Harmonics Masterclass
Harmonics
“This was a very, very good class. I have studied this type of material before with Larry Coryell's videos as well as others, and this one is as good as it gets. I hope Mr. Lofsky w…”
About this masterclass
Lorne Lofsky teaches a master class on harmonics — the techniques pioneered by Tal Farlow and Lenny Breau — and shows how to weave them into your single-note soloing and chord playing. Harmonics add different colors and textures to the guitar, and Lorne builds the technique from the ground up through a series of step-by-step examples.
What's covered
- Playing natural harmonics at the 12th fret using the thumb (or thumb pick) and index finger
- Coupling harmonics with open strings, and how a harmonic transposes the note up an octave — turning a minor seventh into a major second
- Alternating harmonics with regular notes, Lenny Breau-style, to outline and arpeggiate full chord voicings
- Plucking a harmonic together with two fretted notes for three-note textures
- Balancing the dynamics so harmonics and regular notes blend evenly
- Experimenting with pickup settings to vary the tone
An advanced class for guitarists who want to add the shimmering, harp-like sound of harmonics to their vocabulary. Full video is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
Lessons in this masterclass
Lessons
- 1Harmonics1h 27m
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james seaberry
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3/24/2008
This was a very, very good class. I have studied this type of material before with Larry Coryell's videos as well as others, and this one is as good as it gets. I hope Mr. Lofsky will be back for more.
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Canadian guitarist Lorne Lofsky is a mainstay of the jazz scene in the Toronto area where he has been performing and teaching since the 70's. He has performed and recorded with Oscar Peterson, Ed Bickert, Ray Brown, Benny Carter, Chet Baker, Johnny Hartman, Bob Brookmeyer and Pat LaBarbara among many others. From 1983 to 1991 Lorne played in a quartet with Ed Bickert which yielded two fine recordings. From '94-'96 Lorne was a member of the Oscar Peterson Quartet. The group performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Montreal Jazz Festival, Sao Paolo, Brazil and numerous concerts throughout Europe. In addition, Lorne was featured on three CDs with Oscar Peterson. Over the years, Lorne has taught many clinics on jazz guitar and improvisation. He has been an Instructor at York University in Toronto since the late 70's, and has taught for several years at the University of Toronto. Lorne also has an extensive private teaching practice.