Guqin Right Hand Techniques

Name: Bò 擘
Explanation: Using your thumb to strum the string

Name: Tuo 托
Explanation: Using your thumb to pluck the string.

Name: Muǒ 抹
Explanation: Using your index finger to pluck the string.

Name: Tiaǒ 挑
Explanation: Using your index finger to strum the string. When playing, slightly bend the index finger and put your index finger tip against your thumb nail tip to strum the string.

Name: Gou 勾
Explanation: Using your middle finger to pluck the string. Slightly bend the middle finger, and put more strength on the finger tip. After pluck the string, stay your middle finger on the next string and not move away yet.

Name: Ti 剔
Explanation: Using your middle finger to strum the string.

Name: Dă 打
Explanation: Using your ring finger to pluck the string.

Name: Zhai 摘
Explanation: Using your ring finger to strum the string.