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artificial harmonic

A harmonic created when your finger hits the string immediately following the pick. It's the high pitched squealing sound often heard in metal music and is also called a pinch harmonic.
Guitarists like Zakk Wylde and Dimebag Darrell have popularized artificial harmonics.
by fecal matter April 2, 2005
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