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<h1>How to Capo Correctly</h1>
How to Capo Correctly
Capo: How to Capo Correctly on the Guitar - part 1
Typically what I used to do is place the capo right behind the fret in a way that you could see quite a space between the capo and the fret. But in general, it is not your capo and the spring strength that is causing the issue, but rather where you are placing it on the neck. The capo should actually be sitting almost on the fret, but set so that it is just behind it. The edge of the capo should be placed right on the back half of the fret behind which you are capoing. It should not deaden the strings all yet about half the capo should be touching about half the fret. You may need to practice to get it right, and also practice to put it in the correct position quickly, such as when you are playing live.
Capo: How to Capo Correctly on the Guitar - part 3
The idea is that by capoing in the right position does not pull your guitar out of tune. If you place the capo too far back you can hear that the guitar will typically go sharp. By placing the capo in the correct place, you will have a guitar that is always in tune (or at least as much in tune as you had it when you started!). This works with quick release type capos as well as others.
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