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Transposition chart for capo A capo, or capo tasto in full length, is a device used for change the key without changing the tuning. You just attach the capo around the guitar neck on a fret that you chose and the pitch is raised (place the capo over the fretboard as you would do with your index finger playing a barre chord). Sometimes you will see notes like "Capo 3" or "Capo 5". This means that you would attach the capo around the guitar neck on these frets.

The capo is especially a splendid solution if you find it difficult to play barre chords. With the assistance of a capo you can rearrange the barre chords to open chords in new positions – see the chart below. The capo is furthermore a great tool for those who want to find new ways in there’s guitar playing.

Transpose with help of the capo The chart below is a guide that helps you find the right chord using a capo.

No capo

C

D

E

G

A

Dm

Em

Am

Capo 1

C#/Db

D#/Eb

F

G#/Ab

A#/Bb

D#m/Ebm

Fm

A#m/Bbm

Capo 2

D

E

F#/Gb

A

B

Em

F#m/Gbm

Bm

Capo 3

D#/Eb

F

G

A#/Bb

C

Fm

Gm

Cm

Capo 4

E

F#/Gb

G#/Ab

B

C#/Db

Capo 5

F

G

A

C

D

Capo 6

F#/Gb

G#/Ab

A#/Bb

C#/Db

D#/Eb

Capo 7

G

A

B

D

E

Comment

F#m/Gbm G#m/Abm C#m/Dbm

Gm

Am

Dm

G#m/Abm A#m/Bbm D#m/Ebm

Am

Bm

Em

On the top you see the chord names and below them diagrams with chord shapes. The numbers to the left indicate on which fret the capo is placed. If you place the capo on the third fret and play the Am chord shape, we find out by the chart that the result will be a Cm chord. You can of course go further than the seventh fret, but it will be very short of room for your fingers. See picture of fretboard with notes.

Examples of how the chord changes C Capo 2 = D | C Capo 4 = E | C Capo 5 = F D Capo 2 = E | D Capo 3 = F | D Capo 5 = G E Capo 1 = F | E Capo 3 = G | E Capo 5 = A G Capo 2 = A | G Capo 4 = B | G Capo 5 = C A Capo 2 = B | A Capo 3 = C | A Capo 5 = D Dm Capo 2 = Em | Dm Capo 3 = Fm | Dm Capo 5 = Gm Em Capo 1 = Fm | Em Capo 3 = Gm | Em Capo 5 = Am Am Capo 2 = Bm | Am Capo 3 = Cm | Am Capo 5 = Dm

Examples of how the key changes

If you play with a capo on 2nd fret a song with chords like G, C and D will sound like A major. If you play with a capo on 4th fret a song with chords like C, F and G will sound like E major. You probably get it now...