Guitar Capo Explained - What is a capo for guitar?

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    What is a capo? Info here www.andyguitar....
    A ‘capo’ holds down the strings at any fret on your guitar. This allows you to still play the chords you know, but they will now sound higher. This is great as it allows us to many more songs than we could without the capo.
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  • @vlogvsgames2147
    @vlogvsgames2147 7 років тому +653

    1:56 i thoughts he gonna sing lol😂

  • @organizedchaos688
    @organizedchaos688 6 років тому +142

    Good to know!
    I've just started learning how to play, and I had no idea what a capo was😆

    • @janvishrestha3151
      @janvishrestha3151 4 роки тому +4

      Lindsey's Guitar Vlog same 😂

    • @aerrah_
      @aerrah_ 4 роки тому +17

      i genuinely didn’t know, i thought my guitar wasn’t in tune or something 😂

  • @Daisy-bk4tq
    @Daisy-bk4tq 10 років тому +221

    You're a fantastic teacher. Seriously one of my faves :)

  • @Withlovetsering
    @Withlovetsering 3 роки тому +19

    I just recently bought a guitar and I can’t help but try to lead it quickly. U play it so beautifully ❤️

  • @Sindayah
    @Sindayah 10 років тому +68

    Can't wait for my capo to arrive from eBay, I got tired of using a pencil and a rubber (as you mentioned). Pencil bends after some time so strings start to produce weird sounds. Thanks for this great video :)

  • @MaiveFerrando
    @MaiveFerrando 5 років тому +62

    Brilliant! Thank you so much Andy!

  • @transitingtraveller
    @transitingtraveller 11 місяців тому +5

    I am a keyboardist/pianist and I am learning many guitar stuff as I found out sometimes we don't speak the same language.
    Though it is amazing how many guitarist choose not use it and prefer to play in an 'easier' key rather than use a capo.

  • @taito2001
    @taito2001 Рік тому +7

    I was just being taught how to play an acoustic guitar, and I was curious about how to use a capo. This video helped a lot!!!

  • @manicpixieswampdilf8653
    @manicpixieswampdilf8653 5 років тому +558

    Nah why would i buy a capo if i can just tie a pencil on my second hand guitar which i play with pick made of old credit card

  • @ryuujitanaka2024
    @ryuujitanaka2024 3 роки тому +7

    He explains everything so nicely.

  • @kathylebro1359
    @kathylebro1359 3 роки тому +1

    Don Everly used a capo quite often whilst performing with Phil. You explained the capo brilliantly.

  • @Alexnostal
    @Alexnostal 6 років тому +180

    I finally realized who you remind me of. Emilia Pond's boyfriend from doctor who

  • @jakblak7646
    @jakblak7646 9 років тому +26

    Hi Andy. Just learning to play Love me do. Watched the video you made, Brilliant mate, First ever song I have got to play. you are awesome, learning by watching you is so very easy and pleasureable. Thank-you Andy

  • @dickiedogs727
    @dickiedogs727 4 роки тому +8

    I,m just starting out and wondered what is was for..thank you ever so much A1

  • @brickpoint64
    @brickpoint64 7 місяців тому

    Thank you. I finally understand what Bochhi did with that sake.

  • @theginge.
    @theginge. 7 місяців тому

    Here with you andy, my 4th time on my guitar learnt the chords and put them together today❤binge watching all your vids😂

  • @MrArtem-ob2zp
    @MrArtem-ob2zp 4 роки тому +95

    I'm playing on guitar for 9 years and it's first time I hear about capo, wtf.

  • @kneippmichaelpinca4922
    @kneippmichaelpinca4922 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the much clearer explanation sir, im just a new guitar learner from Philippines 😊🇵🇭!.

  • @michaeljohnson-rq6hw
    @michaeljohnson-rq6hw 4 роки тому +12

    Andy, that's for all the great lessons and videos. Regarding the capo, I am seeing lots and lots of different material out there, rosewood, aluminum, composite, etc. Would you recommend one over the other? Thanks in advance man.

