How do you play harmonics?

[TimWilson]

Strings also play a massive factor into this - ukelogic soft tension fluorocarbons are my absolute favourite for harmonics.

I can't believe that I'm typing the words "We don't talk enough about strings..." but in this context, it's absolutely true. Certainly cheaper and easier to experiment with new strings than new ukuleles...not that there's anything wrong with that either!

But folks, there's a reason why they call him Sammy Sparkles. Yes, he sparkles, which is of course the main reason. But I've also not encountered anyone who's done more to organically integrate the musicality of harmonics into song arrangements and performance than he has. The clips on this thread are barely the beginning. If he says "Good strings and practice", then you can take it to the bank.

To deposit the money you saved by only buying new strings for better harmonics, and buying better ukuleles for all the other reasons.

 

[4stringboy]

Always far too kind Tim I just treat harmonics as my easy ‘octave up’ button like I would on my keys

 

[ploverwing]

I can't believe that I'm typing the words "We don't talk enough about strings..."

Lol so true!

 

[Oldscruggsfan]

Always far too kind Tim I just treat harmonics as my easy ‘octave up’ button like I would on my keys

Precisely! (Not that I have anywhere near your ability or style, but I agree that that’s the way to use, and think of, harmonics.)

 

[gustophersmob]

Even though I know what this thread is and even replied in it earlier, every time I see the subject I think it says, “How do you play harmonica?”

Poorly, if you’re curious