Play G shapes
Capo 2 sounds A
Useful when a song is in A but open G shapes feel better.
Printable capo chart
Printable capo chart for guitar chord shapes
Use capo as a performance choice, then keep the final capo setting with the chord chart.
Quick reference
Capo reference
Common open-shape examples for quick guitar arranging decisions.
Play C shapes
Capo 2 sounds D
Keeps many folk and worship arrangements in familiar C-family shapes.
Play D shapes
Capo 3 sounds F
A practical option when F barre chords are uncomfortable.
Play E shapes
Capo 1 sounds F
Lets a player use E-family shapes for a song that sounds in F.
Separate sounding key from guitar shape
A capo can let a guitarist use familiar open shapes while the song sounds in a different key. ChordMate keeps capo separate from global transposition so musicians can decide whether to change the chart key or only change how the part is played.
Make charts easier for singers
When a singer needs a song higher or lower, transposition changes the actual chord names. Capo decisions can then make the guitar part more comfortable without hiding the target key from the rest of the band or the exported chart.
Keep the capo note in the export
A printable capo reference is most useful when the final chart still says what to do. ChordMate stores capo information with the song so the plain text or ChordPro export can preserve the playing instruction.
FAQ
Is capo the same as transposing a chart?
No. Transposition changes chord names in the chart. Capo changes how the guitarist plays those chords.
Can ChordMate export capo information?
Yes. Capo is stored with the song and can appear in exported plain text or ChordPro metadata.
Ready to make a chord chart?
Open ChordMate, upload audio or paste a draft, then review, transpose, and export the chart in one workspace.
Set capo in a chart