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

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  • čas přidán 3. 06. 2023
  • I made this theory lesson video for my Skype student Arif who sent me this guitar, the Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Stratocaster! Now I can share 9 Great Music Theory tips to all of you! Hope you enjoy this video.
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Komentáře • 183

  • @MCGZ_
    @MCGZ_ Před rokem +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  Před rokem +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 Před rokem +19

    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  Před rokem +2

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

  • @teodelnorte
    @teodelnorte Před rokem +4

    Thanks Tomo

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před rokem +1

      You're welcome!

    • @jcooper306
      @jcooper306 Před rokem +1

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

  • @benh7506
    @benh7506 Před rokem +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,

  • @ksharpe10
    @ksharpe10 Před rokem +3

    Oh good here is the Cub sound video. NICE.

  • @toddplager8676
    @toddplager8676 Před rokem +3

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

  • @MiniShowProductions
    @MiniShowProductions Před rokem +3

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

  • @jack6136
    @jack6136 Před rokem +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  Před rokem +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!

  • @Brolo214
    @Brolo214 Před 5 měsíci +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  Před 5 měsíci +1

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

  • @user-oj9le4dz4z
    @user-oj9le4dz4z Před rokem +4

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

  • @FretWiredJournal
    @FretWiredJournal Před rokem +3

    Sounds beautiful!

  • @user-zb2hj3up1u
    @user-zb2hj3up1u Před rokem +3

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

  • @kidwolfman
    @kidwolfman Před rokem +3

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

  • @AccursedSlug
    @AccursedSlug Před rokem +3

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

  • @strumminronin
    @strumminronin Před rokem +3

    Thank you, Tomo!!

  • @rashidrani2333
    @rashidrani2333 Před rokem +3

    Very sweet sounding amplifier....love it

  • @aliplaysgtr
    @aliplaysgtr Před rokem +2

    Excellent content as always thank you Tomo

  • @MarioRossibless
    @MarioRossibless Před rokem +3

    Thank you Tomo Excellent class

  • @ConorBreakell
    @ConorBreakell Před rokem +3

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

  • @nohillforahighstepper
    @nohillforahighstepper Před rokem +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  Před rokem +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!

  • @tigerboi9694
    @tigerboi9694 Před rokem +3

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

  • @nati3180
    @nati3180 Před rokem +3

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

  • @muddypuddles6646
    @muddypuddles6646 Před rokem +3

    ありがとう、先生!

  • @nohillforahighstepper
    @nohillforahighstepper Před rokem +3

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před rokem +1

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

  • @ghfdt368
    @ghfdt368 Před rokem +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  Před rokem +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  Před rokem +1

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

  • @Johniakson
    @Johniakson Před rokem +4

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

  • @pseudobagimbong
    @pseudobagimbong Před rokem +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  Před rokem

      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  Před rokem

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

  • @peter.peter.r
    @peter.peter.r Před rokem +2

    Wonderful lesson!

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 Před rokem +4

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

  • @mr.monitor.
    @mr.monitor. Před rokem +2

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

  • @dickstryker
    @dickstryker Před rokem +5

    Tomo is a national treasure!

  • @capbubba
    @capbubba Před rokem +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  Před rokem +1

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

  • @elpablosky6300
    @elpablosky6300 Před 9 měsíci +1

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

  • @aleonxyou4956
    @aleonxyou4956 Před rokem +2

    smooth as butter my guy!

  • @dkidkdiew
    @dkidkdiew Před rokem +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

  • @keithlabonte2547
    @keithlabonte2547 Před rokem +2

    Been learning, Tomo ✌️

  • @unclechung3583
    @unclechung3583 Před 9 měsíci +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.

  • @jogmas12
    @jogmas12 Před rokem +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  Před rokem +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 Před rokem +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.

  • @dirktucker77
    @dirktucker77 Před rokem +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  Před rokem +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.

  • @A_Really_Nice_Guy
    @A_Really_Nice_Guy Před 10 měsíci +2

    13:26 😂
    Great lesson, as usual!

  • @jonnybeck6723
    @jonnybeck6723 Před rokem +2

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

  • @alphacentauri8083
    @alphacentauri8083 Před rokem +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.

