This study piece was written as a resource for developing the use of harmonics on the bass. Throughout this piece, we’ll be playing lines that combine open strings with natural harmonics, as well as melody lines that include combinations of fretted bass notes and harmonics. We’ll also be looking at some ways in which we can play artificial harmonics. Don’t forget to hit the Download Resources button above to get the PDF transcription and the audio files for this piece (available to subscribers only).
This course contains the following videos, each of which can be selected from the video player above.
This video is a play-through of the Advanced Harmonics Study, performed on a GB Guitars Rumour bass.
This video gives a brief overview of the course.
In this video we’ll be working through the Intro section of this piece, at letter A. This video covers bars 1-4.
In this lesson we’ll be looking at the main theme of the piece, which is first heard at letter B. This lesson covers bars 5-12.
In this video we’ll be working through the C Section. This lesson covers bars 13-20.
In this lesson we’ll be looking at the middle section of this piece, at letter F. This video covers bars 37-44.
In this final video, I’ll be giving you some advice on finding a tone that works well for this piece of music.