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fingerpicking

A style of playing a stringed instrument, such as a guitar or banjo, in which the strings are plucked individually with the fingers rather than strummed with a plectrum. / Relating to or characterized by the technique of plucking strings individually with the fingers.
NounAdjective

This term describes a specific technical approach to stringed instruments, emphasizing precision and independence of the fingers. It is most commonly associated with folk, bluegrass, and classical music, where it allows the musician to play a bass line and a melody simultaneously.

As a noun, the word functions as a gerund describing the activity or style. When used as an adjective, it modifies nouns like patterns, styles, or techniques to specify the method of execution. It is distinct from strumming, which involves hitting multiple strings at once.

Meanings

Noun

A style of playing a stringed instrument, such as a guitar or banjo, in which the strings are plucked individually with the fingers rather than strummed with a plectrum.

The folk singer's intricate fingerpicking added a melodic layer to the song.

Adjective

Relating to or characterized by the technique of plucking strings individually with the fingers.

She studied several fingerpicking patterns to improve her accompaniment skills.

Examples

I want to learn fingerpicking to play more complex folk songs.

I want to learn fingerpicking to play more complex folk songs.

His fingerpicking technique is absolutely flawless.

His fingerpicking technique is absolutely flawless.

Trivia

Maybe I should try fingerpicking instead of using a pick for this ballad.

Maybe I should try fingerpicking instead of using a pick for this ballad.

The old musician demonstrated a traditional style of fingerpicking on the banjo.

The old musician demonstrated a traditional style of fingerpicking on the banjo.

History

She spent hours practicing her fingerpicking patterns in the quiet room.

She spent hours practicing her fingerpicking patterns in the quiet room.

That song requires a very precise fingerpicking approach to get the melody right.

That song requires a very precise fingerpicking approach to get the melody right.

I can hear the delicate fingerpicking of the guitar from the other room.

Is fingerpicking harder to master than flatpicking?

Is fingerpicking harder to master than flatpicking?

Trivia

The bard used intricate fingerpicking to weave a haunting melody.

The bard used intricate fingerpicking to weave a haunting melody.

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