7 Guitar Exercises to Inspire Your Practice Routine

[@rickf6375]

Timestamps: 1:19 Ex. 1 Chromatic scale on 4th and 3rd string 4:33 Ex.2 "Chromatic exercise II" 8:52 Ex.3 "Crazy Chromatic" 10:37 Ex.4 Triad inversions on top three strings (moving around the circle of 4ths) 12:18 Ex.5 Triad inversions (vertically-horizontally-same inversions on different string sets) 15:31 Ex.6 CAGED forms (C,A,G,E forms of major scale) (18:35 Ex.6 CAGED forms but stay in position while changing keys) 19:09 Ex.7 R-3-7 (Bb blues, shell chords from 6th and 5th string) 23:39 outro jam 1 24:25 outro jam 2 25:09 summary

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job! I was gonna do this... You did a fantastic job! Thank you!

[@soumendasgupta2272]

Thank you

[@masterjesus797]

thanks!!👍👍👍

[@Em-7Add11]

@7:02 Tomo just randomly and uncontrollably breaking into funk is just the thing I come here for. He just can't help it. Tomo *is* the embodiment of rhythm and it manifests itself when it chooses.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Good distraction!

[@sanpit]

1. Chromatic Scale - Focus on Sustain 2. 8th Note Chromatic 3. 2 Note Chromatic 4. Triads - Top 3 - C F Bb Eb 5. Triad - Vertical Horizontal & Same Form 6. Major Scale - 4 Forms 7. R 3 7

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@ItsJustRyan89]

I can’t thank you enough, Tomo. I’ve been playing many years now and I feel like I’ve developed more in the last 3 weeks of watching your channel than the last 10 years!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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

[@PhinnOz]

Every time you start the video you thank us for watching Tomo and I just want to say thank you for making these, been so inspiring to me lately and getting me back into a real practice regimen on guitar and inspired to make more music - THANK YOU!!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! I am so thankful that people care about my videos! That's so amazing! So happy to hear that.

[@gordonroylambert]

Chromatic exercise 2 has transformed my technique. I started doing this every day for the past 2 years….connects my hands as well as improving my finger movement and positioning. Thx Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! You're welcome!

[@Jack.Waters]

Thank you Tomosan. Wonderful speech. 6/7 I can work on. I get scared of heights in a Cage. I am so very sorry, no CAGED for me. 🤷‍♂🎼 But I do understand the concept as a guitar is an instrument of patterns. I taught myself a way to create the Triads Vertically and force learning the notes better about a year ago. Without looking in books for patterns. I wanted to learn and hear the notes. When going up towards 6th string. I lose the highest note and seek it on the next upper string. So-Do-Mi on 3-2-1 will become Mi-So-Do on 4-3-2. Next move up will then be Do--Mi-So on 5-3-2. Logically then So-Do-Mi on 6-5-4. Because the lower note just goes to the front of the line - leap frogging as it were. Going down is just the opposite. eg. D-Chord Triad = A-D-F# -> F#-A-D-> D-F#-A-> A-D-F# Hope this thought pattern aides another. Doing this greatly aided in my learning the fretboard notes much better. Slowly and cleanly. We certainly don't want the ears to get used to "bad/wrong" notes. -❤🕯🙇‍♂🎼🎶

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! You're very welcome! These are just choices so you don't have to do all or same ways. You can do slow as possible! Less as possible! That''s my approach! One thing is very deep! Try not think shape as possible as you can. Good job!

[@dannfeltrin]

Tomo, you thought me to be patient when practicing. It's still hard, specially for someone with anxiety like me, but it improved my playing quite a bit, even after 20 playing guitar! You're great! Thanks for the tips.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! Good job! You're welcome!

[@alfredromero4784]

We always welcome with open strings any good practice technic position to improve thank you TOMO.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thank you!

[@xkaliburr9168]

I really love that Tomo continues to follow up for his online students at Guitar Wisdom. I have grown so much in playing already.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My passion for making new lessons at my Guitar Wisdom.Thank you!

