7 Great Improvisation Tips That Do Not Make You As Just OKAY Guitarist anymore!

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  • Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
  • I made this lesson as "supplemental lesson" for my Guitar Wisdom subscribers. Most people won't watch the entire video. This video has 7 important elements so hope more guitarists understand these tips. Thank you so much for watching my videos. Have a great day!
    0:00 Intro demo
    1:30 Remaking the viral video ( • 5 GREAT Improvisation ... ) and important concepts
    4:20 Don't think/chase pentatonic shape!
    5:20 Understand chord structure
    6:10 Know triads (Foundation lesson on GW)
    7:50 Don't be afraid to play simple phrase
    13:30 7th Arpeggios
    19:20 Useful advice
    22:00 Demo and closing words
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  • @stevehawksley3143
    @stevehawksley3143 9 месяцев назад +52

    Hi Tomo hope ur well, just looking over yet another one of your U tube videos amazing , I have now been with your guitar wisdom for 3 month and already see an improvement in my playing and knowledge more than I have achieved over many years of playing wish I had found you years ago looking forward to what’s to come. Thank you so much , Best wishes Steve🎸

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  9 месяцев назад +12

      So happy to hear that! Go slow as you can so you will get more foundation so you can improve forever! Thank you so much!

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 Год назад +178

    There's never a shortage of what you can learn from advice and wisdom from someone as experienced as yourself. Always a pleasure Tomo

  • @bi0lizard1
    @bi0lizard1 3 месяца назад +38

    Kept waiting for the Hotel California solo kick in.

  • @andrewksadventures
    @andrewksadventures Год назад +53

    My new favourite catch phrase- "ok is not ok"! I Love it. Great lesson Tomo.

  • @shawnhelsel923
    @shawnhelsel923 Месяц назад +2

    I’ve been playing 52 years and I enjoy listening to your videos. Still so much to learn and keep in mind. Thank you for doing what you do, great stuff.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Месяц назад

      Thank you so much! So happy to hear that! I am still learning too! You're very welcome!

  • @DaemonRicks
    @DaemonRicks 3 месяца назад +53

    I love how you intentionaly play very simple stuff without ego just to show people how it's made.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 месяца назад +11

      Simply stuff is good and not easy to master them! Thank you so much! No ego! Not worth it. Guitar makes me so humble!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 месяца назад +2

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

  • @rainbowgaze
    @rainbowgaze Год назад +63

    I've been going through a lot of your videos the past several months and it has done wonders for my playing ability. In my 20 years of playing guitar, I've done a lot of learning to run before walking, and it's led me to this awkward spot I'm in now where I've developed a lot of bad habits I'm having to unlearn and rework. Now that I'm starting to get serious about my playing, your videos have done a lot to put me on the right track. Thank you so much for sharing all your invaluable knowledge.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Год назад +19

      Thank you so much for sharing! Learning guitar is like... having more bad habits naturally unless you are aware those "bad habits" Those bad habits can grow naturally so well just like "Weeds" You are doing a great job "Noticing" and "Changing" I am so happy! You're very welcome!

  • @Dunkeldog
    @Dunkeldog Год назад +31

    Tomo, you just make me stop and realise I often overcomplicate my improvisation. It's time for more simplicity and joy in my playing!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Год назад +6

      Thank you! Slow down & play simple! More guitar can talk!

  • @Kauzi108
    @Kauzi108 10 месяцев назад +9

    I can humbly confirm that he hit the nail on my head. After twenty years of having a guitar and thinking I could just do some David Gilmour bends, I am stuck on shapes...STUCK! Sad.

  • @monkface
    @monkface 3 месяца назад +7

    "The problem is you're chasing shapes " ! This right away is so true and such a simple and obvious truth too. Probably more than I'm aware of! That slightly frustrating feeling of "this just doesn't seem musical or freely improvised, it seems boring and predictable " there's no magic, but there must be ways and approaches that can change one's "ear" and playing.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 месяца назад +5

      Easy way is always has some catch that... not so good overall! Quick satisfaction! Practicing part, techniques ... not musical. But once you got material down then you can apply into music! Smart people tends to think... If I know these, I can improvise like that? Ear Training is so important!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 месяца назад +1

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

    • @monkface
      @monkface 3 месяца назад +2

      @@TomoFujitaMusic I certainly will watch. Thank you.

