Glossary: Accessories
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CAPO
- a clamp that players place behind a fret across the strings to change the tone that the strings produce without re-tuning. Use of a capo allows less developed players to change keys easily. Capos allow more developed players to play specific voicings for particular effect.
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FLATPICK
- a small, flat object held between the thumb & index finger that’s used to strike the strings of an instrument. Usually triangular, teardrop shaped, or some shape between the two, flatpicks can be made of tortoise shell (now rare & illegal to produce & sell), stone, wood, metal or felt, but is usually plastic (“FLATPICK” is also a verb meaning to use a flatpick).
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GIG BAG
- a padded, fitted, instrument bag that gives modest protection.