3 Levels of Guitar Playing - Which are you?

[@ericheine2414]

My goal is to play simply and tastefully in tune and on time. The song comes first and my effort is to support my fellow musicians and our creation as a whole. Play what you should play not what you could play. I've done it for 50 years. Everyday I'm a beginner. Everyday I have to work on the basics. There are many magnificent players in the world and we're not going to get to hear them. This year's nominations in the supporting actor category are the guys who didn't quit. Everybody have a great day.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. Yes. Time feel, time control. Very important for me. Prepare more and use less musically. I am a student forever! I practice simple things super slow! Great message! Thanks so much!

[@GUSCRAWF0RD]

Total crap, your goal is always to eat all other sound overwhelm the listener with a cacaphone of sound.

[@casperes0912]

You're doing the right thing if you enjoy what you're doing

[@humblegeorge]

The Ninja of Music right here guys ! Wow so much learning and retained it too.Amazing. Im still in the sand box after 57 years Im finding out.Thank God Music is fun at every stage of growth. Thank you for doing these.I am amazed.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!

[@sidoughty428]

Thank you Tomo, still watching, still listening, still learning. I have been influenced by you to concentrate on the voice of the instrument and amplifier.Yes clean. I very much admire your crisp articulation. I do love to create a dirty, stinking noise but also something more pretty. Hot sauce. It's a gradual process but I like to pick up the guitar everyday and see what happens. I like to watch your videos also to see what happens. Excellent stuff.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that. Thank you so much! I practice with my amp all the times! No reverb!

[@michaelzimmerman7646]

Thank you for sharing a portion of your knowledge! I think it is great that you stress the importance of sticking with one or two styles of playing and getting good at that before advancing to more! I also enjoyed your illustration of the different levels of experience. I've decided that I am a Beginnermediate!! 😁

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Less is better! More chance you will accomplish something. Advance is having more foundation!

[@nohillforahighstepper]

Remembering way back when I first started performing..... I was so afraid that I wouldn't remember everything I had learned about guitar while on stage. The truth is....I really had NOTHING to worry about. It is common for young performers to get trapped into the thought that they need to have all the fretboard knowledge available. That isn't true. The fact is...as long as you have a sufficient amount of time to rehearse before the performance, most players will be fine, AND will probably be able to perform above their knowledge level considerably. Sure, there are things that are going to be difficult. For instance, I will probably never be able to play like Eddie Van Halen....my fingers are too short. But most pickers won't be doing advanced leads on their first performances. Spend plenty of time rehearsing. Get it down perfect in your practice. Practice the entire song exactly like you want to play it. I once played a banjo and a violin on stage. I really had no knowledge of either instrument before volunteering to play them for one song each. I spent a few weeks learning one song on each instrument. Can I say that I play banjo or violin? Definitely not. But the audience had no idea that was the case. I also used to play drums while the drummer was out in the audience "performing" Wipeout. I am NOT a drummer by any means. But I was able to learn a simple 4/4 beat to keep the song going while he was away from his drum kit. Learn the songs you are going to perform really well. You will improve them as you continue with your performances. Then learn new theory and techniques along the way. You can add that new knowledge to your performances as you improve your skill and knowledge. If you wait until you play like Mr. Fujita, you might never discover the magic of performing on stage.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for listening. No need to know everything. Yes! Need to know a few things deeply so one phrase or one arpeggio lick. Next level is to know 5 different fingerings & strings choice so when you stepped into different area of fretboard you know how to go with different choices not because you know the fretboard. That's why I don't memorize the fretboard! Thank you so much!

[@lancefaithcepe7493]

He made the twinkle twinkle little star sound good😭

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@HunnysPlaylists]

I always thought these labels were silly because there are so many variables.

[@HunnysPlaylists]

For example I know shredders who can't play barre chords. Or metal guys who can't play blues. Or acoustic guys who make lots of money with 3 chords.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Funny is better!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much for sharing! I am learning more!

[@HunnysPlaylists]

@@TomoFujitaMusic For example, there's a youtuber by the name of steve terryberry or something similar. he is such an accomplished shredder that the band "dragonforce" offered him a job. when he plays eric clapton's "layla" he sounds like he started a month ago.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Playing real authentic blues is not easy at all! @@HunnysPlaylists

[@johntwardy1430]

im a fifty year beginner who is to old and busy to get better

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Please join my Guitar Wisdom!!

[@gregb.5056]

I started last year at 63, and am now an intermediate player, or on the cusp of becoming one. I follow your Guitar Wisdom system, and A Modern Method for Guitar Vol 1, and am progressing much faster than in my first year. These courses have helped me to focus on my weaknesses, like palm muting, and showed me how properly to practice and progress. Great way to enjoy my retirement.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing! Thanks so much for subscribing Guitar Wisdom. Great job! So happy to hear that. You are doing fantastic!

[@thestarwarsfan5826]

I’m on my second year of musical basic course. I feel like I’ve hit a wall for a long time. And after discovering your channel I’ve come to determine, that im missing the foundation. Triads.. I am deeply thankful, that you’ve made me, and probably countless other guitarists realize, what we need to learn Cheers from Denmark

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! I would like to make more beginner / detail guitar lesson here at my channel so more people can enjoy their guitar playing!

[@chuckguthrie58]

Got my first guitar in 1965. A Fender Mustang… still consider myself an intermediate player at best. I have a great ear and if I hear a song I want to learn I can generally learn it on my own quickly but tend to forget it just as fast. It’s a case of the more I learn the more I realize I don’t know.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! So awesome! That's so special!

[@tinman4585]

I’ve been a beginner for almost 50 years 😢 I’ll die trying to get where you and so many others are on KZbin 😮

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. It's all possible! Foundation!

