Guitar Lesson #36: Tap Harmonic


Tap harmonic is a technique used with fretted string instruments, (usually guitar). It is executed by tapping on the actual fret wire 12 frets (an octave) or 7 frets (a 5th) higher than the fretted note on the same string. It can also be done by gently touching the string over the fret wire instead of tapping the fret wire if the string is already ringing.


Learn the classical techniques for creating harmonics great on both electric and acoustic and forms the premise for many other harmonic techniques like harp picking and tapped harmonics.





Tapped Harmonics - Justin Sandercoe





Tap Harmonics





Tapping harmonics by hitting the fret wire an octave above the note





Guitar harmonics Do-Re-Mi




Natural & Tap Harmonics Demo





Eddie Van Halen Tapping Harmonics




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