This Should Have Been Your First Guitar Lesson - Chromatic Scale
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- A lot of people asked me this question. " How do you change chords so fast? " Well, I have practiced my simple chromatic scale fingering & picking exercise super slow and neat without any noises! Can you play this chromatic scale very cleanly?
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Both Hands Muting Techniques 06:40
How Detail Should I Practice? 09:30
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9 days since you put this lesson up. I'm starting to think you may have a knack for teaching?Lol.
A large part of my problem has largely been fixed. That awful thumb. Every time I'd go in or out riff, i know now my thumb would shoot to the headstock, and my fingers would fumble. No more. That freed me up to sing a little melody, which i never knew i was capable of. I could hear a notes not sing one. But I've noticed by verbalizing the note and not just saying it in my head it just happened naturally.
So i would like to if i could at the end of the month pay for a sub and maybe you could give it to someone who else who could use it?
Every time i apply something you teach, i get better.
Maybe i could help save someone a little headache?
Anyway, if anyone reads this and is thinking about trying a youtube course, do this one.
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Thank you for sharing! Good job! Basically your left hand thumb position is always around the middle and use super light touch! Practice these more! One String One Finger Approach! Thank you so much! So happy to hear that!
Dont thank me!All i did was listen. Thank you.
@@jessejorgensen3931 ahh, a great positive feedback, im going to watch it now, I'll post my experence, have a great day, 😎
Ill never forget how happy my guitar teacher was and kept telling me how good i was. He said i learned fast even though looking back it wasnt anything unusual. Its him telling me i was good or had an ability that made me practice harder. That was 37 years ago. I love that guy.
Good job! Thank you for sharing! Encouragement is so important!
Is that the edge,? 😉😎😊
Played for 35 years, 10 professionally, worked full time giving private lessons afterwards. I would have said I was well beyond this exercise on the surface. But the microscopic attention to detail-avoiding all extraneous sound-was so enlightening. I never realized the small amount of string noise I could get, particularly from the higher strings. I love simple, back-to-the-basics concepts that elevate my playing. I’m doing it 10 min. a day until it is just what my hands do naturally (eventually in all contexts, not just chromatic). Thanks for your insight.
Thank you for sharing! Good job! I love simplicity & limitation. I teach super slow simple chromatic scale to all my private lesson students even pros. (I teach a few really well know pro players) and everyone always surprise with my approach and they love it! No noises! Set your amp louder uncomfortable with a lot of brightness. Easy to detect all unwanted noises! You're very welcome! Thank you!
Not only essential for learning intervals, but where all notes are on the fretboard. Only 12 notes, but if you know where they are, it unlocks the puzzle. Great dexterity builder.
Thank you for sharing! Great one!
You can do it with Only knowing the 7 notes in my opinion, once you know those you know the where the sharp and flats are
Thank you for sharing! That can be another topic. This lesson is all about practicing Chromatic scale on 4th & 3rd strings with all down stroke with super slow... @@wilmet.guitar
Watching this dead tired late at night and swore his fret hand was floating free of his body. No wonder he’s so good.
Thank you so much! Good job!
Having a one on one lesson with Tomo... this is amazing. Thank You!
Thank you so much! I don't teach that much on private lessons but it's all possible. My pleasure!
my son's grandpa is Japanese (he is the first generation of the Japanese who migrated to Brazil). You, Mr Fujita, makes me to remember him. I use to say my son's grandpa is the only Japanese guy who can play samba on guitar like a real Brazilian!
Thank you so much for sharing! My grandfather's brother went to Brazil.
Glad I found mr Fujita.a effective,patient teacher. At 71 time is is something I valued . This man is bursting with answers,and fascinating info about everything guitar
Thanks for sharing! I am super patient. I love playing & teaching guitar! So much joy sharing about guitar playing! Thank you so much!
I deeply appreciate your lessons, Mr. Fujita.
Thank you so much!
I'm a drummer who hacks around on the bass a bit - this is an awesome lesson! Thank you
Awesome! Thank you!
Chromatic scale and the Major scale formula, that's my first lesson to all my students! 💯🔥🤟
Thank you for sharing! Good job!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Still lots to learn from you, Tomo. Keep sharing, and keep teaching! 😁❤️
Its important to make good habits before we are stuck spending our time breaking bad ones. Thank you Master Tomo
You're very welcome! Having a choices! Thank you!