    • @oopsie2439
      @oopsie2439 4 роки тому +5

      michael johnson I’ve ordered a rosewood. I’d suggest getting one that does NOT have springs. These wear out after a while and you’ll need a new one. Though before you get a capo, I recommend making sure you know that it will fit your fretboard :) and that it doesn’t press too hard, make buzz noises or scratch the neck of the guitar.

  • @aishwarya9175
    @aishwarya9175 6 років тому +12

    Can we also use capo to reduce the action

  • @piyushnagle01
    @piyushnagle01 9 років тому +9

    Thanks Andy.

  • @gezeo750
    @gezeo750 5 років тому +32

    So with a capo you're using the same chord shapes? Is where the capo placed automatically make that the first fret?

    • @pyotoru9475
      @pyotoru9475 5 років тому +7

      yeah man

    • @SMPMS8389
      @SMPMS8389 4 роки тому +12

      Where the capo is placed makes it an open string. The next fret is the first. So if you put the capo on the first fret, the second fret becomes the first fret

    • @bingbong193
      @bingbong193 4 роки тому +1

      @@SMPMS8389 so lets say the tab shows 3 3 1 but at the start said capo on fret 2, so i actually press down 5 5 3?

  • @chungusisamemer8167
    @chungusisamemer8167 4 роки тому +12

    When you place a capo on 2nd fret, would 3rd fret then be like 1st fret? So like first fret moves one ahead of the capo?

  • @vishwajeetsable5351
    @vishwajeetsable5351 4 роки тому +6

    Thanks Dear Love From India ☺️♥️

  • @Jojo-nr9ov
    @Jojo-nr9ov 5 років тому +7

    If I put the capo then which fret should I start playing from that's all I am confused about?

    • @joelangrehr6184
      @joelangrehr6184 5 років тому

      Where ever the song your learning puts it at

  • @jhmorgan72753
    @jhmorgan72753 Рік тому +1

    STANDARD TUNING WITH CAPO 2ND FRET USING E CHORD SHAPE = G CHORD

  • @joybobby5916
    @joybobby5916 3 роки тому +1

    THANK YOU SIR HELPEDD ME A LOT

  • @surfrby8876
    @surfrby8876 Рік тому

    You are a wonderful teacher

  • @LunaLoveBad6969
    @LunaLoveBad6969 4 роки тому +7

    Super helpful!! Thank you for explaining this 😊

  • @shapedheart3549
    @shapedheart3549 2 роки тому +1

    I’m a bass player but I’m curious what’s the clippy thingy guitarist use

  • @teannamarcia9284
    @teannamarcia9284 2 роки тому

    Very good help, as that is what I really need. thank you for posting

  • @mohanapriya1601
    @mohanapriya1601 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video I understood this video perfectly

  • @rajanvijayudu1337
    @rajanvijayudu1337 3 роки тому

    Thanks sir

  • @user-eh8jf5rp7x
    @user-eh8jf5rp7x Місяць тому

    I am always wondering why young folks like to use capo and now I know that their voices are high up so it makes sense!

  • @davidsg5
    @davidsg5 9 років тому +5

    Great video!!! What about bar chords. Do those go up in key when using a capo?

  • @tapanmaity8143
    @tapanmaity8143 3 роки тому +1

    Thankyou so much Andy bro you explained important points about capo in detail 🙏🙏☺️💜💜💜

  • @catboy721
    @catboy721 9 років тому +4

    Hi -- not sure you're still tracking comments on this one, but you mentioned that a capo changes the key. Technically, it's just changing the pitch, correct? Key signature is more purely related to the sharps/flats and scales. This just adjusts the pitch to make it easier to accommodate other voice registers or instruments, right? Thanks

  • @FrenchyBunnyStudio
    @FrenchyBunnyStudio 10 років тому +3

    Thank you, Andy!
    Pascal

  • @stevedsouza4177
    @stevedsouza4177 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks a lot Andy I really needed to know how to use a capo and what it is for ..... 😅😅

  • @eridinthevirgin4191
    @eridinthevirgin4191 5 років тому +4

    So when I put a capo on the 2nd fret for example do the frets reset, I mean is the fret next to the capo the 3rd or the 1st fret then?

