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There are a number of ways to get them - pinch harmonics is one way. I think what Vic is referring to as artificial harmonics is 'touch harmonics' or 'Lenny Breau harmonics' - two different names for the same technique, where you extend your index finger to touch the harmonic node whlie picking the string.

There are also tap harmonics, drum harmonics, etc - all of which are just different ways to get artificial (and in some cases, natural) harmonics.]]> Guitar Players Discussion NoteBoat https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/what-is-a-pinch-harmonic/#post-171329 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/what-is-a-pinch-harmonic/#post-171326 Tue, 11 Apr 2006 17:45:33 +0000
I suspect you are referring to "artificial harmonics" and not pinch harmonics.

"How do I produce artificial harmonics on my guitar?
By David Hodge
February 15, 2003

If you grip the tip of your pick so that when you strike the string it catches your thumb, you will hear a harmonic generated over the initial note. This is a common technique for lead guitarists and while it sounds great on an electric guitar you can also do this on an acoustic. It simply takes a little more practice. "


http://www.freeguitarvideos.com/LJ_R1/LJ15c.html

Click on the quick time icon to watch the video. Peter vogl shows artificial harmonics after the scrape.

Vic]]> Guitar Players Discussion GoodVicHunting https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/what-is-a-pinch-harmonic/#post-171326 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/what-is-a-pinch-harmonic/#post-171289 Tue, 11 Apr 2006 07:08:11 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion art&lutherie https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/what-is-a-pinch-harmonic/#post-171289 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/what-is-a-pinch-harmonic/#post-171284 Tue, 11 Apr 2006 06:45:59 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion djdubb https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/what-is-a-pinch-harmonic/#post-171284 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/what-is-a-pinch-harmonic/#post-171279 Tue, 11 Apr 2006 06:25:40 +0000
Good explanation, Mike. ]]> Guitar Players Discussion Doug_C https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/what-is-a-pinch-harmonic/#post-171279 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/what-is-a-pinch-harmonic/#post-171278 Tue, 11 Apr 2006 06:22:34 +0000
Can you use them in blues? Maybe in really heavy power-blues with lots of distortion but thats pretty much rock isnt it...I dont really know of any blues players that use harmonics in their playing.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Voodoo_Merman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/what-is-a-pinch-harmonic/#post-171278 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/what-is-a-pinch-harmonic/#post-171277 Tue, 11 Apr 2006 06:15:29 +0000
It's used amongst heavier players with distortion, but who's to say you can't do it.


Mike]]> Guitar Players Discussion Mike https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/what-is-a-pinch-harmonic/#post-171277 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/what-is-a-pinch-harmonic/#post-16992 Tue, 11 Apr 2006 06:03:57 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion djdubb https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/what-is-a-pinch-harmonic/#post-16992