[@The300zxsupra]

Same with me, Your not alone!

[@robertscoggin]

Advanced has many more levels than the other categories. As we know it's a lifetime endeavor. I've been playing professionally for over 50 years and I know hundreds of songs in many styles so I'm advanced...but so is John Mcglaughlin for example. 😆

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! Guitar is so amazing! We can learn more and more!

[@sammurray879]

Tomo, if you don't mind me asking - how long do you spend on teaching at school vs. making online lessons? I respect that you put out well made videos despite also working as a Prof.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

For Berklee, this semester I teach 15 hours a week, Tuesday & Wednesday. For Guitar Wisdom, I spend a lot of hours to prepare then we make videos on Sunday (Only Sunday so quiet around!) Then between I practice my guitar! I practice two things everyday even a few minutes to 15 minutes. I don't practice forever! Always I know when to stop!

[@Moonless_Future]

It's the least important thing you talked about, but how do you take your coffee?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Very important. Cream = H&H

[@l1feson]

I’ve been playing for about 40 years. At times I’ve thought I’m quite advanced but recently I feel a bit rusty, not really pushing myself. I’d say for me a beginner is someone who can play songs using chords but maybe doesn’t have the coordination between left and right hands to play solo tunes and doesn’t know any basic scales. Intermediate has good coordination and can play and know where to play 7th and 9th chords, and can follow a tune either along with a record or jamming with other people. They can play some solos using a range of scales. Advanced players know how, where and why to play and apply a wide range of styles to make original music and develop their own style. Professional players gat paid for what they do, and can be at any level. That’s because of KZbin and other social media. For example, a beginner may be famous and play really badly but their posts are monetised. Or a beginner with a KZbin following shares their learning journey. That’s an extreme example, but it makes a point. We all know that ‘Pro’ means top level. There are so many pro players that we never hear of, but every day keep playing beautiful brilliant music on guitar. I really love your channel and your positive attitude toward guitar and sharing your knowledge. Thank you so much for what you do.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. You can learn some techniques. Pro means not all about top levels. "Business" Some players are amazing (as hobby!) Thank you so much! You're very welcome. New style = Don't want to do anything but guitar... so needed to create good source of income!

[@Jack.Waters]

Stressed is Desserts spelled backwards. IMO: Levels of achievement are a perception of accomplishment. The more humble a person is the longer they are an intermediate beginner of most anything. The level of player I am is generally based upon the people in the current room. Keeping in mind that only 6% of the Worlds population can play a guitar. Educated people will oft tell me that the smartest person in a room is the one that read the most books. That may be true in academia arenas. I never went to a college so I don't know their perspective, never really cared. I was too busy having fun living life. Keeping in trust with the philosophies of Tomosan, I am where I think I should be at this time for my histories and current knowledge. I am not yet done either. Basically I am happy with my progress in being a musical artist with a guitar. Am I ready to create an album? No. Am I told I play better than most busking in airports? Yes. I can create music with no sheets in front of me in the middle of a forest glen. What level am I? I don't know nor care. Now then. In the realm of teaching. There are plateaus. You can't really play a guitar without tuning it. You can play open chords without knowing string names or notes. But that is all you will be doing 30 years later. You can't really play barre chords without knowing the notes on 5th and 6th strings. There are certain things you need to know before you can play certain music. Well you can play it but what will it sound like? One can copy the Traveling Wilbury's and run D shape triads down the neck.. But how are you going to know how to embellish that? Foundations are key. After that it is what you do with it. I truly think that once you can tune a guitar by ear, then create a song just using the 6 open strings you are beyond beginner. You have Asus4, DSus4, G, EM chords without touching a fret. I have heard masterful artist complain that they are just a beginner compared to (fill in the blank). Yes there were some real masters and I have learned much form the likes of Tomosan, Ferdnado Sor, Estas Tonne, John Mayer, Mary Spender, Bach, Clapton, Simon, Fuller, Chapin and Beethoven. But I am still only me and just me. I learn techniques, not songs. Then I create. I play for me and to the Universe. If someone hears me and enjoys, so much the better. "JMO" In Love and Light,

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! I know that one! Thanks for sharing. Very well written! Beautiful!

[@brucetaylor8973]

I am a guitar player, that's about it. sometimes I sound amazing, sometimes, well, not so good. I enjoy it most times and that's what counts. As far as what I hear when you play, beginner sounds alright, you can recognize the tune, intermediate sounds about right, enjoyable and danceable, most people would like this. Advanced, only really appreciated by other advanced players, sometimes less is more.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing!

[@maekymaek.0302]

why is Tomo a teacher - cause you inspire Tomo. always inspiring me. havent held a guitar in months :( but im going back.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that. You are inspiring me now! Great way! Great!

[@wayneanderson7596]

I think I'm intermediate. I have lots of experience with guitar but built on using my ear. My music teacher complained that I would never master reading music because I learned the piece by ear and pretended to follow the music score. I now feel the need to better understand the theory of music to be able to explore improvisation in more detail. I've played in several bands and have always felt frustrated with the other members' lack of discipline.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. Good job!