    • @SAH601
      @SAH601 4 роки тому

      Yes you are absolutely right

    • @alansmyth2204
      @alansmyth2204 4 роки тому

      So If you play a D shape in the normal position put a capo on the 2 nd fret the chord shape stays the same but then you will be playing an E

  • @manjulafernando611
    @manjulafernando611 3 роки тому

    Thanks Andy

  • @humanfairy
    @humanfairy 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video

  • @pacino9235
    @pacino9235 10 років тому +9

    Can you make video how to play James Blunt you re beautiful

  • @julieclifford7698
    @julieclifford7698 10 місяців тому

    Fun.. found this by chance.. on a bit of a adventure looking for a funny phrase… turns up was a bit of a fun.. ‘wild goose chase’ .. I’ll share this now. Have fun.. that’s x 3 plus a ‘funny’ .. there were several.. Capo videos.. happy to see this one was the shortest and now…. I may listen to a longer one too.. ‘just’ a tired girl writinggg.. sharinck 💟💜🕎🐣🐾🌼🐝🌖🖤🎹

  • @hr1meg
    @hr1meg 2 роки тому +1

    1:43
    What is a mandarin sound?

  • @abrahamalbert6042
    @abrahamalbert6042 3 роки тому

    Similar to transpose feature on Keyboards

  • @Sim.on.h
    @Sim.on.h 10 років тому +4

    Hi, i was playing some songs with a friend of mine lately. The a team from ed sheeran for example. Can i just play the same chord when i put the capo to a higher fret? From 5 to 6 for example if that fits her voice better of should i transpose the chords?

    • @andycrowley
      @andycrowley  10 років тому +4

      Yes do it, just moving the capo is the easiest and best way, it'll sound great!

    • @Sim.on.h
      @Sim.on.h 10 років тому +3

      Thank''s

  • @saikhamleikoo6552
    @saikhamleikoo6552 2 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @sainiranjan40
    @sainiranjan40 4 роки тому +1

    Viewer from Canada 🇨🇦 Lovin it...

  • @kimt2569
    @kimt2569 3 роки тому +2

    Hi Andy, I’m a newbie guitar player. I just know a few basic chords. I’m learning Every Rose has it’s Thorn by Poison. I learned that the band has their guitar tuned down a half step for this song. When I do that, the guitar sounds just like Poison’s version. However, it’s way too low for me to sing. The question I have is, will the song be better for me to play a half step down with a capo or normal with a capo or does using a capo make the question irrelevant and should I just play around with it until it fits my voice?

  • @felixltd26
    @felixltd26 4 роки тому +8

    When I put a cappo on, my guitar sounds out of tune, my intonation is fine so I have absolutely no clue why it's happening!!!!!!

  • @andisuswandi6429
    @andisuswandi6429 4 роки тому

    good guide for beginners.

  • @MichaelJones-ke9yr
    @MichaelJones-ke9yr 3 роки тому

    Champion!!!!!! Brilliant explanation!!!

  • @alansmyth2204
    @alansmyth2204 4 роки тому

    Brilliant tool love them

  • @anniewaga2597
    @anniewaga2597 3 роки тому +1

    I use that for higher the pitch the better it depends on the song

  • @darwinmieles4727
    @darwinmieles4727 Рік тому

    Hi, how are things going for you this new year.

