[ljguitar]

Originally Posted by kairo

...I imagine this changes the key of the guitar, but how does it affect chording? I don't have a capo yet, or I imagine I'd be able to figure this out myself.

Hi Kairo...
A capo is like a sliding version of the nut. Song is too low or too high, put the capo on the neck and play the same chord sheet. If it's still not right, just move it a fret or two at a time till you find the right key to play it in.