Chord & FretC/G 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 C/G voicing the bass is G 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 in C/G: G – C – EFormula: 1 – 3 – 5 / 5In 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: Bass pedals, chorus entrances and the classic preparation right before the main chord.
Every region of the neck hides more shapes of C/G on cavaquinho. In Chord & Fret, you check it note by note, playing any shape as an arpeggio; compare positions with their difficulty marked; and set a capo — the diagrams redraw above it. Start free. Unlock everything with Pro. Plays offline.
See the whole neck in Chord & Fret →Part of the Inversions (slash) family.