  • @eeebe8633
    @eeebe8633 6 років тому

    I have that same guitar... cool

  • @fionalobo7593
    @fionalobo7593 6 років тому

    Thank you very much for this

  • @Mayane2012ify
    @Mayane2012ify 10 років тому +2

    Thnx Andy, your videos are really helpful, I was wondering If there is beginners videos for Nirvana songs....and thnx again for your efforts :)

  • @6maxgrinder549
    @6maxgrinder549 4 роки тому

    thank you

  • @Peter_Peter_Curry_Eater
    @Peter_Peter_Curry_Eater 6 років тому

    Nice to hear someone pronouncing it correctly

  • @debishaw9355
    @debishaw9355 4 роки тому

    I got my answer from you.. thanks

  • @1122shazzystar
    @1122shazzystar 4 роки тому +2

    You're amazing. Thank you!

  • @jeremiahcapunong4381
    @jeremiahcapunong4381 3 роки тому +1

    Capo is used to raised the pitch of guitar

  • @Dr.MariaStevens
    @Dr.MariaStevens 3 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @zebamubeena3551
    @zebamubeena3551 4 роки тому

    Thank you very much for your info🤩

  • @Daniel_He09
    @Daniel_He09 2 роки тому

    Should I use one on my electric guitar?

  • @hiteshmahavar6937
    @hiteshmahavar6937 2 роки тому

    1:47 my best part when he plays

  • @20alphabet
    @20alphabet 6 років тому +11

    As an American, I appreciate you pointing out in the beginning that WE are the only ones to pronounce it correctly.
    That, my friend, has earned you a thumbs up. : )

    • @RickGrimes807
      @RickGrimes807 6 років тому +5

      For some reason, you're always the only ones to do things correctly😜

    • @ericsvensson4857
      @ericsvensson4857 5 років тому +1

      Well, Englishmen invented the language...

    • @MobileDecay
      @MobileDecay 4 роки тому

      @@ericsvensson4857 Nope. Try again.

    • @suedehead73
      @suedehead73 4 роки тому

      It's a hard 'a' sound, from the Italian capotasto. Definitely not an 'ay' sound.

  • @sathwikjoelt202
    @sathwikjoelt202 3 роки тому

    Thank u

  • @Rusli1659LPSoldier
    @Rusli1659LPSoldier 4 роки тому

    Thanks for explaining but ik how much is the capo from the Philippines. It's worth 100 PHP.

  • @jpm8399
    @jpm8399 5 років тому +6

    so a capo is like the transpose button on the keyboard?

    • @andycrowley
      @andycrowley  5 років тому +4

      Yes! But it can only transpose up, not down

    • @MrSuntutorial
      @MrSuntutorial 5 років тому

      so which chords are important to learn for sure

    • @gladsonbinu8942
      @gladsonbinu8942 4 роки тому

      @@MrSuntutorial C😂😂

  • @andreamacgillivray8380
    @andreamacgillivray8380 3 роки тому

    He is very nice and I can understand what he is saying. xx

  • @conceicaof.rodrigues7190
    @conceicaof.rodrigues7190 5 років тому +1

    Does a capo changes the chord LIKE (G to A)

    • @SMPMS8389
      @SMPMS8389 4 роки тому

      If you put the capo on the 3rd fret and play an E chord you are really playing a G chord. Same fret and A chord is a C chord.

  • @elinamar125
    @elinamar125 6 років тому +2

    Thanks for the video! But how do we know if we need a flat or a curved trigger capo?

  • @childfrlckr6913
    @childfrlckr6913 4 роки тому +2

    What guitar is he using?

