How to Play Harmonics on Acoustic Guitar in 3 Steps

Learn the three frets where harmonics work plus the correct fretting hand technique. This guitar lesson is full of acoustic guitar tips for getting great harmonics!
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[@LuciferAether]

You made a whole video just to ask for the name of a song haven't you ?

[@highendjerry1865]

What do you mean?

[@javierjohnmanuelm.8093]

jajaja

[@billhicks9056]

Anybody know the song he's talking about?

[@xooperz]

White Summer and Dazed and Confused both have harmonics

[@anthonysalamanca4988]

@@billhicks9056 he might also be referring to Bron-Y-Aur Stomp

[@keltyercanbrack960]

I’ve struggled with harmonics my whole life! I watched this video and got it in 10 seconds! Bless you sir! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@yolandacasarez1196]

ditto

[@pharmdiddy5120]

Truth!

[@Yaunie13]

agreed

[@PercussiveStrings1]

You liar, I couldn't get it in 45 minutes!

[@skursreacts8814]

right.. I could just never figure it out what the muted picking sound was and I didn't know they it was called a harmonic either.. I'm glad the answer was more complicated than i thought.

[@mrmasrawy92]

a really famous song with harmonics is actually nothing else matters...

[@eldenboi8354]

Yeah im actually learning this song and using this video to learn natural harmonics for nothing else matters.

[@TheMightycfc]

Come and go blues Greg allman

[@saulwilliams1899]

Yeah but I think he's taking about dazed and confused buddy

[@HollowGolem]

The intro to "And You and I" by Yes has some harmonic work. Nancy Wilson throws a few into the intro for "Crazy on You" as well.

[@theimperfectguitarist974]

Sadness and sorrow from Naruto is also sounds good with harmonics

[@kenlandriault3602]

great lesson... simple, clear and you get right to the point and don't give any unnecessary info.. which is great.. thank you!

[@AhDollar]

I've actually found that the 19th fret has natural harmonics as well.

[@TheMick26]

Hey @Ah Dollar . You're exactly right. I love the math in music and I noticed the pattern in that. Starting from the 5th fret, then going to the 7th, will show you the next fret with natural harmonics. 5 + 7 = 12. Knowing this, the next is the 19th. 7 + 12 = 19. If there were actual frets far enough down, harmonics would be found at the 31st fret, since 12 + 19 = 31. On the acoustic guitar, those sounds can be found somewhere over the hole. For some reason, the 7th and 19th sound the same.🤔 Oh well... Have a great weekend.

[@thatonemailbox]

On heavy distortion, so does the 21st fret

[@georgewalker3702]

@@TheMick26 the reason has something to do with the division. A 5th fret harmonic has a quarter division (as is the 24th fret). A 7th and 19th fret harmonic has a thirds division.

[@tejasram5412]

So did i

[@Digdarshann]

Oh yeah

[@DarthDungus]

Just found out about harmonics today, and you helped me learn it in no time flat! Your tip about sliding you finger along the string to find the sweet spot was perfect. I also recommend to practice to slowly lift off the harmonic when strumming, and find that lightest touch that still gives the harmonic vs an open string. Seems to sound the best when you barely touch it

[@TheMick26]

Great video, Tony! You're an inspiration and fantastic teacher. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge and obvious love of music. Cheers, brother!

[@atocox166]

Thanks for that new method of tuning guitar (using harmonics).The overall lesson was great.

[@TMillsMusic]

Absolutely love it! Got it instantly, I always wondered what people were doing when I heard these sounds, and now I can do it too!

[@lovelycayao6226]

Amazing! This tutorial is really great and effective!! I watched this video for 8 mins and then I practiced it for only less than 20 mins, and now I can do it effortlessly. Thank you for this wonderful video tutorial man!😉👏

[@AndrewKimmey]

You explain things really well, it's so easy to follow along. Sweet and simple with no nonsense :)

[@therealsparkman]

More great tidbits of acoustic knowledge for my ongoing learning. Thanks TP! Cheers!

[@Yarin4ever]

Thanks for the video ! Beautiful technique.

[@agustin1204]

There is a reason why it's on fret 12, 7, and 5. If you measure the whole length of the string, the 12th fret is exactly in the middle: one half (1/2 the length then x2 the frequency... of course... that's why it's an octave), fret 7 = 1/3, fret 5 is 1/4, and so on. Those are the nodes of a vibrating string. L: open (fundamental) L/2: fret 12 (2nd harmonic). In music this is an "octave" L/3: fret 7 (3rd harmonic)... the same is valid also for L 2/3. This is "just perfect fifth" L/4: fret 5 (4th harmonic)... also 2/4 and 3/4 ...

