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Open Chords And Capos 1

Open Chords and Capos

Key

If you need to play a tune using the basic

chords (I, IV, and V7) in some keys other than

G, A, C, D, or E (as in many times the case

due to consideration such as vocal range) and

if the piece calls for the sound of ringing open

strings in your rhythm guitar part, the capo is

the answer to your problem. It enables you to

play in al twelve keys and affords the option of

alternate chord forms and inversions, giving

By placing your capo on the second fret, for

you the choice of exactly the should you want.

instance, you can play as if you are in G major

It also allows you and another chord forms,

(using G, C, and D7 chord forms) and in reality

thus creating a thicker, richer texture.

you are in A major (playing, as they actually

should, A, D, and E7). I have very rarely seen

In many types of music, the I, IV, and V&

a capo used any higher than on the fifth fret;

chords are by far the most important and

but it is commonly this high, though.

frequently played. (These roman numerals are

derived from the major scale starting on the

The following chart lists all your options for the

note of the same name as the key in which

five sets of chord forms which employ open

you are playing. C major, for example, is thus

strings.

labeled:

I II III IV V VI VII

Open

1st fret

Db/C#

C D E F

G A

2nd fret

Gb/F#

The C, F, and G7 are the chords built on the

3rd Fret

first, forth, and fifth scale degrees. The

following chart shows the I, IV, and V7 chords

4th fret

for the five major keys which feature open

5th fret

chord forms.

Open Chords and Capos - Published originally in Acoustic Guitar

Open Chords And Capos 1

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