What are pinch harmonics?

Pinch harmonics are a guitar technique that produces a high-pitched, ringing sound. They are created by lightly touching the string with the side of your picking hand, while simultaneously picking the string with your normal picking motion. This causes the string to vibrate in a way that creates a harmonic, which is a higher-pitched sound that is related to the original note.

Pinch harmonics are often used to add a bright, ringing sound to guitar solos or to create a shimmering, atmospheric effect. They can be played on any string, but they are most commonly used on the higher strings.

To practice pinch harmonics, start by picking a string with your normal picking motion. As you pick the string, lightly touch the string with the side of your picking hand, near the bridge. You should hear a high-pitched, ringing sound. Experiment with different picking and touching techniques until you are able to consistently produce pinch harmonics.

Here are a few tips for playing pinch harmonics:

* Use a light touch when picking the string.

* Touch the string with the side of your picking hand, near the bridge.

* Experiment with different picking and touching techniques until you are able to consistently produce pinch harmonics.

* Pinch harmonics can be played on any string, but they are most commonly used on the higher strings.

* Pinch harmonics are often used to add a bright, ringing sound to guitar solos or to create a shimmering, atmospheric effect.