Frevo — 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. Pure, uncut energy: frevo is the soundtrack of Pernambuco's carnival, so fast it sends dancers flying with their colorful little umbrellas. On this page you'll find the genre's strumming patterns — that is, the quick, clipped rhythmic figures that deliver its electric drive.

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Updated July 9, 2026