picking technique
[ˈpɪkɪŋ ˈtɛknɪk]
nounpl: picking techniques
técnica de dedilhado
1. A method of playing a stringed instrument by plucking the strings with fingers or a pick
The guitarist demonstrated an advanced picking technique during the concert.
O guitarrista demonstrou uma técnica de dedilhado avançada durante o concerto.
2. In agriculture, the method and skill of harvesting crops by hand
Coffee farmers use a selective picking technique to harvest only ripe berries.
Os agricultores de café usam uma técnica de colheita seletiva para colher apenas os frutos maduros.
3. In locksmithing or security, the method of manipulating lock mechanisms to open them without a key
Lock picking technique requires steady hands and patience.
A técnica de arrombamento requer mãos firmes e paciência.
In Brazil, the term 'técnica de dedilhado' is deeply rooted in musical culture, particularly in bossa nova and samba guitar traditions. Agricultural picking techniques are significant in Brazil's coffee industry, where selective picking methods directly impact product quality and are a source of pride among experienced farmers.
Related Idioms & Phrases
master a picking technique
develop one's picking technique
perfect one's picking technique
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