This Thing is Pure MAGIC!! - How a Cut Capo Can Change EVERYTHING!
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Is this the ultimate guitar accessory? It's cheap, incredibly easy to use, and inspires creativity!
I have been using and composing with a cut capo for close to a decade, and for the price, it offers a ton of creative inspiration and value!
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Have you guys ever used one? If not, give it a try :)
Enjoy the lesson!
I don't like using capo To bo honnest 😂😂 the différence is so huge i prefer playing barre chords
Nice video , I'll probably end up modding my capo in , 5, 4 , 3 ,2 1.. 🤣
Hi Darrell. This is such an amazing video lesson. As I watch my 12 year old daughter struggle to learn the guitar with her short, tiny fingers, this capo can help her sound great fast.
One problem though; all the chords I googled are for a guitar that have been retuned to DADGAD.
Do you have a chord chart that shows all the standard major and minor chords using this capo?
Thank you
Been turning my Kyser upside down for about 10 years now. Welcome to the club! ;)
@@diego2112gaming Garry not Linda. I've been doing it a lot longer and then Kyser came out with the "Dropped D" capo about 10-12 years ago. It's really dropped E, it covers all but the 6th string. Then I saw a guy using that with a regular capo and did the doors open! Then they came out with this model. I've been struggling with it until this video. It just hasn't clicked for me until now. I love putting the second capo on especially when there's a guitar picker in the audience. There's that what the heck is he doing? Look on their face.
I started playing guitar in 2018 about two months before my 68th Birthday! I first bought a guitar in 1973! Along with a book of chords. I started and stopped probably 30 times over the years. It was just to boring and seemed to be a cut-and-dried sort of thing. “This is how to play a G chord. The only was to play a G chord”. After I retired I needed something to keep my hands and brain active. I have played drums since 1962. I think I have that down! But it tends to piss off everybody in the neighborhood. So I restarted the guitar thing. This time there was this amazing thing called the internet! And I discovered that guitar is not at all cut-and-dried! Almost immediately I discovered fingerstyle picking and open tunings! Then capos. Then cut capos! Wow! I didn’t have to struggle through two years of just trying to learn how to change from C to G! I love this lesson. It’s even more things to try. No. It’s not cheating. I am not and never will be an “I can play it all” guitarist. But what I do play with capos and alternate tunings sounds great to me. If it sounds good, it is good! Thanks for the video!!
One of those rare videos with something I can actually afford.
Darrell - YOU nailed it again... Fantastic... no one else has simply shown and illustrated the magic of this little gem until YOU just did. All the others are blab blah blah blah (theory ...) you showed as usual, why your channel is so largely followed, you cut to the chase. Thank YOU!!
Darrell, look into a spider capo. It lets you fret whatever strings you want and let’s you leave whichever you want open!
I use two spider capos to get some great sounds.
IWE that’s a really good idea
@@improvewitherror I use two regular capos because I am mentally unstable.
@@nooralamgir3703 I hear the tone between the two capos is amazing :)
The spider capo looks sweet.
Just flip your regular capo around is awesome tip. Getting a partial in addition to a regular opens up so many creative possibilities.
"You can't hit a wrong note. . ."
You just wait til I get home.
Parker Meginbir challenge accepted. ;)
Lol same.
Hold my beer...
Thanks for giving our cut capo a go, Darrell. It's fantastic for achieving easy alternate tunings----you definitely did this capo justice!
Could you do a capo where it could select strings individually? Or just 2 strings
The emo is strong in this one. Love the sound of open tunings.
Open always has a certain chime that barre chords just can't get.
Lol
Darrell: "Check out this awesome capo!"
Everyone watching: "Frackin' hell, that guitar is amazing."
IKR!
That rendition of Amazing Grace was spectacular, I loved the way you made some phrases sound like a bag pipe. Absolutely beautiful
Been using this for a while too. It’s basically a dadgad tuning but up one tone. Makes it a lot easier to play in dadgad for some songs in a live set without multiple guitars
cant play in DADGAD, unless you detune your guitar a total full step on all strings...
DaveKublersVideos I know that 👌🏼
Capo's are definitely an accessory that every guitarist needs. Quite possibly the perfect solution to transposing keys and tunings!
Apostrophes are useful too, but careful how you use 'em.....
It's definitely worth having in your arsenal.
really why is it I play in any key without it ?
Thanks for getting me into guitar, Darrell. I can almost play my first song.
Awesome, keep going man!
This SUCH a Fabulous Lesson Darrell, it has added a whole new world of opportunities and creativity. I am enjoying all the new amazing chord progressions Thank You for opening up this up!
