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Guitar basics: Natural harmonics

In this lesson, we show you how to get 'chiming' sounds on your guitar

James Uings/Martin Holmes, Wed 16 Jul 2008, 2:38 pm UTC

Guitar basics: Natural harmonics

learn how to play natural harmonics using our video, tab and backing track (© MusicRadar)

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Natural harmonics produce a chiming sound that lots of players use in their music. They are produced by placing your fingers lightly directly over the frets and can add contrast to a rhythm part, accent notes in a heavy riff or create screaming divebombs.

This video lesson shows you how to locate the most common (and easiest to play) natural harmonics and shows you how to play them correctly.

If you want more Guitar Basics lessons you should watch MusicRadar's exclusive lessons on hammer-ons, pull-offs, fretting correctly, playing open chords, tapping and how to use your amp.

The guitar featured in this video is a Spear Gladius SP Hardtail.

Video

Tab


Natural harmonics tab 1

Example (click image above for full-sized tab) - You'll need to place your fingers accurately to get the harmonics to ring out properly.

Backing track

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