Transposition chart for capo

A capo, or capo tasto in full length, is a device used for change the key without changing the tuning.
You just attach the capo around the guitar neck on a fret that you chose and the pitch is raised (place
the capo over the fretboard as you would do with your index finger playing a barre chord). Sometimes
you will see notes like "Capo 3" or "Capo 5". This means that you would attach the capo around the
guitar neck on these frets.

The capo is especially a splendid solution if you find it difficult to

play barre chords. With the assistance of a capo you can rearrange the barre chords to open chords in
new positions see the chart below. The capo is furthermore a great tool for those who want to find
new ways in theres guitar playing.

Transpose with help of the capo

The chart below is a guide that helps you find the right chord using a capo.

No capo C D E G A Dm Em Am

Capo 1 C#/Db D#/Eb F G#/Ab A#/Bb D#m/Ebm Fm A#m/Bbm

Capo 2 D E F#/Gb A B Em F#m/Gbm Bm

Capo 3 D#/Eb F G A#/Bb C Fm Gm Cm

Capo 4 E F#/Gb G#/Ab B C#/Db F#m/Gbm G#m/Abm C#m/Dbm

Capo 5 F G A C D Gm Am Dm

Capo 6 F#/Gb G#/Ab A#/Bb C#/Db D#/Eb G#m/Abm A#m/Bbm D#m/Ebm

Capo 7 G A B D E Am Bm Em

Comment
On the top you see the chord names and below them diagrams with chord shapes. The numbers to the
left indicate on which fret the capo is placed. If you place the capo on the third fret and play the Am
chord shape, we find out by the chart that the result will be a Cm chord. You can of course go further
than the seventh fret, but it will be very short of room for your fingers. See picture of fretboard with
notes.

Examples of how the chord changes

C Capo 2 = D | C Capo 4 = E | C Capo 5 = F
D Capo 2 = E | D Capo 3 = F | D Capo 5 = G
E Capo 1 = F | E Capo 3 = G | E Capo 5 = A
G Capo 2 = A | G Capo 4 = B | G Capo 5 = C
A Capo 2 = B | A Capo 3 = C | A Capo 5 = D
Dm Capo 2 = Em | Dm Capo 3 = Fm | Dm Capo 5 = Gm
Em Capo 1 = Fm | Em Capo 3 = Gm | Em Capo 5 = Am
Am Capo 2 = Bm | Am Capo 3 = Cm | Am Capo 5 = Dm

Examples of how the key changes

If you play with a capo on 2nd fret a song with chords like G, C and D will sound like A major.
If you play with a capo on 4th fret a song with chords like C, F and G will sound like E major.
You probably get it now...