Screaming Artificial Pinch Harmonics (Squealies) Guitar Lesson ala Zakk Wylde - Rock - Metal 

LOL... Everyone says to just keep practicing and you'll get it..... I think the correct thing to say is "Using these steps, keep blindly trying to do it and maybe eventually it'll happen."

When you get a squealy for the first time when you MEANT to get one...that is a golden moment!

Saweeeet. I did it. Dimebag would be proud!

Also called Squeals Squealing Squeezers Squakers Sparkers Spinkers Spankers Sponkers Splicers Spooners Aqua-Kershaws Choco-planers

That was probably the BEST explanation of this technique I've seen yet!

The Flesh! Thhee Fflleeeesh!! THHHHHHEEEEEE FFFFFFFFLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSHHHH!!!

A few added tips for players to consider: Sometimes you really are doing it correctly and the problem is with your action, frets, fretboard, intonation, or the neck. I've always incorporated pinch harmonics into my playing style and have been able to do them well since I was about 17 years old (now 28). One of my favorite guitars to play sQueals on has always been my 1979 Ibanez Iceman that's loaded up w/EMG 81 & 85 pickups (*side note: Active pickups aren't a requirement to do pinch harmonics or anything. I actually prefer a hot, passive pickup these days but when I was a shred-obsessed teen, I usually dropped EMG's in everything). Since the Iceman's an old guitar that's had a cracked neck repair job done on it before. ..it has intonation issues quite frequently. When your action starts to slip (caused by a gradual bowing of the neck) the fret wires will catch the string, creating "fret buzz" that prevents the artifical harmonic from ringing out after the side of your thumb + edge of your pick has grazed the string. On my Iceman, this problem occurs the most on the bottom 3 low strings. It's frustrating, for sure. Especially because I love adding a nice low E string pinch harmonic to a heavy riff. On any other guitar I can do P.H. on any string, any fret...with no problems. On the Iceman though, because of the cracked neck and bad fret wires, I'm restricted to doing pinch harmonics on primarily the top 3 high strings. This is just something to keep in mind for any novice players out there or even intermediate players who have noticed that sometimes they can squeal really well and other times not at all (especially on individual strings). Granted there are obviously "sweet spots" on every string between the bridge and neck pickup where artificial harmonics are easier to bring out, the knowledge of which should be studied and applied...but that's not what I'm referring to. What I speak of are problems with the guitar itself. So once again, if you feel like your performing the technique correctly and are able to do pinch harmonics at some places and on certain strings but not others... Check your guitars: * Action/Intonation *Frets *Fret wires *Bridge saddle height *Neck for any cracks -Also for any hairline cracks near the fretboard *If your using active pickups, check the 9 volt battery and make sure it's got a good charge to it Also... -Use your bridge pickup -Try using the "Dunlop- Jazz 3" picks for doing pinch harmonics with. Also works wonders for your alternate picking technique -Use a high gain distortion -Make sure the volume and tone knobs for your bridge pickup are turned up all the way -Study the way your fingers grasp the pick as well as the vibration of the strings and how they react to different picking methods -Listen for any fretbuzz Don't get bummed out or give up if you don't get the desired results straight away. You'll eventually get it down and it'll become effortless...

Today i was just trying this on my guitar. I’ve wanted to do pinch harmonics for a long time. And i finally can do it. Im so proud of myself😂

1.hit string with pick(pick the note). 2.hit the string lightly with thumb so the vibration is less, therefore the screaming effect. I can't do it, know the idea but can't produce the desired sound QQ.

always wondered how this screaming effect is done, thanks

Has anyone else accidentally done pinch harmonics before while improvising lead and been like "what was that!?! How did I do that? That's sooo coool!"?? This video definitely helped me learn this technique, now I can finally learn to play the Comfortably Numb solo correctly!

I once did it accidentally on the studio and my bandmates were amazed.

Very helpful to newbie to aid in understanding just how versatile the guitar is. It helped me relax into things and not feel stiff and rigid. Most have no idea the entire string can be used in so many ways. Thanks

If you want to refine this technique on another level, try doing it on a non-amplified acoustic guitar. The increased difficulty will help to fine-tune your touch, and when you then go back to a distorted electric, the harmonics will jump right out. I do this with lots of different exercises and gain a good measure of improvement by not practicing things the easiest way. Just don't expect the harmonics to be so clear on the acoustic.

