What strum means?
Definition of strum (Entry 2 of 2) transitive verb. 1a : to brush the fingers over the strings of (a musical instrument) in playing strum a guitar also : thrum entry 1 sense 1. b : to play (music) on a stringed instrument strum a tune. 2 : to cause to sound vibrantly winds strummed the rigging— H. A. Chippendale.
What is the meaning of strumming in guitar?
to move your fingers across the strings of a guitar or similar instrument.
What does strum up mean?
To play something, such as a chord or song, on a stringed instrument by brushing or stroking the strings. I never got past strumming a couple basic chords on the guitar. Anything more advanced than that was just too difficult for me.
What is Balsa in Italian?
balsa [noun] (often ˈbalsa-wood) its very lightweight wood. (Translation of balsa from the PASSWORD Italian–English Dictionary © 2014 K Dictionaries Ltd)
Is strum a real word?
Strum is a noun, too, meaning “the sound or act of strumming.” This word dates from the 18th century, and experts think it’s imitative, sounding a bit like an actual strum.
What is vocal riffing?
What is a vocal riff? Vocal riffs are a series of notes that are sung very quickly and blend in and support the music. While they sound really cool and can be tons of fun, they are also tasteful and somewhat restrained.
What is the difference between a guitar riff and a guitar lick?
The main difference between a guitar lick and a guitar riff is how a melody or idea is used. If the idea is a key part of the song, it’s a guitar riff. If it’s a once-off idea that is part of a solo, it’s a lick.
What is Backphrasing?
Back-phrasing is a way for singers to create musical tension by delaying the delivery of the expected melody/lyrics. In this video, Rachel uses the song Summertime to demonstrate how to back-phrase while keeping a good swing feel, tone and confidence.