2 how do u play them?
I havent been able to figure this out. so please help me
Harmonics
1 whats the difference between natural and artaficial harmonics?
2 how do u play them?
I havent been able to figure this out. so please help me
2 how do u play them?
I havent been able to figure this out. so please help me
# 1
Try a search on the forum - there have been a few threads on this over time.
Briefly:
natural harmonics are created by touching the string above the fret wire and picking the string (try 12th fret for an idea). you'll get a different note from fretting over different frets - try 5, 7, 12 & 17. Don't hold the string to the fret though, just rest your finger over it.
Artifical harmonics (AKA Pinch Harmonics) are acheived by hitting the string with your thumb right after the pick hits the string - it's harder than getting natural harmonics, but once you get the technique, no problems.... you move your picking hand to get different notes...
try the forum search man.... we've talked about it loads.... :D
Briefly:
natural harmonics are created by touching the string above the fret wire and picking the string (try 12th fret for an idea). you'll get a different note from fretting over different frets - try 5, 7, 12 & 17. Don't hold the string to the fret though, just rest your finger over it.
Artifical harmonics (AKA Pinch Harmonics) are acheived by hitting the string with your thumb right after the pick hits the string - it's harder than getting natural harmonics, but once you get the technique, no problems.... you move your picking hand to get different notes...
try the forum search man.... we've talked about it loads.... :D
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what he said plus you should get a nice squeel with a pinch harmonic
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# 3
I have also heard of the second type (artificial) being referred to as chickin pickin'. Trivial stuff! Carry on.
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Originally Posted by: valvemaster212I have also heard of the second type (artificial) being referred to as chickin pickin'. Trivial stuff! Carry on.
Nah... 'Chickin Pickin' is playing with thumb and fingers - country style! called chicken pickin' because the shape your hand finds itself in is kinda like a chicken's head.... :eek:
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Originally Posted by: wreckenslol i dont get the artificial harmonic
how it sounds like?
pictures? =)
They sound like a high pitched squeal. To get an idea, try picking a note and then touching the string very lightly over the pickups - you should get a harmonic there....
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Originally Posted by: wreckensany song used this method?
Absolutely LOADS of them. Every time you hear an electric guitar really scream, it's a pinch harmonic. Vai and Satriani use them loads, so do ZZ Top and Zakk Wylde.
Off the top of my head ('cos I'm listening to it now) - 'Circles' by Joe Satriani has some in the middle lead section....
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Listen to the tail end of ZZ Top's LaGrange. The Reverend really gets into playing the squeal, and it's not nearly as over the top as say....Dimebag.
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