Lemme try again!!!!?

Question

...Huh? How is he doing this?
He's playing on a 12 string guitar but I want to do that on a 6 string. How is he creating so much sound at once? (He's only plucking a few strings but while he's hitting the lower notes high notes sound almost simueltaneously!!!)

Look from times 3:17 to 3:25.

Thanks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQGnC2rrr2s

Answer 1

A twelve string guitar is almost the same as a six string but not quite. Each pair of strings is tuned an octave apart. When you strike the low E string pair, you get the sound of the low bass note as well as an E note an octave above.

Twelve string players learn to strike both strings and make it look and sound like they are only striking one.

With a little added electronics, that thing can sound like an entire orchestra.

Answer 2

What's the issue? He's playing it as a guitar should be played.

You're not likely to get that same quality of sound on a 6 string - that's why 12 string guitars were invented, for the sound the extra strings produce.

Answer 3

That's the fun of a twelve string. I have an acoustic, and an electric. Personally, there isn't anything better. Each note is 2 different sounds.