Vira — 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 traditional dance from Portugal, the vira is festive and whirling, sung and danced in a circle over a fast triple rhythm — which simply means three beats per bar at a lively pace. Here are the style's strumming patterns, the figures that carry that folk-festival joy.

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Updated July 9, 2026