Abstract
Hybrid picking refers to the practice of using the pick, held between the thumb and index fingers, in a combined action with right-hand medium, ring and pinky fingers. This enables the performance of rhythmic-harmonic accompaniment, as well as polyphonic textures and melodic lines. This work presents the contextualization of this technique applied to classical guitar by discussing historical aspects and indicating musical examples of various genres and composers. For those guitarists who use the pick exclusively, hybrid picking allows the performance of a mostly varied repertoire.
Highlights
Guitar, according to HENRIQUE (1988, p.147) is a musical instrument classified in the group of pinched string chordophones, the same author names it as a finger plucked chordophone
Hybrid picking is an expression that refers to a peculiar right-hand guitar technique, in which there is a joint action of the pick, held between the thumb and index finger, combined with the use of middle, ring and little fingers (FORMADLEY, 2014, p.1)
The development of hybrid picking technique involves the handling of the pick, the combination of pick and fingers, and notably the ability of using the right hand little finger
Summary
Guitar, according to HENRIQUE (1988, p.147) is a musical instrument classified in the group of pinched string chordophones, the same author names it as a finger plucked chordophone. Hybrid picking is an expression that refers to a peculiar right-hand guitar technique, in which there is a joint action of the pick, held between the thumb and index finger, combined with the use of middle, ring and little fingers (FORMADLEY, 2014, p.1).
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