  • @sarthaksharma9322
    @sarthaksharma9322 Год назад +26

    Triads were my Aha! moment. Once you start seeing these sneaky little triad patterns across the fretboard, it makes so much sense as to you know what should be played over a particular chord. Thanks a ton Tomo for helping me visualize these patterns on the guitar. Love from India!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Год назад +7

      Yes! Triads are so special! I have many triad lessons at my Guitar Wisdom (subscription video lessons) You're very welcome! Thank you!

  • @Oxdazdndconfuzd8O
    @Oxdazdndconfuzd8O Год назад +6

    one of the most enlightening teachers around. We appreciate your words and especially your sound

  • @itsirrelevant4565
    @itsirrelevant4565 Год назад +32

    Tomo is 100% right about using your ears, and not bothering with tabs. I have been playing for 10 years mostly “self taught” and I quit looking up tabs, chord sheets and videos of how to play songs.
    No matter what genre of music you want to play focus on the notes, and build the muscle memory. None of Tomos most successful students sound like him at all.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Год назад +8

      Thank you so much! Good job! Free 3 days trial on my Guitar Wisdom now.

    • @Redtrays
      @Redtrays 3 месяца назад

      But what about if you want to play truly crazy stuff like Chon?

    • @itsirrelevant4565
      @itsirrelevant4565 2 месяца назад +1

      @@Redtrays woodshed it as hard as they wrote it, and you will be a great copycat. You want to be the next chon or polyphia, work as hard as them to sound as much like yourself as possible.

  • @TheOdditee
    @TheOdditee Год назад +5

    Your lessons always cut right to the heart of what makes a great guitarist. I appreciate you and your sharing very much. Cheers and thanks!

  • @MrPeeBeeDeeBee
    @MrPeeBeeDeeBee Год назад +3

    This way... the way you just did and explained it makes perfect sense... Thank you!

  • @capbubba
    @capbubba Год назад +73

    love your Guitar Wisdom courses and all the great RUclips videos you do. I think it would be cool to have you teach a song and break it down for us. Thanks Tomo

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Год назад +12

      So happy to hear that. I have so many lesson videos at my Guitar Wisdom and I am hoping that my subscribers can use these videos as supplemental source. I will do more songs. Thank you!

  • @CasualT840
    @CasualT840 Год назад +2

    Thanks for taking the time to make these videos, Tomo. I’ve grown leaps and bounds since having discovered your page. ✌🏻

  • @arnarCJer
    @arnarCJer 4 месяца назад +3

    It takes me a few watches to get through your videos because I grab my guitar and try out what your saying. Thank you for all the wonderful lessons and general good vibes, your videos always brighten my day!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 месяца назад

      My pleasure! Thank you so much!
      I Wish All My Students Knew THESE Before They Came To Berklee
      ruclips.net/video/xlRy7WwZg7c/видео.html

  • @michaeljulius5895
    @michaeljulius5895 Год назад +4

    Tomo, out of all of the youtube channels I watch related to guitar learning, I never feel like I am wasting my time with your teachings and lessons..thankyou🙏

  • @Flitspopper74
    @Flitspopper74 Год назад +5

    Arigato Tomo.... Love your lessons , the way you teach makes it feel like i'm in the same room as you.... So natural and relaxed , like a Guitar Sensei and Zen Master at once.... 🙏🍀

  • @mdub1762
    @mdub1762 Год назад +5

    Tomo. I spent 4 hours since i started this lesson watching and playing and practicing. Man ,sometimes you find exactly what youre looking for and need and i csnt thank you enough for the giant boost of betterness in my playing . You da mannn.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Год назад +1

      Thank you for sharing! So happy to hear that! You're very welcome!

  • @VoyageMonkeyTravel
    @VoyageMonkeyTravel Год назад +1

    Thank you Tomo. Nice video on changing the way we think about guitar in a pentatonic world.

