? could it be shifted while playing? doset help playing chords like (334553)?? please reply back soon Yousuf *************** *****************
A capo is used to hold down all the strings of the guitar at a particular fret, so that the "open" strings will play higher notes. This will help you to play barre chords as open chords. For instance, the G barre chord is 355433. If you place the capo on the 3rd fret, then you can hold the open E chord shape to get the G chord. However, I do not recommend using a capo'ed chord instead of a barre chord, cos most times the rhythm effect produced by quick damping (by lifting ur left hand a little bit) of a barre chord cannot be reproduced with open chords. I find the capo most useful when playing picking or arpeggio style songs, such as Scarborough Fair by simon and Garfunkel. And the capo CANNOT be moved in the middle of a song.
You will find people using a capo mostly when singing. The primary purpose of a capo is to alter the pitch so that it suits the vocal range. Raj
