Players don't just move up and down the neck; they pull the melody string downward across the curved frets.
Traditionally, using the ring finger is discouraged because it can interfere with the player's ability to pull the string laterally for ornamentation. However, some modern masters, like Shahid Parvez , have broken these norms to achieve unprecedented speed. 🎸 Instrumental Variations
This pulling technique allows a player to play up to five or even seven notes from a single fret position, mimicking the "glissando" of a singer.