5 GREAT Improvisation Tips that DO NOT make YOU as just OKAY GUITARIST ANYMORE!!

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  • Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2024

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  • @alexcaruso8858
    @alexcaruso8858 10 месяцев назад +50

    I signed up for your guitar wisdom and I’m loving it so far. I even ordered the book you recommended for your sight reading series. Been doing video a day followed by practice. Definitely see and improvement.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  10 месяцев назад +7

      So happy to hear that! Thank you so much! Good job!

  • @BJ-fj6jw
    @BJ-fj6jw 2 года назад +452

    Folks, this is the BEST lesson on improvisation you can get. He's just given you the secret. I have a degree in music, and this person humbly distilled it all in 11 minutes.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  2 года назад +34

      Thank you so much!

    • @wellington66440
      @wellington66440 Год назад +8

      I have a degree in music and I'm telling this professor of berklee kinda knows what he's doing...

    • @M4D4F4K4.
      @M4D4F4K4. Год назад +4

      @@wellington66440 he’s considered as top tenure lol look his biography

    • @bertric23
      @bertric23 Год назад +1

      He wasn't just a person he is a Master!

    • @kvnboudreaux
      @kvnboudreaux 9 месяцев назад

      Triads?

  • @SeemsLikeSomething
    @SeemsLikeSomething 4 года назад +1183

    I really appreciate that he doesn’t treat the learner like a dummy. Most of what he says is implied through few words and a practical example. I really dig that about him. He doesn’t waste time with over explaining it. Good teacher.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +128

      Always respect, admire people first! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

    • @maxbackstrom
      @maxbackstrom 4 года назад +14

      You are like an enthusiastic friend, showing a new thing and then one more, and yet another helpful hint. Great teaching, tnx!

    • @shreddykrueger7641
      @shreddykrueger7641 4 года назад +7

      Tomo is the best of the best.

    • @ArneWidding
      @ArneWidding 2 года назад +4

      But it means you have to find his lessons exactly at the right time in your journey. There’s a lot you need to know to get this.

    • @dante3056
      @dante3056 2 года назад

      I love Tomo! But in real life i'm a guitar teacher (Learned the old school style before internet) and some times there's a new generation of guys who needs over explanation and tabs for absolutely everything, it seems like a generational way of this era of super information, most of the things i learned was from the records and from fellow musicians who play with me over the years, maybe i tried several years to explain in a detailed way something i could play without thinking long time ago. When i became a teacher kind of wrap a lot of knowledge myself on what i was doing. Glad you can apreciate this way of teach and this is the most voted coment too!! I think that i was starting to stay alone in this idea.
      (Sorry my english)

  • @Bender6amer
    @Bender6amer 3 года назад +363

    I love how Tomo's eyes stare into my soul telling me "yes, you're shit now, but study, practice, practice and perform, and you will improve"

  • @davidbluhmmusic6734
    @davidbluhmmusic6734 3 года назад +126

    "Think about food when you're performing" is sincerely some of the greatest musical advice I've ever heard. I went to Berklee for piano so I never got a chance to meet you, but I really love all your youtube content and I'm so appreciative of you uploading so much knowledge for free.

  • @VexylObby
    @VexylObby 3 года назад +219

    So what I found to be the "5 Tips" from this vid were:
    -Make a more patient decision on what to play. (Don't just play B minor pentatonic scale, play B minor pentatonic SOUND)
    -Play your instrument with respect. No need to play it HARD and loud all of the time. Spice tastes better when mixed with other things!
    -Shapes should be known. Try to locate multiple voicings and locations of triads, for example. Then your playing is easily more about notes than scales.
    -What are you thinking?! Think about things that can distract you while you can still play. Food is a great thing to think about! (Side note: I think its always fun to associate flavors with sounds we can make, so try to cook up some riffs!)
    -? Try to repeat licks over chord progressions. Applying similar shapes to the progression will add familiarity of the same movements, but variance because of the shape moving through the scale.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 года назад +20

      Thank you so much! More detail lessons are at my Guitar Wisdom.

    • @Sam-Oht
      @Sam-Oht 3 года назад +10

      Yes and a good way to know where to go and what is possible on chord progressions, before going creative with solo is also to see the connections between the chords, this make the difference, and a way to practice it is to endlessly arpeggiate the chord progression and try to spot where it resolves with one or two steps between a triad note and the next chord triad

  • @DUDESTUNESANDBREWS
    @DUDESTUNESANDBREWS 3 года назад +57

    Dude. As a bass player I figured out triads to help me walk around. As a lead guitarist, I never considered the triads on the first 3 strings to help me solo. Best advice I've heard. Thank you.

