Pick scratch

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Pick scratch is a percussive playing technique used by electric guitarists in particular , in which the plectrum (rotated by 90 ° so that one plectrum can cover two strings at the same time) is quickly rubbed with pressure over the wrapped bass strings.

sound

Especially used in metal and rock styles , the Pick Scratch technique creates a shrill screeching sound that is often used as an effect in solos.