Singing and Playing
Using Capos Effectively
Quiz on Finding Capo fret and key
Define key & roman numerals for each progression below
then determine what the most logical key you could play it in using open chords and determine what fret the capo would go on. a) find the nearest ‘easy’ key below the current key b) determine how many half steps below the current key your new key is c) put the capo that number of frets up
1.
| I | II | IV | V |
| Eb | Fm | Ab | Bb |
Capo fret 1
| D | Em | G | A |
2.
| I | V7 | I | IV |
| Dm | A7 | Dm | Gm |
Capo fret 5
| Am | E7 | Am | Dm |
3.
| bVImaj | bVIImaj | I | I |
| C | D | E | E |
Capo fret 0
| C | D | E | E |
4.
| I | IV | I | V |
| Bb | Eb | Bb | F |
Capo fret 3
| G | C | G | D |