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    How to Play Natural Harmonics on Your Guitar


    Harmonics are de ned as notes that are produced when a string is We Recommend…
    played in a way where vibrational overtones are created. They can
    also be formed as a result of ampli cation, or restriction of
    vibration.

    Natural harmonics only occur on the guitar at certain positions of


    the string. They are formed when the string is played with no
    fretted notes.

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    Technical Explanation of How Harmonics Are Formed Other Related Topics

    The points on a guitar neck where natural harmonics occur are called nodes and are located on the 24th Legato Playing Techniques (
    fret, the 12th fret, the 7th fret and the 5th fret. These are speci c points on the string which Hammer-on & Pull-o )
    remain stationary when the string is plucked and vibrating.
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    Now, when a guitar string is struck, the note you hear is actually made up of a number of tones. The note
    that you play, be it an open string or a fretted note, is known as the fundamental tone. The other tones Muted Strumming For a New

    are made up of di erent node points along the string and are called overtones. It is these overtones that Level in Rhythm Playing

    are used to create natural harmonics on the guitar. Palm Muting Techniques to
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    How Do You Actually Play Natural Harmonics?


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    In the rst example, let’s play the harmonic on the 12th fret of the 6th string. To do so, you need to play an
    open E on the sixth string rst. While the note is still ringing, gently touch the string right above the 12th
    fret with your nger.
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    The key here is to place your nger softly against the string and you should experiment with varying
    amounts of pressure to nd the sweet spot. * Note that if you push down too hard, you might accidentally
    mute the string instead. Once the harmonic sounds out, remove your nger from the string and let it
    continue ringing.
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    Are produced using your fretting hand

    Are played with an open string

    Can be produced anywhere on the neck, but are easiest to produce at certain places

    Are indicated in tab with brackets surrounding the fret number. For example: <12> or <7>.

    Are indicated in Guitar Pro with a diamond symbol to the left of the fret number

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