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Originally Posted by Monza_dh
She revolutionized the instrument's role by developing a style in which she played melody lines on the bass stings with her thumb while rhythmically strumming with her fingers. Her innovative technique, to this day know as the Carter Scratch, influenced the guitar's shift from rhythm to lead instrument.
—Holly George-Warren[2][/I]
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Didn't Robert Johnson do this as well? I believe I recall Clapton referencing this in his autobiography. Not taking anything away from Mrs. Carter.....