Fingerboard

Word FINGERBOARD
Character 11
Hyphenation fingerboard
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Fingerboard"

What do we mean by fingerboard?

A strip of wood on the neck of a stringed musical instrument against which the strings are pressed in playing. noun

In the violin, guitar, and similar instruments, the thin, usually rounded, strip of wood on the neck, above which the strings are stretched, and against which, in stopping, they are pressed by the player's fingers. See cut under violin. noun

In the pianoforte and organ, the keyboard. noun

A guidepost resembling a hand with a pointing index finger. noun

A bank of keys on a musical instrument. noun

A narrow strip of wood on the neck of some stringed instruments (violin or cello or guitar etc) where the strings are held against the wood with the fingers. noun

A flat or roughly flat strip on the neck of a stringed instrument, against which the strings are pressed to shorten the vibrating length and produce notes of higher pitches. noun

A miniature skateboard that is driven with the fingers. noun

A narrow strip of wood on the neck of some stringed instruments (violin or cello or guitar etc) where the strings are held against the wood with the fingers noun

A guidepost resembling a hand with a pointing index finger noun

A bank of keys on a musical instrument noun

A flat or roughly flat strip on the neck of a stringed instrument, against which the strings are pressed to shorten the vibrating length and produce notes of higher pitches.

A miniature skateboard that is driven with the fingers.

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The word "fingerboard" in example sentences

You can just sit there and play all day, the fingerboard is a guitarist's dream. ❋ Mike Ragogna (2011)

The wood to be cleared away outside the lines which mark the width along the course of the fingerboard will be the next proceeding; it may be done neatly with a rather fine toothed saw and then carefully planed up closer to the lines, barely touching them. ❋ Horace Petherick (1879)

The tortoise binding along the fingerboard is a lovely touch, as is the filled tailpiece. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The note-marker indentations on the fingerboard are a nice touch likely improving note accuracy by far. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Another unique feature for this model is extending the fingerboard, which carried the rosette motif into 45-style blue Paua trim. ❋ Mike Ragogna (2012)

John had suggested we continue the rosette pearl over the fingerboard, which was quite a challenge. ❋ Mike Ragogna (2012)

Instead of the neck which came with the guitar I am playing a custom Stratocaster neck, it fits my hands, I'm used to it, and my heart is happy when I have an unfinished ebony fingerboard and german silver frets. ❋ Unknown (2009)

- M 1000 Series: This pretty, gothic-style guitar comes with a uniquely finished Alder body, flamed Maple top, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, black nickel hardware, Grover Tuners, a Floyd Rose Bridge and EMG Pickups. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Khan explained how the lack of frets and the tension of the strings make it very difficult to play, as the strings must be pressed hard against the fingerboard. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Hinano smiled ruefully and returned the fingerboard to the table. ❋ Jennifer Chiaverini (2010)

Hinano picked up a fingerboard, blew off a bit of sawdust, and held it close to his eye to examine the frets. ❋ Jennifer Chiaverini (2010)

Hinano played a few quick scales up and down, his fingers jumping and dancing on the fingerboard. ❋ Jennifer Chiaverini (2010)

If you got down to the octave the strings were about an inch off of the fingerboard. ❋ Steve Dollar (2010)

     Sometimes I edge the bow high up on the fingerboard, like they say Ysaÿe did. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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