noun
Refers to the technique or manner of using the fingers, especially in playing musical instruments. Often used in contexts like piano, guitar, or other instruments where precise finger placement is important. The cross-reference 運指 is a synonym.
See also: 運指
ピアノの指使いを練習する。
I practice piano fingering.
この曲は指使いが難しい。
The fingering for this piece is difficult.
運指 is a more technical term for fingering, often used in formal music instruction. 指使い is slightly more everyday and can also refer to general finger movement, not strictly musical.
Compound of 指 (finger) and 使い (use, handling). The reading ゆびづかい is a standard rendaku form.