Harmonizing Guitar Parts

[@OTCRock4one]

David, you are one of the only instructors that can get me to understand this stuff, thanks!

[@bsjeran]

The second idea is using inverted thirds on the B and D strings. Blues players use this a lot. For example, you want to play E minor third. You play the E note on the B string 5th fret, and you play the minor third (G note) on the D string 5th fret. Also two simple shapes there. More advanded method includes two hand tapping on different strings. More difficult, but brings lots more speed. PS Wallimann rocks, thanks for the ideas man.

[@Ghandjaloodah]

Excellent! You really helped my understanding of harmonising lead guitar. Thank you.

[@Nemquin]

You really do explain things very well David. I remember watching your videos on Intervals on JamPlay and it blew my mind as I finally understood how intervals built scales.

[@stringmanipulator]

Man you're an excellent teacher, I know I've said it before, but you've got a talent for hitting the bullseye in just a few sentences. Great topic. I first started to notice harmonized guitar parts as a kid listening to Thin Lizzy (was kinda fanatic about them for years and years) But never really tried to do it myself, and now you just showed the logics of it all in a 5 min video :) Thanks Dave! you have a good one // Ken

[@ericthebow]

Great teacher! - I've just gone to iTunes and bought "Deep Inside the Mind". Oh my.

[@jorgethebassplayer4421]

Thank you, David. Quality video and excellent teaching. I will be buying your book.

[@ConnorBaxter]

lol at the cluster noise, sounded like a Darlik!!!!

[@bsjeran]

You can try playing thirds on G and B strings, because they are easier to get a hold of and change notes quickly. There are many examples of this, and it does take a bit of getting used to, but it is fairly simple and it only includes two simple shapes that are easy to use. Randy Rhodes used this a lot (after the arpeggiated 4-chord sequence at the beginning of the second solo in Mr. Crowley. No more characters, another idea in the next comment...

[@MisterDog228]

great video ! thanks, i only thought the harmony is when two same notes are played but in different pitch[position]

[@jamiebrownmaxwell]

thanks for this video David, one quick question, besides harmonising a 3rd above, what's the next most common interval? cheers, jame.

[@MsDavo123]

this was a fantastic lesson so much clarity its like richard Feynman talking about music theory loved this LIKE

[@jamiebrownmaxwell]

thanks good sir, will do

[@wajang1000]

The lesson applies if you split the sequence and superimpose one track on the next. How can you harmonize without splitting it into two tracks, just like how keyboard players do it? That would be more interesting to learn instead of the static approach.

[@guitarlemonpie]

but how do you harmonize notes that are out of scale?

[@guidemeChrist]

The reason we usually harmonize in thirds doesn't actually have to do with the human perception. It's about maths. We tend to harmonize notes with thirds because that opens up the most possibilities for harmonizing complete melodies without breaking out of the triad. The "clusters" are merely a fault within the 12 tone equal temperament. A minor second can be a very harmonious interval (depending on the way you intonate it), just not in the western music.

[@adamneal69]

Many thanks David. Using the modes as harmonic buddies never occurred to me till now. Thanx so much. :) Are you still working on upgrading your backing tracks just out of interest. The originals are just fine but if you do some revamps could you possibly give some pointers on the web site. Great to see some tutorial uploads again. ;)

[@loopie007]

Thanks David..

[@keebstasee]

Very informative, thank you.

[@MrWylde1]

Thank you so much you make it easy to understand

[@MrSdave101]

Great Video David, really interesting concept! Thanks :)

[@halo123321123]

Hi I have been struggling with arpeggios for a long time now. And i noticed you don't have any lessons on arpeggios. And for me more importantly. A lesson on how to practice them. I hope you can make a video or send me in the right direction. Thank you

[@ScottLindsey71]

"shredy type of way" ... awesome :)

[@downhill240]

Great lesson!

[@cketelae]

Great as usual, keep up the good work! A+

[@gkniffen]

Great stuff ... As always.

[@jakazava]

Thanks)) Cool thing, I even didn't know until now)

[@TheArgus1000]

Very useful lesson, thats why I've subscribed :D

[@CharafB1]

hankyou david :)

[@latinpr36]

Thanks awesome

[@dunboozin]

so can you do the same with pentatonic scales ?

[@Wallimann]

Great question! Kind of, but not exactly the same because pentatonic scales don't have all the 7 intervals. The best way to harmonize pentatonic riffs or licks is to do a simple pitch shift effect. It's very easy to do. Just ply the same exact lick/riff (same fingering), but start it from a different fret. Most popular way to do it is to harmonize pentatonic ideas a 4th or 5th up (respectively 5 or 7 frets above). I hope that makes sense!

[@dunboozin]

yes thanks.

[@garylimby]

Nice David. As usual.

[@udsahn]

Great video buddy! Will help tremendously! :)

[@audiogarden1]

You are a damn good teacher.

[@soul189]

Hey man thank for the video.

[@credencentm925]

Love u david U r the best

[@MrNikkSudden]

Omg! Thankyou so much for making this video!!

[@harryshmuttle2975]

4:20 Sorry, don't understand language well. You are playing the same fingering on the 7th fret and on the 3th one, correct?

[@OTCRock4one]

Yes

[@Vercingetorix]

Or you could just use the smart harmony feature on the Axe FX II and not have to worry about figuring out how to play the same thing twice :)

[@95dank]

The cluster part sounds like The Dillinger Escape Plan, lol

[@metaloutlander]

well said...

[@AgnarWolf]

awesome, tnx dude xD

[@kernelxsanders]

Great lesson, but I would advise not to use synth pads in the background, as it is distracting and makes the guitar less audible.

[@thejusticeization]

No pdf?

[@kaskas55]

Thank you! \m/

[@jeremywong9145]

after playing for 5 years without harmonising you just broke it with 6 mins

[@specthanatos]

Very very very interesting! But please lose the delay, it totally ruins your beautiful Telecaster sound.

[@Vercingetorix]

Buy a smart harmoniser and it will do all the hard work for you.

[@garrettcamper9421]

TO THE MAKER OF THIS VIDEO: Are you saying that I can harmonize anything by playing it 3 positions above the root?

[@Wallimann]

+Garrett Camper As long as you are using 7 note scales yes! That would be a harmony in thirds.

[@garrettcamper9421]

David Wallimann alright. Thanks. Is there a way I can harmonize on larger more complex scales, like for example the phrygian dominant scale?

[@drbilldc]

I will be taking advantage fo your skype lessons, because...well, check out my "Star Spangeld Death" video and you'll see why...bwahahaha!!! P.S> be ready for many Gilmour-ish questions.