Capo Position Finder
Pick your song key and the open chord shape you want to play — get the exact capo fret instantly.
Use the Capo Position Finder
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
The Capo Position Finder calculates which fret to place your capo on so you can use familiar open chord shapes to play in any key. Enter the song's original key and the chord shape you prefer, and the tool shows the correct capo position along with the resulting chords.
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: 2026-06-11 · Reviewed by Nham Vu