Partido alto — 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. Within the samba family, partido alto is a sung conversation: call-and-response verses over a syncopated groove — which simply means the accents land away from the expected beats. Here you'll find the style's strumming patterns, the rhythmic figures that hold this lively circle together.

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Updated July 9, 2026