Funky Rhythm Guitar / Sunny / Tomo Fujita
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- Опубліковано 7 кві 2018
- Playing SUNNY Funky Rhythm Guitar with my Fender Jazzmaster.
Ocean Turquoise Fender American Original Jazzmaster.
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For everyone who is new here, this the great man who taught John Mayer to play the guitar at berklee college of music in 1997!
Thank you!
If it wasn't for Davie I won't discover this masterpiece
EXACTLY!!!
Me too
You should check out his other videos too! Tomo is truly one of my favourite guitarists. He is amazing at improv, jazz, blues and funk
Thank you so much!! Thank you Davie504
True here. Always wanted to try different playing style than what im used to. Im gonne give it a try.
To a lot of people who have no possibilities to stay at that school in class with you. Thank you to share these videos. We learned so much. From a brazilian friend.
Thank you!
Marco Soares
Exactly!! 👍👍👍
Much love and appreciation to these vids
This is the video you show to people who say "rhythm guitar is easy"
Don't worry! Don't compare! Don't expect too fast! Be kind to yourself!
Thanks so much!
I've always found rhythm guitar to be a lot harder than solely melody.
Thanks for taking the effort to post this! I'm having a lot of fun trying to learn it.
You're very welcome! Thanks!
I am so glad I finally found a video of you facing the camera when playing Sunny, The videos with your students usually show the back of neck, Your rhythm playing is so funky & tight. This is very helpful. Thanks so much.
You're welcome! Thank you!
4 or 5 weeks in and I still can't leave this and the funky minor blues stuff alone. Thankyou Tomo
So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much!
Just added "pitch-recognition ability" and the new "Harmonic Minor video”
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Sounds lovely for a great funky backing track. Thanks Tomo! You are incredible
Thank you!
After watching this video a year ago, I gave up trying to learn Sunny. BUT... I revisited this video again yesterday, and spent 8 hours straight trying to fully get what Tomo was doing and I am happy to tell you, everything made sens e this time around and I can play this very funky version with all the subtle chord changes and rhythms. . It really is a lot easier than most people would think. What amazes me is the chords Tomo uses are really very basic. He just uses a few inversions and adds a few embellishment notes that most of us know and if you do not, you can find them online or get a teacher. This is simple "jazz" if you want to call it that. To me it's just a cool bluesy funky song. Call t what you want. Point I am making and reason I am even taking the time to write this is that anyone who really digs this song and especially this version can learn it. These are basic chords most serious guitar players learn in their first year or two. But why this version is so special (too me anyway) and blows everyone away is Tomo's amazing gift of being able to play so funky and syncopated with his right hand. So pay very close attention to his right hand . That's where the magic happens in this song. . I even recorded myself last night using quicktime to watch my right hand to make sure my technique was correct. The only challenge I have now is learning how to solo over the changes. I have been playing for 40 years (blues, funk & hard rock & metal) so of course I can play A Minor pentatonic over this and sound fine, but I like jazz cats and the sound of chromatic playing as well. . I know the pentatonic sounds good over these changes but have no clue what scales are being used and over what chords. All I hear are the chromatic runs yet I have to belive these guys are using more than a single scale and know when to change modes over the chord changes. Originally I thought they were using just an A minor/A dorian with lot of passing tones but I think I am missing something very basic. If anyone can chime in, I would be very grateful. have to believe they are changing scales when certain chords changes happen. I have never formally studied jazz so I am a bit limited in this area
And if anyone is interested, the chord changes I believe are correct are as follows:
Am Gm C7 Fmaj7, Bmb5, E/E7.
Am Gm C7 fmaj7, Bmb5, E/E7
Am Gm C7 Fmaj7
Bmb5, E7, Am E7
Am C D
Of course he uses as many inversions of the chords like the A minor bar, adds 9th notes etc. He also does a cool inversion of the Fmaj chord which he goes into immediately after playing the fmaj7 chord on the 8th fret for two bars and than goes into invesrion with his pinky on 8th fret 5th string on f note, ring finger on 7th fret A note and index finger on 5th fret C note. He hits that for two bars before hitting the Bmb5 and E7 chord.
He also obviously also just vamps on the A minor to C to D bar chords at the end.
What makes this guys playing so powerful is how simple the chords actually are. By using his right hand, he takes ordinary chords and makes this song extraordinary.
