9 Great Music Theory Tips That Do Not Make You As Just OKAY Guitarist Anymore!

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  • Опубліковано 30 жов 2024

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  • @MCGZ_
    @MCGZ_ Рік тому +24

    Your guitar wisdom is the best thing youtube has brought me in my life - I am so glad to subscribe because i can show my appreciation for your teaching and get all that knowledge i dreamed of about this instrument - and not go broke in the process! 1x takeout cost me more.
    Thank you so much for this video - this is the perfect high level overview of what to study and what to focus on!
    Mark my words tomo sensei i will send you that recording of just funky one day! (but i will watch more videos until then :D) It is gonna be my final test!
    Edit: Truly, thank you from the bottom of my heart - learning the guitar from you more deeply allowed me to connect and bond with my father more deeply, because i can talk to him about guitar now and show him what i am learning and motivate him to play more again!
    I hope you know you are changing peoples lives for the better with all your positivity and attitude towards us non-professional enthusiasts!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +4

      Thank you so much! So happy to hear that. Making videos for my Guitar Wisdom is my pure joy! You're very welcome!

  • @jack6136
    @jack6136 Рік тому +18

    People!
    Stop being a Guitar player and start being a musician! This teacher is brilliant and outstanding! Pay very close attention! Study Music not a bunch of nonsense! Thank you 🙏 TOMO ! 🎸

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much! Basically too much easy information that makes people goes to wrong directions!

  • @benh7506
    @benh7506 Рік тому +8

    the 9 tips he talks about
    2:45 learn maj and min chord REALLY well. 6th string root, 5th string root (maj7, min7, dom 7), & 6th string root (maj7, min7, dom 7), muting exercise, play funk, 9th chords, rhythm, know intervals that make up chords,

  • @teodelnorte
    @teodelnorte Рік тому +4

    Thanks Tomo

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome!

    • @ForOneandAll
      @ForOneandAll Рік тому +1

      Yes! Thank you so much 🙏
      I really appreciate you, finally subbed (don’t know what took me so long….)

  • @nohillforahighstepper
    @nohillforahighstepper Рік тому +7

    You are such a great teacher. I have never been good at teaching guitar. I've tried a couple times but I struggle to put my talent into words.
    Everone has heard of "the circle of 5ths". But many don't realize that if it is played backwards, it becomes "the circle of 4ths".

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much! Teaching is so difficult to do! First you want to feel that you want to help others. Would you like make people happy? Terminologies... CADGE = Triads/INTERVALS
      The Circle of 5ths = Study those with music! Then you know! A lot of people are way to smart! I love chord progressions!

  • @toddplager8676
    @toddplager8676 Рік тому +3

    Great video and sweet Strat!! The bright neck is awesome... you can send it to lol!!

  • @nightday-s2i
    @nightday-s2i Рік тому +4

    Tomo teaches me that music is better than language to express emotion!!!How beauty the clean tone it is!❤

  • @ksharpe10
    @ksharpe10 Рік тому +3

    Oh good here is the Cub sound video. NICE.

  • @rashidrani2333
    @rashidrani2333 Рік тому +3

    Very sweet sounding amplifier....love it

  • @jack6136
    @jack6136 Рік тому +4

    TOMO! I hope to hear you in my town NYC this August! ❤ Thank you for making effort to come all the way from Asia to perform for us. I can’t make any promises because I may have a performance date myself in the same town! 😂❤🎸🎸🎸👍

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +3

      Yes! I will be at The Bitter End, on 8-10 Thursday 9:30pm show! Very special show with Oz Noy, Will Lee & Shawn Pelton. Get your ticket fast!

  • @ghfdt368
    @ghfdt368 Рік тому +5

    Lots of great information here Mr Fujita! for me theory helped me get to the next level by really learning and understanding intervals and being able to visualise and find them on the guitar. It can be really boring to learn and it can be frustrating for some time but once you learn where they are in a chord and scale and you can hear them in your mind you begin to have total musical freedom. Secondly learning how Rhythm works in different music styles and being able to keep that in mind. For example in blues being able to understand a shuffle beat and have that groove memorised, 12/8 groove learned and understood in your mind too then being able to play them in time then the rest becomes much easier!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +1

      So happy to hear that! This was exactly actual lesson material so ... not all easy to digest but hope this video inspired you. Good stuff is super boring... you just have to do it so you can done! I highly recommend no memorization! Be familiar with the sound slowly! So it will stick to you naturally. Thank you!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +1

      Listen a lot of Blues, R&B, Jazz...