Wow, I thought I was horrid at the guitar, but since yesterday I have learned: Palm muting, Galloping, and this Pinch Harmonics. Thanks man for this tutorial. I am now a singer/screamer/RHYTHM GUITARIST/DJ for my band: What Lies Within Autumn. c: thank you so much.

Without a doubt, this is the BEST explanation and demo of pinch harmonics on the net.

I figured this out wen I was 14 ...im 50 now.still love to break out my les Paul and plug into my Marshall and let nature take it's course.i do like watching instructional vids,just to see how the big boys do certain things on the ax.but wen it comes down to it it's basically time on task.kno your guitar !!! practice practice practice!!!!!!!! chords become cleaner,notes sharper...you may not even realize your improving...but the ones listening to you certainty will.....

I've tried to do this after 3 sessions of trying and finally got it. Mine aren't perfect but I can hear it :) Thanks

all I hear is someone in Metalocalypse cussing.

First legitimately clear lesson on how to do the squealing. Perfect explanations and didactics. Congrats!

hey guy i found out that if you have a cheap amp with really no gain it is really hard to make sqeallies come out. after i upgraded from my fender frontman to a massive line 6 spider IV 75 i could hear then clearly. just thought id drop that maybe itll help.

I do not use a pick while playing, but I have discovered a way to do it without a pick. I use my index finger, and face my nail downwards, then I use my thumb to push on the other side of my finger. This makes the flesh slightly wrap around my nail, like the thumb on the pick.

Personal experience I've had that may help newcomers with this technique: try 'digging in' more with your pick as you pick the string, as it should allow you an easier way to get your thumb to grab the string. Just dig in deep and come out upwards. Hope this helps 👍

Thank you so much... I've known the mechanics of it- grazing the thumb- for years, and when ever I bothered to try, it would be hit or miss. I was able to do it up and down the neck just now in 3 minutes just by doing one of the things you mention. You said to find a place with the picking hand that works for you. That was the key for me. On this guitar, a Jackson soloist, I found that there is a "sweet spot" so to speak, just below the neck pickup and I can hit the harmonic almost every time by picking a string in that spot. Crazy. Thanks again...

YES I FINALLY DID IT. I’ve watched a lot of videos, but this one helped me do it. The explanation made it a lot easier for me personally.

THANK YOU! In the end I find a good video about pinch harmonics!

Wow! Thank you so much. I been trying to learn this technique for a few months now and just couldn't grasp it. After watching this video I got it first try. I definitely need to practices it to get it more consistent, but I am just glad to finally be able to pull them off. Thank you for your help.

i remember asking you about these on thursday and now theres a video! great vid and thanks for another one

I've been trying for months to get my 1st Squeal... Watched a ton of instructional videos, and was starting to think I just wasn't meant to get it - THEN I SAW THIS VIDEO. Thank you! 🤘🏻⚡SD💀MF⚡🤘🏻

Broke my guitar cuz I was so mad I couldn't do it

This is the most useful instructional video on this subject that I've found so far.

This tutorial was extremely helpful. One of the few guys on youtube who can actually explain something to a novice. I had seen pinch harmonic indicators on many riffs I had tried in the past, specifically on songs like Duality by Slipknot, No More Tears by Ozzy Osbourne and War Pigs by Black Sabbath. Was left scratching my head trying to figure out how to get that sick wail out of my guitar. Now I'll just practice this a bit and i should be gold

One of the best explanation video out there, awesome bro

This is the video that finally made pinch harmonics happen for me, thank you so much!

I just learned how to do it after three days by using this tutorial! Thanks a ton! I am so happy!

I can do these already. So dont know why im here. But goddamn man. That guitar tone....incredible

@photobyz Hey man, you are very welcome. Thanks a bunch for the support!! :)

For me, turning the volume all the way up did the trick! Thank you for the lesson!

Dude, thanks SO much! This really cleared up a lot for me, and even though I still suck at it, they just plain confused me, and now I understand them.

I heard John Scofield do his entire solo using this technique; now that's a master!

Lots of lots of thanks! Have a great day!

Dear Carl, thank you for all that great lessons.

Defintely the best video I've seen on pinch harmonics. I'm still having difficulty with this, but this video has been the most helpful. Thanks!

THX!!!!!!!! it makes so much more sense now.i thought they were just bends with alot of gain but its a whole nother technique thx alot this technique deffinantly adds to my shredding.

I've been trying to learn for years. This is probably the best explanation I've ever heard. I will definitely be trying this out when I have time. I'll be sure to pop back on and let you know if this was helpful. Thanks!