  • @DavidMoore_drmoorejr
    @DavidMoore_drmoorejr 4 месяца назад +1

    I’m so glad I found this channel. Everything you say makes sense. I loved the Triads videos too.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 месяца назад

      So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

  • @kubricksghost6058
    @kubricksghost6058 2 месяца назад +1

    You are truly an asset to guitarist community all over the world. Very lucky to watch your videos.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  2 месяца назад

      So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

  • @ricardomosqueda8091
    @ricardomosqueda8091 Год назад +4

    Hi Tomo. As always, great wisdom. I've been playing for many years and now I've learned even some new ways of playing guitar because of your wisdom and teaching skills. God bless and be safe.

  • @olschool3740
    @olschool3740 Год назад +6

    I have been away from your teaching for a several months. Accident that ended in whiplash, and no guitar since Jan. Watching this session was like seeing an old friend that I haven't seen for a long time. Thank you old friend/teacher! I am getting back on schedule with things I love, like learning more about the guitar. You make learning guitar fun Mr. MUSIC!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Год назад +1

      Thank you for sharing! Welcome back! You're very welcome!

  • @Pratikmayekar4
    @Pratikmayekar4 Год назад +7

    That breaking down songs idea is amazing!! Please do that! It would help students like myself so much!
    As always, love your videos!!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Год назад +2

      So happy to hear that! I put a lot of ideas into this video! Thank you!

  • @MrJpong23
    @MrJpong23 Год назад +1

    Such a very helpful Lesson! Thank You Tomo Sensei!

  • @tomg.8217
    @tomg.8217 Год назад +1

    Excellent, Excellent video Tomo. Thank you.

  • @copescale9599
    @copescale9599 Год назад +1

    Thank you again for all the great advice I have learned so much from you over time.

  • @22archalien
    @22archalien Год назад +3

    What a great lesson! I heard you play this rhythm on that previous clip and have been playing along and it’s so fun! I’m going to expand with this lesson because aside from bouncing out of the B minor boxes, I pretty much stick to the minor. I think I accent well but loving this lesson. Lots to learn! Thank you!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much! good job! You're very welcome!

  • @humblegeorge
    @humblegeorge 10 месяцев назад +2

    What a great fellow and amazing teacher. I love learning with you and I am getting better little by little understanding more as I go.

  • @jimc6687
    @jimc6687 Год назад +1

    One of Tomo's best and most pertinent postings of video tips!! Jim C.

  • @heinekenm5839
    @heinekenm5839 Год назад +1

    I watching this video time to time because Im just play ok with scale shape, now Im changing my mind and find a new way for a better sound not just ok, thanks for video, it open my eye

  • @frankb518
    @frankb518 3 месяца назад +1

    Yes Tomo! I've always loved Bm on acoustic and Electric!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 месяца назад

      Great to hear that! Thank you for sharing!

  • @keithdockery2358
    @keithdockery2358 Год назад +1

    I could watch this almost all day! Love this dude

  • @michaelferentino8412
    @michaelferentino8412 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your invaluable knowledge. I love how you combine technique, theory and wisdom. You are a true blessing ❤️

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  4 месяца назад

      You're very welcome! Without a proper technique & theory... hard to play well. Easy to learn shapes & understand things by reading it (words) but it's different story when you are applying these ideas. Thank you so much!

  • @lenniejosephful
    @lenniejosephful Год назад +2

    Tomo, you are awesome! An inspiration

  • @pharmc115
    @pharmc115 Год назад +1

    Learn so much from it.thanks for sharing.❤

  • @RyanJamesOfficial
    @RyanJamesOfficial Год назад +4

    I tell me students to stop playing scales, and arpeggios, during their improvs. Ironically, it usually means playing a simple phrase with feeling. A lot of that is from you. Thanks Tomo.

  • @jamesdniederstadt5861
    @jamesdniederstadt5861 Год назад +1

    Good morning great to see you have a great day. Thanks for sharing.

  • @erep1255
    @erep1255 Год назад +1

    You're awesome Tomo! Don't change!

  • @puffadder1960
    @puffadder1960 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great lesson. Luv the way you present it.

  • @trailratso
    @trailratso Год назад +4

    "Overhead the albatross hangs motionless upon the air..." 😄😄😄
    Love this lesson, Tomo! Thank you.

  • @helmsmns
    @helmsmns Год назад +1

    Thank you for the lesson, Tomo-san! It was very useful to me.

