Pinch Harmonics Primer

Unleash the aggressive, screaming sound of pinch harmonics with the “Pinch Harmonics Primer,” an essential online guitar course from LickLibrary.com. Taught by tech-metal virtuoso Sam Bell, this course is your definitive guide to mastering one of the most coveted techniques in rock and metal guitar. Whether you’re a beginner struggling to produce your first harmonic squeal or an experienced player looking to refine your control, this primer will give you the tools and techniques to make pinch harmonics a powerful and consistent part of your playing. Elevate your riffs and solos from ordinary to extraordinary and add a new layer of expressive intensity to your music.
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Lessons Included in this Course

1 Introduction
2 Basic Technique & Tone
3 Finding Harmonic Notes
4 Applying Harmonics to Riffs
5 Finding Harmonic Notes in Lead Playing
6 Dive Bomb Harmonics
7 Outro

Course Content Overview

This course provides a comprehensive breakdown of the pinch harmonic technique, including:

  • The Core Mechanics: Learn the fundamental physics behind pinch harmonics and how to manipulate your picking hand to produce them consistently.
  • Finding the Sweet Spots: Discover the harmonic nodes on your guitar and how to target them for different pitches and tones.
  • Application in Riffs and Solos: Move beyond just making the sound and learn how to integrate pinch harmonics seamlessly into your lead and rhythm playing.
  • Controlling Pitch and Vibrato: Master the art of manipulating the pitch of your harmonics with the whammy bar and adding expressive vibrato.
  • Gear and Tone for Harmonics: Understand how your guitar, pickups, and amplifier settings can make or break your pinch harmonic technique.


This Course is Ideal for Players Who...

This course is designed for rock and metal guitarists of all levels who want to add this essential technique to their arsenal. It is perfect for:

  • Aspiring Shredders: Learn a key technique used by countless metal and rock legends to add excitement and aggression to their solos.
  • Rhythm Guitarists: Discover how to use pinch harmonics to add accents and attitude to your riffs.
  • Songwriters and Composers: Expand your sonic palette and find new ways to create tension and release in your music.
  • Players Stuck in a Rut: Break out of old habits and add a new dimension of expression to your playing.


What will I achieve from completing this course?

The “Pinch Harmonics Primer” is a focused, results-oriented course that delivers on its promise. Sam Bell’s expertise as both a performer and an educator ensures that the material is presented in a clear, logical, and easy-to-follow manner. The course is packed with close-up shots, detailed explanations, and practical exercises that allow you to see and hear exactly how the technique is performed. Instead of relying on trial and error, you’ll be given a proven method for mastering pinch harmonics, saving you hours of frustration and allowing you to focus on making music.

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About The Tutor

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Sam Bell

Sam Bell has been playing guitar from the age of 4, since then he has played many styles from Funky Blues to screaming Metal/Fusion on 8 string guitar. A member of UK tech metal band ‘Mask of Judas’, he is also currently writing his own solo instrumental album. He also...

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