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The capo is designed to be placed on the 2nd fret with strings tuned to standard tuning (EADGBE). It can be used in conjunction with a full capo (discussed later). The capo serves two purposes. First, it allows for chord “voicing” different from standard open chords. These “voicing” are not necessarily true-to-theory chords meaning they may include or exclude a specific note. Secondly, use of the cut capo often calls for very simple fingerings which makes the chords easier for beginning players. Place the capo on the fret board from the top so that it covers strings 5, 4, and 3. Make sure it is next to the fret bar. This will provide better intonation and allow the player to reach the bass note with more ease.
The chord progression used in the song “I Could Sing of Your Love Forever” looks like this…
The fingerings are much simpler than standard fingerings. The 1st and 2nd strings ring continuously, providing a “droning” sound effect which also allows for more time in chord changes. For the F#m chord, simply reach around the capo with the index finger (#1) and use fingers #3 and #4 on the 5th and 4th strings. (It will become more comfortable after you play it a few times.) STRUMMING/RHYTHM Chords played with the cut capo are almost all 6-string chords which means you can strum all six strings giving a very full sound. Hammer-ons are also very easy in that you’re only fingering a couple of strings. To “hammer-on” simply strum the open strings and then quickly snap your finger(s) into the chord position. Combining hammer-ons with palm muting it becomes very easy to create an easy acoustic rhythm drive. TRANSPOSING – PLAYING IN DIFFERENT KEYS Transposing the capo to another key is the same as playing in the key of “E” and using a standard capo…
This means that the same progression used above (E, F#, A, B2) played with a full capo on fret 3 and the cut capo on fret 5 would transcribe to: G, Am, C, D2
The above picture shows the position of the capos when playing in the key of “G.” To transcribe chords (change to a different key), remember that every fret is a half-step. The key of “G” is three (3) half-steps up from “E.” To transcribe to this key, each chord in the key of “E” would move up three (3) half-steps. The songs included in this book were tabbed to match the key of the CD so that it would be easy to play along. Remember that songs can often be transcribed to make them easier to play or sing. Specifically, songs in the key of “D” are easier to play with the capo in the key of “E.” I've had many questions about how to play an E/G#. The capo makes this chord very simple...
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