Cavaquinho Scales

Choose a tuning to explore scales across the fretboard

Select a tuning below to browse all cavaquinho scales with interactive fretboard diagrams. Each tuning opens up different voicings, positions, and tonal possibilities.

Standard

4-string — D-B-G-D

The bright, percussive soul of samba and Brazilian choro

SambaChoroPagodeMPB

1104 scales available

Looking for standard tuning? Visit the Cavaquinho Scales in Standard Tuning.