Capo Finder

Choose the song key and the chord shapes you want to play (C, G, D, A, or E shapes). This tool tells you the capo fret and the shapes to use.

How capo positions work

A capo raises the pitch of open chord shapes. If you play “G shapes” with a capo on the 2nd fret, the chords sound 2 semitones higher (G → A). This tool finds the capo position that turns your chosen shapes into the song key you need.

FAQ

Which shapes should I choose?

Most guitarists use C, G, D, A, or E shapes. Pick the one that makes the chord changes easiest for the song.

Why are there multiple capo options sometimes?

There can be more than one way to reach the same key with different shapes. This tool gives the direct capo position for the chosen shapes.

Need to transpose chords too?

Use the Chord Transposer to move a whole chart into a new key.