[@ig_gambit]

THANK YOU!!! I’m super excited to have learned this. Subscribed!

[@roadrunner1277]

That was a great video! I've been struggling with this for a couple of days now and you just showed me how to do it perfectly in less than 10 minutes. :)

[@webworm13]

The best part of your video is when you reminded me it requires practice. Finding the sweet spot directly over the fret and gauging the right amount of pressure to use on the string is easier said than done. It reminds me of the time I learned to drive a stick shift. I THANK YOU for the thorough explanation as I'm enchanted by the sound of natural harmonics. Good Lesson

[@r3mii619]

I watched a lot of harmonic videos, but yours was the only one that actually helped to understand how to do it. After I heard I did it, I felt accomplished

[@ToniLeirvikLarsen]

This was SO helpful!! Thank you so much for creating this! I've always wanted to learn harmonics, without knowing where to start.

[@travelingaquaguitar6125]

I have been struggling with getting perfect natural harmonics for a while but once I watched this tutorial, I got it right away! Thanks!

[@lliason8497]

This was so helpful! I’m a beginner and came across natural harmonics in one of the songs I’m trying to learn. Thank you for the great video!

[@romain7852]

Very clear, thanks a lot from France !

[@unajardinera]

nice!!! just love that erie sound of the harmonics! great tutorial! again loove the harmonics they make the song come to life!!!!!

[@JeeveDaniel]

Such a great tutorial Tony, thank you!

[@yelyel2620]

I've wanted to learn about harmonics and this video gave me exactly what i needed. Thank you, and God bless 💗

[@antoinettavogels8550]

I love your explanation and examples and the teaching pace. Thank you

[@Arthur-fc5em]

Great lesson, thank you.

[@c.schellmusic9732]

Thanks for this! I saw someone do it at a show and I wanted to learn. I appreciate your teaching style.

[@polyky]

this was so helpful!

[@robertwelker1681]

Excellent lesson!

[@tick_magnetedschaper5611]

That is pretty cool! I had no idea. Like magic! Thanks Tony

[@alfiandaniel1790]

Thank you so much. I've been practising doing harmonics so many times before and finally just right after watching this video. I can play the harmonics just by a little try.

[@SEGAClownboss]

You've answered sooo so many questions I had. Thank you so much.

[@ppinkevich]

Such a good educational video. Thank you sir

[@doublebarrel6502]

Great job keep up the good work

[@MekaGhost]

it's been a few seconds and already am playing some thanks man

[@marvincampit2129]

Thanks and it works easy when I try it

[@royburrows7148]

Thank you so much for the lesson. I didn't know that I didn't know that.

[@roycotton5277]

Thanks for all these great quick "how to" coverage tips on harmonics! I am working on two Christmas songs from Roberto Dalla Vecchia and needed a review while watching how seamlessly and nicely he plays them in harmonic phrases on his Christmas tunes (Silent Night and First Noel in Drop D tuning).

[@stvgth]

Bron-Y-Aur Stomp has them in the beginning! These is exactly the instruction I was looking for. Thanks so much! Also Nancy Wilson loves some good harmonics when she plays Crazy On You.

[@rimuru5942]

finally knew it thanks man!

[@believetour5076]

Your channel is so underrated! Thanks tony!

[@dennisssnider]

Thank you I am coming back to the guitar after a long hiatus. This was an invaluable reminder.

[@beallglory]

Learning harmonics for the first time, great instruction, thanks!

[@maureengrant9077]

Great lesson thankyou.

[@rubinsahu2170]

Thanks Tony for making this useful lesson

[@MartyZaluski]

Awesome concise, and clear lesson. Thanks!!!

[@Pepperyeen]

New to guitar and this has helped me so much, thanks man

[@jillian5416]

Wow I got it! Thanks!

[@mophead3078]

Thank you for the advice kind sir! A little under a year of practicing the guitar and enjoying everyday of it.

[@salm0n_148]

Awesome lesson! Thank you so much!

[@scotchbudmeister9018]

Nice teaching of harmonics! Nancy Wilson's acoustic intro to 'Crazy on You' has some nice harmonics blended in.

