Harmonics on the Violin - Natural Harmonics & Artificial Harmonics

In depth video on how to play harmonics on the violin. I cover artificial harmonics as well as natural harmonics. I also show you how the notation looks like and the theory behind harmonic notes. In the end I show you some tricks on how to use harmonics smartly in position changes.

[SimonStreuffViolinEducation]

This video turned out very in depth. I hope it is not too confusing for people who just wanted to know about the basic stuff. But anyways, here you go!

[davidhepworthmusic]

As someone studying orchestration, videos like this are incredibly useful. Thanks for this explanation and demonstration.

[newatlantis]

Thank you so much Simon.. According to your accent, you're probably from Germany, and your video is an outstanding one, you go very deeply into details, being a young composer and playing basically the guitar, I've been searching in so many violins tutos, and finally came to yours, and all my questions were answered ! Best tuto on youtube for natural and artificial harmonics !

[limitededition]

I’ve been playing the violin for 5 years and I never really thought about delving into harmonics but OMYGOSH!!! Harmonics are like a whole new WORLD of things you can do on the violin they’re so fascinating I can’t wait to keep practicing them!

[DanielLizzama]

i HAVE NOT EVEN STARTED "SOUND OF THE VIOLIN COURSE" AND WAS THINKING WAS PERPETUAL. I WAS CONVINCED THAT I CAN WATCH IT ONCE AND ONCE AGAIN.

[robertpauls]

Thank you so much, Simon. I had tried to figure out harmonics by myself but was not successful, only confused. Your explanation of harmonic notation was very helpful! Now I understand the difference between natural and artificial harmonics. I also understand how to produce the harmonic note, and the expected sounding pitch of a natural harmonic depending on which fingerboard point I press.

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very informative thank you so much !
from Iran

[elcbk]

This video does a great job of covering all the information I need on Harmonics - thank you very much! You answered questions I didn't even think to ask - and I've been able to start to play them.

[enriquesanchez]

Thank you very much, Simon! This is a brilliant explanation that we all can understand! :)

[conniekym]

Thank you, I struggle with artificial harmonics, the know how and a broken scale will get me there. Zapatedo is in my playlist.

[Santibag]

OMG You are almost literally the same man on the "Engineering Explained" channel but for violin instead of cars. You look slightly similar and you both use whiteboard to teach physics.

Loved it.

[rlilac]

This video actually really helped, me as an advancing violinist who still has trouble with harmonics in general. I can say that this video helped a lot! Thanks

[taniyha]

This is the best video I've found on harmonics. Great explanation!

[satakeyoru]

Thank you so much! I'm self learning violin during pandemic and this video is really useful!

[gapzdiz]

Very helpful lesson!!!! Thanks so much!!!! ♥

[AmandaViolinGirl]

The video I have been waiting for. Thank you Simon.

[muktarsayeed]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Definitely has the thumbs up from me :)

[armandocontreras]

A transparent explanation!, thanks a lot Simon.

[dimitririeu]

Very interesting and well explained. You're a good teacher. Thank you for sharing this knowledge Simon.

[ursulaneubauer]

excellent explanation of harmonics and how to play them. Thank you!