What Is a Capo? How Is It Used, & Why Should You Get One?

Learn about the capo - an essential tool that enables you to play certain songs authentically and access sounds impossible with basic open chords alone. This isn't just about easier playing; some songs require a capo.

• Two main reasons for capos: accessing specific songs and achieving certain sounds

• How capos work - essentially moving the "nut" of your guitar to any fret

• Song examples that require capos: "Wonderwall," "Free Falling," "Hotel California"

• Different capo types with trigger-style recommendations for ease of use

• Understanding capo placement and how it changes all your chord sounds

Electric guitar songs that use a capo

• Free fallin’

• Johnny B Goode

• Walk of life

Future levels & classic songs

• Hallelujah (Jeff Buckley version)

• Hotel California

• Wonderwall

Many classic songs simply cannot be played authentically without a capo. It's not a crutch for beginners - it's a necessary tool that professional musicians use regularly to access the full range of guitar sounds and song possibilities.