Well presented Steve. I have been playing guitar for over 50 years and the advantages of using a capo and different types are unlimited. Some of the most sophisticated playing in history was influenced by or done with a capo for amazing dramatic affect. Slides, bars, toothpicks, rubber bands, combs, hair barrettes, chopsticks, sea shells, river rocks, old sticks in the woods, toilet paper rolls, beer cans, and anything imaginable is a form of capo and all used for different sound experiences. Creativity and expression are what music is all about. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, talents, and experience. I share and recommend your videos to all the people I know that want to learn or improve their guitar skills because you have a well thought out program for any level musician. Of course I share tips and advice, but I really appreciate the resources you provide.
Started playing guitar at the age of 39 due to the Corona quarantine.. I always gravitate towards Steve.I can't even tell you how many (some great)RUclipsrs I've found who teach guitar on all levels,I just love this guy's approach,and chill vibes and most of all,effectiveness and useful lessons. Thank you Steve! From the bottom of my heart - From Israel. Big fan! Also huge shoutout to the Dakotas,both of them,spent some time in Rapid city and Sioux Falls when I was younger.
I love the way you express yourself Steve.Powerful,incisive.Your analogies also cut to the chase and gets your concepts effectively across.Never boring.THANK YOU STEVE.
Thanks for watching, Pat! :-) By the way, make sure you check out the GuitarZoom Christmas Sale → guitarzoom.com/christmassale/ Because from now to December 25, you can get up to 95% OFF lifetime access to some of Steve’s most popular guitar courses, including Music Theory For Life (60% OFF), Acoustic Guitar (67% OFF), Modes Masterclass (75% OFF) and much more. Best part is, each course comes with lots of free bonuses, so you can continue on your guitar journey even after you finish the course. Click the link above to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Get up to 95% OFF Steve’s most popular guitar courses through December 25th → guitarzoom.com/christmassale/
That was really helpful, I can use that. Hope these two blokes are surviving the Lockdown with a full gig list diary and no sniffles. I womder why he used a dreadnought, as opposed to a 000? That (D-28 maybe?) cannon is huge. 🙂
Awesome, Tadpole! Yep, I think that's a D-28 Steve's using. :-) If you want to improve your acoustic playing, Steve’s best-selling course Acoustic Guitar is the perfect place to start. Go here to check out previews from the course: guitarzoom.com/products/play-acoustic-now-2-0-2 In this course, Steve starts by teaching you the essentials of chords and strumming, so you can play chords clearly and generate rhythm when you strum. Then you’ll gain valuable music theory knowledge that will help you write better songs, as well as learn to play new songs faster. After that, Steve’s going to show you how to play killer acoustic licks and solos, so you can have fun and sound great when you play your acoustic guitar. To learn more about the course, go here: guitarzoom.com/acousticguitar/promo/ Also, just wanted to give a heads-up, if you enjoy Steve’s RUclips videos, you should definitely go here and check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Members get unlimited streaming of 50+ of Steve’s best guitar courses, including ✔️ CAGED Made Simple ✔️ Barre Chords Made Easy ✔️ Ear Training 2.0 ✔️ Unlocking The Fretboard Connection ✔️ Music Theory Made Easy ✔️ Expressive Soloing ✔️ Blues Guitar ✔️ Rock Licks ✔️ Acoustic Guitar ...and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of guitar subjects, and there are courses for all skill levels. No matter where you are in your guitar journey, you’ll reach the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-) Make sure you watch all the preview videos, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
Hey guys, thanks for the great info and lessons, steve you helped me out lots since I found you great stuff, (2 year learner!) . May I suggest something, perhaps you need a better cam for these, it doesn't seem as good quality as your other videos somehow? But carry on great stuff (I am electric geetar though!)
hmmm let's see if this helps. When you play an open E chord 022100 and you put your capo on fret 2 (which is the note f#) the chord is now an F#. Imagine playing a 6th string barre chord starting on fret 2 (again f#), your first finger is acting as a capo and the other fingers are making the E shape.
Resources:
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Steve you are an amazing teacher..!!!!
Well presented Steve. I have been playing guitar for over 50 years and the advantages of using a capo and different types are unlimited. Some of the most sophisticated playing in history was influenced by or done with a capo for amazing dramatic affect. Slides, bars, toothpicks, rubber bands, combs, hair barrettes, chopsticks, sea shells, river rocks, old sticks in the woods, toilet paper rolls, beer cans, and anything imaginable is a form of capo and all used for different sound experiences. Creativity and expression are what music is all about.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, talents, and experience. I share and recommend your videos to all the people I know that want to learn or improve their guitar skills because you have a well thought out program for any level musician. Of course I share tips and advice, but I really appreciate the resources you provide.
