finger plucking
[/ˈfɪŋɡər ˈplʌkɪŋ/]
noun
dedilhado
1. A guitar playing technique where the strings are plucked individually with the fingers rather than using a pick or plectrum
The classical guitarist demonstrated beautiful finger plucking during the concert.
O violonista clássico demonstrou um dedilhado belíssimo durante o concerto.
2. The act of playing a stringed instrument by plucking the strings with one's fingernails or fingertips
Finger plucking allows for more control and dynamics than using a pick.
O dedilhado permite mais controle e dinâmica do que usar uma palheta.
3. A specific style of folk or acoustic guitar music characterized by this technique
Finger plucking is common in folk and fingerstyle guitar music.
O dedilhado é comum na música folk e no violão fingerstyle.
Finger plucking is deeply rooted in classical guitar traditions and folk music from both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it's a fundamental technique in samba, bossa nova, and choro music. American fingerstyle blues and folk traditions also heavily feature this technique. The term 'dedilhado' is universally understood among musicians in Portuguese-speaking countries.
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