Phreaky Phriday: Holy is the …
You know how, sometimes, you totally forget to take your guitar capo off between songs?
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Jimmy 7:51 pm on 16 May 2010 Permalink
That was epic. There is grace when stuff like this happens. I would say however, if you are a worship leader that leads on a guitar, you should really work on not relying on a capo. Take the time to learn and become fluent with your playing. It will help with your confidence while leading out. Also, unless your using an open strum tunning, your guitar won’t sound so tinny and thin. Just a thought. : -)
Sharolyn 6:21 am on 17 May 2010 Permalink
I’ve wondered about that (the ethics of capo), not being a guitarist.
We had a moment like this yesterday, but thankfully at sound check. The chart was written in A flat, but half of the band had forgotten we decided at rehearsal we would take in in A. The drummer clicked four beats, followed by harmonic chaos.
It reminded me of when I was a kid, and I poured myself apple juice. Turns out it was white wine. My parents had a good laugh, and that is the day I learned what wine is. Nothing can prepare you for that moment of total confusion.
michael 10:15 am on 17 May 2010 Permalink
There’s a legit musical reason for it – there may be 6 ways to voice a Bb chord, but they all involve lots of fretted strings. Open strings with a capo sound different, and resonate longer.
Yes, some people use it to avoid learning their instrument, but it is a legit tool. It’s not like the “transpose” key on a keyboard, where it’s strictly to avoid actual musicianship.
A-Tay 1:24 pm on 16 July 2010 Permalink
Can we rather talk about how amazing and entertaining this is rather than the ethics of capo use?!? Does anyone recall where the video is posted?