[@Jim-Bough]

Its like he’s speaking another language Jk I understood it perfectly

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@danielcsernak2317]

what is the song at 18:55? reminds me of a Hungarian Christmas song:) I can also play in in a funky advanced way, even tho I am totally in intermediate.. great video!!! Thanks Tomo

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

00:00 Introduction 01:40 3 LEVELS: Beginner / Intermediate / Advance 05:10 Techniques : Fingering / Picking / Chromatic / Muting 06:24 Theory : Triads / Arpeggios 07:45 Ear Training : Perfect Pitch vs Relative Perfect Pitch 10:08 Foundation : can help performance skills included Fretboard Harmony 12:40 Gazzi Amp / Incredible replica of Steel String Singer (Dumble amp) 14:45 3 Levels on I IV V Blues 18:22 3 Levels on Twinkle Twinkle 20:35 3 Levels on Jazz Blues 22:57 3 Levels on Happy Chords 27:55 Just Funky 28:31 Big Band Feel 30:20 Conclusion / Bottomline : Don't decide too fast! Learn & review more foundation (No matter what level you are) Please share your thoughts. Thank you so much for watching!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@webjammer1]

Level one: You are paying for lessons to learn the guitar. Level two: You now play well enough to make a few bucks schlepping your gear around. Level three: you now play well enough to get payed a bunch off money and someone else has to schlep your gear around.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@KRColson]

I'm still between beginner and intermediate. I'm 67 Years old and haven't touched a guitar for decades and now that I'm retired I thought I would give it another try. I have difficulty forming certain chords and find myself trying to use the "easier style" as my fingers just won't work the way my brain wants them to. I also grapple with theory but I am working at that as well. I find it overwhelming at times and I get frustrated. Anyway, Tomo, I really admire you and your teaching methods and you are an amazing player. I hope to get a little better as I go, before I die! Thank you so much.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. Honesty I still feel beginner! This way I don't think anything is easy! Please enjoy your time! Do not rush! Try chromatic scale & R37 Swing for10 minuets everyday! These will help later. Thank you so much! Please watch these lessons (Super Simple) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bma1nnmjh8yHn9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZasaGOOo6einbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3K3dXVnmNh2nJI

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@jfar3340]

Can you sight read? Do you have good repertoire? Are you familiar with western harmony; how chords are made by stacking thirds? Can you sight sing?

[@kofblz]

If you need to always play in the same key, you're still a beginner or low intermediate.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing!

[@logofthelex2668]

Myself, I'm an advanced intermediate beginner.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! Awesome!

[@emlyngriffith5846]

A great video. It makes you think! I’ve been playing guitar for 60 years. According to some of your blues examples I’m advanced….but I still think of myself as a beginner as I learn something new every day. Also I enjoy so many different styles of playing….rock,blues, Celtic,classical, and now especially jazz ….and now I only play finger style having discarded the plectrum years ago. So nobody can be advanced in all styles. It doesn’t matter. I haven’t got the natural talents of Joe Pass, Tommy Emmanuel, or Segovia etc. but that doesn’t matter. It’s the journey and the enjoyment that counts. 👍🍷

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! Great point! We all good at one side & one side is a little weak. We are humans! But if you like, you can push there side so you can do more fun! In order to be able to play many styles. Then foundation! Chromatic scale (certain ways), R37 Swing groove (many song styles) , Triads (many ways!) These three areas are so important for me! I don't have any natural talent. I made all up! I love Joe Pass, I have a huge respect how to keep up great techniques on Tommy Emmanuel! Hard work!

[@emlyngriffith5846]

@@TomoFujitaMusic …..Tomo…..I don’t believe this message re winning a prize is from you. I’ve seen it before on other videos. Perhaps you should warn your viewers?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@emlyngriffith5846 Thanks for letting mw.We don't give anything free & ask for shipping! Crazy!

[@MD-mh6iu]

Tomo, thank you for this and all of your videos. I stumbled across your channel about a month ago and, like your friend in Italy, I like to listen to your videos while doing other things. However, I can't clean my house and listen because it only takes a few minutes and I HAVE to pick up my guitar to play Haha! I first watched a few of your theory videos, especially on triads, and this really helped me. I like that you advise against learning from tabulature because learning the theory makes one think about, say, where's the 6th or minor 3rd or dominant 7th in a chord. Regarding this video, I find that I'm advanced in the blues and can certainly play Twinkle Twinkle "Hendrix style," but my jazz and jazz blues playing is maybe intermediate. I love to learn and will probably join your Guitar Wisdom to continue my musical journey. Thank you so much for your videos. Your love and passion for music and teaching is infectious!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very! Thank you so much! So happy to hear that! Beginner Guitar Exercises to Inspire Your Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6qtdKGfrZtje6s Intermediate Guitar Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIiclIyZrNqdeck Advanced Guitar Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKm0Zaatg8-Sa9k Pro Guitar Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoWXknhpl86Mm6M 7 Guitar Exercises to Inspire Your Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6i0e5psosycgqM

[@RC32Smiths01]

Interesting approach to this age-old question! The different ways to demonstrate 3 distinct levels helps a lot!

[@_The1whoknocks]

How in the world did you comment 1 minute after he releases a 32 minute video and already know what it is about? You watched 32 minutes of content in 1 minute?? 😯 damn!

[@_The1whoknocks]

I'm guessing you've been watching Tomo for a good while to know about his concepts that well! As many videos as he has made he always manages to give us more and more to digest. Truly one of the best!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you! Hard to describe those!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I think he clicked those! 00:00 Introduction 01:40 3 LEVELS: Beginner / Intermediate / Advance 05:10 Techniques : Fingering / Picking / Chromatic / Muting 06:24 Theory : Triads / Arpeggios 07:45 Ear Training : Perfect Pitch vs Relative Perfect Pitch 10:08 Foundation : can help performance skills included Fretboard Harmony 12:40 Gazzi Amp / Incredible replica of Steel String Singer (Dumble amp) 14:45 3 Levels on I IV V Blues 18:22 3 Levels on Twinkle Twinkle 20:35 3 Levels on Jazz Blues 22:57 3 Levels on Happy Chords 27:55 Just Funky 28:31 Big Band Feel 30:20 Conclusion / Bottomline : Don't decide too fast! Learn & review more foundation (No matter what level you are) Please share your thoughts. Thank you so much for watching!

