How To Use A Capo

Play a C chord on your guitar.

Put the capo between the first and seconds frets close to the second fret, but not directly on top of it.

Clamp or strap down the capo tight enough to make sure none of the strings are buzzing.

Play the C chord again. It has now moved up a half-tone to C#.

Move up the capo to the third fret. You are now playing in the key of D. Note how much brighter the same chord sounds in this position.

Move the capo up and down the fingerboard.

Notice the difference in sound depending on capo position. Determine which one sounds best to you.

Experiment. Play different chords using the capo. Find out the best key for your own vocal range.