Cavaquinho Tunings
5 Cavaquinho tunings, each with its notes from the lowest string to the highest. Open a tuning to get chord charts calculated for it.
Standard Cavaquinho tuning
D A E A — D2 A2 E3 A3
D A E A Chords →All Cavaquinho tunings
Frequently asked questions
What is standard Cavaquinho tuning?
Standard Cavaquinho tuning is D2 A2 E3 A3, from the lowest string to the highest. This is the tuning (D A E A) that almost all Cavaquinho chord charts assume.
How many Cavaquinho tunings are there?
This page lists 5 Cavaquinho tunings — standard, drop, open and alternate. Each shows its notes and links to full chord charts.
How do I read a tuning written as D2 A2 E3 A3?
The notes run from the lowest-pitched string to the highest. D2 A2 E3 A3 means the lowest string sounds D2 and the highest string sounds A3.
How do I play chords in an alternate Cavaquinho tuning?
Chord shapes change with the tuning. Open any tuning on this page to get chord charts and fingerings calculated for that exact Cavaquinho tuning.
