Capo Placement

This works for me, however, I wonder if its actually wrong or just personal choice. I use a spring capo and everything I have seen indicates that you place it as close to the fret bar as possible, but I tend to do the opposite to give my fingers room to move. Example: Assuming you are placing the capo on the third fret, I place it as close to the fret bar nearest the nut rather than the fret bar closest to the fourth fret. I have checked the notes while tuning and either way the notes are correct as far as my tuner goes. Is it wrong to place it close the the nut rather than the body of the guitar? Thoughts?

I doubt that there is anything wrong with your method. I suggest that you try to put the capo at the fret nearest the bridge, strum the strings then try it your way. If the pitch is the same, then go for it. Rules are meant for school. Be free with your frets!!

Originally Posted by: johnv31552

Is it wrong to place it close the the nut rather than the body of the guitar? Thoughts?

As long as you can keep the guitar in tune & play the song, it's fine. :)