Musical Instrument Techniques

adjective skillful in the use of hands or body; clever

• The watchmaker's dexterous hands were able to repair even the most intricate timepieces.
• She's so dexterous, she can juggle multiple tasks at once without breaking a sweat.
• Check out his dexterous moves on the dance floor, he's got some serious skills!
• His dexterous mind was able to navigate through complex problems with ease.

noun the act of choosing or selecting something

verb to remove unwanted items or objects from a group

• I will need to carefully pick the most qualified candidate for the job.
• Can you help me pick out a new outfit for the party?
• Let's pick up some snacks before heading to the movies.
• She had to pick up the pieces of her broken heart and move on.

noun a slang term for a heavy blow or strike

• The tonking of the drum created a rhythmic pattern in the music.
• I heard you tonking on the table with your pencil during the meeting.
• Stop tonking around and focus on your work.
• Her words tonked like a hammer on his fragile ego.

noun a feature on electronic musical instruments that allows players to change the sound of a note after it has been struck

• The musician used aftertouch to add expression to the piano performance.
• I love playing around with aftertouch on my MIDI controller.
• Aftertouch is like magic for enhancing the sound of a synthesizer.
• In life, sometimes we need a bit of aftertouch to add depth to our experiences.