Try this guitar challenge
STEP 1: Watch the video to learn the bite-sized piece of music
STEP 2: Click the "PLAY" tab below the video to play along with Tony until you can do it on your own.
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Try this guitar challenge
STEP 1: Watch the video to learn the bite-sized piece of music
STEP 2: Click the "PLAY" tab below the video to play along with Tony until you can do it on your own.
Like this lesson? Join Tony's Acoustic Challenge to keep going!
Responses
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That is so cool!
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Hi, I cannot see which finger on your strumming hand is playing the harmonics. can you better explain? thanks
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I’m OK with the natural harmonics. Just need a very light touch with your fretting finger. I had to play around with the location though. Gotta be right over the fret. The artificial harmonics were new to me. I had to work out the light touch with my index finger and pluck with my thumb. Once I worked out the proper technique strings were ringing!
Chalk up the WIN! -
Just getting this figured out but I got the best harmonics by tapping the corresponding fret above fast and firm, I feel like Freddie Van Halen! Eyes opening…
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great exercise even though i’ve used harmonics before i’ve never used artificial harmonics before. thanks Tony.
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I had no problem with the natural harmonics. I have done natural harmonics with all the strings at once, but never each individual note — much harder. I really did not understand the artificial harmonics — your chart was not very clear for me — did not say what fret to hit (15th, or 14th or 12th, etc).
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mind blown!!
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needs work to be consistant on artificial harmonics. fun and challenging at the same time
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I don’t understand this at all. What are we supposed to actually do? I can’t follow Tony’s description of the finger positions as he goes too fast. And what are the little diamond note shapes on the tab? The second tab doesn’t follow the video lesson at all. The harmonics just seem to be following a scale, no?
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Or just playing the G, C, and D chords one string at a time? what are the extra diamond shaped notes for?
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Confusing, I know. When you make a chord (G, C, or D), keep your fingers on the chord. Then below the 12th fret, you will pick (finger or flat pick) the corresponding chord location on the string. So let me explain…let’s do a G chord. Your fretted fingers are on the 3rd fret of the low E, 2nd fret on the A string, D & G are open, and the 3rd fret of the B & high 3. Then, you will pick/play the notes at these fret locations above the 12th fret…. 15th fret of low E, 14th fret of A, 12th fret of D & G, and the 15th fret of B & High E. You’ll find you will get a pleasing sound coming from those notes. Do the same with the other chords. C chord location should be 15th fret of the A, 14th fret of the D, 12th fret of the G, and 13th fret of the B and 12th fret of the High E. And the D chord should be 12th fret of D, 14th fret of G, 15th fret of B, and 14th fret of high E.
Remember you are just making the chord shape with your fretting hand, and picking the corresponding “shape” below the 12th fret. They are the harmonics. And fun to do once you get the hang of it. Good luck! -
OK, TerriG, I think I get the natural harmonics now. I play a normal chord 12 frets up the neck towards the body, and the open strings harmonize with the fretted strings. However, I can’t play a chord, or anything much, that high up on the neck–it sounds terrible as the fret space is smaller and I can’t stuff my stubby fingers in there, the neck is wider so I can’t reach my short fingers across, and my guitar is cheap and the action is too high way up there. But I understand it could sound cool if you could do it.
Artificial harmonics I still don’t understand. -
Sorry, nope got that mixed up. It’s the artificial description I wrote, but looking at the lesson video I see I’ve still got it wrong.
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If you look at the bottom right of the video you’ll see 1x. Click on that and choose a slower speed. The diamonds on the notation are the higher octaves of the notes below.
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A win for me was being able to do harmonics…never understood how players got that sound. Now I made that sound! However the second exercise was much more difficult for me so I will have to come back to it. Still, I can make the harmonic sound!
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One or two strings ringed out correctly. Perhaps with more practice the other ones will sound.
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This was great thanks Tony. My pinky is getting a work out and I just learned about artificial harmonics. That said, I’m not sure how they would play into a tune.
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I have the confidence to use these techniques without concern. Learned a couple tricks that corrected my invented work-arounds.
You've been invited to experience Tony's Acoustic Challenge
Stop Dabbling, Start Playing
GET STARTED
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Harmonics
Responses
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That is so cool!
-
Hi, I cannot see which finger on your strumming hand is playing the harmonics. can you better explain? thanks
-
I’m OK with the natural harmonics. Just need a very light touch with your fretting finger. I had to play around with the location though. Gotta be right over the fret. The artificial harmonics were new to me. I had to work out the light touch with my index finger and pluck with my thumb. Once I worked out the proper technique strings were ringing!
Chalk up the WIN! -
Just getting this figured out but I got the best harmonics by tapping the corresponding fret above fast and firm, I feel like Freddie Van Halen! Eyes opening…
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great exercise even though i’ve used harmonics before i’ve never used artificial harmonics before. thanks Tony.
-
I had no problem with the natural harmonics. I have done natural harmonics with all the strings at once, but never each individual note — much harder. I really did not understand the artificial harmonics — your chart was not very clear for me — did not say what fret to hit (15th, or 14th or 12th, etc).
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mind blown!!
-
needs work to be consistant on artificial harmonics. fun and challenging at the same time
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I don’t understand this at all. What are we supposed to actually do? I can’t follow Tony’s description of the finger positions as he goes too fast. And what are the little diamond note shapes on the tab? The second tab doesn’t follow the video lesson at all. The harmonics just seem to be following a scale, no?
-
Or just playing the G, C, and D chords one string at a time? what are the extra diamond shaped notes for?
