What is another word for clawhammer?
Pronunciation: [klˈɔːhamə] (IPA) 
Clawhammer is a technique used in playing the banjo, which consists of striking the strings with the back of the fingernails, followed by strumming with the index finger. Other terms used as synonyms for clawhammer include frailing, stroke style, down-pick, and rapping. Each of these techniques involves striking the strings with the fingers but may use different variations in finger placement and strumming patterns. While each of these techniques is unique, they all share the same basic principle of string strikes with the fingers. Whether you prefer to use clawhammer, frailing, stroke style, down-pick, or rapping, each technique adds a different dynamic to the sound of the banjo.
