Chord & FretCdim7 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 Eb and the shape runs from fret 1 to 4. Its four steel strings give a bright, sharp attack that cuts through the mix and drives the beat.
Notes on C: C – Eb – Gb – AFormula: 1 – b3 – b5 – bb7In 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: Between two neighbouring chords it acts as a half-step stair: in C → C#° → Dm it is the little step that pushes the music forward. In practice it is a passing chord — you barely notice it, but you feel the motion.
This is just one shape of Cdim7 on cavaquinho. In Chord & Fret, you check it note by note, playing any shape as an arpeggio; open every variation on the neck, grouped by bass note; and change the tuning — the shape rewrites itself. Start free. Unlock everything with Pro. 100% offline.
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