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Fingering (Noun)

The placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The pianist's intricate fingering made the complex melody sound effortless.
To master the difficult sonata, practice the fingering slowly and deliberately at first.
A proper understanding of fingering is essential for musicians who want to play the violin with precision.
The guitarist paid close attention to fingering as it greatly impacted the overall sound quality.
The teacher provided detailed instructions on the correct fingering for each hand when playing the duet on the piano.

Touching something with the fingers.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

She expertly adjusted the fine mechanisms through gentle fingering of the intricate dials.
The artist began by lightly sketching the outline, using a soft pencil and delicate fingering.
A child develops hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills through the fingering of various objects and toys.
The pianist paused momentarily to reposition her hands and reassess the fingering of the complex chord progression.
Teachers of stringed instruments emphasize proper fingering techniques to avoid discomfort or injury in the musicians.