The word Capo, in Italian “capotasto” which means the “nut” of a stringed instrument, is used by most, if not all, acoustic guitar players. The Capo allows you to play your common chord shapes and melodies, as you know them, in different keys. I once heard Doc Watson refer to the Capo as a “cheater.” […]
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