strum
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It’s also true that Don is rock’s first great rhythm guitarist, his strident acoustic strum powering ”Wake Up Little Susie” and others.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025
But the rigorous process of interviews, followed by group activities and then a 60-second showcase, sees Mr Hall cut before the chance to strum a chord in front of judges.
From BBC • Nov. 18, 2024
And because the musicians play so precisely onstage — each strum in place, each groove just right — the songs differed little from the versions permanently stored in your head.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2024
At the 1969 Montreal recording of “Give Peace a Chance,” only two acoustic guitars strum along.
From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2023
Using magic was like playing a gusli: anyone could pick up the instrument and strum the strings, but only a talented or trained bard could make real music with it.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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