'''String squeak''' is an industrya term for the [[wiktionary:squeak|squeak]] sound a [[guitar]] makes when thea musician quickly slides his or hertheir fingers along the [[strings (music)|string]]. while playing. This normally takes place when changingthe chordsplayer requiresmust themove musiciana toconsiderable movedistance up or down the [[neck (music)|neck]]of asthe opposedinstrument to simplyreach changinga [[fingering]]certain position.
==Examples==
String squeak is considered unprofessional by some listeners or music technicians.{{fact|date=June 2007}}. It is oftensometimes eliminated through overdubbing. Others feel that it makes the music authentic. AsSome such,pieces where string squeak is easy to hearevident inare:
*"[[Every Breath You Take]]" by the [[Police (band)|Police]]
*"[[Wish You Were Here (song)| Wish You Were Here]]" by [[Pink Floyd]]
