Originally Posted by
Tim2723
I know you weren't replying to me, Santiago, but you made two salient points to my question.
"3. anything that serves as a temporary and often inappropriate support, supplement, or substitute". What, in your opinion, makes a capo inappropriate? Why is it a crutch?
"...if you're a more advanced player you can probably handle it without stunting your musical growth." What is it about using a capo that stunts one's musical growth? That's right at the heart of my question, and your answer is important. What am I missing out on as a musician because I use a capo?