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

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  • A few important tips for improvisation that will make a better guitar player!!
    Playing over simple I- bVII iv- V chord progressions.
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  • @alexcaruso8858
    @alexcaruso8858 Před 3 měsíci +20

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 měsíci +3

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

  • @Bender6amer
    @Bender6amer Před 2 lety +305

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

  • @BJ-fj6jw
    @BJ-fj6jw Před 2 lety +400

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 2 lety +28

      Thank you so much!

    • @wellington66440
      @wellington66440 Před rokem +5

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

    • @M4D4F4K4.
      @M4D4F4K4. Před 11 měsíci +3

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

    • @bertric23
      @bertric23 Před 10 měsíci

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

    • @kvnboudreaux
      @kvnboudreaux Před 3 měsíci

      Triads?

  • @jwinners407
    @jwinners407 Před 2 lety +284

    I can’t believe I can access such compelling musical insight for free. As a beginner to early intermediate guitarist stuck in the pentatonic shapes I have no business being taught like this one on one and the fact that we’re able to get these snippets from Tomo for free is just awesome. Thank you Tomo!!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 2 lety +19

      So great to hear that! Thank you so much!

    • @tandybare
      @tandybare Před rokem +2

      coming from someone who's been playing for a very long time. this is the last CZcams guitar subscription you'll ever need.

    • @genesishandboards
      @genesishandboards Před rokem

      Dude I feel you. I've been playing guitar for over 25 years and lived in penotoic shapes for half of it lol. I learned a lot of different scale patterns early on but stayed "noodling" and wondering why all my solos sound the same haha. This is a great resource for sure! How's your playing going? I feel like I'm finally getting the sound I'm looking for.

    • @woofcity6307
      @woofcity6307 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I’m just sharing an idea here but for me the thing that got me out of Pentatonix boxes when I just was disgusted with myself, was to just decide to do single string playing for everything for like 3 to 6 months. Play melodies on single strings, play everything on single strings, and then play on two strings. I did a lot of practice for about two years they added advantage you get to play horizontally up and down because it’s the only way to get the notes you need. I’m just sharing a thought that worked for me not that I’m Pat Metheny, but I’ve had to bust out of a lot of ruts and the thing that works best is having a love and constant curiosity, and knowing that there is an answer that would simply lead to another question.

  • @VexylObby
    @VexylObby Před 3 lety +207

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety +18

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

    • @Sam-Oht
      @Sam-Oht Před 2 lety +10

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

  • @SeemsLikeSomething
    @SeemsLikeSomething Před 4 lety +1159

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 4 lety +128

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

    • @maxbackstrom
      @maxbackstrom Před 3 lety +14

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

    • @shreddykrueger7641
      @shreddykrueger7641 Před 3 lety +7

      Tomo is the best of the best.

    • @ArneWidding
      @ArneWidding Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @dante3056
      @dante3056 Před 2 lety

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

  • @nuthinbutlove
    @nuthinbutlove Před rokem +75

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před rokem +3

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

    • @woofcity6307
      @woofcity6307 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @davidbluhmmusic6734
    @davidbluhmmusic6734 Před 2 lety +111

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

  • @DUDESTUNESANDBREWS
    @DUDESTUNESANDBREWS Před 2 lety +50

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

  • @simon-di7xt
    @simon-di7xt Před 3 lety +778

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety +72

      *

    • @hyutyub
      @hyutyub Před 3 lety +13

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

    • @kostantinos2297
      @kostantinos2297 Před 3 lety +9

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

    • @dominicdelprincipe2583
      @dominicdelprincipe2583 Před 3 lety +11

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

    • @cweasegaming2692
      @cweasegaming2692 Před 3 lety +4

      @@dominicdelprincipe2583 Pieces of shit ngl

  • @TruthSurge
    @TruthSurge Před 4 lety +722

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

  • @alexoboyle9339
    @alexoboyle9339 Před rokem +14

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

  • @shangcowmoosic1993
    @shangcowmoosic1993 Před 3 lety +1079

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety +95

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

    • @alessandro9740
      @alessandro9740 Před 3 lety +31

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

    • @CaptainPlums
      @CaptainPlums Před 3 lety +20

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

    • @happythoughts700
      @happythoughts700 Před 3 lety +5

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

    • @vahidabbaszadeh5866
      @vahidabbaszadeh5866 Před rokem +1

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

  • @doggo2943
    @doggo2943 Před 4 lety +470

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 4 lety +27

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

    • @Atmospring-gq1wd
      @Atmospring-gq1wd Před rokem

      Worth to skip it

  • @leetakang9490
    @leetakang9490 Před 4 lety +137

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 4 lety +5

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

    • @theplacebeyondthelies2429
      @theplacebeyondthelies2429 Před 2 lety

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

    • @90sboy87
      @90sboy87 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @VBarre
    @VBarre Před 3 lety +32

