1 5 6m 4 - Fretboard Harmony with Super Relaxed left hand with Less Pressure

Let's learn simple strumming right hand & super relaxed left hand with Less Pressure. It's simple yet it's very difficult to master! Chords are just 1 5 6m 4 = G D Em C.
• Triad Inversions 1 5 6... (Next lesson on this series)
Triad Inversions 1 5 6m 4 - Fretboard Harmony on top 3 strings
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[@jimsacra346]

Hello Tomo! Why is it that I never hear string noise when you play? I understand that you use round wounds (I use flats) but I never hear string noise. Tell me your secret either here or on T F G W please.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! I don't have any string noises with my fingers because I have the lightest touch! Yes! I had to use round wounds in order to gain this specific technique! I will make more detail lessons at TFGW!

[@markcafebrown2883]

What are round wounds

[@jeffellermeyer4517]

A few days ago, you recommended a certain Ibanez electric short scale. Could you tell me the model?

[@blake4567]

Look for his Chromatic Exercise in the practice videos. Going super slow and making sure my fingers were exactly where I wanted them and only touching hard enough at the fret to make good sound. The slow and light part mixed with the changing picking dynamics (you play softer as you go up so you are forced to hear the noises you make) has really been a big part of my practice routine since I came across his lessons.

[@daveormand4977]

It’s a scratching post…at first I thought it was a guitar🙃

[@Jack.Waters]

Churchill said it well:. SUCCESS is stumbling from Failure to Failure with NO loss of Enthusiasm. At work or at play is the same. ❤

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Well said! Thank you for sharing!

[@Nozmo_King_NJ]

When old becomes new again! Happy to see these early "beginner" guitars getting some sunlight!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Those student model guitars are so good! Great for playing soft!

[@kieranhuisman1291]

I just started learning since late last year and didn't know what to practice today. You made my day! Thank you for the non-rush approach which makes each lesson calming and relaxing to learn. Really appreciate it!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! You're very welcome! My pleasure! i have more simple lessons here & at my Guitar Wisdom. Thank you so much!

[@floriansilzle8334]

Always a pleasure to see and hear you.Every lesson is useful and interested.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad to hear that! Thank you so much! So happy to hear that!

[@clausgeiger3244]

Best teacher around knows how to talk to the ear. And teach the ear and person with in. Excellent and thank you!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! My pleasure!

[@user-no1cares]

I very important lesson for me after years of heavy left hand. Thank you Tomo.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad it was helpful! Very important topic in my private lessons. My pleasure!

[@nohillforahighstepper]

I bet your cat knows more fretboard theory than me.... 😊😊😊

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! He knows many chords!

[@bluwng]

Holy cow, what a kick ass guitar!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@jysmtl]

I love shorter necks and the less tension, looser strings. No reason to think of them as “beginner” guitars. They’re fun to play, can get great tones out of them. Thanks for the demo, Tomo.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Fender made these in 1956 ... for young people with less tension! (back then 12-52 set strings) What a great guitar! So special! My pleasure! Thank you so much!

[@jysmtl]

I have a ‘56 Les Paul Jr 3/4, short scale and fun to play. But love the tone on those little Fenders! Thanks again for showcasing. Also your explanation of how we can play with less finger tension on the strings explains one of the reasons they’re so much fun to play.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@jysmtl Thank you for sharing! That's a great one pickup guitar! You're very welcome! Less finger pressure makes music so smooth! More fun to play!

[@GinraiMinor]

Tomo-Sensei along with being an excellent teacher and player; also 'HOSS-CAT' certified!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@aitorgonzalez1359]

Hello Tomo. Thank you for your work. Is very good advice to focus on one thing at a time. I've always been so impatient and easily distracted I should really apply that one to me. Not just guitar, thats life advice.It seem to me that you really care about people who whatch your channel and I want to let you know that I think thats awesome. Thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure! Yes, less things and one thing deeply... so important for me and all my students. Well, we learn guitar and guitar can teach about life! Thank you!

