Added by on 2013-07-15

An introduction to the theory and application of natural harmonics on bass guitar. For more free bass lessons, please visit my web site: www.dougross.net Video Rating: 4 / 5

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13 Comments

  • Xenopex 11 years ago

    Are you in anyway related to Abed? (Danny Pudi) I want to know.

  • TTridata 11 years ago

    Otra persona de Argentina, que tambien toca el bajo. Saludos!

  • melisabajista 11 years ago

    Thanks a lot. Greetings from Argentina.

  • MellulIdo 11 years ago

    That was really helpful, thanks!

  • Doug Ross 11 years ago

    Yes, 16th fret.

  • Henry W 11 years ago

    I GOT THE SAME BASS BROTHER

  • bignasty100000 11 years ago

    you explain very well!
    

  • Daniel Mackenzie 11 years ago

    great lesson mate, definitely gonna check out your website

  • TheObfuscated 11 years ago

    When you play the B harmonic, what is the 3rd position? It looks like just over the 16th fret but i cant tell for sure. Thanks.

  • Doug Ross 11 years ago

    You’re probably accidentally muting the string with one hand or the other. To play chords or sustained harmonics, you’ll need to arch your left hand fingers more than normal, to avoid muting the ringing strings.

  • codytaylor1996 11 years ago

    I’m trying to learn harmonics, but when I play them they ring and then stop. Is it my guitar or just my technique? How do I fix it?

  • juferaro 11 years ago

    true facts, well explained, great technique. Suscribing! 

  • solowbass 11 years ago

    Great Stuff. Brass players understand harmonics or partials the best. For example, a “standard” trumpet’s fundimental or pedal note is Bb and natures harmonic take over the same way as on a string instrument. Before the early 1800′s invention of valves, brass instruments were stuck being able to play only the pedal notes harmonics. Back to bass… Then there is the double bass with the bow with many more options, including artificial harmonics.