How Do You Tune A Guitar Using Harmonics?
Most guitar players have experienced the frustration of tuning a guitar via the standard 5th fret method only to find the guitar still slightly out of tune. The best way to tune is by using harmonics. All notes on the guitar contain a harmonic overtone. This tone confuses the ear drum because it is different than the actual note. Harmonics isolate the note’s overtone so that one can hear the notes better. When you synchronize the overtones, the strings will all be in perfect tune. Play a Harmonic: A harmonic is easily pulled off of the 5th, 7th and 12th frets, so we will use those for this tutorial. Other notes may require an effects processor to isolate the overtones. To play a harmonic, place your finger directly over the fret. You finger should be touching the string, but you should not be pushing down on it. Pluck the string and immediately remove your finger from the string. A long, high-pitched sound should occur. This is the harmonic overtone. Tune the Low E string: Tune the low
