Morna — 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. Born in Cabo Verde, morna is slow, sweet, and steeped in sodade — which simply means the deep, aching longing that sets the genre's tone. Here you'll find its strumming patterns, the calm accompaniment figures that rock this song of the sea.

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Updated July 9, 2026