finger position
[/ˈfɪŋɡər pəˈzɪʃən/]
nounpl: finger positions
posição dos dedos
1. The specific placement or arrangement of fingers on an instrument, keyboard, or surface
The guitarist adjusted her finger position on the fretboard to play the chord more smoothly.
A guitarrista ajustou sua posição dos dedos no braço da guitarra para tocar o acorde mais suavemente.
2. In typing or keyboarding, the correct placement of fingers on the keyboard for efficient and accurate typing
Proper finger position is essential for learning touch typing.
A posição correta dos dedos é essencial para aprender datilografia tátil.
3. In sports or martial arts, the placement of fingers for proper technique and control
The boxing coach corrected the student's finger position in the glove.
O treinador de boxe corrigiu a posição dos dedos do aluno na luva.
This term is widely used in music education, typing classes, and sports training across both Brazilian and American English contexts. In Brazil, music instructors and typing teachers frequently emphasize 'posição dos dedos' as fundamental to skill development. The concept is universal in digital literacy training and musical education worldwide.
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