B Cavaquinho Chord — Chart and Tabs in D A E A Tuning

Short answer: B is a B Major chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯. In D A E A tuning, there are 8 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major

How to Play B on Cavaquinho

B, BM, BΔ, Bmaj, BMajor

Notes: B, D♯, F♯

x,2,2,6 (x112)
9,9,11,9 (1121)
9,9,7,6 (3421)
9,6,7,9 (3124)
9,9,11,x (112x)
9,x,11,9 (1x21)
9,9,x,6 (23x1)
9,6,x,9 (21x3)

Quick Summary

  • The B chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯
  • In D A E A tuning, there are 8 voicings available
  • Also written as: BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Cavaquinho fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B chord on Cavaquinho?

B is a B Major chord. It contains the notes B, D♯, F♯. On Cavaquinho in D A E A tuning, there are 8 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B on Cavaquinho?

To play B on in D A E A tuning, use one of the 8 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B chord?

The B chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯.

How many ways can you play B on Cavaquinho?

In D A E A tuning, there are 8 voicings for the B chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, D♯, F♯.

What are other names for B?

B is also known as BM, BΔ, B maj, B Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D♯, F♯.