Hello Tomo , I wanted to say I get it , the way you relate what you need to know and how most of all its ok to take your time and learn at our own pace . All my life music was always easy to hear and to play . I am a bass player most of all put now I understand that I have been doing things the hard way . My ear hears music and my brian wants to dive into that emotional feel but without the proper tools i wont ever get to the point in my playing . Now you have shown me where to start and the best mindset to have . I know i can flow i just have to get the chords and phrasing and arpeggios into my tool box . oh and new rule no distortion while i learn . your mastery of feel and space if fuel for my imagination . thank you so much now i better get back to it Tomo.
Thank you for sharing! I love bass too! I think two parts are very important 1) Play with your feeling and emotion (Use your Heart)
2) Study Technique, Theory and Ear Training (Use your Brain) to support 1) very well. Life, music, and guitar... it's all about balance!
You're very welcome! Thank you so much!
Just started watching, but from the title and thumbnail, yes my first lesson was with my uncle and he told me to praftice the chromatic scale for a month and then talk to him again. I still do it for warmup sometimes, 20 years later! What a memory
Great guy! Be thankful! Thanks for sharing! Good job!
Thank you for the lesson, I’m going to be practicing this 10 mins a day (listening to the notes carefully). #guitartechniquetransformation 🙏
You're very welcome! Focus on only 10 minutes! Very important! Good job!
Thank you, Tomo. You made my fingers very happy when you said “Ten minutes”!
Glad to hear that! My pleasure! Better to do less than 10 minutes! So you focus on limited valuable time!
Nice lesson! I think the only subject missing was the fingers positioning in order to avoid mute strings below.
So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!
Thank you, sensei. Much appreciated.
Very happy to help! My pleasure!
This is exactly what I needed at this point in learning. Thank you Tomo
Glad it was helpful! So happy to hear that! Thank you!
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Very interesting lesson Mr. Fujita, I didn't know that Fender amplifier has a beautiful tone. Greetings from Bogotá, Colombia (South America).
Thank you for sharing! I love practicing that Fender Musicmaster Bass Amp. Thank you from Boston MA
Tomo we love you! Thank you so very much for your kindness and positivity while teachers us. Truly an amazing Guitar Dojo!
My pleasure!! Thank you so much!
I love how counterintuitive a lesson from one of the best guitar teachers can be. It’s poetically correct that it be a lesson on basics
Thank you so much! This topic is so important!
Thank you thank you for taking the time to do this. I really appreciate it.
My pleasure! I want my Guitar Wisdom subscribers to watch this video as supplement. You're very welcome!
Thank you as always.
Just started playing but you're always clear, precise and succinct.
Hope you have a good day.
My pleasure! Thank you so much! Have a great Sunday!
Thank you so much Tomo! The clear visuals and instructions on proper thumb and right hand placement are so helpful to me. I have never had formal lessons and finding good information on those topics is surprisingly difficult.
You're very welcome! Left hand thumb position is so important and you can not learn any TH-cam videos because most guys showing only front! If you watch Hendrix, SRV, John Mayer closely the back of the neck... their thumb is always moving and no touching inside of palm!
Thank you for these videos, Tomo.
Working hard on learning triads and it’s helping me understand the fretboard so much better than I ever have
You're very welcome! My pleasure! Good job! So happy to hear that!
Thank you Mr.Fujita.
Good basic guitar technic.🙏😎
Glad you like it! Thank you!
Thank you so much. I will apply this to my days.
You're very welcome! Thank you so much!
I love that the shop has the reminders right under the video dont expect too fast is a big one for me
Thank you!
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I love these lessons because it is giving me a strong foundation to build upon. Of course I want to go and play all my favorite songs but ultimately I want to be a great guitar player and a strong foundation is so important. Thank you for sharing Tomo.
Glad you like them! So happy to hear that! Just less than 10 minutes a day. You're very welcome!
Thanks for sharing, I like the way you slow it down to give your brain time to process.
Glad it was helpful! I teach super slow!
Nice lesson - thanks
My pleasure! Thank you!
Very useful exercise for a beginner, you're a great and welcoming teacher!
