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11-23-2014, 01:33 PM
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I have absolutely no problem with the "cheating". The problem I have is that, except for classical, playing chords up the neck sounds terrible compared to playing at the nut. Some people tune down, then use a capo, which is a great way to neuter your tone in favor of easier play.
I say, transpose the song and play it right, with the exception of songs that benefit from tone. 
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11-23-2014, 02:08 PM
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Paul Simon played "The Dangling Conversation" in the key of Eb. He played the song with a capo on the 3rd fret playing in C. I can't image how you could get the sounds of that song playing in Eb with no capo. It would be impossible. - Glenn
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11-23-2014, 02:13 PM
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11-23-2014, 02:15 PM
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I understand using a capo I do not understand having like 6 acoustics all tuned to the same key.. if I had that many they would all be tuned different. no need for a capo with that many instruments.
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11-23-2014, 02:28 PM
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Does it really matter if it sounds good, or the player is having fun?
I play a 39 D28, tuned to Eb, use a capo and sometimes have it strung with Elixrs... Would love to see some people here give me crap for it at a performance, or leave in such disgust of how wrong I do everything. Odds are that Id never know because they would only anonymously post a bash on the internet...
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11-23-2014, 02:35 PM
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If you are not a singer, then it doesn't matter.
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11-23-2014, 02:37 PM
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OP: I haven't yet used a capo because I've been playing jazz for about 47 years, but I bear them or users of them no ill will. I've never given it a thought until you said that and I've never heard another musician 'dis them. The idea seems pretty overblown to me.
Isn't there a lot of people coming down fairly hard on other people's notions in this form in general? I'm suspecting that a capo is no different. Even having not given capo's any thought before, I'm thinking that there are probably some good reasons to use them in some situations. It reminds me of those discussions about bridge pins, saddles and opening up where the talk can get condescending and righteous at times, but in general, that's not the case. Mostly I'm more interested in how well you play, rather than how you play well. OK: Back to my capo-less life ;) Cheers.
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11-23-2014, 02:42 PM
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Here's a guy who uses a capo.
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11-23-2014, 02:47 PM
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Even if you want to call it "cheating," it's the end result that matters for those who are playing for enjoyment.
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11-23-2014, 02:52 PM
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11-23-2014, 03:21 PM
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Using capos is fine....using frets is completely cheating.
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11-23-2014, 03:55 PM
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