DO NOT GIVE UP TRYING TO LEARN THIS SONG EXACTLY HOW HE PLAYS IT. It is my favorite song to play and I get the feeling that I am a serious accomplished player when deep down I realize I know shit about jazz guitar. It's too much fun to play so do not give up.
One last thing. I belive it was on 3rd measure that instead of hitting C7 on 3rd position after Gm, he does this bad ass chord and plays what seems like a Bb7 and uses first finger to go from an f to e note before going into Fmaj chord. This chord is stats with pink on 6th fret. Watch video carefully and you will see what I mean. To me, that one chord change from the C7th on 3rd fet to this new chord cord which obviously can be substituted for the C7 really makes this song pop especially when the single note Tomo changes which is the f note to e note using his ring finger.
I hope this helps one person and I will be happy because the gift of music must be shared.
Peace out everyone!!
Bob, thanks so much for your notes! I learned something from you!!
You're totally right about! Don't ever give up! It takes time. Yes!
I play all basic chords that all you know! That's why you don't need any chord book to learn chords! It's very simple!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Hey Tomo...I never expected to get a reply from you. You are a good soul my friend. The only reason I even posted was I felt compelled to share my experience because most guitarists do not realize they can do much more than they ever realized. Music is just a mindset. As the late great Henry Ford once said " if you think you can or you think you can't, either way you are right". I am embarrassed to say this but it probably took me closer to 10 hours to truly learn this track. But worth every second because I finally feel like a legit guitar player even after playing blues rock for 40 plus years. There is something magical (to me anyway) when I can play the chord changes to a special song like Sunny. I hope a guitar player(s) in this Universe who reads this post benefits from my experience of giving up and trying again. Just takes practice and learning to use our ears. I came back to your video 9 months after I gave up the first time. So any guitar players reading this DO NOT QUIT like I almost did.
Tomo... are you willing to take on another student? I would be honored. I always try to find a mentor to guide me in the right direction with anything I do in life. Please Let me know about lessons. I would start tomorrow or whenever you are free, Is your cell phone listed anywhere? Or you can call me if you want to keep your info private. My cell is 512-998-7760. I just moved to Austin TX so need to get my mojo on and start playing out again. I need to mention something again for any guitar players who stumble on this this thread...pay close attention to Tomo's right hand and how effortlessly he seems to play rhythm guitar. Tomo is hands down one of the funkiest players I have ever seen. If Tomo takes me as a student, I would gladly post our lessons online so you know this is legit and I am not being paid by Tomo to endorse him.
I always reply to people. I am so thankful. Thanks so much for your kind words! I still practice my foundation..like clean triads, Root 3rd 7th swing groove etc. I have a lot of students from all over the world now. My Guitar Wisdom, we got students from 34 different countries. My own Skype lessons are so full but I can make one more room toward end of May or June. Please contact me at music@tomofujita.com
This is honestly one of the most beautiful songs I've heard.
So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much!
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Yes it is. Listen to the original, comes straight from heaven
@@karendurant4981 Can you pass the link, my guy?💀
@mob, Bobby Hebb sunny
@@TomoFujitaMusic Yeah I watch all of your videos and you've been a guitar hero to me.
You are a guitar angel Tomo! An angel who just doesn't play so beautifully, but also teaches wonderfully!! You are such an inspiration!!!🙏🏽
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a goldmine of chord lovely voicings on display here (plus wicked right hand work) ... thanks again Tomo
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!!
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@@TomoFujitaMusic - thanks for the link Tomo ... listening to the interview now
0:15 the muted strings is very cool. Im going to use it too
Thanks!
This video has become part of my daily routine! Love it! Every time I see it I catch something new.
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Hey Tomo, thanks a billion times for the lessons man. You are truly blessed and talented and thanks again for sharing your gifts with us
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I've recently been watching all of you're stuff tomo and I find it so inspiring. So uplifting man. Brings passion for life. For women. For excellence. All that is beautiful around me. Music my brother. Thanks tomo
Thanks so much! That's so nice to hear that.
Ok im definitely going to be stealing that right hand rhythmic rake from your playing and apply it too some sweet melow jazz chords and see how it sounds. Thank you and subbed!!
You're the best Tomo! I could listen to your playng for hours easily..
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One of the most brilliant funky version ! Thank you !
Glad you like it!
非常に心地良いです♪
I will try to learn at least the initial part, super funky as always, thank you Tomo-san!!! 😊🙌🏻
You can do it!
