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It is the resonances of the sound that is different and it is very subtle, but you can definitely hear it. The best way to try this is on the Low E string with the G chord. First, make the G chord and then strike the E note normally over the sound hole. Then keeping with the G chord, strike the Low E on the 15th fret. Listen for the difference. Then compare the other notes in the G chord, first with the sound hole and then with the harmonics location. What you will find out is that harmonics have a richer tone to them compare to playing the chord over the sound hole. It is very subtle, so you definitely need to listen carefully. I don’t know how much Tony uses harmonics. I haven’t seen them yet in the Weekly challenges, so I wouldn’t get to hung up on this if you can’t get it at first. It is very, very subtle differences so it might be not obvious at first, but keep at it. Good luck!

• This reply was modified 2 years, 2 months ago by  TerriG.