Not only a beginner, seasoned Pros too! I teach a few Pro Guitarists, I teach this! Everybody really surprised how effective this little idea!
Looking at the neck horizontally makes such a difference! Thanks Tomo!
Thanks for sharing! Good job! My pleasure!
I like this simple n getting rid of bad habits. Love the explanation also Thank you Tomo keep it simple n easy to understand 🙏🙏🙏🎸
So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!
I love two things! Simplicity & Limitation.
When I play riffs I always hear the slight hammer-ons or pulloffs even when I don't intend to. I'm going to add this to my practice routine today. Thank you for this lesson.
Yes! If you love that sound and phrasing then all good! But if you have a few choices, then your expression will more expressive! Good job! You're very welcome! Thank you so much!
Thank you very much sir! I love your lessons
You're very welcome! So happy to hear that!
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Incredible video, very detailed and well explained. I’m gonna try this out, really wish it was my first lesson! (Greetings from Trinidad and Tobago!)
So happy to hear that! Thank you so much! Please enjoy!
Thanks for the video.
This is actually my first lesson. Just got my guitar this morning.
I'll try Guitar Wisdom soon too!
You're very welcome! Congratulations! Good job! Please join!
Great lesson!
Glad you liked it! Thank you!
Tomo thank you for everything you taught. 2 years ago I started playing guitar with justinguitar after that I found you and learned I lot of things from you and now I am intermediate guitar player and still practicing to be advanced. You always encourage me with your videos. Justin and you are precious people that I will never forget, Great teachers. I just wanted to say thank you. :)
You're very welcome! Good job! Thank you for sharing! So happy to hear that! Justin is awesome guy!
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Incredible man , you teach at the highest level , play at the highest level all over the world and still make time to teach us these important fundamentals so we can improve and enjoy the guitar.
You are a blessing to humanity.
Thank you.
Thank you so much! So happy to hear that! You know what to do! My pleasure!
I will start practicing this lesson today.
Good job!
Thank you Tomo! These are some things I missed out on being self taught!
Glad it was helpful! You won't miss anything! Thank you!
Thanks for this, new subscriber. Going to practice this.
Thanks for the sub! My pleasure! Do this less than 10 minutes a day for 90 days! You will see a huge difference in your playing!
I wish someone has told me this early on, I have learned with bad habits and techniques that up to this day hinders me from being more advanced. This is a great part of a beginner things to learn pack!
Thank you for sharing! Simple is always so good! Record yourself everyday! Even 2 minutes! That's better than practiced 8 hours without listening back!
Wow this is actually how I learned.
Good job! Very lucky!
I really wish I knew this 30 years ago the first time I learned to play guitar. We didn't have internet and youtube back then so good materials were hard to find.
Never too late! You are so fine! You can catch up anytime! Thank you!
Hi Tomo san,
Hope you are having fantastic day, I love your videos and they are goto for my guitar learning journey. One small request if possible please add your learning videos to a playlist which will be helpful for us to directly follow through to all the learning courses.
Thank you so much! Good day so far! So happy to hear that! Thank you so much! Yes!
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It is obvious you are brilliant.Your communication skill is outstanding.Thanks for your patience and lessons
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Thank you for showing the proper thumb position. I was confused since I'd see my thumb laying horizontal on the neck 😅 I love your videos and wanna thank you for taking the time to help us all out. ❤
You're very welcome! My pleasure! So happy to hear that! Thank you!
Love these simple lessons. Im doing this everyday trying to perfect and get rid of the finger sound and at the moment it’s my pinky finger struggling the most.
Thank you so much! So happy to hear that! It's not easy so practice super slow. Only spend less than 10 minutes a day for 90 days!
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Glad to find your wisdom.
Reminds me of basic karate moves, practiced first to profection every day, then speed up gradually over time. In the course of days and weeks. Not ever forgetting to maintain perfection. Discipline involves much patience, so we don't get ahead of ourselves. Letting overall improvement come gradually. Never forgetting the K.I.S.S; keep it simple stupid. (learned that in AA)❤😂
A little similar concept as Karate. Less pressure, less noises etc. This was you will be so patient through guitar journey. Yes..smart people can't learn guitar well because they are thinking too much ahead!
Yes! Muscle memory comes from continuous repetitive movements; not from continuous repetitive thinking only.