[@sirvicemanone]

So many great comments here. I feel like I'm really in touch with something evolutionary for generations of players old like me and young. I am so fortunate to find this community and Professor Tomo who brought it all together from scratch. Yea man! 💕

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! I am so lucky to have many quality people here! Thank you so much!

[@SteppingLively]

Hi Tomo. I am a long time student of Tomo Fujita guitar wisdom and KZbin channel. By now I am happier and more calm when I listen. Familiarity. I want to give my thanks but also congratulations for your progression as not only a teacher becoming more clear and explaining better every day. I also want to commend your improvement as content creator & business person, I don't know if this is your daughter or maybe, student, who helps you with this because they are in touch with expectation of younger audience. I say this because they have more to learn. (most of the time) Whoever it is that help you with this today, I see the most organized thumbnail, and video subject/topic I have seen on your channel. If you continue in this way KZbin algorithm will share your content to more people. Arigatau sensei, & keep on going! you offer something invaluable. Loop

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I am so happy to hear that. My Guitar Wisdom is the best guitar education on this planet! That's my dream! I will keep working it. Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom. This thumbnail was designed by my daughter Sammi!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@dfnymusic3396]

The best teacher on KZbin!!! Thank you Tomo

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@AWSKAR]

Thank you Mr. Tomo. Next time I will try to win First again. I did not practice for about 3 days! Good thing you caught me and showed up on my youtube notifications and showed me great exercises.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Keep it up! Good job! Thank you!

[@psychotubes]

I bought the DVD back in 2007 and till now, crazy chromatic is my warm up daily routine before playing. Really great stuff for building techniques. 👍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you for sharing! Good job!

[@Belindaxtz660]

YABBA DABBA DOO!......👍🎸🇬🇧 thanks Tommo for sharing this. Another golden nugget of guitar wisdom....😍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@bitegoatie]

Flintstones finish, plus lots of practice - thank you again, Tomo.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Thanks for noticing it! You're welcome!

[@chiefwahoo7734]

My favorite guitar/philosophy teacher. Thank you

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@RC32Smiths01]

An exercise that can be fulfilling and fun takes practicing to a whole new level. Practice in any context is everything!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! Hope you would enjoy these choices!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@TomoFujitaMusic I will for sure. Thanks!

[@musicman9944]

Great !!! I am so new at this that I am challenged by relax, breath, no presure, go slow. Yes it will take time. Thank you .🏆🎸❤️🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@WickedScarletRocks]

This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing these exercises for a proper foundation, sensei Tomo-san! This channel and videos of your live performances are very inspiring. ハワイからマハロとアロハ！

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! These are really important techniques! You're welcome!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@marcoscorvalan9772]

tomo is my inspiration

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@stunrmlee]

Wow!!! Incredible and fantastic all-in-one daily practice method! Have had got many benefits from the previous 5min/15min ones. And then I took the Guitar Wisdom course and doing the sight-reading series. Also I have started to do the ear training since I leant it from the the triads singing-and-playing parts. I am try my best to do all the stuff slowly and smoothly. Very thanks to your Zen mind word and wisdom advise. Thank you , Mr.Tomo sensei !

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! This is my basic foundation approach! Simple! Good job! That Sight-Reading series will teach you all 5 positions (CADED!) Triads & Ear Training are great combination! Good job!

[@bhvithai5327]

"Crazy Chromatics" are my favourite practice exercises. So simple but so many different things to focus on!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you! Slow!

[@danlau007]

Great exercises and tutorial for every guitar player， Thanks, Mr. Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much! 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

[@wallyh24]

Love the Flintstones...

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for noticing!

[@crowjdh]

Thank you for such thorough practice video. I think nowadays people really should be able to get through this kind of lengthy video to stay genuine and healthy. People will watch lengthy video and will appreciate.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! These longer videos are not so popular but someone could use this help. Thank you!

[@duyle8921]

Extremely helpful lesson. Very valuable. Thanks.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for sharing!

