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When we move the capo to the third fret, we move up three half steps from G. That would be G# (aka Ab), A, Bb. Now the G, C and D chords will sound like Bb, Eb and F.
- What chord is G on capo 3?
- How do you play the G chord on the third fret?
- What tuning is capo on 3rd fret?
- How do you capo a third fret?
What chord is G on capo 3?
Transpose with help of the capo
| No capo | Capo 1 | Capo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| E | F | G |
| G | G#/Ab | A#/Bb |
| A | A#/Bb | C |
| Dm | D#m/Ebm | Fm |
How do you play the G chord on the third fret?
To play the G bar chord:
- Barre your first finger across ALL the strings on the 3rd fret.
- Place your 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the A string. (5th string.)
- Place your 4th finger on the 5th fret of the D string. (4th string.)
- Place your 2nd finger on the 4th fret of the G string. (3rd string.)
What tuning is capo on 3rd fret?
If you have put a capo on the 3rd fret, you'll notice that the low E string is now tuned to G.
How do you capo a third fret?
If you place the capo at the third fret, for example, the open E strings become Gs (three half steps higher in pitch than E). All the strings become correspondingly higher in pitch as well — B becomes D; G becomes Bb; D becomes F; and A becomes C. You can't play anything below the capo — only above it on the neck.
