Baião — Cavaquinho

On the cavaquinho a chord progression comes out bright and rhythmic; the four high strings pack the notes close together, so each shape sounds compact and lively. A steady pulse from Brazil's Northeast, baião has a syncopated swing — that is, with accents landing off the strong beat — that gets any gathering dancing. On this page you'll find the genre's typical strumming patterns, the rhythmic shapes that give the music its unmistakable groove.

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Updated August 5, 2026