  • @leetakang9490
    @leetakang9490 4 года назад +143

    Really appreciate that Tomo not only teach us to play, but how to THINK !

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +5

      Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

    • @theplacebeyondthelies2429
      @theplacebeyondthelies2429 3 года назад

      the bible teaches us also how to think, heavenly, and act heavenly....yet it's the most ignored, medially mocked, and as "outdated" downplayed book in this new age cancel culture...

    • @90sboy87
      @90sboy87 2 года назад +2

      @@theplacebeyondthelies2429 bruh this is literally a video about music (improv). Why are you bringing that up? Weirdo

  • @TruthSurge
    @TruthSurge 4 года назад +728

    10:21 I saw what you did there. Playing that solo on a dark desert highway. :)

  • @nuthinbutlove
    @nuthinbutlove 2 года назад +79

    You are the first person I've heard suggest not visualizing pentatonic shape, but hearing pentatonic sound. It's so refreshing to hear it suggested sonically instead of visually. There's absolutely nothing wrong with visual referral when you're just beginning, but there comes a point where you have to start trusting your ears and allow them to lead you outside of your comfort zone. It's okay to make mistakes along the way. Mistakes bring growth.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  2 года назад +3

      Thanks for sharing! Very easy to teach & learn pentatonic visually! Then anyone happy 100% of their playing? Thank you!

    • @woofcity6307
      @woofcity6307 8 месяцев назад

      I wish there was a major school of guitar instruction that didn’t involve playing across all six strings in these visualizations at all but I think it’s our society where people want quick results and they want a system and when you do that people thinking gets very rigid and they’re stuck in the system. I’m actually glad I learned how to play guitar guitar before the Internet! All we had was cassette tapes and frustration! But you couldn’t just get tabs for everything

  • @shangcowmoosic1993
    @shangcowmoosic1993 4 года назад +1083

    Thank you so much! This is what I’ve been looking for. Finally I know what those triads I practiced for proficiency exams are for. Man I wish I could get your private lesson in the future.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +95

      So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

    • @alessandro9740
      @alessandro9740 4 года назад +31

      mr. tomo i hope you add paypal payment on your web

    • @CaptainPlums
      @CaptainPlums 4 года назад +20

      @@TomoFujitaMusic Seconded, would be great to have PayPal payment possible as an option

    • @happythoughts700
      @happythoughts700 3 года назад +5

      @@CaptainPlums worth getting a CC for haha, best course on the net!

    • @vahidabbaszadeh5866
      @vahidabbaszadeh5866 Год назад +1

      Thanks very much dear professor. I really enjoy and learn many things every time that I watch your thoughts 🙏🌺

  • @MauritsKerkow
    @MauritsKerkow 4 года назад +81

    Honestly the most mental inspirational teacher on earth🙏. You dont’t just teach playing the notes, you teach us being concious about what we say with the notes we are playing and why. Many musiscians miss this level of conciousness

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +4

      Thanks so much! Thanks for noticing that part. We just using guitar to learn something about LIFE!! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @7soulcraft7
    @7soulcraft7 2 года назад +55

    Triads are it. Just cant go wrong. Any underlying chord tone works, And the diminished arpeggios get you moving up and down the neck linking to another voicing position or idea as well as ad an element of harmonic sophistication to the tune (particularly against the minor which is already a "bit diminished" :)
    Tomo this lesson is juicy breakthrough territory. Well done.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  2 года назад +1

      Thank you!

    • @lyly18224
      @lyly18224 2 года назад +1

      Yeah the diminished arpeggios sounds like a neat trick to help add "spice". Really cool stuff

  • @jayspicer2259
    @jayspicer2259 4 года назад +1323

    When Tomo impersonates poor imporv skills it's like looking in a mirror. It huts...but it's also really funny.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +62

      Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

    • @martremcheerfulful
      @martremcheerfulful 3 года назад +8

      Exactly!

    • @charismatalks8477
      @charismatalks8477 3 года назад +22

      that shit hurts so much

    • @JimmyRadloff
      @JimmyRadloff 3 года назад +19

      Dynamics brother! That's what gives music a bit of soul! Put some life into it like you said, talk through your strings. I will master this some day. I've been "playing" for many years but only started learning how to really play about a year ago. Never learned any scales or theory until recently. I wish I had taken lessons as a young man. I'd be so much further along.

    • @charlottemarceau8062
      @charlottemarceau8062 3 года назад +7

      That hard rattley picking 😂 funny af

  • @michaeleissler5031
    @michaeleissler5031 3 года назад +29

    You're so into what you're teaching you could be talking about holding a pick and it would inspire people to play. I had an English teacher who loved the books he assigned us so much it got to me and I actually read the books through and loved them. That's the person you remind me of most, keep up the good work!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 года назад +6

      So nice to hear that. It's all same! We have a lot of passion on something! I love GUITAR so much! Everyday is so special!!