[@yashkapoor3316]

Tomo, do you think that being able to compose or improvise is important in becoming a good guitarist? A lot of times when I pick up my guitar I don’t know what to play other than the handful of songs that I have memorized, which is something I’m trying to change

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! You need to lean, copy music before you compose music. If you desire to improvise then you can.I don't force anything. Foundation is same to any levels, any styles, any approaches. Writing own music, improvising music.. both great for your soul!

[@toploadtele]

"I'm not very good, but I'm real slow" 🤣

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Don't worry! You can do it! Slow is better later!

[@JeffRazi]

I care about you and your videos. Thanks Tomo.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I appreciate that!

[@Tom-ig3rj]

i just love tomo's wisdom

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@makotounagi434]

I thought I'm advanced... now I'm a beginner after watching this video 😊.. don't worry

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I never ever thought I am advanced! Better not to decide it. Be humble and learn more! Thank you so much! Don't worry! Don't compare! Don't expect too fast! Be kind to yourself!

[@supernve517]

Thank you sensei, every time after watching your video ,I need to grab my guitar and start practicing immediately , with joy 🌹

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that. Thank you!

[@prathameshpawaskar4136]

Just amazing I'm playing since one year I'm in transition from beginner to intermediate

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job!

[@HanyalahSeorangKodir]

Thank you so much for making this video, Mr. Fujita. 12 years I've been playing guitar and I'm a self-taught and really slow at learning. Sometimes I feel insecure with other fellow musicians that really understand more about theory and they play really fast while I'm more into slow and feel. Since I found your videos like this, now I really know where to improve myself and keep humble and patience. I always consider myself as a beginner. I pray your health and happiness as always, Mr. Fujita.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thanks for sharing. You can catch up theory knowledges & techniques any time. But you can buy them as flowers. All seeds! You need to take care of them everyday! That's foundation. I teach foundation and I don't have to teach songs that much. They will get it!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@TheAnimo92]

My 12yr old daughter knows the name of the notes when it comes to sound. She started to play piano. Recently, I bought a melodica for my wife and my daughter started playing it. She already playing the melody of the song without musicsheet. Unlike me, double the effort :)

[@localguy8]

After listening to you I’m a beginner although I’ve played many years with cowboy chords n self taught but miss lots of foundation. 🎸

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Don't worry! You can learn more! Please learn triads & intervals. Please watch these lessons (Super Simple) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bma1nnmjh8yHn9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZasaGOOo6einbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3K3dXVnmNh2nJI

[@Dovvik]

I think the number of "years of practice" has nothing to do with a player's level. Intensive and rigorous practice can make someone an advanced or pro players in few years. Noodling and flying around with random and irregular practice can keep someone a beginner for his entire life. Guitar level is a matter of music knowledge and even more of artistic and technical skills, not a matter of time.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Good job! Thank you so much!

[@paulcooper5748]

Ive been intermediate for years i think i should be a better guitarist for the amount of time ive been playing i feel i pretty much have been playing the same stuff for years.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! Good job!

[@sasaadamovic5963]

Me too!

[@jonahrabinowitz-buchanan6050]

I think labeling in terms of levels can get complicated. For example, I am a classical guitarist. I have a degree in guitar performance and another in music education. I have played some fairly complicated classical music, which requires solid, advanced technical proficiency and literacy skills. My ear is pretty good, and I also understand theory fairly well. I am NOT a proficient improviser or rhythm guitarist, however. I understand the concepts when they are explained, but I haven't practiced those skills to the degree that I have practiced "classical" skills. So I have a lot of what would be considered "advanced" knowledge, but in many areas outside of the style that I play most, I would say that I am at best intermediate, and in some ways, probably a beginner... It's complicated... and then there's applying any of these skills in the context of performance so.... there's that layer, too...

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. I think you have everything to support your improvisation & rhythm guitar skills if you wish. That's so fantastic!

[@Gr8FriknApe]

I continue to practice on the keyboard and guitar daily (2.5 years on keyboard and 6 weeks on guitar). I practice a new song on each instrument each month. I am self taught. I just don't have enough wisdom, yet, to claim a level (chuckles). Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@cson70]

It's not that simple (as always). Advanced in Rock, Metal, Funk and proficient in various techniques (shredding, hybrid picking). Learned and performed hundreds of songs over many years. Intermediate in Jazz with complex harmonies, key changes. Recently started over with Leavitt Vol 1. My sight reading sucks and I absolutely enjoy going through the lectures, it's quite meditative. I always consider myself a student, while practicing the stuff I cannot do well - I see huge improvements in every aspect of my playing. Domo arigato Tomo san. 👍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much for sharing ! Volume one is a great book. You cannot study that book without advice. That’s why I made entire lessons for that book at my Guitar Wisdom.

[@44scoots]

I think it’s wrong to put “years played” with each level, people are different in so many ways and they learn at different speeds, not every player whose played three years is at the “intermediate” level.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're so correct! Guitar playing & experiences are so interesting! Doesn't really matter how many years because someone took wrong approach or not know how to practice then what that person learned in first year ... still same! Thanks for sharing.

[@44scoots]

@@TomoFujitaMusic thank you for all that you do for us, very much appreciated!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@joepalooka2145]

Hey Tomo --- actually I believe there are 6 levels of musicians, not 3. 1 --- Beginner. 2- Intermediate. 3 -- Advanced (Music School Graduate Level). 4 --- Professional Studio Recording Musician/Performer/Vocalist/ Classical Orchestra Musician/Teacher. 5--- Classical Conductor, Arranger, Composer, Virtuoso Classical Soloist. 6 --- Extreme Genius Composer (Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, etc.)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! I think all simple!

