Musical instruments and throats create different notes by making the air around them vibrate at particular frequencies (check out part one to find out how they do it). When you pluck the A string on a ...

From Eddie Van Halen–inspired tapped harmonics to pro recording setups, guitarists today have more tools than ever to showcase their skills online. Pairing strong playing with smart short‑form video ...

Scientists at the MPSD and CFEL have demonstrated the possibility of using a new knob to control and optimize the generation of high-order harmonics in bulk materials, one of the most important ...

Guitar harmonics produce shimmering, bell-like overtones that can add new dimensions to your sound. From natural to pinch harmonics, each type offers unique textures for acoustic and electric styles.

Anyone who has spent more than a minute listening to Zakk Wylde's guitar work is familiar with those squealing sounds — pinch harmonics — he frequently employs. His usage of the pinch harmonics has ...

Milford Graves, "Untitled 14" (2020), acrylic on paper, 18 x 24 inches (all images courtesy Fridman Gallery) Hidden amid the chaos and noise of the Bowery is another kind of sensorial experience.