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

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  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
  • 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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КОМЕНТАРІ • 627

  • @stevehawksley3143
    @stevehawksley3143 Рік тому +60

    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  Рік тому +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 Рік тому +182

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

  • @andrewksadventures
    @andrewksadventures Рік тому +62

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

  • @Flopitiflopp
    @Flopitiflopp 3 місяці тому +3

    Your channel sounds to me like the final boss of guitar teachers here on youtube. Thanks for sharing it helps a lot to connect theory and practice. I wish I had the money to be your student! My ears kinda feel bigger each time I watch your videos. Greetings from Belgium!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for sharing! You're very welcome! My subscription is very affordable ($20USD a month)
      Guitar Wisdom.

  • @DaemonRicks
    @DaemonRicks 11 місяців тому +59

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  11 місяців тому +14

      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  11 місяців тому +2

      I Wish All My Students Knew THESE Before They Came To Berklee
      ua-cam.com/video/xlRy7WwZg7c/v-deo.html

  • @Dunkeldog
    @Dunkeldog Рік тому +34

    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  Рік тому +7

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

  • @itsirrelevant4565
    @itsirrelevant4565 Рік тому +37

    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  Рік тому +9

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

    • @Redtrays
      @Redtrays 10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @itsirrelevant4565
      @itsirrelevant4565 10 місяців тому +2

      @@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.

  • @rainbowgaze
    @rainbowgaze Рік тому +65

    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  Рік тому +21

      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!

  • @sarthaksharma9322
    @sarthaksharma9322 Рік тому +29

    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  Рік тому +9

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

  • @RyanJamesOfficial
    @RyanJamesOfficial Рік тому +8

    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.

  • @shawnhelsel923
    @shawnhelsel923 8 місяців тому +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  8 місяців тому

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

  • @monkface
    @monkface 11 місяців тому +9

    "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  11 місяців тому +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  11 місяців тому +1

      Did you watch this?
      I Wish All My Students Knew THESE Before They Came To Berklee
      ua-cam.com/video/xlRy7WwZg7c/v-deo.html

    • @monkface
      @monkface 11 місяців тому +2

      @@TomoFujitaMusic I certainly will watch. Thank you.

  • @yodajazzcat
    @yodajazzcat 5 місяців тому +1

    Excellent lesson, Tomo! One thing I notice a LOT is that nobody ever talks about repeating notes! Repeating notes while using different rhythms can be very effective! Love your lessons!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! Notes are good and simple! Rhythm is more important!

  • @Kauzi108
    @Kauzi108 Рік тому +11

    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.

  • @Shazeen82
    @Shazeen82 10 місяців тому +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  10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @crazyboy608
    @crazyboy608 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi Tomo san, I just found your tutorial recently and I couldn't get rid of your tutorial.
    7 years ago I gave up on playing guitar and now just picking up my own guitar, play some triads and having fun.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  6 місяців тому

      Thank you for sharing! You can join my Guitar Wisdom so you can learn guitar & you will not waste your time!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  6 місяців тому

      Good job!

  • @circa2388
    @circa2388 2 місяці тому +1

    Most important video on guitar that ive seen. I will be coming back to this video a lot, thank you!

  • @Oxdazdndconfuzd8O
    @Oxdazdndconfuzd8O Рік тому +6

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

  • @iceWaterProductions1
    @iceWaterProductions1 Рік тому +5

    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  Рік тому +1

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

    • @guitmeister
      @guitmeister Рік тому +2

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

  • @olschool3740
    @olschool3740 Рік тому +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  Рік тому +1

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

  • @trailratso
    @trailratso Рік тому +4

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

  • @benl5407
    @benl5407 6 місяців тому +1

    You remind me so much of my childhood teacher, it fills my hear with joy to be alive in a time where I can get such wonderful knowledge from such an amazing musician. This video has a lot of great info I am going to use to try and play over Deal by Grateful Dead more seamlessly. Thanks Tomo!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  6 місяців тому

      Thank you for sharing! Thank you so much!

  • @Pratikmayekar4
    @Pratikmayekar4 Рік тому +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  Рік тому +2

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

  • @arnarCJer
    @arnarCJer 11 місяців тому +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  11 місяців тому

      My pleasure! Thank you so much!
      I Wish All My Students Knew THESE Before They Came To Berklee
      ua-cam.com/video/xlRy7WwZg7c/v-deo.html

  • @michaeljulius5895
    @michaeljulius5895 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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.... 🙏🍀

  • @heinekenm5839
    @heinekenm5839 Рік тому +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

  • @Douche.of.the.Dabbleverse
    @Douche.of.the.Dabbleverse Рік тому +3

    I just discovered you and ive watched five of your videos now including this one. I've been playing guitar since i was literally a baby, completely self taught and you have convinced me that I know nothing. I'm signing up for guitar wisdom reeeaaallly soon. Just a side note:I think youre about to help me quit drinking.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much! Great plan! Guitar Wisdom is very special place! Once you hook with guitar. You will be healthy & positive person. Drink more water and tea!