  • @VBarre
    @VBarre 3 года назад +32

    I like the way the HC style slide caught me off guard at 10:19 to then hit again at 10:31 and start to bring everything back home. The lesson was awesome, but the demonstration shouldn't be underestimated here, great fun solo.

  • @CharlPantaleon
    @CharlPantaleon 4 года назад +12

    That practicing vs performer's mindset with the food was the best piece of wisdom I've heard in a while. Don't overthink, just let the music flow! Thank you, Tomo!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад

      You liked my food of thoughts!! Very important point if someone wants be a great guitar player... that's very common mistake or wrong question!! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @TheSecretJoe
    @TheSecretJoe 4 года назад +7

    Guitar wisdom indeed. You are a treasure.
    I want to take a moment to acknowledge that you are very encouraging. You don't shy away from saying this just needs to be learned. "It's not your fault, it's just your turn" to learn. I appreciated that

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +1

      Thanks so much! I am glad to hear that you understand what I am trying to reach, teach, help others. Guitar is very difficult instrument if you want to play really well. It's not only about learning but fixing the problems is far important!

  • @tenbroeck1958
    @tenbroeck1958 2 года назад +75

    You are obviously an intelligent man, in addition to a great guitarist. This lesson is worth more than many jazz lessons I've taken, as it is directly applicable. If I had a gig later today, I could very easily use what you just taught me. Thank you for this awesome lesson, that teaches more in10 minutes that most hour long lessons. Also, that Strat is beautiful. Something about a red Strat is always cool!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  2 года назад +6

      So great to hear that! You're welcome! Thank you!

  • @georgekobtymusic
    @georgekobtymusic 4 года назад +98

    even someone whos deep into guitar can benefit from this talk

  • @Max-The-Axe
    @Max-The-Axe 3 года назад +27

    This is such an incredible lesson. I think the thing that helps like with that you said is, to distract yourself which can go hand in hand with not overthinking/overplaying.

  • @theologian1456
    @theologian1456 4 года назад +19

    This is a real guitar teacher. Rather than launching into an amazing solo in order to show off and intimidate his audience, Tomo puts himself in the students shoes and shows it like it is in real life when you practice. I've learned more in 5 minutes here than in the previous 100 hours from other so called teachers. And not only is this a valuable lesson, Tomo actually goes through all the chords of the piece. I hate it when a lesson shows you what to do with one or two chords and then leaves you hanging. Thanks Tomo 😊👍

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +1

      So great to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @doggo2943
    @doggo2943 4 года назад +478

    When you know in the first min that its going to be worth it

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +27

      So great to hear that! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

    • @Atmospring-gq1wd
      @Atmospring-gq1wd Год назад

      Worth to skip it

  • @jazzguitarneophyte-christo7988
    @jazzguitarneophyte-christo7988 2 года назад +12

    You know a person is very good at guitar when he doesn't need reverb to make things interesting. Most of the time Tomo plays straight to the amp and produces his sounds from his technique and his dynamics and not effects! He also givess great advice because he is a teacher and sees this on a daily basis. That is why I respect this man alot!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  2 года назад +5

      Thanks so much! I love old records... blues or jazz... recored before 1963... NO REVERB AMP! So I just wanted to imitate them.

  • @mikumiku2971
    @mikumiku2971 4 года назад +83

    that look on 4:48 tells me "do your arpeggios and triads"

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +8

      Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

    • @JakeMcBain
      @JakeMcBain 4 года назад +30

      lol Tomo has the same reply to every comment

    • @_rael_3967
      @_rael_3967 4 года назад +1

      lol exactly what i thought LMAO

    • @saidhruv7018
      @saidhruv7018 4 года назад +3

      @@JakeMcBain atleast he replies tho

  • @kwonza-gamingandanime5727
    @kwonza-gamingandanime5727 Год назад +13

    Loved the Hotel California quote! I also appreciate all the wisdom that exists in this short video-making the changes is a very important skill to have as an improviser (in and out of a jazz context).

  • @lucasvonbraun
    @lucasvonbraun 2 года назад +5

    Tomo, thank you so much .. The biggest steps in a guitar player's progress are taken because of those rare but profound "lightbulb moments" .. Even before picking up my guitar I can tell this video will have a lasting effect YOU ROCK !!

