Capo and solos

I think I understand that one thing a capo allows me to do is maintain the key of a song but use different cord shapes. (Easier chord shapes). But what I cant get straight in my head is if I learned a solo without the capo, does that change the fret locations I play the solo when I play it with the capo on?

example: If I play a solo with no capo and the solo starts on 6th fret, then want to solo over the same song with a capo on the 3rd fret. Do I move my starting solo note up 3 frets also? I think not because the "key" should be the same and the notes on a fretted string should be the same capo or not, but I not sure.

Thanks for the help.

Trey

Originally Posted by: bamamusic16

But what I cant get straight in my head is if I learned a solo without the capo, does that change the fret locations I play the solo when I play it with the capo on?[/quote]

It depends. You need more data to know.

Originally Posted by: bamamusic16

example: If I play a solo with no capo and the solo starts on 6th fret, then want to solo over the same song with a capo on the 3rd fret. Do I move my starting solo note up 3 frets also?

[p]If you are changing the key of the song, then yes, you need to adjust your solo accordingly.

So, to be clear, let's say you are playing the same chord shapes, but in 2 different fretboard locations. In this case, you need to play the solo higher. You transpose the same number of frets as your capo moves.

On the other hand, let's say you are using a capo, but different chords shapes in order to stay in the same key. Then the solo location stays the same.

[quote=bamamusic16]

I think not because the "key" should be the same and the notes on a fretted string should be the same capo or not, but I not sure.

Make sense?

Yes. Makes sense. Thank you. I'm solid on it now.

This was exactly the scenario I was trying to describe.

"On the other hand, let's say you are using a capo, but different chords shapes in order to stay in the same key. Then the solo location stays the same."

Thanks Christopher

Originally Posted by: bamamusic16

Yes. Makes sense. Thank you. I'm solid on it now.

So just what do the seven replies immediately above this have to do with guitar?

I've just contacted GTAdmin about this shit.

Originally Posted by: alffvdh

I've just contacted GTAdmin about this shit.

Got em! Thanks for the heads up.

Thanks, that was quick work!!!

A capo is a device that clamps down across the guitar's fingerboard at a particular fret. Capos shorten the length of all the strings at the same time, creating, in effect, a new nut. All the “open” strings now play in higher pitches than they do without the capo. www.krogerfeedback.com

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the 7 responses have everything to do with guitar. It is an excellent question about soloing with a capo vs. playing chords with a capo. As long as the key doesn't change, any frets above the capo stay the same. So if you're looking at lead tabs and the capo is only used to make the chord positions easier, the lead tabs stay the same as there is no key change.

Try not to be such a dick when someone asks a very good question..

Originally Posted by: cfpclu8

the 7 responses have everything to do with guitar. It is an excellent question about soloing with a capo vs. playing chords with a capo. As long as the key doesn't change, any frets above the capo stay the same. So if you're looking at lead tabs and the capo is only used to make the chord positions easier, the lead tabs stay the same as there is no key change.

Try not to be such a dick when someone asks a very good question..

I think a more careful read of the thread is warranted. It looks to me that the referenced posts were (now) deleted spam posts as suggested by the five months between the last remaining post prior to the one that questions the "seven replies immediately above" (there are now only four) and Admin's comments that they "got em."

The Admin guys are quite fast deleting offending posts and are appreciative of tipoffs from members. However, it's much quicker and efficient to email Admin than to post on the Forum.

That's the gist of it john of MT, most diplomatically phrased.

Cheers mate.

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