Do i need a capo as a beginner

#1 Using a capo allows you to play more songs with fewer chords. One of the greatest pros, for many guitarists, especially beginners (or those who are mainly singers and want to accompany their singing), is the fact that using a capo allows you to play more songs with less chords.

1. Is capo good for beginners?
2. Do you really need a capo?
3. What happens if I dont use a capo?
4. Is there anything I can use instead of a capo?

Is capo good for beginners?

Capos are awesome. They can make learning the guitar easier for beginners and for more advanced players they can offer greater depth and variety. They really are a tool for all seasons. Understanding how to use a capo enriches your guitar playing so let's look at how to use a capo in more detail.

Do you really need a capo?

A capo gives the guitar a brighter sound.

Capos can prove especially useful if you have two guitarists playing a song together. One can play the chords without a capo — in the key of C, for example. The other guitarist can play the chords in, say, the key of G with a capo at the 5th fret, sounding in C.

What happens if I dont use a capo?

If the piece does not contain any open strings, you don't need a capo. Just play the piece with your left hand higher up the fretboard. If the piece contains a few open strings, you may be able to finger the piece a different way -- whenever the original had an open string, you'll need to fret it.

Is there anything I can use instead of a capo?

A very easy and handy substitute for a capo are pencils and rubber bands. To prepare a capo with rubber bands and pencil is very easy.