  • @shodaboy54
    @shodaboy54 4 года назад +14

    I love that clean sound, every note you play sound perfect

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +2

      Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @alexoboyle9339
    @alexoboyle9339 Год назад +14

    Every time I watch a Tomo lesson I can't help but smile through the whole thing.

  • @anthonyjohnson4734
    @anthonyjohnson4734 3 года назад +5

    Your guitar wisdom course is ridiculously awesome. I’m about a month and a half in and I can see a difference already. I brag about it all the time and try to get others to consider it. It’s a lot of information so it can be extremely overwhelming but your little comments along the way helps out tremendously. Money well spent and it is super affordable. Thanks bro you are my favorite teacher of all time. 😎🎸🔥

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 года назад

      So great to hear that. Thank for your feedback. Good job!

  • @tomklovert4353
    @tomklovert4353 4 года назад +21

    What you played at 2:28 is the way I have soloed for almost 15 years and this video really hammered that home for me. I've gotten super awesome at doing that, but I find my own guitar playing to be boring after doing that for so long. Great video man, this really helped me view my own playing in a new perspective.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +1

      So great to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @di2627music
    @di2627music 2 года назад +3

    Great Teacher, I took a skype lesson with Tomo , it changed my practice routines and improves my knowledge on guitar.
    Thanks Mr. Tomo

  • @georgefulton8152
    @georgefulton8152 3 года назад +12

    I'm a gypsy jazz double bass player, and this is PRICELESS. All of your videos resonate for me, because they touch on the thinking behind everything. Which is almost everything, other than practicing and practicing the ideas. Thank you so very much.

  • @Iskaral_Pust
    @Iskaral_Pust 3 года назад +3

    Tomo, I love you. You are the best teacher there is.

  • @matthewbartels3692
    @matthewbartels3692 4 года назад +6

    When you explained learning your arpeggios all the way up and down the neck my mind started to understand how your playing the jazz sound thanks for the lesson!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад

      So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! i have many theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom site.
      I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new advices for guitarists
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @Flawlessnailcommunity
    @Flawlessnailcommunity 4 года назад +47

    A guy with an accent is always a guitar master

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад

      Thanks so much!
      Just added new advices for guitarists
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

    • @theplacebeyondthelies2429
      @theplacebeyondthelies2429 3 года назад +1

      Jimi Hendrix: am I a joke to you?

  • @hauntedchannel9163
    @hauntedchannel9163 4 года назад +6

    this is by FAR the most helpful lesson on soloing ive ever seen!

  • @bill9163
    @bill9163 4 года назад +7

    Tomo your triads lessons really helped me. I signed up last month and I’m trying your idea of using more dynamics and syncopated rhythm in improvising. Thanks

  • @impartialobservers7060
    @impartialobservers7060 3 года назад +2

    There are nuggets of gold in every one of your videos, you have to watch them all and discover! I began with triads the first day of subscribing to Guitar Wisdom and thought I would spend a few days on them and move on... Over four weeks later, I feel like I am only just starting with them. Thanks for such inspiration Tomo, with your help this lockdown has been turned into a huge positive for me. When the restaurant reopens and I’m back in the kitchen most of the time I will look back on this as a guitar golden age!

  • @adamwilliams6704
    @adamwilliams6704 3 года назад +3

    I love these videos where you do extended soloing over a simple progression. I learn so much from your phrasing and your rhythmic variations. I'm starting to get a bit more able to use these things in my own playing. Thank you for your online content!!!!

  • @isaack3645
    @isaack3645 3 года назад +3

    Subscribed about 3 minutes in, your phrasing is so decisive it gave me a lot of conceptual ideas just by listening. Thanks for your creativity!

  • @fiacmar
    @fiacmar 2 года назад +1

    Self taught hobby dude here. Just had a breakthrough watching this gentleman do an impression of me near the start there. Lol. It just clicked. Honestly can’t believe that lesson was free.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  2 года назад +1

      Thank you! I just want to share this job playing guitar to everyone!

  • @semael2
    @semael2 4 года назад +4

    When he started playing the Hotel California riff at 10:20 I could not help but smile

  • @JandJFitFood
    @JandJFitFood 4 года назад +5

    Pure gold. I thank God for this vid. This is exactly what Ive been looking for. Truly remarkable. Barney Kessel style playing explained.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад

      So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added "pitch-recognition ability" and the new "Harmonic Minor video”
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @mikemazariegos941
    @mikemazariegos941 9 месяцев назад +1

    Finally someone comes along to inspire every Musician's creativity !! God bless you.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  9 месяцев назад

      I Wish All My Students Knew THESE Before They Came To Berklee
      ruclips.net/video/xlRy7WwZg7c/видео.html

  • @JzZcAt
    @JzZcAt 2 года назад +5

    I always try to play a 'sound' . It can be 2 notes or 6 notes, because 1 note more or less gives you another sound quality. It actually comes down on playing what you feel and that could be in an academic way. I think that the notes that you play or composition you make are choices that are influenced by how you feel in a particular moment because when you improvise you 'are' mostly in the moment

  • @WuwuTheGuru
    @WuwuTheGuru 3 года назад +5

    You're the man!! Thank you for being so helpful!! Peace and blessings to you always.

