In this lesson I’m going to look at open string harmonies and pull offs that can be combined with descending double stop runs.

The use of slides are critical to the success of this lick, and as you’ll see me point out, the “turn of the wrist” is much more aided by the use of the second finger, rather than the typically used third finger in this kind of a run.

This is a unique stylistic approach I stumbled upon many years ago when coming up with more pedal-steel-like runs that didn’t require bending. Rather, the utilize harmonics that substitute for normally fretted notes in the exact same positions, and when played properly with a “roll” style, can really make an entirely new sound on the guitar!

These are unique positions and licks you won’t find anywhere else. And they’re also a great technique builder for the pick and finger hybrid-style of picking. The main difference with these is that they utilize a few more hammer-ons – and even pull-offs – to achieve their unique sound than the normal claw-style runs.

These are highly specialized runs that incorporate not only harmonized runs, but the shifting into higher positions that take the harmony to higher places. It’s important to understand these kinds of runs so you can experiment with others and find some new places to create new and interesting harmonies.