I always wanted to make more wide and various my style and sounds in my playing. and after a lot of years I found the way and the channel..I really expand my music wisdom With your lessons and jams and as a rock player learning this stuff is so important when it comes to write own songs...we need to top next levels and you Man help us a lot to alltime guitar learners. THANKS AGAIN ..MAN
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oh damn thats good right there soo goood man!Thank you so much i can ALMOST play the progression with rhythm and its so groovy i have a loong night ahead of me:D I admit i am not familiar with any of the chords you play but its okay i can follow your video and just use my eyes!Thanks so much,God bless you:]
Never knew I could find so much passion in one little video, I watched this guy's videos before but wow I don't have the words to explain this one, the chords are more than fine, Really wondering about the chord names.
Thank you to share these videos. We learned so much. From a China friend.！！！
Tomoooo I want a lesson on this rythm play right here, please!!! I love this video and this groove omg
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I started working on this song today. Now I feel inspired
Thank you!
Loved singing too this thanks man :)
Apart from this being amazing anyway, I love how you sneak in the 9 on the A-7 and G-7! Nice!
Thank you!
Great cutting play !
めっちゃカッコいい！
ありがとうございます！
Absolutely love it!!
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April 21, 2021 and still watching... I really like it and it's so amazing...
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I really love the percusion sound when you rake the strings 😅
Thank you!
本当すごいな演奏ですね!素敵なビデオありがとうございます!
ありがとうございます。こちらのほうも参考にどうぞ！
Sunny リズムを弾こう！/ Fender American original Jazzmaster / TFGL#16
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Sounds like there's a bossa nova flow going on there...freakin love it!
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Yessss! This is dope! Good playing my friend!!
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@@TomoFujitaMusic I’m in the process of buying a guitar for my studio project heedless and always liked jazzies. Seems like they are very versatile for what I want to do which is a hybrid of flamenco, funk, jazz, Avant garde and punk. This thing definitely tackles funk!
Exquisite voicings and rhythm!
Thank you so much!
Starting at berklee in august hope to see you there!
MrMortitionable good luck!!
What’s Berkelee like online?
I like that dry tone most people would put too much Reverb and other pedal effects to make Fender sound with too much sustain , this is good !
Man !! Such enjoyment ! Thanks bro
Thank you!!
funky clean, I slapped like!
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AWESOME GUITAR PLAY!
Thank you!
Amazing!
So awesome sensei!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this video😀
You're welcome!
So good...
That was so beautiful!!!! WOW!!! That's why you are the teacher. Hahaha
Thanks so much! I have much more unlisted videos on my UA-cam Channel. I made so many videos! But I am very picky on my playing so many of them were unlisted!
Awesome!
Thank you!
that got me grooving!!!
That was great!
Thanks!
Honestly. It sounds so good
Thank you!
ありがとございます！After watching you videos, i bought an American Professional Jazzmaster!!
Thank you!
All about this video is awesome
Thank you!
what a maestro you are tomo
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Well in that case interview with Zack gibbs and guitar wisdom here I come(as soon as i am able)
Top class lesson💯💥🔥👌
Thank you so much!
I dont even play the guitar i play the bass and still i find your videos great. Thanks for the backing track, added some drums and boom
Thank you!
what's the key?
@@hatsunemiku8007 A minor
This is ace!!!!
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Subscribed!!!
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Ayyyy coming from davie
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同じの今日メルカリで買いました、楽しみです。
お楽しみに！
ultra cool
Thanks!
Just subscribed. Stay funky bro...
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Probably the coolest man on the planet.
Thank you so much!!
best backing track ever
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You really wonder why Jazzmasters aren’t more popular like Strats and Teles? They sound great! Maybe it’s the looks? 🤷♂️ Considering getting one myself.
Well originally the Jazzmaster was pretty much the most expensive Fender guitar in their lineup. Also I think people were kinda put off by its (and the Jaguars) unusual switching layout. Nowadays you'll see them used in everything from funk to heavy metal as they're actually a very versatile guitar. But I think that those were probably the most likely causes of why they never took off like the strat or tele.
Your guitar is So Nice. Yes, this music also.
Thanks!
Awesome
fantastic!
Thanks!
@@TomoFujitaMusic your welcome brother
Вы совершенно невероятный Музыкант!!!! Очарован Вашим талантом!!!! Спасибо!!!!!!!!!! Очень Красиво!!!!
