Capo particularly suited to appalachian or mountain dulcimers

摘要

A capo for a dulcimer or other stringed instrument comprises an L-shaped member coupled to a bar member for applying pressure to the strings. A lever pivotally coupled to the L-shaped member includes a cam surface that engages with the bar member to facilitate a first position, wherein the cam surface is disengaged from the bar member for positioning on the instrument, and a second position, wherein the cam surface is engaged with the bar member, thereby applying pressure to the opposing sidewalls of the fret board to maintain pressure applied by the bar member against the strings. An extension member may be coupled to one end of the bar member with an adjustable fastener allowing the capo to accommodate fret boards of varying width.