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Actually early on in his career Les Paul did do some singing.....But the notion of the other post, is ludicrous non the less,,,,, (punn)
Both Django Reinhardt and Less Paul (who stated Reinhardt was a major influence on his playing) played a lead soloist style all up and down the neck that obviously precludes using a capo.
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(BTW, I know this thread is getting old and people may not get this far, but here goes anyway.)
In an earlier post I referred to a Glen Campbell appearance on late night TV talking about capos. Here it is, at least one of them. I was actually watching Dean Martin Friar's Roasts when this popped into the sidescreen, which is how I found it! The talk about the capo begins at 5:30. CK
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Did you watch only one video of each player? I'm asking because you're dead wrong on that.
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I meant I have watched both performers playing the same song with the same open chords and no capo. Neil and Johnny's voices being miles apart were an example only of not understanding matching a guitar key to a voice. Good gods. Slow day at the office? |
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It's not unusual that at various stages in a performer's career they will sing song's in different keys. For some of us, as we age not only does our range diminish, but we lose the ability to hit the higher notes that were once easily within reach. When that happens, we move the song to a different key. To do that on a guitar, we either have to use a capo or use different chord shapes. Quote:
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Like open tunings, a capo allows for more open resonating chords.
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This has been quite an entertaining thread. Lots of passion on both sides. Given the number of guitar gods who use a capo, even if only occasionally, I think it's safe to say that a capo doesn't reflect badly on a guitarist's skill level.
To those who say you should never use a capo, I say lighten up. It's just music, fer cryin' out loud! Nobody's life, health, or (gasp!) reputation is on the line. You sound like a teenager who just learned how to drive a stick shift, and now mocks anybody he sees driving an automatic. To those who say you should always use a capo, well, I haven't seen any of those, so... |
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“If you’re going to learn to play guitar, learn to play with a capo.” - Glen Campbell When you think you know more than you actually do, it pays to listen to those that actually do know.
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Day off so I'll jump in. Have you learned anything from your thread?
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I use a capo because the guitar sounds different compared to when I don’t. Sometimes I want it to sound different.
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