Chord & FretCsus2sus4 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 Csus2sus4 voicing the bass is F and the shape runs from fret 1 to 3, ringing 2 open strings. Its four steel strings give a bright, sharp attack that cuts through the mix and drives the beat.
Notes in Csus2sus4: C – D – F – GFormula: 1 – 2 – 4 – 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: Fingerpicked pop and folk, intros, and any passage where the accompaniment needs to ring open.
Every region of the neck hides more shapes of Csus2sus4 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 set a capo — the diagrams redraw above it. Start free. Unlock everything with Pro. Plays offline.
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