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  • A Few Old Memories | Bluegrassbasics

    Nashville - A Few Old Memories.pdf

  • Steel Rails | Bluegrassbasics

    Concert Pitch - Steel Rails.pdf Nashville - Steel Rails.pdf

  • Nine Pound Hammer | Bluegrassbasics

    Nine Pound Hammer - Concert Pitch.pdf Nine Pound Hammer - Nashville.pdf

  • Head Over Heels | Bluegrassbasics

    Nashville - Head Over Heels.pdf

  • Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms | Bluegrassbasics

    Nashville - Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms.pdf

  • Capo | Bluegrassbasics

    Capo: What is it and how does it work? Comes from the Italian word for "head". When used on fretted instruments, it changes the "head" of the string from the nut to whatever fret it is placed behind. This enables you to play in various keys while using chords you're accustomed to using when playing a particular song. In practice: a song may say "Key of A" and "Capo 2". This means you'll place the capo behind the 2nd fret and play the chords that are listed. In this case, they would likely be G, C, and D. Although your fingers are playing in the key of G, the use of the capo makes it sound like the key of A. Things to consider when purchasing a capo: Adjustable tension - You only want as much pressure as is needed to make all of your strings ring clearly. Too much can pull your strings out of tune. Matched fretboard radius - Depending on the instrument, your frets might be completely flat, or may have a significant curve to them. You want a capo that matches the radius of your frets. Storage - Where do you keep it when you're not using it? Some can stay on the instrument while others will need to be completely removed. Cost - They range from a few dollars to many, many dollars. Guitar Capos Banjo Capos Dobro/Resonator Capos

  • Your Love Is Like A Flower | Bluegrassbasics

    Concert Pitch - Your Love Is Like A Flower.pdf Nashville - Your Love Is Like A Flower.pdf

  • Big Spike Hammer | Bluegrassbasics

    Concert Pitch - Big Spike Hammer.pdf Nashville - Big Spike Hammer.pdf

  • Think of What You've Done | Bluegrassbasics

    Concert Pitch - Think of What You've Done.pdf Nashville - Think of What You've Done.pdf

  • Endless Highway | Bluegrassbasics

    Concert Pitch - Endless Highway.pdf Nashville - Endless Highway.pdf

  • Toy Heart | Bluegrassbasics

    Nashville - Toy Heart.pdf

  • Dobro/Resonator Capos | Bluegrassbasics

    Dobro/Resonator Capos Shubb C6b - This is often the "first" capo for dobro players because it is so similar in form to a traditional guitar capo - in cost as well . One major advantage to this style capo is that the brass bar sits on top of the fret so it is always accurately lined up to play in tune. A considerable disadvantage is that each capo needs to be adjusted and set up for the guitar it is going to be used on. If you're using a Shubb, consult their website to make sure it is properly adjusted for the resonator guitar on which it's being used. Charlie's Slide Pro Capo - This capo ignores the neck of the guitar and attaches directly to the strings. Charlie's capo also has great one-handed adjustment with the wedge mechanism it uses to tighten the capo to the strings. It is small but heavy - a good thing - to get the most tone out of the instrument. Since it is attached only to the strings, a tuner - or very good ear - is essential to making sure it is positioned in the correct place. Sometimes perspective can cause it to be askew. It is expensive, but is sold directly from the manufacturer so there's never the hunt to find it "in stock" somewhere. *Not Pictured - Beard Wave Capo - This capo functions in a similar manner to Charlie's. The main difference is that the Beard Wave uses a screw/wheel to tighten the capo to the strings. This capo is a little more refined looking than Charlie's, is slightly more affordable, but can be difficult to find "in stock" at this time.

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