Hi, I'm Italian and i have recently purchased my first guitar. In my "tune a day" book it states - " learners may find it easier to play with a capo" The word "capo" in Italian means boss or head of department! It is comforting to know that our Captains of industry far from being mercenary money grabbing automatons will take the time to enjoy playing music with their minions. Arrivederci H.Jarse