  • @JohnOhkumaThiel
    @JohnOhkumaThiel 3 года назад +1

    This is something I know as a sax player, turned guitarist. I guess every instrument has its own hang ups.
    To me it’s about slowing down. You don’t need to impress the audience. You need to entertain them. Entertainment is your industry and job, not impressing other musicians with your mad skills.
    You totally nailed how a horn player thinks, and the fact that on guitar or piano or other rhythm instrument, it’s not necessary to constantly calculate in your head.
    So you are not saying watching RUclips, drinking whiskey, and playing guitar at the same time is a bad thing. Because I am totally doing that right now. I’m basically film scoring the news with the Blues.

  • @jockotolentino1279
    @jockotolentino1279 4 года назад +56

    What i like about this channel is that, you give us free lessons that are very useful and helpful for us beginner - intermediate guitarist to become professional guitarist!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +3

      Thanks so much! So great to hear that! Sharing is very important!!
      I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

    •  4 года назад

      most important in a really simple and comprehensive way

  • @kittysawunude
    @kittysawunude 4 года назад +5

    Dis man arguably gave us John Mayer. I'm satisfied with a free lesson. Thank you Mr.Fujita!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +1

      So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @melcantell7479
    @melcantell7479 4 года назад +1

    It's so pleasing to hear and see a man from the East who is a master and a GREAT teacher.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +1

      Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @gr637
    @gr637 2 года назад +4

    Thank you so much, Professor Fujita. I’ve just had a ‘a-ha’ moment! I’ve understood now that I can play variations of the same simple triad in different parts of the neck to solo over chord progressions. Grazie! Gaetano

  • @sorleyfairbairn3152
    @sorleyfairbairn3152 4 года назад +32

    What to do when someone tries to punch you while your playing 0:06

  • @tonymartino7892
    @tonymartino7892 3 года назад +1

    Thank you Mr Tomo! Any attempt to express my appreciation will fall short miserably. Your genuine love for life, people and music is pure joy to my heart.
    All the best to you and your family.
    🙏

  • @nimrod5366
    @nimrod5366 4 года назад +5

    4:24 is sick i’m using that all the time now

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +1

      So nice to hear that! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @altbouch
    @altbouch 2 года назад +3

    Of all the RUclips guitar channels, I learn the most valuable lessons from you. Yes, Tom B and R.J. R are brilliant but you explain things in such a complete and concise way, I can use you teaching in my practice. BTW I am 74 years old and have had numerous hit records so I can play but I am still learning from you.

  • @MikeLeed
    @MikeLeed 2 месяца назад +1

    Tomo you blow my mind, you are simply the best.

  • @rawbhimself
    @rawbhimself 4 года назад +3

    Wow! Amazing playing!!! Not to fast or flashy but just very musical! Perfect notes everytime! 🤩

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +1

      So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! Maybe I need to watch this video!
      Just added new advices for guitarists
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @lilacisfunny3227
    @lilacisfunny3227 Год назад +4

    Ive been playing for about 4 going on 5 years, and im pretty “good” by the standards of people in my area, but ive always felt so stuck in the rock and blues sounding licks, i hear people like masayoshi takanaka and im like “what the hell” yknow but this really opens my eyes up and makes me really feel like i can be the guitarist i want to actually be and i dont need god given powers to do so, tldr love you man thank you

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Год назад +2

      Thanks for sharing! Learn triads & Jazz Standards with R 3 7.
      Beginner Guitar Exercises to Inspire Your Practice Routine
      ruclips.net/video/uyJCnix60EI/видео.html
      Intermediate Guitar Practice Routine
      ruclips.net/video/VW9cYcwujCg/видео.html
      Advanced Guitar Practice Routine
      ruclips.net/video/bxQ4swNj_5w/видео.html
      Pro Guitar Practice Routine
      ruclips.net/video/0T4aE3biYeA/видео.html
      7 Guitar Exercises to Inspire Your Practice Routine
      ruclips.net/video/QwQJg6mgiLA/видео.html

  • @tahsinthoughts
    @tahsinthoughts 3 года назад +1

    Tomo,
    I have seen this video one year ago and again today and it makes more sense now. I used to stress out about playing the chord changes thinking I had to know every triad and map it out to play it. While this isn't untrue, it's also not the complete answer. Now when I am put on the spot I play the chord changes by 'changing directions' melodically with each chord change. Even if it's not the exact triad, if I play just *one* note from the triad/ chord and work around there with other notes it goes smoothly.
    Thank you for this!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 года назад

      Thank you so much! Most people think "Practice Stage" and "Performance Stage" Same process! That's impossible to achieve it!