[@user-ko4iy1pp9j]

🎸🔥💥👏 Have a Sunny Sunday Tomo🎉💜🤍💙❤✌️

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Have a great weekend!

[@paulcroce7303]

Luv musicmaster..btw you and Dexter are the best teachers money can buy, thank you guys for bringing Joy to my day,much love

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you you you ! Dexter is amazing!

[@micah7793]

Thank you, Tomo. I don't think you know how much you've helped me, and continue to help me. Would love to jam with you one day.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Happy to hear that! Thanks for sharing!

[@frankkelly1498]

Excellent lesson in establishing a firm but efficient foundation upon which to build flawless skills. Thank you for this lesson.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it! Good techniques.. will help! Thank you!

[@Giac-kb8gu]

you are the greatest I just wished I had all my fingers ....

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Please enjoy!

[@smailspace2624]

As always, pleasure is mine! Thinking about basic scale and chord degree. Simple.1 5,6m&4.... However looking forward to solo using triads and Not getting lost! Thank You Tomo😊

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you so much! 3 more lessons with this... You're very welcome!

[@dananthony6258]

Thank you for the video. I never knew that why they made shorter scale guitars for students, makes so much sense now that I think about it. 😊

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much!

[@victorb6293]

Hi Tomo, what a great guitar - sounds awesome, looks very cool, safe for Dexter! Thanks as always for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with the world. Hope you have a great week ahead.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! My pleasure! Yes! Have a great weekend!

[@ckelly5141]

What a great refin. guitar 🎸 Tomo. Thanks for doing this T.🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Refin by Kanji Kawabata! My pleasure! This video is a series ...

[@ckelly5141]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Thanks T.

[@andrewksadventures]

Nice guitar collection! I had to relearn to play more gently with my fretting hand, as I had scarring on my fingers from an injury, I'd gotten in the habit of pressing firmly to avoid buzzing. I ended up with tendonitis and never fully recovered. I bought slender necked guitars with lighter strings and low actions which has helped, with a bit of physio. The Gibson shorter scale is easy to play for me.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! I had to do too! This way no injury, better and better! Thank you for sharing.

[@andrewksadventures]

@@TomoFujitaMusicThanks for your reply! I'm glad you avoided injury. You're a great guitarist and teacher. 👍😎

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

you are a really great guy 🙏 i thumbs up all of your videos.. thank you for sharing your knowledge.. i really hope you have a great day.. week .. year.. you sir are an absolute legend ☝️

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I appreciate that! I love playing & teaching guitar so much! My pleasure! Thank you so much! Have a great day!

[@ElkEars]

Before the fire, I had a Peavey Predator (Strat copy) that also was super sensitive to fret pressure. To go back and forth between that guitar and my acoustic was very challenging. Because it was so easy to use too much pressure on the Peavey.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@jigstarukog2011]

Sir Tomo.. It's so helpful.. 🇵🇭🙏❤️

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for sharing!

[@Les-tu4sz]

Thank you Tomo, this is one of the most important lessons for all young and old who are beginning their guitar playing journey. As an older learner I find your philosophy on how to learn and play guitar is something that can be applied to the intricacies of everyday life.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! You're very welcome! I want more people to be happy with guitar playing! Yes! Guitar playing experience can be applied to daily life.

[@jimwells3868]

I have been working on less left hand pressure, and I had a duosonic and they play like butter.. wish I still had it. Thanks Tomo for your easy going teaching style, much appreciation from me.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job! I love my Duo Sonic so much! You're very welcome!

[@noureddinekethiri4890]

the more I practice, the more I slow down...the more I slow down, the more I learn😁

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job! I practice super slow & super soft!

[@ranman58635]

Thanks Tomo. Invaluable.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@user-df6ni8zu8v]

Such a cute cat

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Dexter is so special!