[@arturojc6974]

Tomo you are super advanced 😊 at 5th level. Me after years of playing level 2 😊 cannot play without looking at the neck and would need a tab to attempt playing at level 3 but happy to know what I have to improve and keep on rocking

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! I never think about myself as advanced player! This was I always focus on my foundation first. You can do it. Try not look at the fretboard. Practice Routine ideas… 3 Great Exercises For Your Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWO1ZXylmauAn5I Build Your Own Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppOmpquOhcpgp5I My 7 Best Tips for a Self-Taught Guitarist kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnLNeI2Br9ljo9U

[@ukguitarnoodle]

I started playing in 1984, but only seriously started theory a year ago. I played in a band for 15 years. Now It's about filling in the holes in my knowledge. Arthritis has started, so I do alot of chord/ arpeggio stuff and writing during practice instead. I jam weekly with people so hopefully i'm improving ! Love the videos Tomo.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. You can fill more things! Please enjoy more! So happy to hear that. Practice Routine ideas… 3 Great Exercises For Your Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWO1ZXylmauAn5I Build Your Own Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppOmpquOhcpgp5I My 7 Best Tips for a Self-Taught Guitarist kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnLNeI2Br9ljo9U Do This Routine Every Morning To Get Shredded!! 5 Great Guitar Techniques kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGa3lXipr7Jkq5I

[@jeanlawson9133]

In my mind's eye... I am a total Wizard.......But in the real world.... I am forever a Student.....and love the forever gift it gives me....😎 All said and done...my mind's eye.... limits me,,,, and I know this.....But it so rewards my Soul... thanks for All your gift you share.... I never try to copy I always play fresh and a new....My own feeling's....Good .bad.or ugly..but so rewarding.... I know my place in the scheme of things...😎,,,,, I love this emoji....It represents my emotional level ... rambling on.... Again Thanks Scotty in Alabama...At one point it's all just a beginner or beginning...If we are learning something new....So I am forever a beginner....😎

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thank you so much! No shapes. Music, understand with the theory. Theory itself nothing. Just information that anyone can get it. But how to understand that concept deeply with music. That's why you need triads & ear training without any PDFs or any diagrams. You can use numbers like this. 5 7 7 6 5 5 (654321 strings ... fret numbers) R 5 R M3 5 R (Intervals = Theory = Ear Training) Please watch these lessons (Super Simple) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bma1nnmjh8yHn9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZasaGOOo6einbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3K3dXVnmNh2nJI

[@nicolashidrobohurtado6922]

advanced, intermediate, and beginer... all of them in diferent areas. hahahahhaha.. thank you from Ecuador...

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! Could be, all possible!

[@millerjeff]

I would say that I'm an intermediate but I'm continuing to learn. Working on understanding the triads all over the neck and how they provide the maj 7, flat 7, 6 from the root position. Thsi will be a video I watch over and over because I want to learn the walking bass with the chords. But I also understand that theory opens up the fretboard and make one more of a musician. Thanks for teaching me to become more of a musician. Because I can apply these concepts with my mandolin and banjo too. Thank you Tomo.

[@jfar3340]

Can you sight read? Do you have good repertoire? Are you familiar with western harmony; how chords are made by stacking thirds? Can you sight sing?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! I love reading everyone's posts! So great to read! Good job! You're very welcome! So happy to hear that.

[@delorissamuelson6988]

Hello, Thank You for the video!! Your videos are making learning theory understandable. Pages and pages of "stuff" that just frustrated me and made me scratch my head, is beginning to make sense. Definitely a beginner and as far as preferred playing style.......I don't have one. I think I mostly just want to be able to understand a piece of music well enough, that I can transpose it into any key (if there are lyrics). Also, and this may be "pie in the sky" thinking. But I would like to be able to look at any music and figure out how to adapt it to guitar. If it is a complicated piece, then to understand the music well enough to pull out the bits that can be played on guitar and know how to fill the gaps.....like I said. Probably too much for me. But right now, that's all I can think to say about style, which isn't saying anything about style at all, LOL. Aside from proficiency that comes from practice and knowing my fretboard. I don't know what more to say...... Except, I think I would love fingerpicking. Cheers, have a great day!! Thanks again for the hard work of making and sharing these videos. I know you are a busy person and I appreciate you taking the time to read this comment.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! I love teaching simple theory that works. Better not read about theory! Listen about theory and music together. Thank you for sharing! Best way is to join my Guitar Wisdom. Learn basic theory, triads and fretboard. Thank you so much!

[@AlexKroghDNK]

Im intermediate, but I should work more on my ear training. I am really inspired by your twinkle, twinkle little star! If I could play that I would be so happy. What is that style called? Also I really like fingerpicking on my acoustic, because it FEELS really good! Thank you for your time and devotion!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Triads & Fills.

[@rambalram2610]

Why when playing rhythm guitar pick slips from finger for a beginner...?? How to fix that problem..??

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Chromatic scale, alternate picking & R 3 7 swing groove with super slow tempo. You can gain these techniques with more proper techniques.

[@rambalram2610]

First of all thank you very much.. that you replied.!!! (Usually online folks - the popular ones don't reply, may be they get these basic questions a lot...) Lately I am watching your lessons and enjoying your method of teaching...!!! Also triads are usually R, 3 and 5. But you are going R, 3 and 7 so a bit confused why 7 in place of 5...??? I actaully found you a year back online and through KZbin recommendations again appear in my list. This time I have learnt a littile bit more guitar already so enjoying your lessons...!!! Last thing I wanted to share is... My original question was pick slips from the finger... It happens while strumming through multiple strings during playing chords. How playing chromatic scale can fix this...? I am already 2 year into Guitar playing though not regularly....!! Thanks 🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@rambalram2610 You're very welcome! Just simple Root and 3rd & 7th. Simple chord! Triads are R 3 5 / 3 5 R / 5 R 3 ... Please learn these super slowly without too much thinking. Yes, a few techniques will cure this problem. More detail lessons are at my Guitar Wisdom. Thank you!

