Chord & FretC/E on cavaquinho
On the cavaquinho, four steel strings tuned D–G–B–D pack the chord into a small, bright space — every finger counts. In this position the bass is E and the shape runs from fret 1 to 2, ringing 1 open string. Its four steel strings give a bright, sharp attack that cuts through the mix and drives the beat.
Notes on C: E – G – CFormula: 1 – 3 – 5 / 3In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.
Where to use it: Melodic bass lines and smooth transitions between chords.
The shapes of C/E on cavaquinho don't end on this page — the whole neck holds dozens. In Chord & Fret, you hear every shape strummed string by string, in the instrument's own voice; compare positions with their difficulty marked; and change the tuning — the shape rewrites itself. Start free. Unlock everything with Pro. 100% offline.
Unlock in Chord & Fret →Part of the Inversions (slash) family.