[@IgnatzMausEsq]

A valuable lesson! And just in time too! TY

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@katsunori.bb.kawai.6633]

Thank you Mr.Fujita. Beautiful good lesson. (Good southern soul sound.) 👍🙏😎

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you so much!

[@Floydandsome]

Beautiful guitar!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@kosmicamun]

Love the lesson!!! This really helped me understand less left hand pressure technique, Thank you 🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad it was helpful! Good job!

[@peppers776]

Good job!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@paulbertram1675]

Very good , thank you! Looking forward to the next lesson :)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you liked it! This series has 3 more lessons (I already made them) You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@TOOYOUNGRECORDS]

今日のレッスンも、とてもためになりました！ いつも楽しみにしています。 ありがとうございます。

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

それは、とっても嬉しいです！ありがとうございます！

[@ferialsouhail]

I am very curious about where you come from. I love your accent and I respect you even more now when I knew you had a cat. ❤❤❤

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I was in Kyoto Japan until age 21... then Boston 🇺🇸 for 38 years! Thank you!

[@jltrem]

Holy crap, Tomo-san, that's a beautiful DuoSonic.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@Brittnoelle2]

Dexter is so handsome and the star of this video😂❤️ I saved this I’m watching this later to practice once I get some coffee. Beautiful guitar. That would be my dream beginner guitar. I just got a epiphone sg that’s all set up. I’m liking how light it is and how it feels and sounds. I have my beginner squier Strat which I love too. Onto some coffee and some Tomo videos😀. Have a good day sensei

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! I love Dexter so much! Please do! This is a great student guitar & the quality is as same as those vintage Stratocasters & Telecasters! Unreal! So amazing! Have a great weekend!

[@AaronLS.]

Love this lesson. Something I need to keep reminding myself. Didn't think of the 3rd reason for less pressure: 1) intonation 2) prevents injuries 3) prevents fret weardown and saves your guitar Wonderful playing as always. Thanks for the lesson.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! Yes, this technique will bring less troubles! I don't need to change frets anymore!

[@alfiojr]

My cat do the same thing hahahaha - GSP - Guitar Study Partner 😻

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

That's awesome! Good job!

[@killertom8261]

When you were playing the unaccompanied lead I could hear the chords. 30+ years of practice and my ears are still better than my fingers. Nice pickin', Tomo \,,/,(>

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Just because when I play notes... I need to hear those chords & I don't practice with backing tracks!

[@FronzSchornack]

Thank you so much for sharing Tomo, first of all let me say hello to Dexter." hello buddy I hope your doing well" now as far as the Duo Sonic I never played one but they difinitely look cool and sound great. I played a Fender Mustang once and thought it was a little to small compared to my Strat but the Duo your playing sounds real good. Thanks again.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you! Duo Sonic really taught me one of very important techniques!

[@TomiLoveless]

Tomo I also see you using "The Rest Stroke" Mel Bay taught, when you play slow. A very important technique, especially when sweeping arpeggios are used later. 😎👍👍👍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! Thank you!

[@Tobilikethis]

Jessie j Prince Tag ish chords and Rhythm 😊 👍😉

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@T-Slider]

Could possibly do a guitar beginner lesson for an old guy 80, with old hands showing how to play the most popular chords, but with the absolutely smallest amount of finger movement between chords? I’ve been playing trombone since I was ten. The inversion being used doesn’t matter to me. Just trying to play progressions with the least amount of pain for my old hands, and that I can learn the fastest. How long I have to play before time stops I do not know. Old, but not dead……YET!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Please share a few foundation techniques so that those skills will make any chord changes easily. I have many older 70 subscribers at my Guitar Wisdom.

[@ZionForman]

Fender DuoSonic is the only electric guitar I play, believe it has a 24" scale.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes, after 1965... 24 inch scale! I love those from 1956 to 1964.