  • @jeremylarue4503
    @jeremylarue4503 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, very helpful, great playing!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  8 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

  • @apriltoronto5254
    @apriltoronto5254 3 месяца назад +1

    great teaching! Very well done... Easy attitude of yours, too. Stay safe, bro!

  • @castrosacasa
    @castrosacasa Год назад +3

    love your theory approach in this lesson.. you really inspired me to study more theory, thank you!

  • @randalltindall7340
    @randalltindall7340 3 месяца назад +1

    GREAT STUFF!! THANKS TOMO!!

  • @yoseanantoniotorres8597
    @yoseanantoniotorres8597 Год назад +1

    Amazing video and wisdom, maestro!

  • @themusicman03able
    @themusicman03able Год назад +1

    Thanks for another great video Tomo!

  • @jeffromek7073
    @jeffromek7073 3 месяца назад

    Great lesson. I've been stumbling onto all these pieces but now I want to be more intentional about learning and applying them and the hearing and playing from the heart ❤️

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 месяца назад

      So happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing!
      This Should Have Been Your First Guitar Lesson - Chromatic Scale
      ruclips.net/video/m2hvyzmBgxg/видео.html

  • @FrederickLewisDeAngelis
    @FrederickLewisDeAngelis 3 месяца назад +1

    Fantastic video. Great teacher. Good sense of humor.

  • @choonguann
    @choonguann Год назад +1

    Thank you Mr Tomo-san for the guitar wisdom!

  • @anthonygreen5231
    @anthonygreen5231 Год назад +2

    I stopped playing 30-plus years ago I recently picked up a guitar, I never actually learned how to play, I always played by ear... Your videos are inspiring me to start over and take my time to learn, AKA, understand the theory behind the music.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Год назад

      Congratulations!! Please enjoy more!! So happy to hear that! Thank you!

  • @coycarlson4979
    @coycarlson4979 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you SO VERY MUCH for all you teach and share - Tomo , you are surely a MASTER player and I absolutely am inspired by everything you teach 🎸🎸👍✌️🙂

  • @Shazeen82
    @Shazeen82 3 месяца назад +1

    Oh wow! I was immediately able to play a solo across this chord progression when watching this video! Arigato for this lightbulb moment Sensei! 🙂

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 месяца назад +1

      You're very welcome! Good job! Thank you so much!

  • @user-jn2fo5ke4g
    @user-jn2fo5ke4g Год назад +1

    リスペクトする方からの影響を受けやすい単純な性格ですので、こんなニット帽を購入しようと思いました。ありがとうございます!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Год назад

      ありがとうございます!たまにこんな感じで

  • @EmanueleFerro
    @EmanueleFerro Год назад +1

    Hello Tomo!
    I really appreciated this supplemental lesson as a Guitar Wisdom Addicted! 😃😃😃
    Thank you so much for sharing 🙏
    Best wishes!
    Emanuele

  • @NickleRock
    @NickleRock Год назад +1

    Loved this video! Thank you!

  • @erictred4529
    @erictred4529 8 месяцев назад +2

    Great vid Tomo ! Looking forward to more and thanks for your hard work!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  8 месяцев назад

      So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

    • @erictred4529
      @erictred4529 8 месяцев назад +1

      Sir I recently found your channel while drowning in a sea of backing tracks I use to practice with! All I can say is it was a good day the day I wound up here. Really like your channel and I hope it grows as it should! Very much respect !@@TomoFujitaMusic

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  8 месяцев назад

      @@erictred4529 Thanks for sharing! So happy to hear that! Thank you!

  • @fanoboss
    @fanoboss Год назад +1

    you are one of the greatest, thank you for sharing

  • @katsunori.bb.kawai.6633
    @katsunori.bb.kawai.6633 Год назад +1

    Thank you Mr.Fujita.
    Sometime I need back to basic. Sometime I forget points. I memories 7 points.

