Chord and FretC7sus2 on cavaquinho
On the cavaquinho, four steel strings tuned D–G–B–D pack the chord into a small, bright space — every finger counts. In this C7sus2 voicing the bass is Bb and the shape runs from fret 5 to 8, ringing 1 open string. Its four steel strings give a bright, sharp attack that cuts through the mix and drives the beat.
Notes in C7sus2: C – D – G – BbFormula: 1 – 2 – 5 – b7In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.
Where to use it: Open folk and pop accompaniments; a good passing colour before the chord commits.
This is just one shape of C7sus2 on cavaquinho. In Chord and Fret, you check it note by note, playing any shape as an arpeggio; open every variation on the neck, grouped by bass note; and set a capo — the diagrams redraw above it. Start free. Unlock everything with Pro. Plays offline.
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