[@mirllewist3086]

I think you have talked about this before, but I would love to hear more about how to practice the amazing dynamics control that you have, and how you use dynamics in your phrasing. Is it all intuitive, or do you get louder and softer with some kind of game plan as you are improvising those lines? Thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! I teach this to all my private lesson students and it's important topic! Yes, I have... softer and softer... but you need to put a lot of intensity with dynamics!

[@staskorolov]

❤

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@scorpionleader1967]

Cat stole the show.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Dexter is so cute!

[@Cdawg1008]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Dexter is adorable 😁

[@jessejorgensen3931]

I just picked a gaming style chair. My neck is fused in two spots, and playing can be quite uncomfortable. My cat stole it from me. I've been playing with 9s to soften my touch. I used to choke the guitar i like i found in bed with my wife. You're my guitar! No one else is allowed to hold you. The light strings helped because you'll go out of tune quickly if you press too hard.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! I don't sit deeply or lean on the back. My back never touch the chair at all. Good job!

[@ckelly5141]

4:24 That’s probably why I had to sell my duo sonic. Loved it but my touch is not light enough. Great vintage musicmaster btw.🎸👍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! This type guitar really taught me how to use less pressure!

[@syncsound99999]

00:39

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@slepro]

oh! This is beautiful! I want to learn to play like you play the solo around 9:45! Please help me! :)))

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Mix triad & melodies!

[@rf2835]

Write a Song for Dexter ❤

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Thank you!

[@StreetArtistsOfTheWorld]

Can you explain the slides and other notes used when changing chords (for example around 5:40) Thanks!😘

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

That's next lesson! This series... each topic has 4 lessons related. Without understand triads.. hard to understand next part. Thank you!

[@StreetArtistsOfTheWorld]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Thanks for replying! I am subscribed to your paysite, which lessons should I brush up on there to prepare for the next lesson here?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@StreetArtistsOfTheWorld Any simple strumming chord lessons & triads! Foundation section! Thanks so much for subscribing TFGW = Guitar Wisdom!

[@StreetArtistsOfTheWorld]

@@TomoFujitaMusic You're welcome! The only problem I have with GW is that... there is so much good stuff there I keep jumping among various lessons 😅 It's a bit hard just to concentrate on Blues or Triads when there is so much other great content!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@StreetArtistsOfTheWorld Thanks for sharing. We will work on that area too. Organizing those lessons and better grouping them for easy access. Thank you so much!

[@mydogspyro]

Hi Tomo, it looks like you have an extra joint in your ring finger or I'm missing one because I can't lift it to let the high E ring out on A shaped chords, is this absolutely necessary? Also, Dexter needs his own chair! 👍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Everything is up to you!

[@bendanner5391]

Do you have any experience with Japanese Norma guitars? I own a Norma eg 405-2 which is also a short scale.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@nateb.4959]

Do you use a flatwound g string aswell?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes when I use flatwound set

[@joeurbanowski321]

I like your cat…

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@markcafebrown2883]

Tomo, you do probly have softest touch on the fretboard. I know I press a little too hard on my Martin. How do you work on pressure touch on acoustic

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Practice triads without any noises so you need to play super slow and SOFT TOUCH!

[@markcafebrown2883]

Thank you Tomo I appreciate that advise

[@b.i.g.brothersinguitars249]

Tomo why if someone 45 has no music ringing in his head and still want to play guitar? This is where theory comes along I guess what do you think? Thank you for your time and commitment.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You can wait to start another 15 years... still you can do it! Guitar is so amazing! No. Technique first! Then a little fretboard theory (not stiff book theory!) Musical sounding theory with real music! You're very welcome! My pleasure!

[@emresimsek7394]

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@mototakahe836]

If only I had your deformed ring finger for those chords!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! I think my left fingers became guitar fingers!

[@edwardrice146]

string pressure is a problem I always have when playing bar chords. I do better on cowby chords and triads.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! THAT's hidden problem from improving guitar skills!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Learn simple triads & listen carefully each pitches with your fingers!

[@thecocktailoasis1849]

❤

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!