Chord & FretC7sus4 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 C7sus4 voicing the bass is F and the shape runs from fret 1 to 3. Its four steel strings give a bright, sharp attack that cuts through the mix and drives the beat.
Notes in C7sus4: C – F – G – BbFormula: 1 – 4 – 5 – b7In 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: Right before the plain dominant (C7sus4 → C7C7C7C7), in gospel, soul, MPB and rock.
This is just one shape of C7sus4 on cavaquinho. In Chord & Fret, you hear every shape strummed string by string, in the instrument's own voice; compare positions with their difficulty marked; and set a capo — the diagrams redraw above it. Start free. Unlock everything with Pro. Plays offline.
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