  • @m._.suarez
    @m._.suarez 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you, Master. You are great teacher ❤

  • @ianmartens5286
    @ianmartens5286 Год назад +3

    great stuff! as a fellow guitar teacher I really appreciate your approach

  • @stevendoust6658
    @stevendoust6658 Год назад +1

    I really like the way you explained the process mate 👍🤩

  • @thegrif4779
    @thegrif4779 6 месяцев назад +1

    hello tomo sensei, thank you for all your learnings they are golden!!!!!!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  6 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you like them! Thank you so much!

  • @iceWaterProductions1
    @iceWaterProductions1 Год назад +4

    Your channel is such a inspiration. Imma 52 year old that has been playing guitar, buy guitar magazines since childhood. I still want to get better and to see people wanting to help others makes me realize we’re all here tomhelp other. Plus we can learn stuff from all people no matter what level of playing your at weather your the person teaching or the one looking for info.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Год назад

      So happy to hear that. Guitar is so much fun! Make us rich i inside! Thank you so much!

    • @guitmeister
      @guitmeister Год назад +2

      That's what it's all about, learn from everything & pass it forward... ✌

  • @randywhite1422
    @randywhite1422 Год назад +1

    Great lesson so informative and described so clearly as one whose trying to learn lead and to solo this is a lot of help thank you

  • @Faus4us
    @Faus4us Год назад +1

    Awesome as always.

  • @richardcroce1022
    @richardcroce1022 3 месяца назад +1

    Your a great teacher Tomo.

  • @mrmtbullock
    @mrmtbullock Год назад +1

    Great piece. And yes, you get to do this for a living!

  • @rawreviewsandreactions6434
    @rawreviewsandreactions6434 Год назад +3

    You are literally the best teacher I have . And I haven’t even met u

  • @lloydvasser4889
    @lloydvasser4889 Год назад +2

    tomo is the coolest guy of all time. thanks for the inspiration, tomo.

  • @derekwoods8199
    @derekwoods8199 3 месяца назад

    Good grief this was a really good reminder. Need to stop thinking about shapes myself…. Very nice lesson. Thank you @TomoFujitaMusic

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 месяца назад

      So happy to be helpful. Thank you for sharing! Did you watch this?
      This Should Have Been Your First Guitar Lesson - Chromatic Scale
      ruclips.net/video/m2hvyzmBgxg/видео.html

  • @christiankuilan6991
    @christiankuilan6991 Год назад +1

    Great video Tomo. Lot of new tips I never heard before

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Год назад

      Thank you!
      Please watch these lessons
      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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Год назад

      Thank you!
      Please watch these lessons
      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

  • @deweypug
    @deweypug 9 месяцев назад +1

    Tomo: You always hit on the key elements of playing guitar (and music in general): keep it simple, give space and listen!!!!!

  • @iamwinniewinston
    @iamwinniewinston 3 месяца назад +1

    Thanks Tomo!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 месяца назад

      You're very welcome! Thank you!
      How To Learn Theory, Ear Training and Jazz
      ruclips.net/video/ZNBcImeANRc/видео.html

  • @blakeellison1601
    @blakeellison1601 Год назад +1

    Thank you tomo, love from MI❤

  • @toastyplayz22
    @toastyplayz22 9 месяцев назад +2

    Hotel California with groove changed in intro

  • @barnabe94210
    @barnabe94210 11 месяцев назад +2

    The 1st minute is just incredible

  • @zachvanslyke4341
    @zachvanslyke4341 Год назад +1

    “Ok is not ok”
    😎🤣😎hilarious and true
    Have a great day brother
    🙏

  • @hunterjumper5892
    @hunterjumper5892 Год назад +1

    Great vibe. Great tips

  • @Lovell93
    @Lovell93 Год назад +1

    Lol sometimes it feels like Tomo is looking directly into my soul when he looks at the camera while playing.🤣 Great video! Thanks for your wisdom!

  • @judeworth938
    @judeworth938 Год назад +1

    I'm a sucker for minor and 7th chords... Great video Tomo !