  • @pseudobagimbong
    @pseudobagimbong Рік тому +3

    Always thankful for your upload. I always played guitar with tablature since I was a high school teen, but one of your earlier videos about learning by ear inspired me to actually learn how to play guitar. Will circle back to your other videos once I have a good enough foundation. Thanks, Mr. Tomo Fujita.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому

      You’re welcome! For a while I also used tabs then I found some mistakes (right notes on wrong positions) then I started training my ears. Good musician can learn by ear with understanding theory behind. Learn basic harmony, scales, triads, 7th chords without diagrams. This way your musical freedom is waiting you next year!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому

      Best effective way is to join my Guitar Wisdom and learn Music theory section and foundation/triads etc.

  • @strumminronin
    @strumminronin Рік тому +3

    Thank you, Tomo!!

  • @FretWiredJournal
    @FretWiredJournal Рік тому +3

    Sounds beautiful!

  • @MarioRossibless
    @MarioRossibless Рік тому +3

    Thank you Tomo Excellent class

  • @ConorBreakell
    @ConorBreakell Рік тому +3

    Thanks for the tips, I will make sure to practice these!

  • @kidwolfman
    @kidwolfman Рік тому +3

    It makes me so happy when you play that strat :) Sounds so good, perfect intonation. Thanks for the video, be well

  • @nohillforahighstepper
    @nohillforahighstepper Рік тому +3

    Wow. That's a lot of info to absorb in 20 minutes.
    Thanks.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +1

      Yes! We have been doing skype lessons and I went over these items in 50 minutes with Arif. Thank you!

  • @muddypuddles6646
    @muddypuddles6646 Рік тому +3

    ありがとう、先生!

  • @MiniShowProductions
    @MiniShowProductions Рік тому +3

    the add 9 or slash or mu chords are very tasty in the right context

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 Рік тому +4

    Always great to improve in any aspect. Getting better is always constant! Cheers

  • @Johniakson
    @Johniakson Рік тому +4

    I also have this malmsteen strat. It's awesome 😎

  • @malcolmedwards296
    @malcolmedwards296 10 місяців тому +2

    Tomo. Nice great love it🎉😅 bring that funk 😅😅😅

  • @mr.monitor.
    @mr.monitor. Рік тому +2

    The neck pickup in that strat soujds fantastic. Scalloped fretboard? I like something other than rosewood. Great lesson, thanks.

  • @unclechung3583
    @unclechung3583 Рік тому +1

    Best guitar teacher ever. I really love the phrase about, Music is like cooking, I really believe it is...there is jz so much more to say about that.

  • @aleonxyou4956
    @aleonxyou4956 Рік тому +2

    smooth as butter my guy!

  • @dkidkdiew
    @dkidkdiew Рік тому +3

    Great lesson! For some reason I've already knew alnost everything you told about. Chords, intervals, position, rythms and notes on fretboard even. So is that means I'm not ok guitarist? Thank you for great video

  • @petchai4814
    @petchai4814 Рік тому +2

    I just love you man

  • @AccursedSlug
    @AccursedSlug Рік тому +3

    If the offer still stands in 20 years, I would love to come for dinner!
    Don’t expect too fast!

  • @Brolo214
    @Brolo214 9 місяців тому +1

    “Rhythm comes from the body, not the guitar.” Yes, yes, yes! This is why I think one important step funk musicians miss is to, a some point, put down your instrument and go dancing. Having a pure body experience with music will enhance everything you’re practicing in some very practical ways.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! Time feel! Listen music & dance to the music!

  • @YiZhou-x4q
    @YiZhou-x4q Рік тому +3

    Thank you Mr. Tomo BTW, I'm joining Berklee's summer camp!!!

  • @jonnybeck6723
    @jonnybeck6723 Рік тому +2

    Hey Tomo,,, I'm just nuts (crazy) about that lick @0:50... ooo that is so sweet

  • @elpablosky6300
    @elpablosky6300 Рік тому +1

    The Best Stratocaster on your hands
    I Saw You with the Juanes strat but Yngwie model is another world.

  • @keithlabonte2547
    @keithlabonte2547 Рік тому +2

    Been learning, Tomo ✌️

  • @jogmas12
    @jogmas12 Рік тому +8

    I’m not even at the level of ‘just ok’. I’m too hard on myself self even at practice. I want to make it through a song without any screwups like being able cleanly putting each finger on the desired string of a certain chord but I get so nervous 😬 I muff it up sometimes

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +5

      Be kind to yourself! Everything will take some time! Nothing will grow over night. But you must learn how to learn effectively! Maybe you need basic techniques before playing songs!

    • @TheRiboka
      @TheRiboka Рік тому +1

      Easy solution: find things that you can have fun playing, even if it means playing much simpler songs. If you are constantly struggling with your instrument it defeats the whole purpose- which is playing, having fun.

