This technique, like natural harmonics, works by canceling out the fundamental tone and one or more partial tones by deadening their modes of vibration.

• 演奏人工泛音左手按弦同时如能揉弦还能美化音色。人工泛音也常被称为八度泛音，因为人工泛音主要由右手完成，所以也被叫做右手泛音。