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Berklee Guitar Department Lesson Series/ Dyads with Harmonics

Writer: Kimberley Perlak
Kimberley Perlak
Jun 5, 2020
1 min read

Updated: Mar 21, 2023

One of the techniques I’m most asked to demonstrate is Dyads with Harmonics. In this technique, the top note of the dyad is played in the right hand as a natural harmonic and the lower note with the thumb. An inner voice can be added, played with the right-hand middle finger. This video was made for

our Berklee Guitar Department “Faculty Lesson Series” on our official social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube).


 
 
 

16 Comments


Jimmy Bond007
Sep 11

Hi.. Dyads with harmonics are an interesting way to explore guitar technique, especially when focusing on tone, intervals, and control. Practicing with a steady pulse can also help develop timing and consistency. A simple tool like https://taptempotool.com/ can be useful for setting a BPM and keeping practice sessions at a controlled tempo.

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Gora Gora
Gora Gora
Sep 01

HI


Really enjoying this lesson series, especially the focus on dyads and harmonics. Breaking guitar concepts into focused lessons can make learning much easier. I also find that organizing educational sessions clearly helps people stay engaged, especially when there are multiple topics or speakers involved. For organizing larger programs, I’ve found https://agendaforge.app/ useful for keeping everything structured.

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Gourge
Aug 26

This lesson sounds like a great resource for guitar players looking to understand dyads and harmonics more clearly. Breaking down advanced techniques into focused lessons can make them much easier to practice and apply. I enjoy that same practical approach when researching travel, and Dubai Uncover offers useful destination information for anyone planning a trip to Dubai.

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Gourge
Aug 20

Hey: Berklee’s guitar lesson series is a great example of how structured instruction can help learners develop technical skills step by step. Topics like dyads and harmonics become easier to understand when lessons are focused and practical. I also appreciate organized resources like https://indiramma-illu.com/disclaimer/, where information is presented clearly for easy reference.

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Being adik
Being adik
Aug 11

Hello

I really enjoyed the way this series approaches dyads through practical playing rather than treating them as isolated theory. The connection with harmonics is especially useful because it helps make the intervals easier to hear and visualize on the fretboard. I’m looking forward to trying these ideas with different voicings and seeing how they translate into actual musical phrases.https://beingadikapk.pro/ios/

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