Thank you for sharing! No muscle memory or memorization! Familiarization! @@leonardfox2694
I'll trust your vast experience.@@TomoFujitaMusic
@TomoFujitaMusic I'll trust your vast experience. So good to find someone who has something to teach, but nothing to prove.
One string changed things for me. I made my own exercise in a way because I knew the shapes. When you said play all the modes in c maj on the b string in another lesson, I was able to check the sound by shape at the 8th fret. I’m still doing that but it really came together. I knew I couldn’t hear it properly. Like you said it’s hard lol. Thank you for these great lessons
Thanks for sharing! Good job! You changed it! Intervals! My pleasure!
I hear in everything. That sounds like the background to a suspense movie. 😂
Seriously, form is so essential.
Many want to learn a song on guitar. But then that’s all they know. Learn the notes and then one can play all songs and create much easier.
If it was easy everyone could. There is only like ~6% of the world’s population that can play a guitar.
Thank you so much! I love working with my vintage Fender Musicmaster Bass Amp.. the most honest guy in the world! Thank you for sharing! I always enjoy your comment. I can help all my students to learn songs once all got their foundation. My job is guiding them to right direction. Information is everywhere! I am working on Chinese Market this year. More people there!
@@TomoFujitaMusic awesome. I always try to give perspective from an old lay person that learned sight reading at age 8 and knows personally how detrimental it is to only play the notes on the page and play from patterns. Be well my friend. If I can help in any way. Please contact. I also enjoy our conversations and hope that even one person gets inventive.
50 years of violin, 4 years intense guitar learning and I’m still enthralled with the ringing of a single note on a string.
Your input is very valuable here! Thank you so much! Likewise.Have a great weekend! @@Jack.Waters
Thank you!
You're very welcome! My pleasure!
Okay, my study begins here! Thanks Tomo
Good job! Thank you!
Excellent
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Too cool. They're going to call me "Shifty" from now on. Tks Tomo San!
Thank you! Good job! My pleasure!
Amazing exercise, I'm self taught and have no idea what I'm playing most of the time.
I actually battled with this exercise and I have been playing for years.
So happy to hear that! Please do this less than 10 minutes everyday!
Thank you.
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One of the few 👍👍
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I like your guitar sir
Love & respect from Nepal
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Love this exercise thank you so much for posting this it's a game changer also is Berkeley modern method for guitar a good book to work with for my guitar playing?
So happy to hear that! You're very welcome! My pleasure! Thank you so much! Yes! I have complete Method book lessons at my Guitar Wisdom.
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Thank you so much I'm not a beginner but I've been blocked for years and starting all over I love your approach when teaching you are amazing! thanks so much I'll check out the guitar wisdom and see if it sends me on the right path this time from a beginner stand point and thank you for your rapid reply.
Tomo, this is your best sounding strat imo
Thank you so much! Ebony finger board !
Thank you Sensei! I bought my first guitar 2 days ago. 🌞
I bought "Instant Guitar" also.
Thank you so much for sharing! Good job!
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@@areitomusic Refurbished Donner Hush-I from Ebay.
Love from Chile.
Thank you so much! Thank you from Boston!
Guitar Patience(winky face). Would be a good shirt. Cheers, Tomo.
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Great Lesson Tomo! I'm 65 and first started playing guitar at 14 and was a bedroom player the first 2 years and at 16 Started getting brave enough to play "outside" School and Stuff..... I remember My first book was " 100 CHORDS" Not sure I ever practiced that way..... Hope I did..... this takes a certain amount of humility because of it's Simplicity but more effective than it appears
Great job! Thank you for sharing! No need that many chords!
Harmony, Ear Training, Triads... beautiful!
Appreciate the response Tomo! already playing the Progression you did in Bm.... Enjoy those chords.........
