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GuitarGym
Mar 06
The Capo Debate
Some players call the capo a cheat. Others say it’s just a tool. And then there’s the middle ground: it’s both. What’s your take?

It matters because this isn’t just about gear, it’s about tone, voicing, convenience, and how you think about the fretboard.

Team It’s a cheat, It’s a tool, or It’s both? Why?

Mini-Challenge: Set a slow BPM and test both approaches.
It's a cheat8%
It's a tool75%
It's both17%
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Morris Walraven
Mar 06, 17:13
It's a tool. Playing the guitar is about making music. Sooner the better. A capo makes that happen. Never leave home without one. Somebody may want to play a song you know in a different key!
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Jensen Farris
Mar 06, 17:30
The capo is a tool for doing different keys with easier chords. That's why it's a tool. Also you can do different scales the same way and not risk your fingers as much with the capo.