Simple Pinch Harmonics

[txlnghorns22]

Great video....finally a detailed clear close up of what actually happens. Not just a "ok here's what ya do, now do it"

[arumdance]

yay ive dont ot a few times now but it is still hard....

[ssx333]

goooooooooood

[cha0scl0ud]

I'm trying this when I get home... I finally found out what this damn technique is called... I feel like an idiot lol. Should sound nice on the PRS SE with EMG 81/85s... I should get this in no time!

[TheOrigonalJohn]

thanx

[rokstr3]

due i like the video but the deep voice and the way you tarted off in the beginning sorta sounds like a pedofile. that's was just my opinion but great lesson i learned how do do another style of harmonics now

[linebackerm3]

great job. this helped me a lot ive been strugglin wit these.

[aDii00000]

Thanks Man ,

[namohasan]

it helped me alot ! thank you very very very much ! I learned it in 1 minute ^^ 5*****

[WhiteRhino97]

dude you pwn harmonics

[BloodlustBlackout]

When I do this, I find it hard to get the pick in the right place whilst getting it in time to a song/solo, and if i just keep the pick in that place the bottom 3 strings seem dull. help :(

[white95sl2]

For all those beginners (like me) who are just like "WTF I CAN'T DO THAT CRAP!" just keep trying. Trust me after 10 minutes I was pretty pissed but 30 minutes later I finally got it to do it once. I've been playing straight for two hours and I've finally got to do it more but it's off and on. Keep practicing! Soon it'll be natural... I hope, lol. Also check out all the videos on it and maybe it'll help you more.

[IIOverkill]

thanks. SHOUNDS TASHTEE!!!

[dantube80]

great job at keeping it short and for beginners!! one thing I might add is the fact that the "Sweet spot" for picking is actually any place you divide the string into even ratios like 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, etc; and they move with the fretted position you play... you could probly demonstrate way quicker than all those word I just used!! :)

[xXxKidderxXx]

shecter?

[thelegand1]

if im lucky i can do it 1 in 100 attempts and still its not as good and ive watched this vid twice and about 20 other vids i just cant do pitch harmonics

[chrisrocks2010]

Dude. It took me like a few days/weeks to get it down but i can get it every time. Just keep practicing. There's no more to teach than this guy said. Just practice it.

[bodomlaiho666]

hey man wat amp,pickups, and strings are u using? please message me back.

[ChatosLand]

Carvin CT6M Guitar

GHS Eric Johnson .010 strings

Mesa Subway Rocket Amp

[white95sl2]

I hear those carvin guitars are SWEEEET. Nice video. :)

[tenhundredkills]

Do different PUs make it easier or harder to make good pinch harmonics?

[Jcrusader17s]

wow thanks so much :)

your great = )

[bluebell101]

yummy

[Bundy1]

Hey, is that a Carvin CT6 in Greenburst?! Those pickups look very familiar...

Cool video. Looks like you've helped out many people with this one. Good job.

[treasach]

great lesson thanks

[xXxstaciixXx]

omg buddy...thats amazing. thank YOU

[Jornibo]

Thank you so much

[cue0711]

omg.. ive been wanting to find out how to do this forever, but wehen i finally figure it out, i lose all my picks.... CRAP!

[anothermodder]

why are picks so easy to lose? we should make a pick wallet.

[XxJoe1792xX]

they have this pick holder thing that you could put on the back of the neck of the guitar

[guitarguy7197]

thanks man

[bacil666]

this video is the best!!! it helped me the most...i prefer to tell every body who wants to learn pinch harmonics to watch this vid...real cool man...

[jotidman]

practice makes perfect! some excellent tips. I've almost got it!

[Madmetal24]

Gunna go try. I tried but I couldent really get the 100% queel of it.

[satanismyguitar]

Really helpful video. My friend knew how to do those for years, and I could never figure it out. Thanks for teaching me. Now I can go forth and pull squeals too.

[llamallama2007]

dont you have to do something with your other hand?

[ChatosLand]

no - firmly fretting the note will produce a 'pinch' harmonic, vibrato or a bend will add sustain/color to the harmonic though.

[kodfishthemaggot]

how long would u expect for a learner to get the hang of this

[ChatosLand]

I think that really depends on your existing picking style/technique - could be minutes, could be days. I find that a lot of beginning players are sort of timid when it comes to striking the strings, apply some attitude/force. I also find its easier to get one when you are learning if your pick hand is more parallel to the top of the guitar with your thumb inline with your wrist - than a classical style where your pick hand is more perpendicular to the strings.

[xxcreapingdeathx]

tyvm lmao this is the only video on pinched harmonics which i actually understand? lol i can actually do it now..cheeeers

[madguitarist]

Thanks man. It's probably work better if I was plugged through an actual amp, rather than my computer mic jack though.

[gunturrent0shii]

i cant do that with my amp!!! argh!!! even if i switch it to the overdrive mode

[mrbiscuits415]

Its about 11:30 so i dont feel like pulling a amp out to try this out, but do you think ill be able to do this with a 1959 melody maker with only a bridge pickup?

[Jonnyb95]

what the heck....it wont happen for me

[vengeance1989]

my pinch harmonics is not good enough..now i understand how to do it..haha

[rizz3]

thanks alot

understand it alot better now lol

[m1a1abrams2002]

ive been playing guitar for 2 1/2 years and never understood how to do pinch harmonics... this vid helped out alot. :P

[gooseburgerdude]

i got a casino strat copy, no humbucklers or anything like that, i still got a hell of alot of gain, will i stil b able to do good pinch harmonics?

[ChatosLand]

People saying they need this or that are incorrect - pinch harmonics can be done on an acoustic, all over the neck, if you have correct technique. Electronics often inserts artificial harmonics which makes it easier to do when starting - but isn't necessary once you have the technique down. So... no, you don't need humbuckers or high gain amps or pedals when it comes right down to it, those things just make it easier when learning.

[ZurcBlackstarr]

wow.... thank you so much... now i have to try to see if i can do it.. lol first thing i may have learned from someone else...

[shikohe]

does it matter if it is a Encore guitar?

[ChatosLand]

guitar brand will make no difference - but certain guitars are more harmonically active, usually from high end neck construction - but that shouldn't make a difference when learning.

[ZeroSk8er93]

would it matter what kind of amp i use?? because the one i have now sucks... when i do this i can hear it but barely.. it's only a 10 watt so yea that might be my problem lol

[ChatosLand]

that wouldn't be your problem... technique is technique, regardless of equipment - but - in this case, the volume of your pinch may come through better using a distortion pedal as you improve upon technique

[ZeroSk8er93]

ok thanks a lot.

[loversecks]

humbuckers?

[Ahezerith]

Dude thanks you helped alot.

[cheifsniper]

cool

[danktown]

awsome took me forever to find a good video showin this

[soad211]

freat video dude thanks

[555Mudvayne666]

omfg i had my volume on blast when i played this vid and the starting when he talks scared the shit out of me

[Famasin3shotburst]

Theres a voice in my head that sounds just like him.

[amanuelamanuel]

THX ALOT!!! i've always wanted to know how to do that!!!

[CULPR1T]

goddamn dude, you sound like my doctor. "alright im going to need you to cough for me."haha but you helped alot, thanks man.

[Frostbite155]

i dont think i position my thumb right, cus i either get no sound or normal sound from string...

[xttocx]

very informative... enjoyed it man.. x

[ArmyOfAngelz]

Thanks this really helped

[ChatosLand]

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