You should play acoustic guitar more often. Sounds so amazing!
I love my partial capo - probably the coolest accessory I've ever gotten for my acoustic. I feel not many people are aware of them - so kudos for bringing the light! :) Love your channel - you do a great job!
This is too funny not to post:
I named my goldfish Major, Minor, Dorian, Lydian, and Diminished.
The only way I can tell them apart is by their scales.
😂🤣😁
None of my goldfish have names so that I'm not sad if a Heron comes and eats them. Luckily in 6 years no nasty big bird has dropped by my pond.
I'm not a goldfish @Daniel Moss
I really appreciated this video. Especially in the way that it didn't just show what the gear can do, but you taught how to use it.
This is a great video Darrell... I was just watching again. I developed the Short-Cut Capo back in 2001 and have had a blast teaching it all these years. I love to see how others interpret it! One point as you showed a great photo of turning a Kyser backward...if you'll look at the "boot" (the clear rubber on the back), it has two thicknesses so that you can flip the boot around to adjust for tension.
Wow! That Amazing Grace rendition sounded...... amazing
This is one of the major things I love about Goo Goo Dolls - they play almost exclusively in open tunings (Name is to date still my favourite song to play, solo and all), and a lot of their songs were written like that because John (singer) was missing strings on his guitar when he wrote them.
Sounds like folklore. I mean strings are like 50 cents each. Really no excuse to not just put a new string on. Laziness
@@84kjk it was something he said in an interview when MTV still played music, and I think it mostly pertains to his teenage years. I'll try to see if I can dig up the interview again.
That’s awesome! I broke my left hand finger and it’s been hard to make certain chords anymore. I learned Name back in the day before my injury. One of my fav to play. Gonna have to get back into it
For a moment I was terrified this was a regular Kyser capo and you had just discovered them. Almost had a heart attack. But yes, we always just flipped ours over. . . And you just played every Dashboard Confessional song ever in 10 seconds.
😂😂😂👍
The partial capo is basically tuning it to DADGAD but in E
Yeah but of course with the capo you can use standard fingerings of chords and scales
But, you couldn't play "Kashmir" because you'd be restricted at the 2nd fret, so, their goes the most famous song in that tuning.
@@ronaldsweet3484 Time to write the second most famous song in that tuning, bois
D'Addario calls their version a DADGAD capo. I found a $2 eBay capo I had laying around that does the flip-over thing just fine.
Wow. That really opens up a world of possibilities.
Thanks for another great video.
I have to say that all your videos are great, but when you play acoustic guitar it all sounds so absolutely FANTASTIC.
It becomes obvious that beyond the thousands of hours practicing there is also a special gift for playing acoustic.
Congrats!
Truly fantastic! I’m getting myself a partial capo very soon!
Off topic here but:
1. You are an amazing acoustic guitar player!
2. You have so many guitars hung on your wall that for a moment, I thought you were filming from a guitar store. “Darrell’s Guitar Emporium” would be a perfect name for your home guitar store!
For 35 years I thought capo's were cheating and I missed out on all the cool discoveries I could have enjoyed.
Haven’t been playing guitar that long but I thought the same thing! Funny!
Great for songwriting!
Oh how I wish we had CZcams when I was a kid just starting out...
Therw is not such thing as cheating when playing music and having fun.
Love this…the last piece…emotional 👍❤️🥰🎶
I love using my cut capo. I had never seen anyone use one except an older guy from my church when I was like 13 and he taught me how to use it. Super fun and also unique!
I absolutely love this channel
That was really cool, Darrell! I use a capo all the time, but I've never tried a "partial" like that. Very impressive - I'll have to give one a try.
I'm so glad someone has done a video on this. I've been using these since 2009 can't recommend them enough for breaking out of a rut. Thanks Darrell!
Darrell's Furch acoustic guitar sounds excellent love it.
Your playing is AMAZING as usual Darrell 😇. Really love the sounds you achieve with that type capo. Definitely going to add one to my arsenal! Thank you! 🎸🤘🎸
I bought a Kyser when I went to see Lloyd Speigel here in Ottawa. Definitely the best capo I’ve used. Cheers on the eye opening info!
This is like the best guitar hack I didn't know about... and I have a Kyser so I flipped it over and it worked great. Thanks!
Thank you for playing Amazing Grace!
I've been using one for around 10 years and I absolutely love it. Open voicings are available without retuning your guitar.
