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== Bending One Note in an Interval to Compensate ==
If you are just playing M3 or m3's on adjacent strings, you can bend one of the notes to get closer to the pure-tuned m3 or M3. For a major 3rd, you bend the lower note slightly, decreasing the ratio between notes. For a minor 3rd, you bend the higher note slightly, increasing the ratio between them. You'll have to use your ear to find just how much bend to use. Also keep in mind that in a band context, if you are bending the same note that another equal-temperment instrument is playing without bending, those notes may now sound out-of-tune, likely moreso than the equal temperament m3 and M3. This technique works best for distorted rock guitar where there's no piano or synth playing the same notes underneath. If you are just playing over bass, I recommend trying this approach. It works well for solo'ing around the 8th fret or higher on the G and B strings - giving you enough distance from the rhythm players. M3 m3 B--5--5--------5--5b5.2-- G--5--5b5.2----6--6------
== Harmonics and Overtones ==