  • @reidponce
    @reidponce 3 года назад +4

    Tomo-san, I love watching these videos and am both happy and sad to have found you so late. On the one hand I have A LOT of material I can start going through, on the other, I feel like I needed all of this 2 years ago! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 года назад +1

      Don't worry! When you notice something... you are improving!
      You can join my Guitar Wisdom for more detail lessons.

    • @ledaswan5990
      @ledaswan5990 3 года назад

      Dude. Please,2 years ago? Imagine being 64 years old and just figuring out some stuff you should have known 50 years ago!

  • @kobemanubay3856
    @kobemanubay3856 4 года назад +5

    Man, you inspire me a lot to really learn how to play guitar, playing music is one of the things that get me through everything that is happening right now. Makes me really wanna join your course lol

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад

      So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much!
      I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @danobrien8407
    @danobrien8407 4 месяца назад +1

    I’m just getting to the triads now in my journey. Thank you for the lesson, you have helped me to understand where I need to put my attention.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 месяца назад

      You're very welcome! Triads are so good!

  • @sERiiuS
    @sERiiuS 3 года назад +5

    I know some scales, but never really found my “voice” on the guitar. I can play stuff… but I can’t make her sing. Breaks my heart 🥲

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 года назад +1

      You can do it!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 года назад +1

      You just need to learn proper ways.

    •  3 года назад +1

      From what i learned from fujita, just play from the heart, what you hear and feel make it play.

  • @dannymemmory5094
    @dannymemmory5094 3 года назад +2

    I've been Looking at 4, 5, and 6 note Arpeggios to Identify the Chords that exist within the Arpeggios and I've been practicing using those big extended chords as Pentatonic and Hexatonic scales 🎸🎶⚖
    I've been experimenting with using the pure Triads that exist in the extended chords and playing those Triads as Arpeggios over the extended chords and vice versa
    Your tips are very helpful 🙂
    I've been playing for about 40 years and I try to learn something new each and everyday .. Today you were my teacher Thank you 😊

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 года назад

      You're very welcome! All my passion is here! Please join my Guitar Wisdom. I teach everything there! Only $9.99 a month subscription video lessons so all you have to do is skip one lunch a month!

  • @mikesgeet
    @mikesgeet Год назад +1

    This is the best YT lesson out there for what I am working on. I looped this progression and working hard on the Tomo triad tips.

  • @kyleconnermusic
    @kyleconnermusic 4 года назад +7

    6:22 was probably my favorite 🙌

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад

      Thanks! I got that phrase from one of gigs!!

    • @ArnauSP
      @ArnauSP 4 года назад

      which scale is he using there? im very noob xd

  • @danielnuckolls2416
    @danielnuckolls2416 4 года назад +108

    Its about the silence when not to play . PLAY THE SILENCE

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +7

      Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @kevinblakely4384
    @kevinblakely4384 4 года назад +2

    Fantastic. I know all my scales but my phrasing and soloing are terrible. Triads bring the music and simplicity to the table. Thank you. I was about to take up the keyboard

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад

      You can learn and fix things! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @Tristan-go1tj
    @Tristan-go1tj 4 года назад +3

    I like the colour of that guitar, and the slightly discoloration on the pickguard

  • @neogenzim1995
    @neogenzim1995 4 года назад +7

    damn, i wish i understood music better so i could comprehend fully the awesome that is clearly emanating from this human being. that's magic

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +1

      Don't worry! If you are open to learn, then you will....
      Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @benjaminaustnesnarum3900
    @benjaminaustnesnarum3900 4 года назад +2

    This is valuable information.
    Knowing WHEN to play is very important. David Gilmour and B.B King are my favourite guitarists because of their impeccable feel, and thoughtful notes.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад

      So great to hear that! Thanks so much!
      Just added new advices for guitarists
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @StokesMusicStudiosOnline
    @StokesMusicStudiosOnline 4 года назад +9

    Brother, that's one of the finest lessons I've ever seen. Thanks a lot. I laughed when you said post it on Instagram.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад

      Thanks so much! So nice to hear that!
      Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @aladickes
    @aladickes 4 года назад +227

    His demo of "playing too hard" almost made me fall out of my chair laughing.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +22

      Thank you!