Вы очень любезны! Спасибо большое!
nice demo
Thanks!
Great stuff tomo! Can't wait to come to berklee this summer!
Thank you!
TomoFujitaMusic I would like to take some classes online, how can I do that?
*Epico!*
Thanks!
underrated
Thank you!
I’m learning this so I can start busking guitar 🎸
You can do it! Have a fun!
Didn't know Guitar and Bass Can Sound Pretty Familiar with this Music NICE 👍
Thanks for listening
I can't figure out how you get that cool scratch noise every time you strum. Great vid btw!
Killjoy left palm muting i believe. It's awesome!
Luv' ya' stuff Tomo !
Cheers from France !
Bonjour TOMO FUJITA remarquable la Sonorité de ta Guitare Avec ce morceau de SUNNY la rythmique excellente Bravo à Toi j'ai beaucoup Aimé ALAIN 💞🥰😂👍
Thank you so much!
I always wonder which chord progression did you use on sunny since I have saw you playing with your students
Now you hear this!
The reason im here is bcz of davie
Its good to see people’s talents in music around the world through davie504
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Thank you so much!
Damn look at that two-rock amp in the back, lucky man
Thank you!
Topíssimo
Hi Tomo. You r rhythm [playing is one of the best in the industry! For fast funk guitar rhythm, what size pick do you recommend?
Thanks so much!! Please check out my pick from Pickboy!!
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@@TomoFujitaMusic Thanks so much Tomo!
some of those chord progressions reminds me of Djavan song "Samurai"
Awesome!
すごい~~
ありがとうございます！
How do you like the stock Fender Pure Vintage 65 JM Pickups Tomo? Asking specifically the bridge position.
Can I have tabs of chords for this?, this is amaziiing
reox Zeek Please!!
Pretty much the same chords to sunny. You can look em up and the diagrams but they are Am7, Gm9, C9, Fmaj7, Bm7flat5, E7#9 :)
They're in his book which is in Japanese, but of course the tabs don't have a language. I got it on eBay from Japan!
You have to do a jam with Dave, it will be amazing.
Hey Tomo, do you have a video lesson of funky/rythm guitar?
Yes. Here & my Guitar Wisdom site.
Sir, i have a question about jazzmaster bridge. Do you use the original jazzmaster bridge or changed to something else(tune o matic or mustang etc)? If you use without modifing, it does big matter about detune problem or string out from bridge??
Mine is all original. It's a bit tricky to set up right for this guitar. Jazzmaster has a unique character than Strats or Teles.
Woow!! Great video!
Does someone know if it's possible to find a chord chart of this somewhere? I want to play this song
Thanks! For chords, you really don't need any chord charts. I don't play any complicated stuff.When you face to something unfamiliar then you need to step back a few steps to fill THAT gap! Then you will know....
TomoFujitaMusic okay 😊, then I'll do it that way, thanks a lot
I can't figure out what you play at 0:21 right after the Fmaj7 chord... Is it F with a its fifth, ninth (G) and augmented 11th (B) ? Haha it kinda helped me just to write this but I need confirmation :) Thanks for sharing your work anyway !
FMajor7.... I played C/F ... F is bass and played C triads on 432 set strings (5th fret)
Then B-7(b5)... I played B-7(11)... Root b7 b3 and 11th on 2nd string (5th fret)
You're welcome! Thanks!
Amazing dynamics
Do you use any compressors?
Thanks so much! I don't use any compressors.
Just added "pitch-recognition ability" and the new "Harmonic Minor video”
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dude thats funky as fuck man.. keep it up!
daddy
Thank you!
THIS what Im Talk'n Bout!
Just Play
fender needs to come out with the tomocaster eventually. funk to 11!
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@@TomoFujitaMusic and every tomocaster should come with some cayenne or tabasco just in case you need extra spice!!!
Here from Davie, nice jam man o/
Thank you!
3 words. Pocket and Groove.
Thank you!
Sir. Any tips on learning more guitar chord shapes? I only knew basic guitar shapes of C D E F G A B and their minors and also their power chords as well. I want to learn their weird chord shapes.
Learn triads first!
I teach harmony not chord shapes!
Learn about how to make a chord. Not just memorizing the shapes.
Wow Tomo! That is some funky playing dude! love those amps behind you, especially that two rock. Looks like you have a killer collection.