Capo Position Finder
Pick your song key and the open chord shape you want to play — get the exact capo fret instantly.
Capo Position Finder
The key the song is written in.
The open key shape you want to play.
Select a key and shape, then click Find.
Capo Fret
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Shape to Play
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Sounds Like
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actual key
Chord Substitution Chart
| Original Chord | Play This Shape | Role in Key |
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All Capo Options for This Key
Every shape/fret combination that reaches the selected song key.
| Shape | Capo Fret | Notes |
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Summary
Pick your song key and the open chord shape you want to play — get the exact capo fret instantly.
How it works
- Select the key the song is written in.
- Choose the open chord shape you want to use (e.g. G shape, C shape).
- The tool calculates the capo fret that maps your shape to the song key.
- A chord chart shows the original chords beside the shapes you'll play.
- Move the capo to the displayed fret and strum normally.
Use cases
- Play a song in a higher key without learning barre chords.
- Adjust a song's key to suit your vocal range while keeping easy shapes.
- Quickly find the capo position when learning a song by ear.
- Teach beginners to play in any key using only open chord shapes.
- Check multiple capo positions to find the most comfortable fingering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: 2026-07-01 ·
Reviewed by Nham Vu