I can't believe how easy it was to do! You're right on the different parts of neck some are better. Thanks!

Definately the best tutorial out there. Now I see what I have been doing wrong for the past 4 years. Gonna try this tomorrow for an hour and see what happens. :D

Thanks man I've got the hang of it now. Been trying to learn it for Zepps Since I've Been Loving You the live version from The Song Remains the Same and you helped me big time. Cheers again man.

You are a fine teacher of the guitar! Continue giving such awesome lessons :)

Holy shit dude your lessons have always helped me learn songs and I have been really struggling on pinch harmonics but thanks to this video I finally got it, take my sub and like you gorgeous bastard!

All these years and i Finally get it. THANK YOU!!!!

hey man nice tutorial, ive started 1 year ago to play guitar and your videos makes me perfecion my techniques ;) Thx a lot...

FINALY! someone who actualy can explain how to do it! Thank you very much!

I watched a couple vids of squealies and NO ONE EXPLAINED IT BETTER THAN HIM. THANKS! :D

Good lesson, I watched a few videos and couldn't get it right but nailed it right away watching this.

Thanks good lesson. Heavy gauge plectrum helps me a lot. I use both my thumb and finger. With this technique you can tremello pick. 😀

Thanks man!!

hey, thanks for this really clear demo and breakdown. 2 mins and im there!!

Thank you so much, I've tried so many times over the years to be able to do this. I'm only 16 but still, I've tried a lot and now for the most part I can do it. Thank you for lovely video

Thanks 4 your knowledge guitarlesson, n 4 EJ, hope u get the things...

dude thank you so much you explained this better that anyone else, I got it automatically !!

FINALLY A TUTORIAL THAT WORKS!! I LOVE U

It took me five minutes to figure it out. Thanks a ton, Carl! You da man.

Great lesson! Thanks!

this is the first thing i was able to do on guitar. LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!

Glad I found this video. Great explanation and teacher. Great video!!!! I learned it

_Finally_ got this down thanks to your video! Thank you!

God bless Carl!! no kidding, you've changed my world!

Best description of pinched harmonics I’ve seen, still can’t do it it but I’ll practice like crazy, thankyou 🤟

Thanks for posting this! Your videos have helped me alot!

Best video explanation of this I've found thanks man.

Very well explained. After I watched this video, I finally nailed it!

Bumping an old video but thanks for the detailed explanation getting a couple consistently but not quite dialled in to hitting them without thinking yet!

Greta vid, I was playing my first pinch harmonics within five minutes. Fantastic job.

Thanks for the lesson man it helped me a lot GOD BLESS YOU MAN

Perfectly clear.

Your taught it best. Thanks for sharing

Your teaching style is extraordinary dude :)

ahhaaa.....now i figured how to pick for harmonics!!pfff thank you very much!!!!!!! so many years i couldnt understand how my teatcher could make it and i couldn't....eventulay now i can play sweep picking,arpeggios etc..and i could make that awesome screaming noise!! God bless you!!

Thanks Carl...have been trying to get this forever...now practice.

Thanks man! You unveiled a new world for me

Thanks man, the best tutorial on youtube!

The guitar player that really grabbed my attention as a kid in the late 80's - 90's was Joe Satriani. He got squealies that I had never heard out of a guitar before. It wasn't until about 3 yrs ago that I learned how he did it. The dude really studied the guitar and all of the harmonics. The way he does it really makes the guitar sound like it is actually screaming.

@NOPIEQJJ For this video I am using my EJ sig. strat going into a Line 6 POD X3 Live. Thanks for watching!! Carl..

I finally learned this technique because of you, thank you very much man

Thank you for explaining this, this will improve my solo's SO much!! :DD

I know this but dude you explain it much better than I have ever heard

@lilxghettodragon cool, glad I could help. :)

Very informative thanks, I used to use the flesh part of my thumb, like right underneath the nail, but using the flesh by the knuckle seems way more effective.

Good explanation for something that is best taught in person. The greatest players can make not so great teachers. This is a good video for beginners eager to learn.

Beautifully explained. Thanks.

thankyou sir i'm verry happy that I can do it now all because of you

This was super helpful - thank you for this!

Great lesson

Thank you, man! I'm so glad i found this video first.

Great video! Thank you for clearing that up

Awesome! Thanks!

Cool vid, cheers.

Thanks again Carl that’ll give me something to try

Great Tutorial for Basic Player. Thanks.