Started playing guitar at the age of 39 due to the Corona quarantine.. I always gravitate towards Steve.I can't even tell you how many (some great)RUclipsrs I've found who teach guitar on all levels,I just love this guy's approach,and chill vibes and most of all,effectiveness and useful lessons.
Thank you Steve! From the bottom of my heart - From Israel. Big fan!
Also huge shoutout to the Dakotas,both of them,spent some time in Rapid city and Sioux Falls when I was younger.
I love the way you express yourself Steve.Powerful,incisive.Your analogies also cut to the chase and gets your concepts effectively across.Never boring.THANK YOU STEVE.
Steve you are such a help to so many people. Thanks for your tutorials and insights!
This was helpful. The point about open cords verse bar cords especially. NICE.
I post acoustic guitar lessons daily! Thanks for all you do Steve Stine and Guitarzoom!
Thank you Steve for helping me with it , i realy appreciate
My pleasure! 🙂
This was interesting and understandable
Thank you for your input and knowledge!
Thanks, Steve. I would say that you explained this better than anyone I have asked.
Another great use for a capo is when you have a second or third guitarist who wants to play a different voicing to the same chords.
Absolutely! Thanks again for your comments!
Another great video Steve, thanks so much!
Oh yes a great video again steve thanks 🎸👊🏻🎸
Perfect
Thanks for watching, Pat! :-)
By the way, make sure you check out the GuitarZoom Christmas Sale → guitarzoom.com/christmassale/
Because from now to December 25, you can get up to 95% OFF lifetime access to some of Steve’s most popular guitar courses, including Music Theory For Life (60% OFF), Acoustic Guitar (67% OFF), Modes Masterclass (75% OFF) and much more.
Best part is, each course comes with lots of free bonuses, so you can continue on your guitar journey even after you finish the course.
Click the link above to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing!
-- Mike from GuitarZoom
P.S. Get up to 95% OFF Steve’s most popular guitar courses through December 25th → guitarzoom.com/christmassale/
That was really helpful, I can use that. Hope these two blokes are surviving the Lockdown with a full gig list diary and no sniffles. I womder why he used a dreadnought, as opposed to a 000? That (D-28 maybe?) cannon is huge. 🙂
Awesome, Tadpole! Yep, I think that's a D-28 Steve's using. :-)
If you want to improve your acoustic playing, Steve’s best-selling course Acoustic Guitar is the perfect place to start. Go here to check out previews from the course: guitarzoom.com/products/play-acoustic-now-2-0-2
In this course, Steve starts by teaching you the essentials of chords and strumming, so you can play chords clearly and generate rhythm when you strum. Then you’ll gain valuable music theory knowledge that will help you write better songs, as well as learn to play new songs faster.
After that, Steve’s going to show you how to play killer acoustic licks and solos, so you can have fun and sound great when you play your acoustic guitar.
To learn more about the course, go here: guitarzoom.com/acousticguitar/promo/
Also, just wanted to give a heads-up, if you enjoy Steve’s RUclips videos, you should definitely go here and check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join
Members get unlimited streaming of 50+ of Steve’s best guitar courses, including
✔️ CAGED Made Simple
✔️ Barre Chords Made Easy
✔️ Ear Training 2.0
✔️ Unlocking The Fretboard Connection
✔️ Music Theory Made Easy
✔️ Expressive Soloing
✔️ Blues Guitar
✔️ Rock Licks
✔️ Acoustic Guitar
...and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of guitar subjects, and there are courses for all skill levels. No matter where you are in your guitar journey, you’ll reach the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-)
Make sure you watch all the preview videos, and no matter what, keep playing!
-- Mike from GuitarZoom
P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
Great and useful
Hey guys, thanks for the great info and lessons, steve you helped me out lots since I found you great stuff, (2 year learner!) . May I suggest something, perhaps you need a better cam for these, it doesn't seem as good quality as your other videos somehow? But carry on great stuff (I am electric geetar though!)
Hey steve
Hi steve Can a capo work on electric or just strictly acoustic
It works on electric too
So if for example it’s in the key of f# you would put the capo on the open f# fret? I hope that makes sense 😅
hmmm let's see if this helps. When you play an open E chord 022100 and you put your capo on fret 2 (which is the note f#) the chord is now an F#. Imagine playing a 6th string barre chord starting on fret 2 (again f#), your first finger is acting as a capo and the other fingers are making the E shape.
@@stinemusiclessons Yes! that makes sense thank you 😊
Hallo sir