  • @aliplaysgtr
    @aliplaysgtr Рік тому +2

    Excellent content as always thank you Tomo

  • @nati3180
    @nati3180 Рік тому +3

    "Music is cooking, really. " -TomoFujita 7:37

  • @alphacentauri8083
    @alphacentauri8083 Рік тому +6

    The most important takeaway for becoming a better guitarist is to indulge in endless fret board noodling with meaningless phrasing, and don't forget to incorporate a "wide leg stance" with one foot perched on the stage monitor.

  • @tigerboi9694
    @tigerboi9694 Рік тому +3

    "Take a hot bath and bend your finger"😂👏

  • @peter.peter.r
    @peter.peter.r Рік тому +2

    Wonderful lesson!

  • @A_Really_Nice_Guy
    @A_Really_Nice_Guy Рік тому +2

    13:26 😂
    Great lesson, as usual!

  • @matthewschuman
    @matthewschuman Рік тому +3

    Yngwie!

  • @capbubba
    @capbubba Рік тому +3

    I would love to come to dinner but sadly I cannot play every note perfectly. I'll work on it LOL. thanks Tomo:)

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +1

      Don't worry! Do as much as you can! We don't play guitar for dinner! For your own passion!

  • @dirktucker77
    @dirktucker77 Рік тому +3

    Do you recomend CAGED? I love Guthrie Trapps sound and teaching as well. He really likes caged. I've started learning the shapes.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +3

      No about just showing shapes! Way too easy and.... learn triads with intervals. I love Guthrie 's playing! He understood "CADED" very musically. That's different than just "recommend" I would not recommend without any explanation behind that concept.

  • @ryanwatts8075
    @ryanwatts8075 Рік тому +2

    Useful lesson

  • @MiniShowProductions
    @MiniShowProductions Рік тому +3

    on the rhythm part I think a person should be able to feel the off beats just as strong as on the beat internally if its 8ths 1+2+3+4+ its a feeling thing

  • @alecderpetrossian5634
    @alecderpetrossian5634 Рік тому +3

    Tomo I'm curious, what do you feel like you need to improve as a guitarist? I think everyone strives to be better. But yours is on another level, would love to hear your response! Thank you

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +3

      Great question! I want to become a better person all the way through my Guitar playing. Guitar is something that I focus on so that I won’t waste my time! Plus guitar playing is not like sports. You can shine more and more! Not about speed or quantity! More about the details and quality depth. So much fun! I am a forever student! I don’t master anything yet!

    • @alecderpetrossian5634
      @alecderpetrossian5634 Рік тому +1

      Beautiful

    • @Arifguitar
      @Arifguitar Рік тому +1

      ⁠​⁠@@TomoFujitaMusic Well Said!

  • @爆煙ヒヨコ
    @爆煙ヒヨコ 11 місяців тому +1

    このギターに慣れちゃうと他のギター弾く時に違和感半端なさそうですよね🐥

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  11 місяців тому

      ソフトに弾くためにボクの生徒さんが買いました。そろそろ返さないと

  • @katsunori.bb.kawai.6633
    @katsunori.bb.kawai.6633 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Mr.Fujita.
    Sometime,we need to review important points.
    ps)Just funky is good song!.👍

  • @Mr.Krinkle
    @Mr.Krinkle Рік тому +3

    The real guitar wisdom: "Take a hot bath and bend your finger." Perfect! : )

  • @spc631012
    @spc631012 Рік тому +3

    スキャロップトは指の皮がすぐ剥けて大変です 余計な力が入っていたのかな 数十年前

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +1

      それは力が入ってたと思います
      ありがとうございます

  • @samharvie1036
    @samharvie1036 Рік тому +3

    I may have been noodling and not paying attention while watching this video..

  • @demondrerandolph2021
    @demondrerandolph2021 Рік тому +16

    Man I need you as teacher

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +9

      Thank you so much! You can join my Guitar Wisdom! Free trial lessons now!

    • @gregpendleton4957
      @gregpendleton4957 Рік тому +7

      We all need him as our teacher.

  • @nnt2404
    @nnt2404 Рік тому +3

    Dear sir,I’m a fans of you from china, you are so patient that I subscribe you all the way to youtube.(you know how hard a chinese fan use UA-cam)I’m wondering how can I improve my skills as a primary guitar player…practice first or theory first….? I’m not a professional music student,but wanted to improve

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much! Very happy to hear that. There is no one correct answer but there are a few choices. Good techniques, music theory with ear training & styles. No need to be a professional or a professional student. A person who is enjoying music & guitar playing! Guitar is so much fun!!

    • @nnt2404
      @nnt2404 Рік тому +1

      @@TomoFujitaMusic thanks a lot! I’ll try my best in playing guitars! Wish your channel better!