You're very welcome! Good job! @@frankb518
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Good lesson! - I was taught how to “play in position” by playing a “2-octave chromatic scale”. Say you want to go from a 5th fret A on the LOW E string to a 5th fret A on the HIGH E string, and stay “in position”. - You have 4 fingers so each one is “assigned” to one fret; A/Bb/B/C are played by fingers 1-2-3-4. - To get the C# on the A string, reach back to the 4th fret with your first finger, and use that finger to play both that 4th fret C# and also slide it “back into position” to play the 5th fret D note. - Do that “reach back and then pull into position” move on every string EXCEPT on the B-string (because the tuning is different there). - So play 5678-45678-45678-45678-5678-5 (and stop there to complete the 2nd octave (rather than continue, as you could).-
Now, on the way back down from that 5th fret high A to the 5th fret low A, instead of going to the 4th fret by sliding your first finger back one fret, do this: reach to the 9th fret with your pinky so that it is now the finger assigned to playing the note that is “out of position”. This time, on the way down, it will be the G-string that only has 4 notes. From high E to low E, it will be: 5-98765-8765-98765-98765-98765. - So reach BACK on the way to higher notes, and reach AHEAD on the way down.
Also stop on the D-string’s A-note on fret 7, so that you “hear” the sound of a one-octave chromatic scale. (It is the sound more than it is the fingering).
- That is how I was taught to play a 2-octave chromatic scale IN POSITION. The index finger reaches back and then plays an additional note (the first note that is IN POSITION); the pinky reaches ahead and plays an additional note (again, the first note that is in position).
This is something that should be, I think, practiced daily as part of your warm-up: playing a 2-octave chromatic scale IN POSITION.
Thank you so much! We all have different & similar lesson experiences. Very popular way... I teach small position for better techniques. Berklee proficiency exam... chromatic scale... stay in position and add 1/2 step by first finger (going up) then use pinky finger 1/2 step (going down). Thank you for sharing!
I'm taking electric gtr lessons at a new local music store. Since 3 months. Leaned some scales Am, And A major lastly; pentatonic position II scale. But not this chromatic scale with the sharp notes yet
Thank you for sharing! Major scale is very important! Learn it on one string so you will hear each intervals much clear. @@missingremote4388
Thank you for your guitar wisdom, Mr Fujita! Your calm voice brings back fond memories of a former mentor, who is Korean, not Japanese, but who speaks with very similar calm and thoughtful mannerisms to yours. I have a question for you, if that is OK: my teacher focuses on classical technique, so I play finger-style so far, no pick. For a finger-style version of your chromatic scale drill, do you recommend p p p p or p i p i or i m i m or something else? Would the RH fingering be different descending vs ascending? Different 4th vs 3rd string? (Of course I should ask my own teacher next time, but it is fun to ask for your wisdom!) Once I have become more proficient with basic technique and posture, I would like very much to put some time into your Guitar Wisdom. For the moment I "don't expect too fast" and am enjoying the early parts of the Parkening method book. I have Leavitt too, but at first glance, Parkening's exercises are a more melodic starting point. Thank you so much for these profound videos! Your first video with your daughter reminds me of where I started last summer, strumming a few open chords, playing a major scale or a simple melody on one string, and intensely curious about where to go next!
You're very welcome! So happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing! Any fingerings are fine. Try all thumb with down stroke first. Simple is the best! Please ask your own teacher! I would love to answer anything in general but personal questions I would do via in private lessons. Thank you!
@@TomoFujitaMusic OK, many thanks! I'll try this out, all downward rest strokes with thumb, for now, then see what he says next time about right hand. Meanwhile, your blues/jazz-inspired material is an aspirational goal for the coming years!
"Guitar is the most SHAPE based instrument[chord families]." -Jacob Collier
Yes and Jacob got amazing ears & understanding music theory... can understand those shapes with intervals!
I discovered just now that only using these two strings are perfect for doing the spider walk exercise. This is so much better than using all six strings.
Thank you for sharing! I teach this concept to all my private lesson students. Simple and effective! Only 4th & 3rd strings only. I never teach all 6 strings for technical exercises. Less is better!
thank you so much for this! As someone whos been learning for about a month now and I needed this, especially since I want to play funk! you are so helpful. So you start first fret 4th string up to 9th fret 4th string then you go to 1st fret 3rd sting up to 9th fret 3rd sting for long version and 5 fret to 9th on 4th string then 5th to 9th fret on the 3rd string for the short version?
Glad it was helpful! You're very welcome! To play funk! This is it! Technique! Yes. Only 4th & 3rd strings. From 1st fret to 9th fret.
Do this less than 10 minutes a day for 90 days then you will see a huge difference! Short version is just start 5th fret.