I bought a Wingo guitar capo from Amazon for &17.00 Canadian. The part that goes over the strings, I cut just enough off to expose the first 2strings e and b. Because there is no room for the exposed 6 the string (e) , I put the capo over g,d,a,e strings and tune the E down 2 whole notes. Remember E on 2nd fret becomes F # . Retune it to E when the capo is on. The cut capo generally goes on 2nd fret, but you can get nice sounds with it on the 4th fret. Also try putting the capo over first 4 strings. Here In Canada on Amazon Kyser capos run $30 to $40.
Beautiful amazing grace....nicely played dude
I've had a Third Hand Capo for years. Never used it much, but I like what you demonstrated. This capo lets you select any string for capoing in any combination, and you can adjust them to fit an electric guitar.
I've never used a capo even though I've played acoustic all my life. I've always retuned for open string playing. Your demo of the capo looked like a good alternative. But, frankly I'm shocked by the cost of this molded piece of plastic with a wire spring costing that costs $20. I have potato chip bag sealing clips in my kitchen that look like they are better quality, but I decided to purchase one to support your channel as I've done with others items you've shown...hope I'm not disappointed.
i watch your videos all of the time, and for some reason have never commented on one until today. First, I would like to say that aside from being a phenomenal player, you are a phenomenal human being. Your spirit and the energy you put out, is heads above the crowd. It's not very often that someone on YT gives a guitar lesson on their video. I am also guilty of not being financially supportive as of yet to your channel, and I apologize and will change that. You certainly deserve it, for all the work you do. Lastly, you and Jonathon Kohl should get together for a north meets east video and do a few songs together, and also the guy from the Guitar Max channel (his name escapes me right now and I don't want to have to type this all over). You are the three best, and as far as I am concerned, have the most integrity of ANY of the other YT guitar gurus. An after thought. You should get Dikla Hacmon from Tel Aviv to sing. She has the most amazing voice I have ever heard, and it would represent so many different cultures in one setting. If you haven't heard her, I highly suggest listening to her.
That Furch just sound awesome :)
Thanks Darryl ! Very helpful!❤
The song you play at the outro 8:30 sounds fantastic. Great video today thanks
Love this. You're such a wonderful, diverse guitarist ! .....also if you put the capo on the high E side facing the other way...works beautifully as a drop D...leaving the low E open.
Harvey Reid is the master of partial capos. His Liberty flip 43, and Flip 65 are incredible tools. AND...the 65 is super as just a full capo....easy to use, and perfect tone.
Another great video Darrell, thank you.
BTW, this is the first time I noticed "SOLI DEO GLORIA", yes indeed Darrell, much Thanks and Praise to Him.
ESPECIALLY your outro of this upload, I'm sure he is indeed smiling when you play Amazing Grace.
Also, know that it makes many others smile and give thanks too.
I have been using a cut capo for many many years it's a no brainer. Cut for four string capture flip it over and you get 3 strings as Darrell has shared. Was fun to hear all those notes I know so well and some new ones from Darrell's imagination. Take a open two string capo and set it up on the 4th fret for another round of expansion! Now you can take those bottom string back toward the nut for more flavor more tuna more you (..o)==::: It's a singers delight using the cut capo trick!
This sounds like a really cool idea, I'm gonna have to give it a try one day. Did you cut yours with an angle grinder?
@@DustinAlford I had a small metal hand saw then used a file to round off the metal leaving the rubber with a straight cut. I do not recommend grinding down as it heats up the metal and compromises the glue joint to the rubber. A cold saw cut is slower but easy on the glue that is more important. We all have old capo's laying around time to get some new use from them.
@@AmpAbuser Thanks for the tips. I have a old capo hanging around that I can cut up.
@@DustinAlford Best to do the 4 string capture version as you can just do a drop D in a pinch - if flipping over the capo does not clear one of the open strings cleanly. A razor blade should be used to cut the rubber for a clean finished look.
@@AmpAbuser A 4 string capo sounds good. I kind of want to try it for two hand tapping. I think I could come up with some cool ideas with it.
This is the best video you’ve ever made imho. And the music at the end was beyond excellent. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙏🏻
Thanks, I bought one. So much fun just fooling around with it!
Great sound, Darrell, thanks for the video.
The way you say "capo" makes me lol every time
So, I just had a mind blowing thought. If you tune your strings down 1 whole step, then you can use a full capo on the 2nd fret to play in standard tuning, this short capo on the second fret to play in DADGAD, and a drop D capo on the second fret to play in standard drop-D tuning, all without ever retuning your strings! Mind blown!
You could try to do all three with one standard keyser capo! Regular placement, reverse, and offset by one string.
