How to Use a Banjo Capo

This video by Geoff Hohwald demonstrates and explains how to use a capo to play in different keys on the banjo. Geoff also shows the various options available for "capoing" the 5th string. More free lessons are located at: banjocompass.com

[@SlipFlip]

Really helpful introduction to the railroad spikes :-)

[@brazilhead]

Thanks for this! I didn't even realize I was doing it wrong - using it like a guitar capo and needlessly pulling strings out of tune

[@richardperry6086]

Hi Jeff I bought your books and use them every day! Great instruction manuals, easier than Earl whatshisname book.

[@franktown2363]

Several hours to learn how to put on a capo?

[@abbycaudle4426]

Thank you so, so much for this video! ☺️
I never knew about those little spikes, I thought they were just for decoration! Haha
So useful!! Thank you again!❤️

[@joshuagoodman3854]

Very useful information. Thanks!

[@lbetar3096]

Just after the 9 minute mark, he said he's at the 7th fret for the key of B. But wasn't he really on the 9th fret?

[@hailstew6679]

I'd be so lost if this guy was my teacher

[@theeaskey]

He makes perfect sense to me..

[@veggy93]

Great lesson! Thanks!

[@chickengnawer]

I have a Shubb Capo, which can be Flipped Around the Opposite Way to do the 5th Fret +.
And because I have an Old Framus Banjo, which the String Spread is Even due to No Graduated Widening Down the Neck, when Using my Reagan 5th String Capo, I had to Sandpaper the [soft] Brass to make the String Slot Entry Shorter, as the 4th String was Hitting the 5th.

[@oldnaminwva]

Geoff is a high tech banjer picker.. that's his "Palm Pilot" Great for notes when paper ain't around. :)

[@chickengnawer]

: )

[@abealam]

Thanks so much for this.

[@Northyorkspaul]

Several hours to put a capo on....come on!

[@stephenphelps4290]

What song is he playing at the beginning?

[@LyndaNorth]

What brand capo is this?

[@kenbrooks9164]

Terry is no longer making the Reagan capo but you can try our Strum Hollow capo based on the Reagan design strumhollow.com/collections/banjo-capos/products/5th-string-banjo-capo

[@teakbridge101]

Oh yes it fits C!

[@mickknox1889]

I put my capo on in 1.6 seconds, I must be a genius

[@fullthrottle100mph]

Slotttttt!! Lol

[@charliejamz.]

Dude that was annoying af.

[@nodozhero]

what the hell does he have written on his hand?

[@anthonychampagne6239]

nodozhero his script ?

[@theeaskey]

Maybe a reminder he's talking to people that have no idea what he's talking about.

[@oldmate86]

If it takes you a few hours to capo, you should consider a different instrument

[@Oueax]

Way too much overcomplicated. You put on a capo, just before the fret then tighten it. Loosen the strings before then tune your instrument with the capo ON. I got angry watching the man babbling with the capo tension...

[@MrArgraber]

tt. .o9. u