How a capo works
Each fret raises the pitch a half step. If you play G shapes with the capo on fret 2, it sounds in A. The tool below suggests the best capo position for the key you need.
C shapes
Fret 1: C♯ · 2: D · 3: E♭ · 4: E · 5: F · 6: F♯ · 7: G.
G shapes
Fret 1: A♭ · 2: A · 3: B♭ · 4: B · 5: C · 6: D♭ · 7: D.
D shapes
Fret 1: E♭ · 2: E · 3: F · 4: F♯ · 5: G · 6: A♭ · 7: A.
A shapes
Fret 1: B♭ · 2: B · 3: C · 4: C♯ · 5: D · 6: E♭ · 7: E.
E shapes
Fret 1: F · 2: F♯ · 3: G · 4: A♭ · 5: A · 6: B♭ · 7: B.
Frequently asked questions
Do minor keys work the same way?
Yes: Am shapes with the capo on fret 2 sound in Bm.
How high can I put the capo?
Up to fret 7 sounds good on almost any guitar; higher up the sound gets thinner.