Yes you can, but the problem with this is that the guitar has a fixed scale length of approximately 25.5" and the string gauges are designed to be at appropriate tension tuned up to standard pitch. The top is designed to resonate best when tuned up to standard pitch. For the guitar to sound it's best, there has to be enough tension to get the top to vibrate sufficiently. I use alternative tunings most of the time, ( mostly cgdgcd ) where I will tune some of the strings down. That's ok to a point. By dropping all the strings down a whole step to dgcfad you are seriously reducing the tension on the top. It will not sound as resonate or alive as it normally would. Using medium gauge strings will sound better than lights. Don't be afraid to tune strings down to alternate tunings. I do most of the time. But just know that if you reduce the tension too low on all of the strings, it will adversely affect your tone and intonation. Also it will give the strings a floppy feel and might buzz a little as well. All the best to you.
The sound of the guitar is really nice
Just watched Charlie Parr playing 817 Oakland Avenue all makes sense now .👍👍👍👍👍
Nice👍 That’s a beautiful guitar, too. Some of your playing really reminded me of Phil Keaggy. He has used double capo's for...EVER!
That two capo tune is so good, I want that as a ringtone
Been playing guitar over 20yrs and didn’t know this. Thanks so much!
That’s brilliant Darrell, thanks 👍👍
wow dude...brilliant tip. Thanks for the great vids Darrell.
fantastic watch! you da man. i get so much outta your sharing of wisdom...and of course the beautiful sounds and vibes! thank you.
\m/ ROCKON \m/
Very cool. Thanks Darrell!
Awesome video Darrell!
Great playing, Darrell! Amazing Grace sounded like guitar and bagpipe fusion.
very useful tip great sounds thx Darrell
Very cool! I’ve only been a guitarist for 50 years and have never seen one of these. Been living under a rock 😕
Great tip on turning the regular capo around. I have the regular Kyser capo, just tried it and it works perfectly. Also, using 2 capos is a great idea too!
2:26 Anyway, here’s Wonderwall
Great video Darrell!
One reason I like Thalia’s so much. A $2 insert and you can create any configuration of cut/partial capo you want.
That guitar sounds beautiful
That Furch guitar really sounds amazing! Cheers Darrell!
Ordered one! Awesome! Thanks Darrell. I’d like to try this for slide in open tuning without having to adjust machine heads . Will save me carting two guitars to gigs!
I just ordered one. Thanks for the tip! btw - I love that you seem to enjoy this capo so much! It looks like a lot of fun!
Thanks DB!! I was shown that before, but your take on this video has really opened up some ideas. Thanks also for the tip to use two capos... this is is gonna be fun!
The piece @ 8:53 sounded a lot like a Jeff Martin song from the Tea Party. I think he just uses different tunings instead of a partial capo, but the result is the same. Thank you Darrell!!
There’s a great song I love to play by Andy McKee called “rynlynn” that uses a partial capo. You should check it out! Great video!
That guitar is something special!! Crikey!!
Amazing - never saw that before
I used one of these quite often for leading worship.
Very beautiful stuff at the end... Thanks for the idea!
The playing at the end was amazing
The dude can totally play!
I have one of these on my desk and never thought to use the other side as a partial capo!
Wow! That is really cool!
Wow I never knew I could just flip over my traditional Kaiser capo. I have my 12 string tuned a whole step down so now I can get a drop D with ease
Great video with a fun idea. I also like your Furch guitar.
Thanks, John
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Nice video. It's has been a while since a video was so intriguing and interesting. Discovering new sound for me!!!! I need to explore this a little bit more. That was awesome!!!
wow phenomenal !
I just got one for Christmas!
thanks Darrell
Instant purchase. On its way!
Very cool. Thanks so much for sharing.
That guitar sounds fantastic.
What brand and model is this guitar?
I have a full-length "Shubb" capo. I removed the original rubber sleeve and replaced it with various lengths of rubber water heater line tubing. That is a nice dense rubber and slips right over the metal bar. I can easily get the equivalent of DADGAD and drop-D, as well as other creative tunings without having to return any strings. But, there are some differences because to non-capoed strings are at the nut.. Thick walled aquarium pump hose might work, but it has to be thick enough for non-capoed strings to vibrate under the metal bar, in certain cases.
Where can I buy one, order one? Thanks 🙏.
@Darrell Braun Guitar You also can put it on 2nd to 4th string then you have A-major open strings.
Been playing for 17 years and never knew about these things! HAHA I am sure I have seen them and thought they were for Ukes & Banjos lol. Really cool. I am thinking of a spider capo, but this seems nice too.
Great video, Darrell! Such a handy little thing! Sort of gives it a similar ring to my guitar that I have an open tuning of ADGDAD on, which I use for Scandinavian folk/traditional music!
Thanks Darrell. It’s sounds really nice.