-
Confusing, I know. When you make a chord (G, C, or D), keep your fingers on the chord. Then below the 12th fret, you will pick (finger or flat pick) the corresponding chord location on the string. So let me explain…let’s do a G chord. Your fretted fingers are on the 3rd fret of the low E, 2nd fret on the A string, D & G are open, and the 3rd fret of the B & high 3. Then, you will pick/play the notes at these fret locations above the 12th fret…. 15th fret of low E, 14th fret of A, 12th fret of D & G, and the 15th fret of B & High E. You’ll find you will get a pleasing sound coming from those notes. Do the same with the other chords. C chord location should be 15th fret of the A, 14th fret of the D, 12th fret of the G, and 13th fret of the B and 12th fret of the High E. And the D chord should be 12th fret of D, 14th fret of G, 15th fret of B, and 14th fret of high E.
Remember you are just making the chord shape with your fretting hand, and picking the corresponding “shape” below the 12th fret. They are the harmonics. And fun to do once you get the hang of it. Good luck! -
OK, TerriG, I think I get the natural harmonics now. I play a normal chord 12 frets up the neck towards the body, and the open strings harmonize with the fretted strings. However, I can’t play a chord, or anything much, that high up on the neck–it sounds terrible as the fret space is smaller and I can’t stuff my stubby fingers in there, the neck is wider so I can’t reach my short fingers across, and my guitar is cheap and the action is too high way up there. But I understand it could sound cool if you could do it.
Artificial harmonics I still don’t understand. -
Sorry, nope got that mixed up. It’s the artificial description I wrote, but looking at the lesson video I see I’ve still got it wrong.
-
-
If you look at the bottom right of the video you’ll see 1x. Click on that and choose a slower speed. The diamonds on the notation are the higher octaves of the notes below.
-
-
A win for me was being able to do harmonics…never understood how players got that sound. Now I made that sound! However the second exercise was much more difficult for me so I will have to come back to it. Still, I can make the harmonic sound!
-
One or two strings ringed out correctly. Perhaps with more practice the other ones will sound.
-
This was great thanks Tony. My pinky is getting a work out and I just learned about artificial harmonics. That said, I’m not sure how they would play into a tune.
-
I have the confidence to use these techniques without concern. Learned a couple tricks that corrected my invented work-arounds.
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That is so cool!
Hi, I cannot see which finger on your strumming hand is playing the harmonics. can you better explain? thanks
I’m OK with the natural harmonics. Just need a very light touch with your fretting finger. I had to play around with the location though. Gotta be right over the fret. The artificial harmonics were new to me. I had to work out the light touch with my index finger and pluck with my thumb. Once I worked out the proper technique strings were ringing!
Chalk up the WIN!
Just getting this figured out but I got the best harmonics by tapping the corresponding fret above fast and firm, I feel like Freddie Van Halen! Eyes opening…
great exercise even though i’ve used harmonics before i’ve never used artificial harmonics before. thanks Tony.
I had no problem with the natural harmonics. I have done natural harmonics with all the strings at once, but never each individual note — much harder. I really did not understand the artificial harmonics — your chart was not very clear for me — did not say what fret to hit (15th, or 14th or 12th, etc).
mind blown!!
needs work to be consistant on artificial harmonics. fun and challenging at the same time
I don’t understand this at all. What are we supposed to actually do? I can’t follow Tony’s description of the finger positions as he goes too fast. And what are the little diamond note shapes on the tab? The second tab doesn’t follow the video lesson at all. The harmonics just seem to be following a scale, no?
Or just playing the G, C, and D chords one string at a time? what are the extra diamond shaped notes for?
Confusing, I know. When you make a chord (G, C, or D), keep your fingers on the chord. Then below the 12th fret, you will pick (finger or flat pick) the corresponding chord location on the string. So let me explain…let’s do a G chord. Your fretted fingers are on the 3rd fret of the low E, 2nd fret on the A string, D & G are open, and the 3rd fret of the B & high 3. Then, you will pick/play the notes at these fret locations above the 12th fret…. 15th fret of low E, 14th fret of A, 12th fret of D & G, and the 15th fret of B & High E. You’ll find you will get a pleasing sound coming from those notes. Do the same with the other chords. C chord location should be 15th fret of the A, 14th fret of the D, 12th fret of the G, and 13th fret of the B and 12th fret of the High E. And the D chord should be 12th fret of D, 14th fret of G, 15th fret of B, and 14th fret of high E.
Remember you are just making the chord shape with your fretting hand, and picking the corresponding “shape” below the 12th fret. They are the harmonics. And fun to do once you get the hang of it. Good luck!
OK, TerriG, I think I get the natural harmonics now. I play a normal chord 12 frets up the neck towards the body, and the open strings harmonize with the fretted strings. However, I can’t play a chord, or anything much, that high up on the neck–it sounds terrible as the fret space is smaller and I can’t stuff my stubby fingers in there, the neck is wider so I can’t reach my short fingers across, and my guitar is cheap and the action is too high way up there. But I understand it could sound cool if you could do it.
Artificial harmonics I still don’t understand.
Sorry, nope got that mixed up. It’s the artificial description I wrote, but looking at the lesson video I see I’ve still got it wrong.
If you look at the bottom right of the video you’ll see 1x. Click on that and choose a slower speed. The diamonds on the notation are the higher octaves of the notes below.
A win for me was being able to do harmonics…never understood how players got that sound. Now I made that sound! However the second exercise was much more difficult for me so I will have to come back to it. Still, I can make the harmonic sound!
One or two strings ringed out correctly. Perhaps with more practice the other ones will sound.
This was great thanks Tony. My pinky is getting a work out and I just learned about artificial harmonics. That said, I’m not sure how they would play into a tune.
I have the confidence to use these techniques without concern. Learned a couple tricks that corrected my invented work-arounds.