    • @taejun9017
      @taejun9017 4 года назад +5

      Indeed I was working and not even watching the video, just listening, and started cracking up loll

    • @watermusic4381
      @watermusic4381 4 года назад +1

      Priceless.

    • @kollateralschadensbegrenzu4929
      @kollateralschadensbegrenzu4929 4 года назад +2

      WHY YOU LAUGH that's MY way to play!!! ;-))))

    • @LUckybones25
      @LUckybones25 3 года назад +1

      Dude.. I about died laughing too. It sounded exactly like my playing. 😂🤣😂🤣💀

  • @phillthorpe2643
    @phillthorpe2643 Год назад +1

    It’s made my day discovering Tomo ! That music just bring a smile to my face !

  • @spixzellMD10
    @spixzellMD10 4 года назад +117

    this video makes me feel im not even an "OKAY" guitarist. hahaha
    back to practice

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +5

      Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

    • @dcflat5941
      @dcflat5941 4 года назад +2

      we are all good. most of this vid is basic diatonic chord theory....which isnt basic for most..including me..
      lmao.

    • @JoyZahar
      @JoyZahar 4 года назад +1

      and why not ;)

  • @petruki
    @petruki 4 года назад +4

    Great lesson. Sometimes I get tired of my own playing style. Because I learned by myself and I've never made such an effort to understand what I was actually doing, as a result, creating this limitation wall that prevents me from expanding my musical abilities. Although I believe that listening is one of the most important aspect of learning/studying an instrument, and because knowledge is different than understanding, the theory is the key that might open doors to the other side, thus expanding musically. Thanks again for this great lesson.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +1

      So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! You can learn about guitar playing! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added "pitch-recognition ability" and the new "Harmonic Minor video”
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @ianforsyth6513
    @ianforsyth6513 2 года назад +2

    Thankyou buddy ✌🏾❤️your helping my playing lots

  • @maxvincy9127
    @maxvincy9127 4 года назад +4

    This came into my recommendation today, & it's sooo good.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +1

      Thanks so much!
      Just added new advices for guitarists
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @digitalsketchguy
    @digitalsketchguy 3 года назад +6

    Don't forget plenty of rest between the licks. Those notes need oxygen to breathe. Gary Moore, lightning fast but those pauses, oh the sweetness!

  • @initialsg
    @initialsg 5 месяцев назад +1

    I discovered your channel recently and I'm stuck on your videos since ! I'm not even a guitarist, I play the piano. I really like your approach, thank you for your generous teaching .

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much! Please join my Guitar Wisdom. So happy to hear that!

  • @arl7d
    @arl7d 4 года назад +14

    I feel like i'm being taught by Mr. Miyagi.. TomoFujita is my guitar sensei

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +1

      Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @simon-di7xt
    @simon-di7xt 4 года назад +795

    **plays the first 4 note on the solo**
    The Eagles: *wait thas illegal*

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +75

      *

    • @hyutyub
      @hyutyub 4 года назад +13

      I think you can only use Eagles property for 15 seconds ...I heard on a TV show. Anything over 15 seconds you pay 5K to the Eagles

    • @kostantinos2297
      @kostantinos2297 4 года назад +8

      @@hyutyub
      You don't pay anything, it just gets taken down.

    • @dominicdelprincipe2583
      @dominicdelprincipe2583 4 года назад +10

      @@kostantinos2297 I had a vid of me and a violinist *covering* the song; and they found that shit and took it down... it had like less than 300 views

    • @cweasegaming2692
      @cweasegaming2692 3 года назад +4

      @@dominicdelprincipe2583 Pieces of shit ngl

  • @sleepykyle
    @sleepykyle 4 года назад +2

    The fact you shot this on my birthday is a sign. I may have to learn the Fujita way in order to be more than just OKAY!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад

      Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @schmiertoast7184
    @schmiertoast7184 4 года назад +248

    i love when you mock the "pentatonic box" hahah

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +7

      So nice to hear that! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

    • @dcflat5941
      @dcflat5941 4 года назад +3

      right! leave petatonic connections out and you are f%^&ed. just my take. i like all the notes, but a pentatonic is a great friend.

    • @lalo4642
      @lalo4642 3 года назад

      @ Agreed

    • @ivanguitartv9805
      @ivanguitartv9805 3 года назад

      thanks for your advice master tomo. i really appreciate your lessons.

