Pinch harmonics exercises

Here are some tips on how to get started practicing pinch harmonics.

• Plug in your guitar and use hi-gain. ...
• Hit the 12th fret on the 4th string.
• Slightly below the neck pickup, tap the string with your thumb. ...
• Now speed up the time in between the note and the tapping of your thumb to the point where its simultaneous.

1. Are pinch harmonics hard?

Are pinch harmonics hard?

Pinch harmonics on thicker strings are the most difficult in standard tuning, so if you're looking for that Zakk Wylde signature sound, you'll want to tune to Drop D or D flat.