  • @jeffro.
    @jeffro. Год назад +1

    Thanks for that.
    You showed me that I'm on the right track. First, I'll play a chord progression, and work out a good rhythm, then I'll start thinking a simple lead melody in my head, then I'll just play each chord once and some simple licks that lead to the next chord. Before i know it, I'm playing an awesome, catchy lead with no chords or track behind me (except in my head).
    I mostly think in terms of triads and arpeggios, that's where I get my ideas.
    Next, i need to use my loop pedal to start laying out a backing track, then play to that.
    Good wisdom! I've already learned a fair amount of theory. i know my chords (Maj, min, dominant 7th, 6 & 9 chords, etc). And triads, of course--but i'm still learning the inversions (i know WHAT they are, i just haven't yet learned WHERE they all are, that comes from practice, for me.
    I haven't yet memorized all the scales (modes) but i know the basic "essence" of what they are, or where they come from. To me, it's not that important to memorize shapes for scales. I learn them as i go.
    I just need to keep practicing!
    Thanks for the tips!

  • @johnhendricks8140
    @johnhendricks8140 Год назад +1

    So right about not just getting stuck in guitar positions.

  • @Music.Notes145
    @Music.Notes145 5 месяцев назад +1

    Tomo you rock man your a great teacher too

  • @caltanspow7697
    @caltanspow7697 Год назад +1

    Thanks Mr Tomo, you really inspired me so much and made so much better! Hope to be Berklee student one day

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Год назад

      So happy to hear that. I made this as supplemental lesson for my Guitar Wisdom subscribers. Thank you!

  • @Liofigsguitar
    @Liofigsguitar Год назад +1

    Tomo ❤you are the best!

  • @mdub1762
    @mdub1762 Год назад +1

    excerrent work thank you

  • @Jenisonc
    @Jenisonc Год назад +1

    It just kept getting better and better :D

  • @mikesgeet
    @mikesgeet 7 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing video and lesson

  • @MrBradWi
    @MrBradWi Год назад +1

    Oh, and the song idea is fantastic. I spend a lot of time trying to figure out guitar-friendly inversions for chords that are played on piano for popular songs. So many pretty ballads are done on piano and it would be nice to play them good enough on guitar. Plus on jazzier standards, I can never tell what the piano chords are unless it's some kind of blues.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Год назад

      So great to hear that. I have learned HARMONY like pianist. Triads, 7th chord inversions with intervals really opened many doors for me. Yes! I have Jazz Standard section at my Guitar Wisdom. Thank you!

  • @terrapinflyer273
    @terrapinflyer273 Год назад +1

    I need to learn triads! I didn't know what it was called, specifically. I never started learning scale. But, once I began 're-learning,' it was always chords, chords, chords. You're right, a lot of times - with good guitar - there's too much fluidity to pin it to a single descriptive term (for lack of better wording/terminology).
    I haven't picked up my guitar in probably a year or two. Three or four if you discount the few times I actually did play for 20 mins or so. Although I don't fully understand all of what you're explaining, due to my own lack of knowledge, I love hearing you play and teach. Good to know you're still going strong :) Hopefully I'll catch my groove again with time.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Год назад

      Don’t worry! You can learn basic theory, triads and all. Please join my Guitar Wisdom. Now free 3 days trial!

  • @thedude4594
    @thedude4594 Год назад +1

    Pure gold

  • @davecooper360
    @davecooper360 Год назад +1

    9:35 - 10:30 great time, feel, and super tasty diminshed/dominant runs 👏 👏

  • @edwarddelgado9654
    @edwarddelgado9654 3 месяца назад +1

    Very nice!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 месяца назад

      Thank you!
      How To Learn Theory, Ear Training and Jazz
      ruclips.net/video/ZNBcImeANRc/видео.html

  • @xslashkillerxyt8855
    @xslashkillerxyt8855 3 месяца назад

    you're very helpful for me a first time guitarist well half a year

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 месяца назад

      Glad to hear it! Thank you so much!
      I Wish All My Students Knew THESE Before They Came To Berklee
      ruclips.net/video/xlRy7WwZg7c/видео.html

  • @rickschneider3887
    @rickschneider3887 Месяц назад +1

    As a lead player my biggest challenge has been to switch from "scale exercises" mode to "melodic phrasing" mode. When I spend all my time only running through scale shapes finding my way around the fretboard I loose the the skill of choosing notes selectively and purposefully to flow with the underlying composition. Lately I've been spending more time focusing on finding the harmony notes in the scale to create melodic passages instead.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Месяц назад

      Thank you for sharing! It's all about the sound not shapes!