  • @cweasegaming2692
    @cweasegaming2692 3 года назад +4

    Guitar wisdom is a blessing man

  • @samabraham5232
    @samabraham5232 4 года назад +2

    Can't believe there is a guitar teacher on RUclips who actually is giving expensive lessons for free. Respect for you sir. ♥️

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +2

      So nice to hear that! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new advices for guitarists
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @alexbostelle287
    @alexbostelle287 4 года назад +56

    Noddling is like jogging, ya just don't wanna jog on top of others

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +5

      *

    • @louisaccardi6808
      @louisaccardi6808 4 года назад +8

      Real noddling should be done at home when you are trying out new ideas and coming up with novel musical concepts. My noddling is creative and a way of discovering other possibilities.

  • @AFIA2000
    @AFIA2000 2 года назад +4

    Tomo I love your lessons and I think that their very useful for everyone who loves to learn guitar :)

  • @georgemitchell8570
    @georgemitchell8570 2 года назад +2

    You are very unique in your teaching, You make me want to practice everyday after work, I'm learning so much from you me being self taught, Now that I have time to practice I don't mine it at all, Again thank you for your kind heart & your time.

  • @patdurkin2095
    @patdurkin2095 4 года назад +30

    "Think about food" is the best advice I've ever received

  • @yangtzu2848
    @yangtzu2848 4 года назад +4

    From Taiwan love your music! this is precious experience
    that i cannot learn in class

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад

      You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

  • @LUckybones25
    @LUckybones25 3 года назад +1

    I love hearing you play Mr. Fujita. You are a master at your craft.

  • @jeffreyhanson4335
    @jeffreyhanson4335 4 года назад +45

    "Yeah, Fried Chicken is good..." hahah I can't wait to practice tonight.

  • @PMTluke
    @PMTluke 3 года назад +3

    Awesome video ! Feel is so important for dynamics. I started with modes and came into the pentatonic later on. Still I find myself stuck in the scales a lot and it’s been one of my things to watch these “stop noodling” videos and see everyones different takes and wisdom on how to stop sounding “scale-y”! Thanks for your wisdom and take on this ! Very much appreciated this channel Rulez ! Awesome beautiful guitar sounds here ! Love it ❤️🙏👍👍👌

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for sharing! Please join my Guitar Wisdom. I teach everything there! Only $9.99 a month subscription video lessons so all you have to do is skip one lunch a month!

  • @Dtruthseek
    @Dtruthseek 3 года назад +2

    Wow, man, you are gifted. Lots of theory you have, but your lines are simple, tasteful, musical. Your brain works musically.

  • @P4eZ1
    @P4eZ1 3 года назад +4

    Ive been playing for about 2 years and compared to what I know aside from chords and the pentatonic scale, I might as well be a beginner (I'd say finger movement is decent when I get muscle memory for harder licks). I just stumbled on this video while looking for improv tips for blues... I'll definitely be able to use the concepts! I just don't understand where I should be starting or working on regarding improv or blues...

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 года назад

      Thank you! I teach more detail lessons at my Guitar Wisdom.

  • @1man2manynotes
    @1man2manynotes 4 года назад +13

    On that last tip, is he trying to say you can “play what you hear/feel” without developing relative pitch? I’m not sure what he was demonstrating by saying learn the triads

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад +1

      Please watch a few more times! Thank you!!

    • @95ern
      @95ern 4 года назад +12

      You gotta think about the fried chicken man.

    • @6stringstorulethemall967
      @6stringstorulethemall967 4 года назад +7

      Literally use the triads

    • @R0b1zzle137
      @R0b1zzle137 4 года назад +1

      He has a really good video on triads you should watch.

  • @variatonesoundscape5592
    @variatonesoundscape5592 2 года назад +1

    Incredible. As a struggling guitarist for many years this helped open my mind to play more interestingly. Thank you for sharing this

  • @yigitkalender8831
    @yigitkalender8831 4 года назад +16

    what about the Major modes? How can we imply these into our playing without sounding like a robot or keep repeating ourselves? We need a video about theseee senseeeiiiiii

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 года назад

      Thanks so much! More detail videos are.... I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!!
      tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

    • @sebastiansprotte2551
      @sebastiansprotte2551 4 года назад +1

      Don't target thirds ;)

    • @lokijam
      @lokijam 4 года назад +1

      Sebastian Sprotte disagree. mixing up you’re targets is essential but the 3rd is by far the most interesting of notes to target because of the play between major and minor over blues progressions.

    • @jamesvalls8530
      @jamesvalls8530 4 года назад +1

      I find it weird when I hear people say this. Coming from a classical piano background: that’s the first study. And then the modes. In the key of C Major: C to C, then D to D, E to E, etc. The amount of songs and riffs that you already know in Major should give you a clue.