  • @coycarlson4979
    @coycarlson4979 10 місяців тому +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 🎸🎸👍✌️🙂

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  10 місяців тому

      You're very welcome! Thank you so much!

  • @rawreviewsandreactions6434
    @rawreviewsandreactions6434 Рік тому +3

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

  • @DelayedLaunch
    @DelayedLaunch Рік тому +1

    After 16 years of guitar, I find myself wishing that I could forget the pentatonic pattern. It’s such a crutch that allows me to autopilot, and I find that my solos and improvisations lack any real musicality when I over rely on the shapes.
    Thank you for sharing your knowledge and insight! I’m going to check out your wisdom course!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for sharing! You're very welcome! I make more details lesson videos at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check it out!

  • @bi0lizard1
    @bi0lizard1 11 місяців тому +59

    Kept waiting for the Hotel California solo kick in.

  • @axelman8547
    @axelman8547 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey there to you sir. Thank you for your wisdom and great teaching. It helps me a lot to progress. I whas watching and whas missing out on the tabs, but then around 6:30 you mentioned why you don't use these in your teaching. Makes sense because i have been using tabs for ever, but still suck bigtime 😅. Thank you again. Cheers

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  2 місяці тому +1

      You're very welcome! Thanks so much! So great to hear that! If I use tabs... then people need tabs forever!

  • @anthonygreen5231
    @anthonygreen5231 Рік тому +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  Рік тому

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

  • @marccunningham6353
    @marccunningham6353 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you Tomo!! So much amazing info!!

  • @jimc6687
    @jimc6687 Рік тому +1

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

  • @apriltoronto5254
    @apriltoronto5254 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @TheOdditee
    @TheOdditee Рік тому +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!

  • @ricardomosqueda8091
    @ricardomosqueda8091 Рік тому +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.

  • @capbubba
    @capbubba Рік тому +72

    love your Guitar Wisdom courses and all the great UA-cam 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  Рік тому +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!

    • @riyasuri5117
      @riyasuri5117 Місяць тому

      Dear Tomo
      I am so glad to have found your channel at this new beginning of 2025.
      I had a good teacher who is a great guitar player in my country. he taught me a lot, including all the patterns and shapes, I was very thankful to him. However, for years I took private lessons from him, i learned solos with Tabs, but still I struggled a lot from improvising and couldn’t “feel free to have fun”. Finally I thought I had no talent and gave up playing guitar 10 years ago… it almost felt like some kind of phobia to me….
      Saw your video of triads by coincidence and I was so happy
      Your video lessons and sharing had made me feel like picking up the guitar again.
      Not only the musical ideas of yours are enlightening , but also these great vibe you shared.
      Don’t worry
      Don’t compare
      Don’t expect too fast
      Be kind to yourself
      Thank you for giving me the courage to unbox my guitar case again
      You really made my (many )days
      Wish you all the best, and see you around
      Sincerely
      Riya

  • @DavidMoore_drmoorejr
    @DavidMoore_drmoorejr Рік тому +1

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

  • @deweypug
    @deweypug Рік тому +1

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

  • @keithdockery2358
    @keithdockery2358 Рік тому +1

    I could watch this almost all day! Love this dude

  • @backpackerway8533
    @backpackerway8533 10 місяців тому +1

    Hello Tomo , thanks our Dear to make of this videos that I just discover, that is really nice and helpful for everyone. Here, on this videos, you did something that just blown my mind , the first 2 minutes, that sort of easy approach which resume in one or two licks onr after the other the way we can have to approach a lead guitar, make colors, or linking ideas together. That s just perfect and gave me a total new direction to write, organise, archive idea/technique on a simple loop rhythmic. My Dear, if you can go in one other video the same way to show how, by theorie, we can approach and resume all this differents laws/ modes in a simple licks, one after one, that would be amazing! God.bless you and thanks for all this work and sharing mate !!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  10 місяців тому

      You're very welcome! My pleasure! So happy to hear that! One topic! No mixed up! Very important to talk about only one topic! You're very smart!
      Thank you so much!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  10 місяців тому

      How To Learn Theory, Ear Training and Jazz
      ua-cam.com/video/ZNBcImeANRc/v-deo.html

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  10 місяців тому

      This Should Have Been Your First Guitar Lesson - Chromatic Scale
      ua-cam.com/video/m2hvyzmBgxg/v-deo.html

