Old Guy Guitar Tunings and Partial Capos

As we age, our vocal range tends to drop, so maybe it's time to alter your guitar tuning. Try tuning your guitar down either a 1/2 step or a full step to accommodate your older voice. And learn about the fun you can have using a partial capo.

[@lynnglidewell7367]

Shub makes good capo. They aren't intrusive to your playing. I have a Kyser capo for 12 string which is tuned down to D. Yes it can pull you strings out of tune but I find only a couple of adjustments with my hand and I find balance once more. I don't find it as big an issue as this fellow seems to. I'm 72 myself and understand changing voice range. Partial capo is a nice alternative of course. A quick change without retuning is nice to have. Shub would probably be my choice as well.

[@photo200]

Great video, thanks! I am 67 now and have also started lowering my guitar 1/2 step for some songs. I'm totally new to partial capos, though -- someone just recently showed me the trick of putting a Kyser on backwards to get shifted DADGAD tuning and I was blown away -- I'll be getting the Shubb though since it's a much cleaner solution.

[@toddcwalker4208]

Thanks for watching ! Enjoy that lowered tuning.

[@smandez2023]

Really great lesson! Partial capos are great and I hack my own Shubbs (love them). Also really dig your Emerald, even the color, and I’m not usually a fan of teal.

[@toddcwalker4208]

Shubb capos are terrific. If I remember, I purchased my first full-sized Shubb way back (1980's maybe). Good on-ya for modifying your Shubbs - I've tried and failed. 🙂

[@georgevadnais3516]

I have the G 7n👌

[@johnwashburn3793]

Thank you.

[@MikeFerguson-yq2jh]

Most players I know are in their 70’s

[@toddcwalker4208]

That we are. 🙂

[@BigBlackDog-s2x]

Good content. Nobody talks about partial capos.

[@toddcwalker4208]

I cannot remember who told me about partial capos, but 'thank you' to whoever you are. Thanks for watching. Best to you.

[@Baci302]

Cool video!

[@toddcwalker4208]

Thank you for watching !

[@alexanderhanksx]

I forgot partial capos even existed. Thanks!

[@toddcwalker4208]

Partial capos make my life so much easier. Thanks for watching.

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

🚬🤠 cool stuff, thanks for sharing

[@toddcwalker4208]

Thanks for watching.

[@acerjuglans383]

That guitar is GORGEOUS

[@toddcwalker4208]

Thanks for watching. Yes, I agree - I love the color.

[@superderekscott]

What about playing regular songs and that tune in you can’t do it