Meaning of downpick | Babel Free

Definitions

A downward stroke with a plectrum on a stringed instrument; downstroke.

Examples

“Outstanding selections include a knuckle-busting medley ("Chilly Winds-Old Joe Clark-Salt River- Johnny Bring the Jug Around the Hill") played in the bright, aggressive downpick clawhammer style of Wade Ward.”

“Use all downpicks to get a more hard-driving sound.”

“When there is an even number of notes, you must begin with the downpick and then alternate each note.”

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