How to transpose guitar chords without capo

1. How do you transpose chords without a capo?
2. Do you need a capo to transpose?

How do you transpose chords without a capo?

If you want to play this song in the key of C you take the I – VI – IV – V chord progression and assign the roman numerals to the chords for the key of C. So, Stand by me in key of C = C – Am – F – G. You can do this with every song.

Do you need a capo to transpose?

A capo is used to transpose the open notes up. If you are playing in the open position and transposing up the fretboard, you can use a capo continue to use open notes.