The definitive text on playing harmonics (chimes) on the 5-string banjo in G tuning! In addition to traditional chiming methods, the author’s new T3^N technique for creating banjo harmonics will add new dimensions to your playing. While particularly useful in the three-finger style, T3^N can be used in other banjo styles and on other stringed instruments.

Most banjo players are familiar with playing open-string harmonics on the 5-string banjo over the 12^th, 7^th and 5^th frets, or perhaps the 4^th and 9^th frets, so that in typical G-tuning, the open G-chord, D-chord, octave G-chord, and B-chord notes are chimed. With the T3^N technique presented in this book, entire scales can be chimed, with other harmonic effects including choking and sliding possibilities!

The first part of this book provides a review of traditional banjo harmonic chiming techniques, while the second part explores the exciting new T3^Napproach. Written in tablature only, for 5-string banjo in GDGBD tuning.

Traditional Harmonic Chimes

Some Basics

Tuning with Harmonics

Using Harmonics in Songs

T3N Harmonic Chimes

The Basics

Choking and More

Sliding

Lifting, Pulling and Pushing Off

Hammering On

Combining Effects

Using T3N Harmonics in Songs