Acoustic Guitar Overdub Using a Capo (Example 1)

In this lesson Andy discusses using a capo to play overdubs. This can put us in a different place on the guitar and push us into creating variation in our recordings.

Complete knowledge of how to use a capo for overdubs in any situation comes from experience along with knowledge of the CAGED system.

See another example of this in practice in this video below with Dave aka GuitarZero2Hero! I'm playing chords in the key of G, Dave is playing the key of E with a capo 3rd fret, making the chords the same - just with different voicings.

Key points

• Try using a capo when playing overdubs to give your recording some variation
• Try not to play too many parts with the same strumming pattern - when we do this it can start to sound crowded and messy