I never considered the thumb stuff- gonna teach it from now on
Thank you for sharing! Very important!
Now I know how John Mayer turned out so good 😂 this is great thankyou kindly for the lessons I will do this
John Mayer did his homework so good! You're very welcome!
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Hmm interesting. My guitar instructor seems to take the opposite approach. He suggested I might be focusing too much on drills and should try to start learning songs. I have a little music experience, but I've only had a few guitar lessons, and I'm worried I'll pick up bad habits.
Thank you for sharing! Balance is so important!
thank you fancy guitar man
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depending on how many notes per string you play will depend on fret shift...depending on whether you start on bass or high strings also determines fret change...
Thank you for sharing! This topic is only playing Chromatic scale on 4th and 3rd strings from 1st fret to 9th fret or 5th fret to 9th fret.
Hi, what’re you guy’s thoughts when it comes picking through anchoring/ hovering
I have a tendency of using my pinky to anchor against my guitar whilst picking.
Will using this method hinder my picking speed in the long run?
Should i stop anchoring and start hovering whenever I use a pick instead? Any advice/past experience stories would help.
Thank you!
I used to do that... and I changes it when I came to Boston.
I like this style so I can mute strings easier and can move freely.
I think having a pick is a choice and finger style is another choice. Plus I use a pick & finger style mix!
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Thank you so much! You too!
I played guitar for several years, and then I lost most of my fret hand index finger in a work accident. After several years away, I have started playing guitar again, because I can finally use my stump without my nerves screaming in pain. Because it is short stump, I must wrap my thumb for chord notes on low E string. I see you place a lot of importance on thumb position, so I ask - Do you think it is smarter to continue to develop this technique, or to try to maintain correct positioning and leave out the low notes in chords? It seems to work well for me, but I worry about the effects of bad habits down the road? Thank you, I love your positivity and joy with the instrument, it is infectious.
Thank you for sharing! Which way would like to hear? Ask yourself deeply. For me, I do learn both ways so that you won't miss out anything. So I teach both ways to all my students. Do as much as you can and be creative so that you make own way with your own decision. You're very welcome! My pleasure! Thank you!
Damn its so intuitive after you learn it . Of course, you do it that way.
Thank you! It's very hard to do correctly!
You made reference to my lunchtime lesson? I am working on chords I’d like to find these ? Do I need to join to access this feature ? Thanks again .
I love making those Lunch Time Lessons. My lunch time lessons are SHORTS here. I write all the details in description so you wont get lost. I bet someone is learning more chords! My pleasure! More detail lessons are at my Guitar Wisdom.
Tomo, this is lightning the way to not just guitar beguiners, also for begginers teachers. This is the way to improve, with calm, although all the begginers want to just play songs in the first lesson😅. Thanks master
So happy to hear that! This practice routine can calm you down! You can play songs later anytime after these proficiency comes along!
I came back to guitar at 50yo. Everything I learned at 15 was trash. I use alternate tunings and scales now and amazing music is to be found far from the confines of standard instruction.
I just turned 50 in February. Learning. It's a little overwhelming all the videos. But I want to get the basics down and not give up.
Thank you so much for sharing! Internet... too much overload information!
Less material & go depths. Simplicity & Limitation!
Django would be proud 😭
Thanks Tomo
Thank you!
Two fingers on one string!
Hey Tomo! I just watched a Guitar Wisdom video on Learning to Improvise. I'm having some trouble identifying chord progressions and deciding whether to focus on the key or the individual chords when improvising. I used to improvise without thinking much about it, but I want to improve and make my playing more melodic. Could you help me figure out which lesson from Guitar Wisdom I should focus on
Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom. Best thing you can do is to post your trouble / question regarding TFGW lesson videos. When you post, make sure that include lesson number in the thread so people can help you. I would love to suggest something around that video & that specific topic. Two things are different: 1) Practice the material 2) Apply the material with performance. If you mix these two, simple it wont work at all! Please make this thread at my Guitar Wisdom Forum. See you there! Thank you!
@@TomoFujitaMusic thanks tomo I already posted to the forum🙏
Good job! Thank you! @@Ray-xw2ui
Hi Tomo, How would you change approach to chromatic scale with un-amplified acoustic guitar? Thanks!
