Understanding how a capo works

Worshipwoodshed lesson on how a capo works on the guitar.

[bevjohnson]

A lightbulb moment. This is the first person that explained it in a way that i understand .

[Normanskie]

Never really been interested in learning music theory, changed my mind, fascinating.

[hankunck]

I'm an experienced guitar player, and guitar instructor. As an instructor, I'm always looking for better ways to explain what are, initially, difficult concepts for students. I like this video lesson because it does exactly that. In general, it is an easy-to-understand lesson. However, the narration at the 1:30 mark (and several times after that) should be changed from ". . . to get 'the same sounding' chord. The only difference will be that it will be a little higher in pitch." This is confusing to learners because how can it be a 'same sounding chord' if it doesn't sound the same? I would recommend using the term "chord form" and change the narration to something like: "You can use the same G major chord form to create a higher sounding pitch." Also, a short sentence or two of describing the purpose of a capo, at the beginning of the video, before getting into how it works, would be beneficial as well, so that the video can stand on it's own as a complete presentation. A video with a narration track is easy to revise. Excellent instructional videos like this help take the mystery out of playing guitar. Keep them coming.

[brownpunk]

Thanks so much..was nearly in tears watching hours and hours of useless tutorials...your vid just clicked...you have a way of teaching..thanks from jupiter👌

[mikedang]

This is actually.. seriously the most simple, yet accurate demonstration of basic music theory. Going to watch all your videos now. Thank you!

[dianachiffre]

The best explanation that I found after searching for a long time, thank you.

[SleepToons]

Thank you, i learnt How a capo works and learnt how to naturally transpose all in one video. This is Gold for me as a beginner. I then got confused when Hank below pointed out about your mistake on the whole and half steps but I figured that out in a separate video. i love that knowledgable people also watch beginner stuff from other teachers to polish and get a different perspective apart from their own teaching routine because they can also point out where the others are going wrong as well. God Bless you

[patricklimjoco]

Finally.. a clearer, better easy to understand explanation on how guitar capo works.Tnx 👍

[desolatesoul]

GREAT VIDEO! Thank you so much. Good teacher who takes their time with us viewers. Easy to understand, straight to the point!

[stevemc]

I'm looking through the comments below, and I HAVE TO AGREE with them. This is all starting to make sense. THANK YOU for explaining it the way you did.

[houcinenyange]

Thank you Im still new to playing guitar. And I got a capo yesterday and this all makes alot of sense now.

[ELLERS]

I'm a teacher. So are you. You learn more when you teach it. Thank You

[paddyc]

Straight to the point and extremely valuable for any guitarist to know, thank you 👍

[pete]

Hey brother, You are gifted at your teaching skills! Thanks for the clarification. Pete ;-)

[suvindraickybicky]

No, no! At the beginning you’ve confused the HALF STEP or semitone with the WHOLE STEP or tone. Very important when jamming with a pianist/keyboardist. Moving one fret=1 half step/one semitone. Moving two frets=one whole step/one tone. There was some confusion at the beginning about half steps and whole steps. Correct later👍👏.
Thanks. Yes to Brian Wurch below👍👏.

[michellehall]

I finally understand changing keys with the capo! Thank you so much! This is a great video!

[finemusic]

I want to give thanks to this channel for teaching music theory...
l m looking this for long time ago...
Now everything was clear....💓💕💕💓

[dorischia]

Very clear slow explanation, awesome teacher. Makes me feel like I am lucky to chance upon this channel. Fantast😊

[rayboish]

Thanks for a nice clear lesson . I liked how you explained with the illustration of the music alphabet the steps to show what the chord would change to .

[cleandude]

Wow awesome video brother! Praise Jesus for your time and expertise and sharing!🙏🏻