  • @byomtanaz9468
    @byomtanaz9468 Рік тому +3

    14:00

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! Just Funky, E7 Groove, Left hand muting technique!

    • @byomtanaz9468
      @byomtanaz9468 Рік тому +1

      ​@@TomoFujitaMusic I need to watch the video again to fully understand the concept😁.That's why I mark the time. BTW you are a genius SENSEI❤

  • @hardtobeatplays2369
    @hardtobeatplays2369 Рік тому +3

    Not video related but do you recommend any jpop songs to learn as beginner?

  • @MiniShowProductions
    @MiniShowProductions Рік тому +3

    Mr Tomo, I have recently started watching your videos I watched one the other day on the way to work about what level is a player on, beginner intermediate or advanced, I got a question if somebody knows all these 9 things what level would you consider a person to be on ?

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much! Some parts are for beginner then some parts for intermediate and .... You can imagine!

  • @thefredkalis
    @thefredkalis Рік тому +2

    It's Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si Do

  • @johndogwater
    @johndogwater Рік тому +3

    Everyone seems to be liking those Bad Cat amps at the moment.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +1

      Really! I just so happy to discover this amp!

    • @johndogwater
      @johndogwater Рік тому +1

      @@TomoFujitaMusic Oh yes, I keep seeing them show up in peoples videos and Rigs, I think I saw one beside Tim Pierce in a vid the other day. What do you like about yours?

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +1

      @@johndogwater I juist made a demo video of my Badcat Cub. One 12 combo and it sound so huge! I love more gain. Love having two master volume so I can sent one louder or softer. I sent softer for rhythm playing.

    • @johndogwater
      @johndogwater Рік тому

      @@TomoFujitaMusic Ooh, I shall watch your demo, sounds like a very useful amp, I must try one. Glad you have found a fun new toy Professor Fujita.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому

      @@johndogwater This week, I will post unboxing video on Monday, a demo video on Thursday! Thank you!

  • @Sitiben
    @Sitiben Рік тому +1

    How does one get private lessons with you? Thank you for a great video @TomoFujitaMusic ​​⁠​​⁠

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +1

      You're very welcome! I only teach a very few... You should join my Guitar Wisdom so you will know my teaching style & foundation first. Then you can contact me tfujita@berklee.edu

  • @allanlaskeyguitar
    @allanlaskeyguitar Рік тому +3

    What does the code, (248-23) on this video, at the bottom of the description mean?

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +1

      That's my own code. 248th video on 2023. Thank you!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +1

      This way, I can plan videos a week before (scheduled post) with these number system on my calendar!

    • @allanlaskeyguitar
      @allanlaskeyguitar Рік тому +1

      @@TomoFujitaMusic thanks!

  • @pretentioushab
    @pretentioushab Рік тому +2

    Hello Mr.Fujita!!! hope you are well
    I have a question
    when i play open voicings of chords like Am7 with B and E open
    When I play fast and switch to other chords its sounds messy
    how do i fix it thanks :)

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому +1

      Play them super slowly. Play something a little simple one first.

    • @pretentioushab
      @pretentioushab Рік тому +1

      @@TomoFujitaMusic ok thank you so much!!

  • @Music.Notes145
    @Music.Notes145 Рік тому +3

    Tomo are... are you a fender guy?

  • @mikebaldino333
    @mikebaldino333 Рік тому +3

    Don't steal Al Di Meola's dinner party thunder

  • @gregpendleton4957
    @gregpendleton4957 Рік тому +3

    How much is a private lesson?

  • @Buddhabellie
    @Buddhabellie Рік тому +2

    Challenge accepted....I wanna see how close I can get to your version. 8 figure I'll learn a lot learning you.......❤❤❤❤see you eventually...😂😅😅😅😅

  • @jcwarlock
    @jcwarlock Рік тому +2

    I just need to learn what all these numbers mean and how to apply them. Ive heard that playing the key of c can be applied across the fretboard, but its confusing. I always forget how CAGED works

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Рік тому

      Yes! You can learn that number system. Please join my Guitar Wisdom.

  • @Brian.Turner873
    @Brian.Turner873 Рік тому +3

    Jazzy version of Super Mario.

  • @guitaratfourty
    @guitaratfourty 5 місяців тому +1

    I don't know theory at all, but being around music for 30 years helps.

  • @Buddhabellie
    @Buddhabellie Рік тому +2

    Oh my.....what a challenge........hmmmm.

  • @matguerra333
    @matguerra333 Рік тому +1

    Let me guess, you taught John Mayer how to play guitar? Shaadappp

  • @Jamie-zs8ok
    @Jamie-zs8ok Рік тому +2

    1st

  • @michaelkaufman9625
    @michaelkaufman9625 7 місяців тому +1

    palm muting is my achilles heal!