I practice this with an electric & acoustic. No problem. Play 2-3 set of chromatic with normal picking volume then go softer and softer until you can hear anything. That way all unwanted finger noises with appear e clearly. Thank you!
I am completely beginner at both music and guitar. Love your philosophy for both guitar and life. But can you explain what sustain means? Waiting for the note to fade out naturally before pressing the next note?
So happy to hear that! Hold the note longer! Thank you!
Got it! Thanks for responding to my question so quickly. I am still amazed how you take the time to like and respond to every comment and even the not so positive ones with positivity. I am originally from Shanghai and now lives in LA. I am very happy to hear that you had a good time in my home town and is looking forward to enter the Chinese market this year. Wish you all the best!!!@@TomoFujitaMusic
Good job! My pleasure! I am so thankful! Anything is all positive for me! People spent their quality time to comment on my videos! I am so grateful! I can turn everything to positive! Oh! Go to Pasadena... and meet with my friend Ian at Wild West Guitars... he knows good Chinese marker and all! @@lucyquan1679
Hi Mr. Fujita! What is your opinion regarding yamaha's sg-line of guitars?
Yamaha guitars are really good! Play it by yourself!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you for your time! Yes it's amazing. Similar to the ones Takanaka used 😊
You're very welcome! Please enjoy! @@emanueljohansson6284
Tomo, I’m having trouble using arpeggios and triads in jams/ music settings. What advice do you have?
1) Practicing & Performance is different
2) Learn triad inversions with name of notes, Do Mi So / Mi So Do / So Do Mi and Intervals R M3 5 / M3 5 R / 5 R M3... first deeply.
3) 7th Arpeggios for Maj7, min7, Dom7, min7(b5), Dim7 from 5th string root then apply this in different small positions. 4-5 different fingerings. These are preparation before your soloing over chord progressions. I have a slight feeling that you learn material and applying too fast! You should join my Guitar Wisdom so you will know how to practice and how to apply these material. Thank you for sharing!
Now we can work with proper techniques to support your playing.
Please focus on this first.
1) This Should Have Been Your First Guitar Lesson - Chromatic Scale
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Then do this. One String One Finger Approach
2) How To Learn Theory, Ear Training and Jazz
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Then this.
3) Learn TRIAD Inversions in 3 Ways (Vertical & Horizontal & Same inversion)
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I UNDERSTAND :D
Thank you!
Greetings from the triad video you replied to me from!
I don't have a question about the chromatic scale, but about learning as a self-taught guitarist (spent all money on the guitar/amp lol). Would it be a good idea to listen to different types of music and to try to learn those songs? for instance, I'm a metalhead that loves bands like Behemoth, Archspire and Gojira. However, once in a blue moon, ill listen to Pink Floyd, Shawn James, Nirvana, RHCP, and even some Fleetwood Mac. Do you believe that the more genres you listen to in music, the more diversified you become as a guitar player? I am not wanting to imitate anyone or anything, just rather find out what it is that I should do to find my own voice. Maybe it is best to just go with the flow, but I'm curious about your take on it.
Thank you for taking the time to respond to nearly every comment on your video. I'm sure that for someone who is as proficient as you, time is a very valuable thing. All the good vibes coming your way! :D
Thank you for your reply! Before songs or styles.You can work on pure techniques so that you can play a lot of things when you ate learning songs. Learn Major Scale on One String One Finger Approach and try it on a few strings. B string, you can play C Major scale. High E string, try to play F Major scale, G string you can play A Major scale etc. If you like Feetwood Mac 's Stop Messing Around. Then listen that song over and over so you can play just like that Intro & Solo. Then you can go to the original = BB King! Listen to Live at the Regal! Listen that album for 3 months! In order to become a better guitar player, listen same thing a lot and learn one style super good and learn foundation really good! I teach everything at my Guitar Wisdom if you want to learn more!
You're very welcome! My pleasure! Thank you so much!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you so much! I will work on my scales tomorrow and try to learn the foundations that you highlighted.
You're very welcome! Good job! @@justsomesaltyboi8716
Thank you Mr Fujita.
Is it true you are John Mayer teacher?
You're very welcome! Yes! I taught John Mayer in 1998.
1:52 thats what she said
Good job!