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

  • @georgekobtymusic
    @georgekobtymusic Před 3 lety +95

    even someone whos deep into guitar can benefit from this talk

  • @aladickes
    @aladickes Před 4 lety +225

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

  • @browndog3315
    @browndog3315 Před 2 lety +1

    Tomo, you bring a smile to my face each video and always a lesson, too! Thank you!

  • @carpupstream
    @carpupstream Před rokem +1

    SWEET! Thanx for the gifts! Am truely inspired! Cheers Mr Fujita!

  • @spixzellMD10
    @spixzellMD10 Před 3 lety +116

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety +5

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

    • @dcflat5941
      @dcflat5941 Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @JoyZahar
      @JoyZahar Před 3 lety +1

      and why not ;)

  • @MauritsKerkow
    @MauritsKerkow Před 4 lety +80

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @annika.3097
    @annika.3097 Před 3 lety +44

    A guy with an accent is always a guitar master

  • @StefanGBucher
    @StefanGBucher Před 3 lety +2

    What an excellent and lovely teacher you are! Thank you! I find the "before and after" examples really helpful, too.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @mikumiku2971
    @mikumiku2971 Před 4 lety +82

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 4 lety +8

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

    • @JakeMcBain
      @JakeMcBain Před 4 lety +30

      lol Tomo has the same reply to every comment

    • @_rael_3967
      @_rael_3967 Před 4 lety +1

      lol exactly what i thought LMAO

    • @saidhruv7018
      @saidhruv7018 Před 3 lety +3

      @@JakeMcBain atleast he replies tho

  • @adamwilliams6704
    @adamwilliams6704 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @VelazquezJFP
    @VelazquezJFP Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love the way you teach, very nice pace and simple explanation. Thank you so much for this.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 2 měsíci

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much! You're very welcome!

  • @7soulcraft7
    @7soulcraft7 Před 2 lety +53

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you!

    • @lyly18224
      @lyly18224 Před rokem +1

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

  • @schmiertoast7184
    @schmiertoast7184 Před 4 lety +248

    i love when you mock the "pentatonic box" hahah

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 4 lety +7

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

    • @Nobddy
      @Nobddy Před 3 lety +10

      I fell into the trap of the box about 10 years ago. I got out of it by learning as much as I could about music theory (still learning; endless journey). Then I avoided the box like the plague (too soon? :P).
      BUT
      recently, I’ve come back to it, and with all the additional knowledge I’ve gained about modes and triads and chords and so on, not to mention having better overall technique, I find the pentatonic box to be rich and amazing with the proper flourishes.

    • @dcflat5941
      @dcflat5941 Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @lalo4642
      @lalo4642 Před 3 lety

      @Ian Agreed

    • @ivanguitartv9805
      @ivanguitartv9805 Před 3 lety

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

  • @tenbroeck1958
    @tenbroeck1958 Před 2 lety +75

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

  • @user-ru3pz9vv6t
    @user-ru3pz9vv6t Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you Tomo, you sound so musical. Captivating, inspiring.

  • @musicnerd9100
    @musicnerd9100 Před 21 dnem +1

    Mr. Fujita shows us five great improvisation tips that never make you a mediocre guitar player anymore here. This is helpful.

  • @tonymartino7892
    @tonymartino7892 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @theologian1456
    @theologian1456 Před 3 lety +19

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @WuwuTheGuru
    @WuwuTheGuru Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @davidsala9549
    @davidsala9549 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome! Great video! Cheers Mr. Tomo!

  • @phillthorpe2643
    @phillthorpe2643 Před rokem +1

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

  • @reidponce
    @reidponce Před 2 lety +4

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @ledaswan5990
      @ledaswan5990 Před 2 lety

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

  • @michaeleissler5031
    @michaeleissler5031 Před 2 lety +28

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 2 lety +6

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

  • @LUckybones25
    @LUckybones25 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @MrTjandra
    @MrTjandra Před 3 lety +2

    Tomo, u have given me not just clarity and hope, but also so much love and wisdom to finally be able to let that magic in the air turn into music to share with the world. Thank you! Also, I just subscribed to your guitar wisdom site the other day and I hope to seeing you at berkley someday! Much love!

