Free Banjo Lesson: Capo Tips And Tricks 

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There are alternate 5th string capos that you can get that attaches to the neck but doesn't require spikes. You can search for one and probably get one online. I'd be careful how far you tune up with 5th string without spikes or a 5th string capo. You could probably tune it up to A without issue but much a lot higher and you might break the string. Most songs can be played without a capo for practice but having a 5th string capo or spikes will make things easier! Good luck. - Mike

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I wouldn't recommend that. There's a chance you could break the 5th string if you tune it up much higher than A. If you don't want to get spikes installed I'd recommend a 5th string capo. - Mike

I do take my capo off everytime after using it but no the capo shouldn't stretch out the strings if left on. If you're putting your banjo in your case it's definitely a good idea to keep the capo off the banjo as the case could be pressing down on the capo.

You might be putting the capo on too loose? If you hit the capo lightly, it shouldn’t move or come undone. If you’re hitting it harder, than that’s a left hand technique issue you’ll have to look at. Normally though your left hand should be touching the capo while you’re playing. - Mike

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