sweep picking

noun

A technique for playing arpeggios on the guitar quickly and smoothly by moving the pick in one direction (down or up) across several strings in a single fluid sweep, rather than using individual strokes for separate notes.

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Meanings

nounsweep picking (uncountable)
  1. uncountableentertainmentA technique for playing arpeggios on the guitar quickly and smoothly by moving the pick in one direction (down or up) across several strings in a single fluid sweep, rather than using individual strokes for separate notes.
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