Harmonic Notes Practice - Level 1

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Level Exercises:

1. Natural Harmonics and Vibrato Exercise (Frets 5, 7, and 12)

E|----------------------<12>--------<7>-----|
B|----------<7>--------------------<5>------|
G|------<5>----------<7>--------------------|
D|---<5>------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------|
E|------------------------------------------|

• Instructions: Play the harmonics by lightly touching the string directly above the fret wire (but not pressing down). Add a slow, gentle vibrato to each harmonic to create a shimmering effect.

2. Bending Harmonic with Vibrato (Frets 7 and 9)

E|-------------<7>--9b(10)~----------|
B|---------<7>------------------------|
G|---7~-------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------|
E|------------------------------------|

• Instructions: Play the natural harmonic on the 7th fret and then move to the 9th fret, bending it slightly and adding vibrato after reaching the target pitch. Aim for a smooth transition between the harmonic and bend.

3. Sliding Harmonics with Vibrato (Frets 5, 7, 9, and 10)

E|-------<7>----<9>------------------------|
B|---<5>----<7>----<10>~-------------------|
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------|

• Instructions: Use harmonics on each marked fret, sliding your hand lightly along the string. After each harmonic, add a light vibrato to make the sound resonate longer.

4. Double-Stop Harmonics and Vibrato (Frets 5 and 7)

E|-----------<7>-----------------|
B|----<5>-------------<7>--------|
G|---------<5>----<7>------5~----|
D|------------------------------|
A|------------------------------|
E|------------------------------|

• Instructions: Play harmonics on two strings at once to create a double-stop effect. Apply vibrato to the last harmonic on the 5th fret of the G string for a rich tone.

5. Melodic Lead with Harmonics and Vibrato (Frets 0, 3, 5, 7, and 10)

E|---0---3~-------5<7>~-------------|
B|-----------<5>-------<7>----------|
G|-------<7>----------------<5>------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|

• Instructions: Start with an open note, adding vibrato on the 3rd fret, followed by harmonics at the 5th and 7th frets. Add a slight vibrato to the last harmonic on the 5th fret of the G string for sustain.

6. Descending Harmonic Ladder with Vibrato (Frets 7, 5, and 3)

E|-------------------<7>~----------|
B|----------<5>--------------------|
G|---<3>---------------------------|
D|---------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|

• Instructions: Begin with a harmonic on the 7th fret and move to the 5th and 3rd frets. Add vibrato to each harmonic for a subtle, shimmering effect.

7. Rhythmic Harmonics and Vibrato Combo (Frets 5 and 7)

E|---<5>----<7>----<5>---5~------|
B|-------------------------------|
G|---------<7>-------------------|
D|-------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------|

• Instructions: Alternate between harmonics on the 5th and 7th frets with a rhythmic feel. End with a regular note on the 5th fret and add vibrato for expression.

8. Open String Harmonic Pattern with Vibrato (Frets 0, 5, and 7)

E|---<7>--0---<5>--------5~-------|
B|------------------------<7>------|
G|---<5>----<7>----<5>------------|
D|--------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|

• Instructions: Use open strings combined with harmonics on the 5th and 7th frets, ending with vibrato on the 5th fret of the e string for a resonant tone.