fingerwork
Hands-on instrumental skill
Fingerwork is the skilled use of the fingers, especially in playing a musical instrument.
A pianist's fingerwork determines clarity and speed; a guitarist's fingerwork shapes tone and articulation.
The term extends to any activity requiring dexterous finger movements: The watchmaker's fingerwork was meticulous.
Keyed percussion instrument
- guitarFretted stringed instrument
- violinBowed string instrument
- scalesPlates or weighing devices
- arpeggiosChord notes played individually
harpsichord · cello · flute · keyboard · fretwork · trills · runs · glissando
Accuracy of measurement
- nimblenessEase of quick movement
- agilityQuickness and ease
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
manipulation · sleight · adeptness · fluency · control · facility · delicacy · steadiness
Therapeutic point-pressing technique
- shiatsuJapanese digit-pressure bodywork
- reflexologyFoot-point pressure therapy
- kneadingManual dough development
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
Decorative stitching on fabric
- lace-makingCrafting ornamental openwork fabric
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
- knittingLoop-based textile making
- crochetingCrafting with hooked needle
tatting · macrame · weaving · quilting · sewing · stitching · braiding · needlepoint
Array of input keys
- touch-typingTyping without watching keys
- qwertyStandard keyboard arrangement
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- keystrokesButton presses when typing
piano
Keyed percussion instrument
arpeggios · harpsichord · cello · flute · keyboard · fretwork · trills · runs · glissando · legato
precision
Accuracy of measurement
- nimblenessEase of quick movement
- agilityQuickness and ease
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
finesse · manipulation · sleight · adeptness · fluency · control · facility · delicacy · steadiness · deftness
acupressure
Therapeutic point-pressing technique
- shiatsuJapanese digit-pressure bodywork
- reflexologyFoot-point pressure therapy
- kneadingManual dough development
embroidery
Decorative stitching on fabric
- lace-makingCrafting ornamental openwork fabric
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
- knittingLoop-based textile making
crocheting · tatting · macrame · weaving · quilting · sewing · stitching · braiding · needlepoint · cross-stitch
keyboard
Array of input keys
- touch-typingTyping without watching keys
- qwertyStandard keyboard arrangement
- accuracyDegree of correctness
keystrokes · ergonomics · hunt-and-peck · transcription · shorthand
signing
Inscribing one's name
- fingerspellingLetter-by-letter hand alphabet
- mudraRitual hand gesture
- pantomimeDrama through gesture alone
fingerworkfootwork
Skilled lower-limb movement
pedaling · breath control · embouchure · legwork · bowing
fingerworkclumsiness
Lack of physical grace
fumbling · ham-fistedness · heavy-handedness · awkwardness · ineptitude
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