Things You'll Need:
- Capo
- Guitar Cases
- Guitar Picks
- Guitar Stands
- Guitar Straps
- Guitars
- Electronic Tuner For Guitars
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Step 1
Play a C chord on your guitar.
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Step 2
Put the capo between the first and seconds frets close to the second fret, but not directly on top of it.
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Step 3
Clamp or strap down the capo tight enough to make sure none of the strings are buzzing.
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Step 4
Play the C chord again. It has now moved up a half-tone to C#.
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Step 5
Move up the capo to the third fret. You are now playing in the key of D. Note how much brighter the same chord sounds in this position.
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Step 6
Move the capo up and down the fingerboard.
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Step 7
Notice the difference in sound depending on capo position. Determine which one sounds best to you.
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Step 8
Experiment. Play different chords using the capo. Find out the best key for your own vocal range.