[@rambalram2610]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you Sir..!! Hope someday we will connect..!!

[@eweteweb]

I first got my guitar (tanara strat) in ‘87. Only now have I started to learn after watching you and many others on KZbin and am starting to understand how to really play music. I’d say I’m still a beginner. Thank you for teaching to the masses via KZbin and instagram. Your videos have helped me grow my love and appreciation for the guitar and music in general.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. You're very welcome! This is my true passion! So happy to hear that. Please watch these lessons (Super Simple) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bma1nnmjh8yHn9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZasaGOOo6einbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3K3dXVnmNh2nJI

[@eweteweb]

@@TomoFujitaMusic 👍

[@johnCjr4671]

, I’ve been tinkering with the guitar for almost 14 years but never consistently , Im still in the late beginner stage and have a real hard time with Bar Chords ? I need more organized set of skills to master because i end up bouncing all over the place without truly mastering techniques ?? You tube lessons are never presented in order of difficulty from beginner to advanced . 😅

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Please join my Guitar Wisdom! You will change everything! Thank you so much!

[@jfar3340]

Well from what you're saying I'm advanced (I play the advanced versions of all your examples), but I'm not a good improviser; working on it though! PS: I'm a quite good sight reader (from a guitar player point of view, not compared to piano players!!)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. Good job! Improvisation is so deep & fun! Great!

[@jonaspereira007]

I'm intermediate in some aspects and beginner in others. I'm doing ear training now to get that to intermediate level (I'm only practicing the intervals of the major scale so far and I'm also practicing chords progressions with the I, IV, V and VI chords) and in the next months I will try to practice blues in order to become a better blues player too.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much for sharing! Good job! Beginner Guitar Exercises to Inspire Your Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6qtdKGfrZtje6s Intermediate Guitar Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIiclIyZrNqdeck Advanced Guitar Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKm0Zaatg8-Sa9k Pro Guitar Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoWXknhpl86Mm6M 7 Guitar Exercises to Inspire Your Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6i0e5psosycgqM

[@junkazama9149]

could subscribers to guitar wisdom get to contact you directly, trying to learn chords

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

That's sort of private lesson? Guitar Wisdom is $14.99 monthly subscription video lessons and you can ask & comment regarding those lesson videos at the forum. Thank you.

[@dannyhood4007]

Guys like slosh were thought to be advanced guitarist, now intermediate. Slosh all time 1987. His skills don’t improve..I wonder if slosh entertains an audience very long playing acoustic by himself. Without band, singer. Long time spends months in studio, slosh finally releases an album. First track fall asleep

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. Being great musician / guitar player. That's very important thing to be able to do. Just one acoustic guitar and play something! How long can you play?

[@strumminronin]

Hi Tomo. Does "nearly tranquillised elephant" classify as "Beginner"? There are some players that are like "cheetah on stimulants", but that's fine, I wish them well. I think the "top guys (and gals)" are like "house cats" they can do many things, and are dearly loved.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I can not say exactly about levels. People are saying, People's sounding... totally different time to time. Think deeper and learn deeper! Thanks for sharing.

[@EinarHagen]

Domo arigato gozaimashita, sensei. I am very grateful for you taking your time to share your expertise with us. Funny sidenote; me teaching karate-do often has me telling students to not compare themselves to others, to not worry about anything beyond sincerely trying their best and enjoying the process, not expecting fast results and being nice to themselves so as to not get too frustrated. With your permission I will print out your four short advices to hang in my dojo? :)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Beautiful! Yes totally! You can credit my name one the bottom and you can get my Wisdom T-shirt from here.... Don’t worry Don’t compare Don’t expect too fast Be kind to yourself www.osiamo.com/Pickboy-Wisdom-Picks-by-Tomo-Fujita

[@bachandl1]

Love you channel, and already learned so much from you. I’ve played guitar for 30 years, and have struggled with the question: what level am I? I think it’s because guitar players (or any instrumentalist) can be multiple levels at once. In some skills I’m advanced, but in others I’m just beginning-I’ve found that’s a helpful way to think of it. I’m all of the levels.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that. Yes totally! I don't fully advanced yet I am not beginner all the way. I have a few mixes myself. I am still learning.

[@Breathemusic4202]

you have an accurate depicti0on of how each level sounds plying chords and rythym, but how do they sound WHEN playing lead?? can you show us that? Great video!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that. Okay. Let me try that part.

[@AndresCastroGuitar]

I can't Thank you enough, @TomoFujitaMusic 🙌

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@gmangesh]

After around two years of learning guitar I thought I was confident about calling myself a Beginner... but then I saw him showing how a beginner will play bar chords in the happy chords section and now I don't think I can call myself beginner either :(....

