E° Cavaquinho Chord — Chart and Tabs in TRADICIONAL Tuning

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

Also known as: Emb5, Emo5, E dim, E Diminished

How to Play E° on Cavaquinho

E°, Emb5, Emo5, Edim, EDiminished

Notes: E, G, B♭

2,3,5,5 (1234)
x,9,8,8 (x211)
2,3,x,5 (12x3)

Quick Summary

  • The E° chord contains the notes: E, G, B♭
  • In TRADICIONAL tuning, there are 3 voicings available
  • Also written as: Emb5, Emo5, E dim, E Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Cavaquinho fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the E° chord on Cavaquinho?

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

How do you play E° on Cavaquinho?

To play E° 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 E° chord?

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

How many ways can you play E° on Cavaquinho?

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

What are other names for E°?

E° is also known as Emb5, Emo5, E dim, E Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: E, G, B♭.