C/E chord on cavaquinho

Frets: 2 0 1 2

C/E is the with the third in the bass (first inversion) chord: E, G and C (1–3–5 / 3). On cavaquinho, the diagram shape is 2 0 1 2, with E in the bass.

On the cavaquinho, four steel strings tuned D–G–B–D pack the chord into a small, bright space — every finger counts. In this C/E voicing 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 and formula of C/E

Notes in C/E: E – G – CFormula: 1 – 3 – 5 / 3

In 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.

C/E chord on cavaquinho

Notes and formula of C/E

Where to use it

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