'''String squeak''' is an industry term for the [[wiktionary:squeak|squeak]] sound a [[guitar]] makes when the musician quickly slides his or her fingers along the [[strings (music)|string]]. This normally takes place when changing chords requires the musician to move up or down the [[neck (music)|neck]] as opposed to simply changing [[fingering]].
==Examples==
String squeak is considered unprofessional by some listeners or music technicians. It is often eliminated through overdubbing. Others feel that it makes the music authentic. As such, string squeak is easy to hear in:
*"[[Every Breath You Take]]" by the [[Police (band)|Police]]