  • @jrjazz
    @jrjazz 11 місяців тому

    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  11 місяців тому

      So happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing!
      This Should Have Been Your First Guitar Lesson - Chromatic Scale
      ua-cam.com/video/m2hvyzmBgxg/v-deo.html

  • @CasualT840
    @CasualT840 Рік тому +2

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

  • @DannythePeach
    @DannythePeach Рік тому +2

    I can understand you because I learned theory from learning keyboard. I learned guitar for years and never learned much music theory, learning scales was too bothering, I just knew the chords. Now that I know scales more it's easier for me to build out chords myself, as well as improvise. Like you said about the counting system, it's all intervals

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +2

      Good job! Think about piano, and learn scales on one string! No shapes! Intervals = colors! Thank you!

    • @DannythePeach
      @DannythePeach Рік тому +1

      @@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you!

  • @jamesdniederstadt5861
    @jamesdniederstadt5861 Рік тому +1

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

  • @frankb518
    @frankb518 11 місяців тому +1

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  11 місяців тому

      Great to hear that! Thank you for sharing!

  • @Lovell93
    @Lovell93 Рік тому +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!

  • @michaelferentino8412
    @michaelferentino8412 Рік тому +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  Рік тому

      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!

  • @北村一志-j5r
    @北村一志-j5r Рік тому +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  Рік тому

      ありがとうございます!たまにこんな感じで

  • @barnabe94210
    @barnabe94210 Рік тому +2

    The 1st minute is just incredible

  • @thebluesrockers
    @thebluesrockers 2 місяці тому +1

    I learned a lot without the first word spoken. Great concept of teaching. Thank you for teaching a simple approach. Sure it's going to take some time to get these concepts down, but they're killer concepts. Thank you for you inspirational video. Peace.. Joe

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! You're very welcome! Please join my Guitar Wisdom.

  • @22archalien
    @22archalien Рік тому +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  Рік тому +1

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

  • @erep1255
    @erep1255 Рік тому +1

    You're awesome Tomo! Don't change!

  • @theeardrafter
    @theeardrafter 11 місяців тому +1

    Tasty Flavor is an acquired asset. It can take a short time for some folks and longer for others. Theory has little to do with great guitar skills in my humble opinion. Thank you for your videos Sir.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  11 місяців тому

      Thank you for sharing! Definitely helpful but theory itself wont make any great musicians. You're very welcome!

  • @mdub1762
    @mdub1762 Рік тому +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  Рік тому +1

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

  • @katsunori.bb.kawai.6633
    @katsunori.bb.kawai.6633 Рік тому +1

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

  • @lenniejosephful
    @lenniejosephful Рік тому +2

    Tomo, you are awesome! An inspiration

  • @johnhendricks8140
    @johnhendricks8140 Рік тому +1

    So right about not just getting stuck in guitar positions.

  • @m._.suarez
    @m._.suarez 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you, Master. You are great teacher ❤

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  11 місяців тому

      You're very welcome! Thank you so much!

  • @jeffro.
    @jeffro. Рік тому +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!

  • @terrapinflyer273
    @terrapinflyer273 Рік тому +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  Рік тому

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

  • @derekwoods8199
    @derekwoods8199 11 місяців тому

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  11 місяців тому

      So happy to be helpful. Thank you for sharing! Did you watch this?
      This Should Have Been Your First Guitar Lesson - Chromatic Scale
      ua-cam.com/video/m2hvyzmBgxg/v-deo.html

  • @erictred4529
    @erictred4529 Рік тому +2

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому

      So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

    • @erictred4529
      @erictred4529 Рік тому +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  Рік тому

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

  • @castrosacasa
    @castrosacasa Рік тому +3

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

  • @tomg.8217
    @tomg.8217 Рік тому +1

    Excellent, Excellent video Tomo. Thank you.

  • @lloydvasser4889
    @lloydvasser4889 Рік тому +2

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

  • @VoyageMonkeyTravel
    @VoyageMonkeyTravel Рік тому +1

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

  • @zachvanslyke4341
    @zachvanslyke4341 Рік тому +1

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

  • @stevendoust6658
    @stevendoust6658 Рік тому +1

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

  • @yuahmusic
    @yuahmusic Рік тому +1

    Between your videos and Paul David's videos, I am transforming the way I view and experience music through the guitar. I cannot thank you enough for your bright perspective

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +1

      So happy to hear that! Thank you so much! Paul is so awesome!

  • @puffadder1960
    @puffadder1960 Рік тому +1

    Great lesson. Luv the way you present it.

  • @ianmartens5286
    @ianmartens5286 Рік тому +3

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

  • @davecooper360
    @davecooper360 Рік тому +1

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

  • @kevinmorris7722
    @kevinmorris7722 Рік тому +1

    Do hear you playing over the most blocked song chords ever??? Love it. Great lesson. Thanks Tomo.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому

      Really! Try to play simple as possible. I tend to play like a pianist.

