The second finger of theplectrumhand is often used to strike the sound table to add a percussive element to the melody.
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Tension instruments consist of skilfully attached strings, which when struck with aplectrumdelightfully soothe the ears; they include the various kinds of citharae.
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There are also four excitation mapping functions for the following situations:plectrumposition, bow speed (across string) and position (down onto string), reed breath pressure, and hammer (strike) force.
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The instrument is supported by the left shoulder, as the veena and is played with aplectrum("mezrab") or tab (and sometimes with a bow).
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They would use a biwa typeplectrumon the shamisen to emulate the biwa buzzing effect and sounds.
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The strings are plucked or strummed by the right hand without aplectrum.
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It has twelve nylon strings that are plucked with a plasticplectrumto generate sound, much like a guitar.
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Some dramyins come with aplectrumattached to the base for plucking.
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These are usually strummed with aplectrum(pick) to provide backing for the melody players or, sometimes, a singer.
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It is played by strumming or plucking the strings, either with one's fingers, or using a tool called aplectrum.
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The courses are tuned in a succession of perfect fifths, and plucked with aplectrum(pick).
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It is usually played with aplectrum(guitar pick).
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It is aplectrummade by hand from a continuous strand of iron used to strike the strings of the sitar.
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The strings are played with aplectrum, producing the rapid and characteristic tremolo sound as theplectrummoves rapidly over unison strings.
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When the key is pressed and the jack rises, theplectrumplucks the string.
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