Instruments & Performance

Rasgueado

Japanese name
ラスゲアード

Rasgueado is a technique where you flick several fingers across the strings in sequence to create a continuous, flamboyant strum.

How to use it

Because a single motion produces fine rhythm and a strong attack, it is an important expression in flamenco and related styles.

How it differs from related terms

An ordinary strum sounds the strings with a pick or the whole hand, while rasgueado uses the fingers one after another.

Even out the volume and the rhythm of each finger slowly before you raise the speed.

Sources & review

Last reviewed July 16, 2026

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