  • @petchai4814
    @petchai4814 Před rokem +2

    I just love you man

  • @ryanwatts8075
    @ryanwatts8075 Před rokem +2

    Useful lesson

  • @malcolmedwards296
    @malcolmedwards296 Před 5 měsíci +2

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

  • @demondrerandolph2021
    @demondrerandolph2021 Před rokem +16

    Man I need you as teacher

  • @katsunori.bb.kawai.6633
    @katsunori.bb.kawai.6633 Před rokem +2

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

  • @Mr.Krinkle
    @Mr.Krinkle Před rokem +3

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

  • @spc631012
    @spc631012 Před rokem +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  Před rokem +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

  • @user-ev8zw9mj2j
    @user-ev8zw9mj2j Před 7 měsíci +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  Před 7 měsíci

      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

  • @Sitiben
    @Sitiben Před 8 měsíci +1

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před 8 měsíci +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

  • @MiniShowProductions
    @MiniShowProductions Před rokem +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

  • @MiniShowProductions
    @MiniShowProductions Před rokem +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  Před rokem +1

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

  • @alecderpetrossian5634
    @alecderpetrossian5634 Před rokem +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  Před rokem +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 Před rokem +1

      Beautiful

    • @Arifguitar
      @Arifguitar Před rokem +1

      ⁠​⁠@@TomoFujitaMusic Well Said!

  • @jcwarlock
    @jcwarlock Před rokem +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  Před rokem

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

  • @hardtobeatplays2369
    @hardtobeatplays2369 Před rokem +3

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

  • @gregpendleton4957
    @gregpendleton4957 Před rokem +3

    How much is a private lesson?

  • @nnt2404
    @nnt2404 Před rokem +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 CZcams)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  Před rokem +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 Před rokem +1

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

  • @pretentioushab
    @pretentioushab Před rokem +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  Před rokem +1

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

    • @pretentioushab
      @pretentioushab Před rokem +1

      @@TomoFujitaMusic ok thank you so much!!

  • @matthewschuman
    @matthewschuman Před rokem +3

    Yngwie!

  • @johndogwater
    @johndogwater Před rokem +3

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před rokem +1

      Really! I just so happy to discover this amp!

    • @johndogwater
      @johndogwater Před rokem +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  Před rokem +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 Před rokem

      @@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  Před rokem

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

  • @mikebaldino333
    @mikebaldino333 Před rokem +3

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

  • @Buddhabellie
    @Buddhabellie Před rokem +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...😂😅😅😅😅

  • @allanlaskeyguitar
    @allanlaskeyguitar Před rokem +3

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před rokem +1

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

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před rokem +1

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

    • @allanlaskeyguitar
      @allanlaskeyguitar Před rokem +1

      @@TomoFujitaMusic thanks!

  • @samharvie1036
    @samharvie1036 Před rokem +3

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

  • @Brian.Turner873
    @Brian.Turner873 Před rokem +3

    Jazzy version of Super Mario.

  • @guitaratfourty
    @guitaratfourty Před 22 dny +1

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

  • @byomtanaz9468
    @byomtanaz9468 Před rokem +3

    14:00

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před rokem +1

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

    • @byomtanaz9468
      @byomtanaz9468 Před rokem +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❤

  • @thefredkalis
    @thefredkalis Před 11 měsíci +2

    It's Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si Do

  • @Music.Notes145
    @Music.Notes145 Před rokem +3

    Tomo are... are you a fender guy?

  • @Buddhabellie
    @Buddhabellie Před rokem +2

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

  • @matguerra333
    @matguerra333 Před rokem +1

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

  • @Jamie-zs8ok
    @Jamie-zs8ok Před rokem +2

    1st

  • @mbgmail5911
    @mbgmail5911 Před rokem +3

    You can't stop shredding because you never could shred in the first place. Have some humility.

    • @machidaman
      @machidaman Před rokem

      Shedding? Why do you refuse to assimilate and learn the englanders language?

    • @TomoFujitaMusic
      @TomoFujitaMusic  Před rokem +3

      Which thumbnail do you like? I just changed it!

    • @seanthomasmusic
      @seanthomasmusic Před rokem +4

      Bruh... don't give Tomo hate. He's the most positive person on youtube

    • @petchai4814
      @petchai4814 Před rokem +3

      This guy lol. At least Tomo is a master at playing music that makes sense. Learning shredding is like learning how to build a PC while Tomo teaches all the science about it and how it works together.

    • @nuthinbutlove
      @nuthinbutlove Před rokem

      ​@@machidamanif you can't deal with it why do you even bother watching his vids? Just go elsewhere.

  • @michaelkaufman9625
    @michaelkaufman9625 Před 3 měsíci +1

    palm muting is my achilles heal!