  • @fanoboss
    @fanoboss Рік тому +1

    you are one of the greatest, thank you for sharing

  • @RecycledRocker2
    @RecycledRocker2 Рік тому +1

    I absolutely love your teaching Meath is . When I see your face I’m ready to learn something ! Lol Thank you

  • @randalltindall7340
    @randalltindall7340 11 місяців тому +1

    GREAT STUFF!! THANKS TOMO!!

  • @humblegeorge
    @humblegeorge Рік тому +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.

  • @estirga33
    @estirga33 2 місяці тому +1

    You're great man. Thank you so much...

  • @thegrif4779
    @thegrif4779 Рік тому +1

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

  • @richardcroce1022
    @richardcroce1022 10 місяців тому +1

    Your a great teacher Tomo.

  • @yoseanantoniotorres8597
    @yoseanantoniotorres8597 Рік тому +1

    Amazing video and wisdom, maestro!

  • @mrmtbullock
    @mrmtbullock Рік тому +1

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

  • @kubricksghost6058
    @kubricksghost6058 10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  10 місяців тому

      So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

  • @christiankuilan6991
    @christiankuilan6991 Рік тому +1

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому

      Thank you!
      Please watch these lessons
      Beginner Guitar Exercises to Inspire Your Practice Routine
      ua-cam.com/video/uyJCnix60EI/v-deo.html
      Intermediate Guitar Practice Routine
      ua-cam.com/video/VW9cYcwujCg/v-deo.html
      Advanced Guitar Practice Routine
      ua-cam.com/video/bxQ4swNj_5w/v-deo.html
      Pro Guitar Practice Routine
      ua-cam.com/video/0T4aE3biYeA/v-deo.html
      7 Guitar Exercises to Inspire Your Practice Routine
      ua-cam.com/video/QwQJg6mgiLA/v-deo.html

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому

      Thank you!
      Please watch these lessons
      Beginner Guitar Exercises to Inspire Your Practice Routine
      ua-cam.com/video/uyJCnix60EI/v-deo.html
      Intermediate Guitar Practice Routine
      ua-cam.com/video/VW9cYcwujCg/v-deo.html
      Advanced Guitar Practice Routine
      ua-cam.com/video/bxQ4swNj_5w/v-deo.html
      Pro Guitar Practice Routine
      ua-cam.com/video/0T4aE3biYeA/v-deo.html
      7 Guitar Exercises to Inspire Your Practice Routine
      ua-cam.com/video/QwQJg6mgiLA/v-deo.html

  • @relativityandrhythm64
    @relativityandrhythm64 11 місяців тому

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    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for sharing. Guitar is amazing! So much inspiration!

  • @FrederickLewisDeAngelis
    @FrederickLewisDeAngelis 11 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic video. Great teacher. Good sense of humor.

  • @blakeellison1601
    @blakeellison1601 Рік тому +1

    Thank you tomo, love from MI❤

  • @etsmitty
    @etsmitty Рік тому +4

    I think All Along the Watchtower by Hendrix/Dylan would be a great one to see you work on! I believe there's some very simple theory, but it sits in a very cool harmonic pendulum. And has some similar fills to the SRV two note part. Great path/lesson as always Mr. Fujita, it's amazing to be getting so much knowledge for free from a university level professor!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing! What a great song! Harmony & intervals! More fun playing guitar!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому

      You can learn more at my Guitar Wisdom. Free 3 days trial now.

  • @jessesguitars6316
    @jessesguitars6316 Рік тому +1

    I really appreciate this approach. It makes the most of limited practice time. I'll be revisiting this video a few times!

  • @MrBradWi
    @MrBradWi Рік тому +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  Рік тому

      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!

  • @pharmc115
    @pharmc115 Рік тому +1

    Learn so much from it.thanks for sharing.❤

  • @h1pst3r88
    @h1pst3r88 10 місяців тому +1

    Rock that Mr. Music T-shirt, Tomo! Best shop in Boston!!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  10 місяців тому

      Yes! Thank you so much!

    • @h1pst3r88
      @h1pst3r88 10 місяців тому +1

      @@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you for the channel and the wisdom -- your voice is a part of my playing. Thank YOU, Tomo!

  • @EmanueleFerro
    @EmanueleFerro Рік тому +1

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

  • @Faus4us
    @Faus4us Рік тому +1

    Awesome as always.

  • @copescale9599
    @copescale9599 Рік тому +1

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

  • @jeremylarue4503
    @jeremylarue4503 Рік тому +1

    Great video, very helpful, great playing!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому

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