[@Soochoup]

Thank you sir !!! clear explanations

[@amanarora5239]

This tuning tip is exceptionally useful!

[@irondawson]

Loved it ,thanks

[@nev4696]

Thank you so much. Best tutorial out there. And yes i dug this lesson lol

[@sigurdbergsrud6198]

I’m impressed, both by your ability to teach how to play guitar, and by the fact that I was able to play natural harmonics on the fifth fret after only watching 2 minutes of your video, so thank you so much. I have literally been wondering what natural harmonics where( or what they were called, I couldn’t find any tutorials on how to do it Because of it) for literally more than a year, and I’m so happy that I finally found the freaking name of it, cause now I can use it, so again, thank you so much for making this video, it really helps, and you are awesome😁😁👍👍

[@KevansDied]

thank you so much for the help! this video was so helpful!

[@blendi3825]

Awesome lesson. Thanks for sharing

[@ayushhh_.]

Thank you so much sir for this lesson 🛐

[@esmewarmuth8780]

Super helpful! Thank you SO much!

[@yourssrikanta4682]

Nice & pretty cool. Thanx for the lesson and tips.

[@rvjhonrivera2186]

This was verry helpful man, Thank you

[@reubencoutinho757]

Great lesson, thank you!

[@gm5605]

I got it down on my first try! And then it just sounded better and better! The light touch isn't a joke, it's like your finger hovers over the fret, just barely touching it. I love how harmonics sound and really want to thank you for making it so easy!

[@anyonescover9540]

Thank you so much...I am looking only for harmonic and now I learn

[@j.marievisualartanddesign273]

Excellent video I picked it up immediately

[@joakimn2485]

instant sub, thank you man

[@mo3athalawadhi989]

Thank you for the lesson vid

[@masterbaiter5461]

Bro this is really helpful thanks

[@sunavila]

Sweet vid. Thank you Tony.

[@ayushnirankari7304]

Thank you very much sir!

[@cecedille4174]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@rohitdouglas7053]

Great video...thank you very much for this..

[@satyasharma2560]

Awesome lesson

[@aryana3944]

Great lesson

[@cardiobumper]

I love it. Makes great sense.

[@Shardik2009]

Thanx Tony!

[@charlesdayabojja6160]

very helpful and cool

[@aln-]

thank you. it's very helpful

[@nordindelosreyes3473]

THIS HELPED ME SO MUCH THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lostpenguin3682]

Can never do a harmonic before. However i manage to play harmonic after learning from your video. Thanks a lot! nice teach!

[@harshpunjmusicofficial6008]

The Best Harmonics Lesson Ever!!!

[@nursemichelecheng]

Thank you Tony!

[@shantytownbrown]

Roundabout by Yes is what immediately came to mind. That is for the instruction. First time I learned what these were called and first time trying them on the guitar!

[@Jesse195592]

Thank you for the knowledge

[@m0rgoz]

That video teached me how to play harmonics, thanks a lot.

[@mehmetnaciakkk3983]

Thanks. I have been wonderİng how to do this.

[@cungtin7]

OMG !!!! This is life-changing!!!! HAHAHA Thanks man!! you made it so easy to understand that I got it even before your video ends. I just subscribed!

[@vasilis_tsop4984]

6:00 Notice that the tattoo in his right hand blends almost perfectly with the curve on the guitar... Amazing !! Idk if it was intentional, but it looks clean. Awesome video btw. It really helped me figure out more information about harmonics.

[@lemotama7414]

Thank you very much!

[@benjaminperez4570]

You sir, are amazing. Before I watched this video, I had no clue what harmonics on a guitar was. But by the end of it I was able to play with fret harmonics with (I would say) 95% accuracy. Thank you for existing.

[@youreverydaysanta9979]

This is beautiful

[@RodneyGuitar]

Great video, thank you.

[@iconsworld9]

I just found the harmonic at the 9th fret, and it sounds amazing you guys.

[@RomeoRamirez523]

This made my day 👍🏻 keep it up brother

[@kayosensei]

Youre so nice and you explain the techniques so well! Thank you so much!!! XD

[@user-nj6ok5nh9z]

didnt know what harmonics were till today, could do it in less than 5 minutes bc of u. thx🙏

[@stephenbelascuain3546]

Amazing!

[@erwinphei1015]

Thankyou your tutorial so helpful for me👌🤩