๐ธ Capo Calculator
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Calculate the actual sounding key from the guitar chord shape you're playing and your capo's fret position. Or work the other way โ from the key you want to play in and the chord shape you'd rather use, find the capo position you need.
How to use
- Choose a calculation mode: "find the sounding key from shape + capo position" or "find the required capo position from shape + target key".
- Choose the chord shape (key) you want to play.
- Depending on the mode, choose the capo position or the target key.
- The result is calculated automatically.
FAQ
What does "chord shape" mean here?
It refers to which open-position chord form (like C or G) you finger while the capo is on. The actual sound is that shape transposed up by the capo's fret position.
Can this tell me when no capo is needed?
Yes โ a result of 0 for the required capo position means you can play it open, with no capo.
Does this account for the difference between semitones and whole tones?
Yes โ since each capo fret raises the key by exactly one semitone, this is calculated precisely using the 12-tone chromatic scale.