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Banjo Harmonics- How & Why

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Harmonics are fascinating! I remember the first time I heard them, and wasn't long before I was working them into my songs. This lesson gives an overview for how harmonics happen and how to use them.

Harmonics

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  1. Tom Vasquez ·

    Slowed the video to 50% and worked it a measure at a time. Two weeks in and it's coming. Patience is the lesson here as much as the notes.

  2. Deb Carrigan ·

    Try it without the pick for a few passes. Sounds silly but it told me my right hand was doing too much.

  3. Ben Clark Instructor ·

    Don't force the pinky stretch. Move your thumb down behind the neck first and the stretch mostly takes care of itself.

  4. Theresa Nickels ·

    That's the one that made me finally understand backup. Stick with it.

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