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Please watch these lessons Beginner Guitar Exercises to Inspire Your Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6qtdKGfrZtje6s Intermediate Guitar Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIiclIyZrNqdeck Advanced Guitar Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKm0Zaatg8-Sa9k Pro Guitar Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoWXknhpl86Mm6M 7 Guitar Exercises to Inspire Your Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6i0e5psosycgqM

[@theezekielpropheticgroupby869]

Tomo I like this broadcast but I think there are more levels: - beginner, late beginner, intermediate , late intermediate and advanced, professional and then masters level. I think a master is already at the level where he can play with anybody and adjust his personal style so that it can fit in with the other musicians. Advanced player is at such a level where with a bit of practise he can play anything but maybe has not developed a very determinate personal style. A professional just do recording and can read sheet music at a high level and add a spin at certain places. But there are not many masters...but I think you are a master! It is a bit like guitar playing is your live and livelihood.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing! Please watch this one. This Should Have Been Your First Guitar Lesson - Chromatic Scale kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2PLp6ywoqearsk

[@robzagar4275]

Tomo, I am a beginner thanks for the great show today! I get some laughs too! Love you man, keep up the great content. I am trying to learn as I started late and my brain is not so elastic..! You make this so fun. I learn so much from each of your episodes. Thank you

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

[@asuryan]

Tomo, I've been playing for 3 years and I'm almost at advanced level. I have great fretboard knowledge, technique, rhythm and I can play Jazz standards and I'm working into making chorals for them. The only thing that I'm lacking is ear training, which affects my soloing as I tend to get lost in the chord progression. I've recently been working it, but I'm worried as I feel that this is really bringing my playing down. What would you recommend for ear training? I can sing the scale up and down without reference and I can sing the triads, which is what you've recommended in your videos; but I would like to know what else can I do, as I've seen that you haven't gone into detail in this topic. Thank you.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job! Thanks for sharing. Ear Training is very important! Work on not to get lost on song forms! Focus & training! You can do it! You can do more!

[@chrischoir3594]

subjective since you see people that played for 1 year that are better than people who have played for 40. Malmsteen was better after 1 year than people who played for 50 years. There are people who have never caught up to people like Holdsworth or Dimeola when those guys were 19 years old.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Everyone is so unique and so special even not so great at... maybe so much in love! (Guitar love!)

[@Bubba-zu6yr]

I started playing guitar at 10yrs of age. I will forever be a ‘beginner’ because there is just too much cool stuff out there left to learn. Working on a ‘Gentle Giant’ tune with one of the writers rn. Tomo, your the best!😉

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. Awesome! Thank you so much! Please watch these lessons (Super Simple) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bma1nnmjh8yHn9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZasaGOOo6einbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3K3dXVnmNh2nJI

[@KiraPlaysGuitar]

Had no idea Gentle Giant were modern, their track Playing The Game is in my playlist, randomly discovered it one day, it's SO Zappa and RTF that I assumed it was authentically from the 70s. Just googled and yeah, 2014 wow. Or was that just a remaster...? I just saw they did have releases throughout the 70s so idk, I'm done researching though hahahaha.

[@Bubba-zu6yr]

@@KiraPlaysGuitar, It’s from their 74’ album “The Power and the Glory”. I think your 2014 date is from a Blu-ray release. If so that’s when it was remastered for both stereo and 5.1 surround sound. Also, Frank Zappa opened for them several times with others like Yes, Black Sabbath, Frampton, Weather Report, to name a few. In my opinion, they one of the most underrated bands of the 70s.

[@J0HN01DATA]

This video is very helpful. I believe i fit the intermediate with room to grow to advanced. The foundation in intermediate theory, circle of 5ths, key signatures, some triad understanding,Major, minor, pentatonic understanding, some modal scales. Can hold the blues back line and jump a solo. It is all starting to sound the same and needs attention to improve to more chromatic chord melody.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for sharing! Good job!

[@garyrobertson7778]

ear training is what I still need help on. I’ve been playing for fifty years (garage band) and if I want to play a Christmas song I still have to look at the music. I suck but I love playing. I love your channel

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Glad you understand it. Use your ears to figure out music. Fun!

[@indigo2009]

Speaking about guitar playing I am in level minus 3

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Be kind to yourself!! You can improve a lot!

[@dewanebryant2616]

Mr. Fujita, for me you make guitar even more enjoyable with your insightful and fun videos! Thank you for what you do!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad to hear that! You're welcome!

[@MiniShowProductions]

Tomo is the man so funny but more importantly so correct but I have a question would somebody like John Lennon be called beginner to advance as a guitar player but a pro musician an what is more important ?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Advanced song writer! Very important to write original music so something you could leave. Having a good business sense & orgazanvtion skills especially time management. Be nice to others, never complain or no bad mouth on others. Don't be influenced by others opinions!

[@makukumydude7393]

I am an intermediate, but I suffer from trying to learn to many styles like you said. This video was very helpful to understand where I’m at in my playing and what I need to work on, which is mainly theory. Thanks so much for the great videos and beautiful playing!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. You need more solid foundation which makes easier to learn songs. You can add theory & Ear Training with foundation. You're welcome!

[@MiniShowProductions]

100% agree Mr Tomo to be able to move up from level to another you definitely need to know some theory and get the fundamentals under your belt so you have a solid foundation to build upon learn basic theory how to build chords form scales root positions 1st an 2nd inversions develop some decent relative pitch for intervals and flavours of major minor an dominant chords the diatonic system them can move on to the sub 5 tritone stuff I guess if you get to have this understanding then you would be considered intermediate as long as you can also use these concepts when playing this stuff an not only know it in your head also the root 3rd and 7th stuff some people will also out the 5th in but it can be omitted an it’s not necessarily giving flavour/colour to the chord like the 3rd an flat7th determining whether it’s major or minor or dom based unless your playing augmented I guess some people also don’t know that a suss chord is called a suss chord because the theirs has been suspended for either the 2nd or 4th degree of the major/Ionian scale that’s why it’s very important to know and understand the basics very well

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! When you play E9 chord, you can use theory to hear R M3 b7 9 5... while you are playing funk rhythm.. make sure the 4th string, M3 is heard clearly! Most people press too hard and got 4th instead of M3.

