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u10ajf
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u10ajf
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02/13/2003 4:21 pm
This post explains most of what I know about harmonics, including pinch harmonics.

http://www.guitartricks.com/2000/trick.php?trick_id=5647

Hope this helps. Make sure you know where the right places are to play pinch harmonics, you can do this by measuring the distances between the nut and various frets which give good natural harmonics e.g. 12th, 7, 5, 4,3,2.7 etc. Then measure these distances away from the bridge and see where they fall in relation to your pickups.
Play lightly with a thin contact area for a short time, my posting explains my personal favourite technique.
When you've got the hang of it you will be able to play scales of artificial harmonics, maybe even scales of natural harmonics if you get really hot. You can also play chords, that can be very hard or quite easy (depending on the shapes).

Have fun!
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