  • @shodaboy54
    @shodaboy54 Před 4 lety +13

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @bill9163
    @bill9163 Před 4 lety +7

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

  • @mikesgeet
    @mikesgeet Před 6 měsíci +1

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

  • @abandonzenik6321
    @abandonzenik6321 Před 3 lety +1

    amazing teacher and human! you are so friendly! thank you for your openess and great teaching!

  • @matthewbartels3692
    @matthewbartels3692 Před 3 lety +6

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety

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

  • @isaack3645
    @isaack3645 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @humphreycastro236
    @humphreycastro236 Před 3 lety +1

    So practical and very easy to understand. thanks for posting so much of these.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety

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

  • @JitenShende
    @JitenShende Před 2 lety +1

    Such a beautiful simple way you explain these 'intricacies', every video gives me a better understanding of the musical universe... thanks a lot sir 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @rawbhimself
    @rawbhimself Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @joshuaadelaja9996
    @joshuaadelaja9996 Před 3 lety +271

    2:27 I've never been roasted so hard in my life

    • @lewisyuu
      @lewisyuu Před 3 lety +16

      first time?

    • @TheRealSandleford
      @TheRealSandleford Před 3 lety +14

      Wait sounds like SRV if it was supposed to be a roast... cant even play bad when trying

    • @Coynkydynk
      @Coynkydynk Před 3 lety

      @@TheRealSandleford Right! A bit of Little china girl solo vibe there!

    • @stevenbushert7188
      @stevenbushert7188 Před 2 lety

      @@TheRealSandleford You don't have to disrespect SRV, and show your profound ignorance, in order to give respect to this extraordinary guitarist. He was NOT making fun of SRV. He couldn't, in fact.

    • @The_Rude_French_Canadian
      @The_Rude_French_Canadian Před 2 lety +1

      @@stevenbushert7188 calm down there…not everyone is on the Stevie ray van bandwagon…he was a great guitarist truly but all blues song sound formulaic

  • @gennionamics
    @gennionamics Před 6 měsíci +1

    Amazing impro lesson. This is GOLD

  • @variatonesoundscape5592
    @variatonesoundscape5592 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @Iskaral_Pust
    @Iskaral_Pust Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @jazzguitarneophyte-christo7988

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @noimspartacus4357
    @noimspartacus4357 Před rokem +1

    Thanks, man. You’re a great teacher and I really appreciated the effort you put in to your videos. I’m off to check out your triads video.

  • @mwangaza6722
    @mwangaza6722 Před 2 lety +1

    I love you man!
    Great lessons for guitar and life!

  • @hauntedchannel9163
    @hauntedchannel9163 Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @Max-The-Axe
    @Max-The-Axe Před 3 lety +27

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

  • @electr1csand945
    @electr1csand945 Před 3 lety

    This is brilliant. So much feeling in your playing Tomo! Love it, man!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @bennyjones1597
    @bennyjones1597 Před 2 lety +1

    Your plane is awesome and I love to listen to you

  • @CharlPantaleon
    @CharlPantaleon Před 4 lety +11

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 4 lety

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

  • @straycatsgp
    @straycatsgp Před 3 lety +2

    Been playing guitar for yeeeeeaaars and always wanted to improvise like you just did, and finally someone showed me the 'trick'. The idea of triads really brought it home! Thank you so much!!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety

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

  • @impartialobservers7060
    @impartialobservers7060 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @JandJFitFood
    @JandJFitFood Před 3 lety +5

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety

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

  • @anthonyjohnson4734
    @anthonyjohnson4734 Před 2 lety +4

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 2 lety

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

  • @ThreeUnremarkableWords
    @ThreeUnremarkableWords Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much for the lesson!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety

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

  • @mikemazariegos941
    @mikemazariegos941 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you so much!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 2 měsíci

      I Wish All My Students Knew THESE Before They Came To Berklee
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  • @AzSamad
    @AzSamad Před 3 lety +86

    I like the part where you said "Learn so you can post on Instagram!" haha

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety +33

      Yes! Thanks! Or Preparing to go to Music Store!

