Chord & FretCm7 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 3. Its four steel strings give a bright, sharp attack that cuts through the mix and drives the beat.
Notes on C: C – Eb – G – BbFormula: 1 – b3 – 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: In pop and MPB it is the most common 'support' minor chord — the one that holds the harmony together without calling attention to itself. A classic example is Dm7 calling for G7 in the key of C, that is, setting the stage for the music to return to its main chord.
This is just one shape of Cm7 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. 100% offline.
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