Capo

One of the tabs I saw for THe bBeatles here comes the Sun said to use a capo on the 7th fret, I would like to know in any case what is the benifit to a capo to a begginer.??

You don't have to use a capo, you just won't be in the same key as the recording.

Originally Posted by: froggy62One of the tabs I saw for THe bBeatles here comes the Sun said to use a capo on the 7th fret, I would like to know in any case what is the benifit to a capo to a begginer.??

The benefits of using a capo (beginner or pro) is that you can get the sound of open chords/open strings in any key. The immediate benefits of a capo for a beginner is that you only have to know a few basic chords (you don't have to know barre chords) and still be able to play in any key.

Originally Posted by: Ben LindholmThe benefits of using a capo (beginner or pro) is that you can get the sound of open chords/open strings in any key. The immediate benefits of a capo for a beginner is that you only have to know a few basic chords (you don't have to know barre chords) and still be able to play in any key.

+1 and using a capo is very good way to break out of a creative rut

I agree capos can help get you out of creative ruts and makes it easier to play in other keys. It is fun just to mess around in different keys!

But of course, it is okay to use the "capo" if the song your trying to play or accompany calls for the "capo" to be placed in one place - like the song "Auld Lang Syne" that I played last Jan. 1. The "capo" was placed on Fret No. 2 as suggested by Instructor L. McCormick throughout the whole song! But if the song calls for different frets to be used (assuming that will be the case) the "capo" is not useable! Just imagine placing and replacing the "capo" all the time.
Also using the "capo" eliminates the tedious practice of trying the barre the chords on the entire fret, which to me is very difficult because of my index problem! However, I understand that doing the barre chord is a must!
Just my idea worth a penny, ha, ha, ha!!!

Don't forget to still get fluent in bar chords. You'll impress the capo-dependant who can't change keys without one! :D

Originally Posted by: Dan AcheronI agree capos can help get you out of creative ruts and makes it easier to play in other keys. It is fun just to mess around in different keys!

and to go further...alternate tunings + capo = woah :)

I completely agree with the "breaking out of the creative rut" idea... I've played electric guitar for ages, but just started getting back into acoustic and just a few days ago bought the Planet Waves NS Pro capo... it works great, and allows you to mess around with just 1 and 2 fingerings while practicing picking patterns. Just because you're a beginner doesn't mean you're not ready for a capo. I'd definitely recommend the Planet Waves one.. its really slick.