@MayhemJack

10 months ago

I never understood why there were always people who dissed capoes and people who used them. That has always been the primary purpose of the capo—to adapt a song for the singer. Plus, it also enhances your ears and pitch, teaches you how to transpose, sing a song higher or lower while still in the same key. I went to conservatory and studied classical music, and it has applications there. It can change the tone and character of the song you're playing, depending on your taste. It can give you better control and playability for certain pieces. Yes, it's also an aid for beginners, but it's a practical tool that has real, practical applications for all players who understand how to use them. I was a beginner 20 years ago, and I still use them. Because they have made me a better guitar player, they make me a better singer-songer, and they're practical. Especially when I use different kinds of tunings for my guitars—classical guitars, in particular, are notoriously unstable and difficult to keep in tune when changing tunings a lot. "Ooh, I don't use capos because I have perfect pitch, I know how to play without capos and I know all kinds of music theories"—and yet, the only evidence you can find of their awesome greatness is a 10-year-old profile photo of them holding a G chord. Shut up. The "elitism" of people who have actually never been on the other side of the fence. Don't let any sad, lonely Jim dilettante who works at the auto shop tell you how to play your music! Listen to real musicians, look at how they play, learn from them, and do what's right for you!

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