C° Cavaquinho Chord — Chart and Tabs in TRADICIONAL Tuning

Short answer: C° is a C Diminished chord with the notes C, E♭, G♭. In TRADICIONAL tuning, there are 3 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished

How to Play C° on Cavaquinho

C°, Cmb5, Cmo5, Cdim, CDiminished

Notes: C, E♭, G♭

x,5,4,4 (x211)
10,8,7,10 (3214)
10,8,7,x (321x)

Quick Summary

  • The C° chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭
  • In TRADICIONAL tuning, there are 3 voicings available
  • Also written as: Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Cavaquinho fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C° chord on Cavaquinho?

C° is a C Diminished chord. It contains the notes C, E♭, G♭. On Cavaquinho in TRADICIONAL tuning, there are 3 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C° on Cavaquinho?

To play C° on in TRADICIONAL tuning, use one of the 3 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C° chord?

The C° chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭.

How many ways can you play C° on Cavaquinho?

In TRADICIONAL tuning, there are 3 voicings for the C° chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C, E♭, G♭.

What are other names for C°?

C° is also known as Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E♭, G♭.