[@ABASHIJOSHUA]

Sir, i need to be a gospel worship leader who will hold his guitar play and lead songs. Which area should i focus on more? Thanks

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Triads! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@stevepelham9010]

Semi intermediate I suppose. A good thing was that I started out playing chords down the neck before playing open chords so I like to throw in "odd chords" as those guitar goods often do. Playing a hit by the schoolbook it works fine but it will not be the same. The bad was that I skipped most of the theory. I just walk if som one will ask I will not know more to say than 13 steps down the road stay for a while and jump up and down and then go three steps back, run upp that hill and down igen but I do recognize the paths of others aha... he is going around the lake, ok.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. You can fill in more if you wish!

[@theredstash]

When i was a beginner 20yrs ago I would learn thru transcribing tunes. I would try to learn advanced songs I really had no buisness playing. It helped me get comfortable playing different techniques... but eventually it became obvous I would need to learn the thoery & fundamentals to level up. I wanted to undrstand from the ground up. So I wish I had gotten into theory much earlier than I did, would have accelerated my ablilty to improve.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. Foundation will help many things all the way!

[@albinreny]

5 years, learning interrupted multiple times and still a beginner. 😔😔😔

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So much distraction on internet!

[@KitariItsSomethingRottenHere]

*I've playing for 10 years now with months without touching my guitar, I can't thing of months that I've been practicing straight, religiously and I know little about musical theory, I'm too lazy to learn it but it's highly necesary, it's what I lack of but in exchange of all I have a great musical sense, rhythm and creativity, I got to known the guitar at some extent throughout these years: many chords and scales so I can jam, I can improvise and even compose my own songs cause I'm also good at writting lyrics and combine them with the chords and the notes. I hope someday I'm able to find the maturity and the temperance to start learning more theory, as tedious as it is.*

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. Good job! Please enjoy!

[@katsunori.bb.kawai.6633]

Thank you Mr.Fujita(Tomo san). ❇︎I try to achieve level 2 to (3 ?)in my life time.(slowly) 😅😆😅😝😎👍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Definitely!

[@joeyroble7864]

I like your chord substitution but I like to start from the basic, being a classical guitarist i feel alienated to chords subs that you're doing are they all at your guitar wisdom?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that. Yes.I have many foundation lessons where you can fill these gaps where you cannot learn from free KZbin videos. I am making more those chord subs/reharmonization lessons.

[@Jammingonlinewithanyone]

Such awesome lessons and advice we’re can I get a shirt like this one and a tenth as good as most of you guys?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Yes!

[@arlo2203]

tomo, what brand is your chair? where did you buy it?? thank you!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Ryo Shida Guitar from Japan. I bought it at East Village Guitars (music store in Kyoto Japan)

[@ericsparks7860]

Ty tomo. I've been playing for 35 years and I'm a rookie lol

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Please watch these videos! Are You Happy Now? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpjYeIusocR2Z8k Did I fail as a musician? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2akfmmOaJtomJI How To Stay Motivated? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHqbaoagoreao7s My Influence kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYLOc2iwjL-SmdE When George Harrison was only 19 years old kzbin.info/www/bejne/a33OnX5to9F5j7c I test all my students with Triad Test 3 Ways kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpycpH99qsR-eJI I lost my confidence kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ2lmGOnpLVlapo

[@lundsweden]

Zero!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Foundation is so good!

[@eldercirillo554]

I'm intermediate. Thanks for the lesson.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! You're very welcome!

[@NeonPlayer1]

I believe I am between beginner and itermidiate because I have beginner foundations, like how to play, rythm, barchords, basic music theory, and have some intermidiate stuff like being able to switch chords quickly without losing rythm or buzzing (like playing cat walk) but still have a long way to go because I don't know any scale to a solid level and I have close to none triads known. At least I know where to go

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. Good job! Please watch these lessons (Super Simple) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bma1nnmjh8yHn9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZasaGOOo6einbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3K3dXVnmNh2nJI

[@NeonPlayer1]

@@TomoFujitaMusicWow! Thank you very much, It really helps a lot !!

[@wilfredespiritu3672]

Never thought of levels in guitar playing. After 50yrs, I'm still learning sensei. Everytime I turn around there's something new to learn. Here in HI, we must know almost all styles if one wants to work @ a resort.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Guitar playing can improve forever! Thanks for sharing!

[@Coffeetableleg]

Just got my Sire H7 in today and starting out so I’m gonna say very beginner :)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing.

[@mwicks1968]

What is the “Happy Chord” progression please … ?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Sure! Happy Chords Lesson kzbin.info/www/bejne/n37Oe4qOa7qdm6s

[@VinsGroove]

Since I was primary schoo about 13 years old i always practice and play guitar always in dark room like no light at all, it just comfort to me haha , till now 19 years old, any classical techniques my teacher taught. I have to say im still around between beginer and intermediate , I still lack of foundation and just playing fingering technique i learned, now i found you Mr.Tomo! Hope i keep learning from you.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. Thank you so much!

[@sonsauvage]

Professional to me isn't a skill level, it's more like a title. we all know plenty of players who really aren't great but they are professionals!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing.

[@ranman58635]

My friend used to say to say, you're number one andI 'm number none. 😆

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@iaingraham4911]

Excellent lesson happy Christmas 🌲🌲⛄ and New year

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! Merry Christmas!

[@suzannecoholic1467]

That guitar DOES sound beautiful! I try to follow what you say about Don't Worry, Compare, Expect too Fast, Be Kind to Self, so I have been refusing to consider if I'm beginner, intermediate, or advanced. But after this video, I think I am advanced some areas, intermediate others. Your Guitar Wisdom courses help so much! Playing guitar brings sanity to my crazy world. Thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. That's good take! You cannot judge yourself or anyone so lightly! To me each person is so special something! So happy to hear that your are enjoying my Guitar Wisdom. Yes! Good job!

[@Wookiewithacookie1]

I’m intermediate, wanting to get into advanced level

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! More foundation then you can go to next level!