Re: OT strummin' on the old banjo

>"Mark J. Reed" <markjreed@...> wrote:
>In guitar-playing circles, at least IME, "strum" is a technical term
>referring to multi-string sweeps, regardless of implement or lack
>thereof.
I agree.  "Strum" has to do with the manner in which the notes are
played, not the means used.  I believe that the technical term is
arpeggio or quasi arpe.

I think the dictionaries will need to modify their definitions.  I
wonder how long picks (plectrums) have been in use.

Charlie

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