# Dictionary

Bass-room jargon — technique labels for pocket, metal dialects, articulation, and FX concepts.

## Hands & tone

Floating/anchored thumb, rest/free stroke, i/m/a.

## Groove & rhythm

Pocket, ghost, walking, rake.

## Metal dialects

Gallop, lead bass, open-string drone, root–fifth power shape.

## Articulation

Slap, pop, natural/pinch harmonics, double-stop.

## Gear concepts

Wah, OD, compression — musical intent, not presets.

## Usage
Return here when a label feels fuzzy, then resume the drill.