>>R A Brown <ray@...> wrote:
>>But as I understand it, 'strumming' does not involve the use of a
>>plectrum.
>"Mark J. Reed" <markjreed@...> wrote:
>That's not my understanding at all. If you sweep the pick across
>multiple strings, that's just as much "strumming" as if you do so with
>your hand. I personally find it easier to pluck with my fingers and
>strum with a pick than vice-versa, in fact.
FWIW, AHD definition of 'strum': tr. To play idly on or as if on (a
stringed musical instruement) by plucking the strings with the
fingers. Also intransitive.
Charlie