how to achieve an artificial harmonic

Hey there! I have experience that when I was starting to learn how to produce harmonics. Just keep on practicing man. You'll learn it. It is difficult but I believe a couple of days is enough. Also, try watching guys who does that. Observe how they do it. I believe that is enough for you to learn it. Always remember these three words. Practice.. Practice... Practice.... Have a nice day. Happy posting!!

I'm not sure which harmonics you are referring. But if you are referring to the ones that make the chime sound, it is easy once you get it. I think the trick is to hold your finger directly over the fret(the metal piece), like right in the center, then pluck or strum the string, you should hear the harmonic. You kinda have to find the harmonics on the fretboard.

I would assume the harmonic you are looking for is the pinch harmonic? If so, they are incredibly easy. The hardest part is figuring out what is actually is and how exactly you do them. They are easiest if you are playing with distortion as well (think shredding metal or something), they also sound best and are used primarily in that style of music. I play a lot of heavy metal so pinch harmonics, sweep picking, and tremelo picking all are very useful tools for my playing. Anyways, how to do it? Simple. Hold your pick a little bit closer to the tip (that would hit the strings). While you pick you want just a tap of your thumb to quickly hit the string (right after your pick hits the string). It needs to be a very quick and fluid motion. You will need to practice a lot and move around on the string (picking hand) to find the proper harmonic. When you are just learning I would suggest trying them on the 7th fret, 3rd string as well. Unlike some of the responses on here that suggest they can only be done in a few positions, I can tell you from experience that they can be done ANYWHERE on the fretboard with practice. However, the easiest positions most certainly are in the middle of the fret board on the 3rd and 4th strings. If you need any more help feel free to ask!

Are you referring to something called a pinch harmonic? It's a little tricky, but quite impressive if you can do it. The easiest is with a plectrum. What you basically do, is you pinch the string between the plectrum and your index finger, and give it that little pinch-twist, as you release the string - plectrum (and thumb) on top of the string, index finger below the string, and then you pinch and release. If you don't play with a plectrum, just do it with pinching between thumb and index finger. Good luck.

The first comment is correct. Just keep on practicing it, and of course your pedal affects the harmonics. Im pretty sure youll find the spot on your guitar thatll give you the pich you want.