Chord and FretCmaj7 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 Cmaj7 voicing the bass is E and the shape runs from fret 1 to 4. Its four steel strings give a bright, sharp attack that cuts through the mix and drives the beat.
Notes in Cmaj7: C – E – G – BFormula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7In 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: A sophisticated tonic or subdominant in bossa, jazz and MPB.
This is just one shape of Cmaj7 on cavaquinho. In Chord and Fret, you hear every shape strummed string by string, in the instrument's own voice; 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.
See the whole neck in Chord and Fret →Part of the Sevenths family.