  • @Mystery_solvr
    @Mystery_solvr Рік тому

    What guitar do you use, I want to get into guitar and I like the way your guitar looks and sounds

    • @andycrowley
      @andycrowley  Рік тому

      This is a Yamaha FG700ms, about £170 these days, super common and a great choice 👌

    • @Mystery_solvr
      @Mystery_solvr Рік тому

      @@andycrowley thank you

    • @Mystery_solvr
      @Mystery_solvr Рік тому

      @@andycrowley I’m thinking of possibly starting off with something like a donner djp-1000

  • @CarmenSanata
    @CarmenSanata 3 роки тому

    Me in the first seconds: Caapppo??
    Andy: If you’re an American
    Me: 🧐🥺😁😁😁🤪🇺🇸

  • @lwaldorf7796
    @lwaldorf7796 3 роки тому

    It was nice to hear an explanation of a capo from such a handsome guy. I'm playing piano myself but I've seen it a lot written when it comes to playing music with a guitar.Thank you💜

  • @redmed10
    @redmed10 2 роки тому

    I just can't get how the open chord shapes still work when using a capo.

  • @merihovhannisyan5826
    @merihovhannisyan5826 4 роки тому

    Thank you~~~~

  • @chrispenny3596
    @chrispenny3596 4 роки тому

    what model yamaha guitar is that please

  • @notinusesoon4975
    @notinusesoon4975 3 роки тому

    yuseful

  • @madhuritembhurne9865
    @madhuritembhurne9865 2 роки тому

    Capos are best object for playin' guitar

  • @umaimaadeel6316
    @umaimaadeel6316 20 днів тому +1

    I literally just got a capo to hold the strings which i can’t ( im a beginner please don’t jump on me )

  • @yawnpits
    @yawnpits 4 роки тому

    I have

    • @yawnpits
      @yawnpits 4 роки тому

      But I am going to buy a new guitar

  • @arcanelore168
    @arcanelore168 5 років тому

    higher in frequency or what?

  • @sonnysoprano2444
    @sonnysoprano2444 11 місяців тому

    David Gray uses the capo in most of his songs

  • @tobe_wan_kenobe944
    @tobe_wan_kenobe944 5 років тому

    I have the same capo

  • @connorjibben3277
    @connorjibben3277 6 років тому +2

    Can you give me a link to the capo that you are using?

    • @abcdefghiijk8043
      @abcdefghiijk8043 6 років тому

      Connor Jibben just type capo into ebay and its the first thing

  • @tinabbaker37
    @tinabbaker37 5 років тому

    I Love you Andy. You Are Awesome

  • @joshuadematera5275
    @joshuadematera5275 5 років тому +3

    I use a capo to high of my voice.

  • @SirWolf2018
    @SirWolf2018 2 роки тому

    I didn't find myself get a full understanding of the topic, and I feel like it holds back too much information. I think JustinGuitar does a better job at explaining the topic.

  • @sabrina3138
    @sabrina3138 6 років тому +1

    My capo is so hard to put on ugggghh

  • @juliantrujillo1662
    @juliantrujillo1662 2 роки тому

    amazyn

  • @gdprice79
    @gdprice79 Рік тому

    I'm American and I have always called it a CAP-OH not KAY-PO

  • @Joice_M
    @Joice_M 4 роки тому +2

    does he play a acoustic guitar????

    • @T-Dawg-lp2sh
      @T-Dawg-lp2sh 4 роки тому +2

      No, he's just holding it for fun

    • @Joice_M
      @Joice_M 4 роки тому +1

      @@T-Dawg-lp2sh ; - ; Wew xDDD

    • @T-Dawg-lp2sh
      @T-Dawg-lp2sh 4 роки тому +1

      @@Joice_M lol sorry, that was pretty mean :(

    • @Joice_M
      @Joice_M 4 роки тому +1

      @@T-Dawg-lp2sh What, No. I thoguht it was funny!! Lol

  • @Soulful_Chaos
    @Soulful_Chaos 3 роки тому

    Can you play guitar with short stubby fingers?

  • @Llucjan00000
    @Llucjan00000 3 роки тому

    R.I.P Capo 🙏🙏

  • @vantatilfly
    @vantatilfly 7 років тому +1

    Muricans. Kaypoe