The capo subject seems to rear it's head a couple times a year and I'm curious as to the reason.
If there's a need for one on a tune, definitely use one. I don't see that as being any different than using alternate tunings. A tool is a tool. But if folks are using one to avoid learning to play in odd keys or the like, they are doing their playing a disservice. Nobody that can play well would think twice about using a capo for certain things and they would giggle at any crap thrown their way for doing so. This makes me think the capo question pops up because folks are looking for permission to use one so they can avoid playing in Bb, etc. If you struggle in Bb or the like (and everyone does or has), practice until you don't. Shame is an excellent motivator; use it to your advantage. Your playing will thank you. B On Nov 17, 7:55 am, Mando Chef <[email protected]> wrote: > guys and gals, > > I went to a workshop on sunday and the question came up, is it ok to > use a capo? I am not one to use one but the instructor said when he > laid the track on guitar he didn't remember he was in Bb, so he put a > capo on the first fret to use the mando solo he worked up in A > originally. Now I have seen this guy play guitar, mandolin and banjo > in every key uncapoed so I know he could have done it but he had > worked out a solo and wanted to use it... > > How do you folks work up a solo for professional be it performance or > recording(is there a difference) -vs- just an off the cuff jam scene. > > I am not at the point really of knowing the difference. > > Adam --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Taterbugmando" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/taterbugmando?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