    • @Pimp-Master
      @Pimp-Master Před 3 lety

      Hint: Nobody is really all that good on IG. It's cutting, pasting, speeding up the program, and more all-tech stuff.

    • @EpicStuffMan1000
      @EpicStuffMan1000 Před 3 lety +30

      @@Pimp-Master it's a little bit sad if you really believe that

  • @kobemanubay3856
    @kobemanubay3856 Před 3 lety +5

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety

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

  • @eddiesidorov8635
    @eddiesidorov8635 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, just came across this channel, don't know how I did not find you sooner. Instant sub! This content is just what I was looking for. Simple, clear, to the point, with a bit of humor.

  • @devinthorp5589
    @devinthorp5589 Před 3 lety +1

    Tomo you’re awesome! You explain things in such a simple form. Love you man!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety

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

  • @PMTluke
    @PMTluke Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @TheSecretJoe
    @TheSecretJoe Před 3 lety +6

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @MartheedLockin
    @MartheedLockin Před 3 lety +1

    You have the best tutorials I’ve ever seen for guitar! Great teacher.

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @jasonsingh485
    @jasonsingh485 Před 3 lety +1

    This is awesome! Love your videos. They're so informative and actually help me out. Keep it up!

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @kwonza-gamingandanime5727

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

  • @di2627music
    @di2627music Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @voronOsphere
    @voronOsphere Před 3 lety +1

    Very joyful opening music! Great tips! Thanks!

  • @ZALAB-to6im
    @ZALAB-to6im Před 2 lety +1

    Great video. thanks Tomo!!

  • @vineetrao123
    @vineetrao123 Před 3 lety +3

    This humble person truly provides me an inspiration to become the musician I want to be. And there is a big reason - although there are many notes and many scales that go well with each other, these are mere models that human beings have made to _make sense_ of the beautiful audio perceptions that our brain makes. Unlike many youtube channels out there, @TomoFujitaMusic really focuses on teaching you _how_ one can break those models or barriers and explore beyond. IMHO, this is where one's true musical creativity lies. Please keep sharing your ideas and thoughts, and continue to be an inspiration for us.
    Thank you !

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @lucasvonbraun
    @lucasvonbraun Před rokem +5

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

  • @DARRBEV
    @DARRBEV Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome approach to improv. Glad I found you

  • @lightfoot413
    @lightfoot413 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank You Tomo.appreciate you and your instructions...

  • @gr637
    @gr637 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @maxvincy9127
    @maxvincy9127 Před 3 lety +4

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @Annoying_Customer
    @Annoying_Customer Před rokem +1

    Mostly commenting to show engagement for algorithms - I've watched a handful of your videos, but I've subbed after this one. You have a skill for explanation that I find very helpful. Thanks so much!

  • @joedynaflow9157
    @joedynaflow9157 Před rokem +1

    Stellar!!! Informative, to say it's the best is an understatement! Thank You J.D.

  • @tomklovert4353
    @tomklovert4353 Před 3 lety +21

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @jockotolentino1279
    @jockotolentino1279 Před 4 lety +56

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 4 lety +3

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

  • @dmessy91
    @dmessy91 Před 2 lety +2

    Tomo you are the man! Love how you spread information, wisdom and the idea to stay true to yourself when playing. You are everything a music teacher should be and my life has been soo vastly improved by your lessons and musical mentality. When I become a prominent guitar player, it would be an honor to jam with you one day!

  • @ianforsyth6513
    @ianforsyth6513 Před rokem +2

    Thankyou buddy ✌🏾❤️your helping my playing lots

  • @georgefulton8152
    @georgefulton8152 Před 2 lety +12

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

  • @dannymemmory5094
    @dannymemmory5094 Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 2 lety

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

  • @JimPoston1
    @JimPoston1 Před rokem +2

    Tomo: You're so very welcome! And THANK YOU for your dedication to the craft. I don't know how I missed this video cause I been subscribed to your Utube channel for a long time. Just watched this one, GREAT STUFF!!

  • @stephengoh5456
    @stephengoh5456 Před 2 lety +1

    Super awesome! Love it. Thank you!

  • @cweasegaming2692
    @cweasegaming2692 Před 3 lety +4

    Guitar wisdom is a blessing man

  • @StokesMusicStudiosOnline
    @StokesMusicStudiosOnline Před 4 lety +9

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 4 lety

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

  • @TMoneyC
    @TMoneyC Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 2 lety

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

  •  Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you Mr. Fujita!