Learn Jaco-Style Harmonics

[greghagger]

Whenever I hear harmonics on the bass, they always seem to lift the bass line and create a feeling of space with their ethereal quality.

 

Amongst other things, Jaco was the master of harmonics and he used them softly and sometimes aggressively to match the vibe of the song.

 

From his 'bell-like' natural harmonics in 'Portrait Of Tracy,' to his false harmonics in 'Birdland', he really stretched the limits of the bass guitar.

 

I've made a lesson to help get you started with playing harmonics, they aren't too technical, unless you're attempting to play Portrait Of Tracy, or playing false harmonics high up the neck, in which case you're gonna be in the woodshed for sometime!

 

Click the link below to find out more in my latest YouTube video. 

 

Enjoy!

 

 

[Linus27]

Excellent lesson, thanks Greg.

[lonestar]

Great stuff

Thanks