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   A plectrum is a small flat tool used for plucking or strumming of a stringed instrument. For hand-held instruments such as guitars and mandolins, the plectrum is often called a pick and is held as a separate tool in the player's hand. In harpsichords, the plectra are attached to the jack mechanism.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PlectrumelectrumPlectrumelectrum - Wikipedia

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   Plectrumelectrum is the thirty-sixth studio album by American recording artist Prince, and the only to feature his backing band 3rdeyegirl. It was released on September 26, 2014 by NPG Records under a renewed license to Warner Bros. Records . [2]

   • Producer: Prince, 3rdeyegirl
   • Released: September 26, 2014

   • Recorded: 2013–2014
   • Genre: Funk rock

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   What is a plectrum banjo?

   • Plectrum banjos are a type of four-stringed banjo that feature a longer neck and a wider body than other banjos. The strings are typically plucked with a pick, hence the name ‘plectrum’ banjo. There are several types of plectrum banjos available. The first is the standard plectrum banjo, which is the most commonly used type.

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   What is a plectrum used for?

   • A plectrum is a small flat tool used for plucking or strumming of a stringed instrument. For hand-held instruments such as guitars and mandolins, the plectrum is often called a pick and is held as a separate tool in the player's hand. In harpsichords, the plectra are attached to the jack mechanism.

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   What is a plectrum on a guitar called?

   • A plectrum of the guitar type is often called a pick (or a flatpick to distinguish it from fingerpicks). The plectra for the Japanese biwa and shamisen can be quite large, and those used for the Arabic oud are longer and narrower, replacing the formerly used eagle feather.

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   Can you play a guitar with a plectrum?

   • Guitar-like instruments played with some sort of plectrum have existed for centuries, but nearly 100 years ago plectrum innovations sparked a tone and technique revolution. Many of us have had the experience of picking up someone else’s guitar and feeling instantly at home. But have you ever tried playing your own guitar with someone else’s pick?

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BanjoBanjo - Wikipedia

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   The plectrum banjo evolved out of the five-string banjo, to cater to styles of music involving strummed chords. The plectrum is also featured in many early jazz recordings and arrangements.

   • Developed: 18th century

5. www.banjohangout.org › blog › 35705Plectrum and Tenor Banjo History (One of Three Blogs)

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   Jan 12, 2018 · The plectrum banjo was born at the turn of the last century as the change in popular musical tastes forced banjo players to come up with new innovations and techniques for playing their favorite instrument. Many 5-string banjo players who performed with pop dance bands switched over to the plectrum-style in order to get more volume out of their ...

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   Feb 2, 2023 · Plectrum banjos are typically used to play skillful jazz, ragtime and 1920s-style dance music. They are often used to accompany vocals in a variety of genres, including folk and rock. How does the tuning of a plectrum banjo differ from other banjos?

7. baileyandbanjo.com › the-history-of-the-plectrum-banjoThe History of the Plectrum Banjo - Bailey and Banjo

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   Jan 15, 2024 · The History of the Plectrum Banjo. The plectrum banjo is a four-stringed musical instrument that is played with a pick or plectrum. Its history is closely tied to the evolution of the banjo as a whole. The banjo itself has roots in African instruments brought to the Americas through the transatlantic slave trade.

8. www.premierguitar.com › gear › the-surprisingly-longThe (Surprisingly Long) History of the Guitar Pick

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   Feb 23, 2017 · Guitar-like instruments played with some sort of plectrum have existed for centuries, but nearly 100 years ago plectrum innovations sparked a tone and technique revolution. The (Surprisingly Long) History of the Guitar Pick - Premier Guitar