[@anuragsingh_1_]

You are great Love from India ❤

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@sirvicemanone]

Thank you for today's lesson. There is a lot for me to work on. I'm looking forward to working thru the material and have the sense that I will be able to break thru to a higher skill level doing this which is a very positive and inspirational.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Yes. These are just choices for all levels From next week, each Thursdays... I will make practice routine videos for each level! (For 4 weeks!) Thank you so much!

[@ManojYadav-hf9pp]

Thank you tomo sir

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome!

[@EmanueleFerro]

Flintstones theme 😃😃😃😃 Thank you for sharing! Have a nice day 😎

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for noticing it! You're welcome!

[@amfastic]

Chromatic Exercise II just helped me realize how much I leave my thumb behind when I move up and down the neck, and how much that affects my fretting. It's really hard to hold down the pinky when your thumb is in the next suburb. Thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job! Very important about the details! Thank you!

[@riki_XD]

Thank you

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@slowswimmer9169]

the second chromatic is a MUST DO so if you have to skip some (or all of them ) for whatever reasons dont skip this one.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@slowswimmer9169]

@@TomoFujitaMusic no sir, thank you cause you are helping me to get shredded...🎸

[@ksharpe10]

Wow that is alot of exercises/lesson. I think the crazy chromatic is pretty neat. The sheet that you show at: 15:37 is what the old BOX SYSTEM used to look like, but usually it was shown in partials, and sometimes chopped to Pentatonics. The Book from the early 70's that was teaching the Box system was Called "Improvising Rock Guitar" Pat Thrall was the example player. You can look it up it was really the 1st decent Guitar instruction book for Rock players. The example Songs with play to back round music were Snaker and Homage to Hendrix. They came in the book, the real thin plastic vinyl disc form.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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

[@guitarflyer172]

Thank you Professor! Great practice lesson!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@minodelucia8960]

Awesome lesson! Thank you master.✌

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@skipneumann1]

George Van Eps book for all the triads up and down the neck- I still warmup with some pages- great video!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. Thank you!

[@trawl7880]

NIce Tomo THank You!. Crazy Chromatic is great. Haven't seen that exercise yet.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thank you!

[@trevorkalo3363]

This is gold! Thank you Tomo

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@katsunori.bb.kawai.6633]

Thank you Mr.Fujita. Very useful for us,”7 basic package” to remember.😃

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure!

[@rodger2499]

Another excellent lesson.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad to hear that! Thank you!

[@NeoArch]

you have no idea how perfect htis video is! thank you so much!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@jeremieponchateau]

Thanks a lot. your videos help me improve❤

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome 😊

[@kartsangalang]

❤❤❤thank you so much

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome!

[@yazansaab4778]

23:57 Its a wonderful 😍🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@lasombra_br]

I was looking for some exercises and these look great, thank you, Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! You're welcome!

[@viktorviktor9995]

Tomo is the real life Mr. Miyagi. Tomo: „learn the triads“ average guy: oh, I know the triads. Tomo: „I teach my students for the thumb position.. average guy: ohhh never thought that way👍🏻

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Triads are amazing! Not shapes, intervals & colors.

[@TS-he4dn]

Man, truly appreciate you.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure! You're very welcome!

[@mwicks1968]

Triads are badly overlooked IMO - this is the best explanation I’ve seen on triads, Tomo! 👏👏👏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great to hear! Thank you so much!

[@iaingraham4911]

Excellent lesson

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@mariadelcarmenmartinez1937]

Gracias, este vídeo me hacia mucha falta. Como siempre eres genial!!👏👏🎸

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@JasonQuackenbushonGoogle]

Hey Tomo! This is great, if you can please also suggest some tunes I can use to practice substitutions using drop voicings my practice routine will be set for a a couple of months. Do you have a video on that topic?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! Yes! Thanks for a great suggestion. Jazz Standards! Look up my original music!

[@ale_card]

Thank you Tomo for the inspiration. So is it useful to learn the shapes of the major scale? I was trying to play degree without thinking of shapes.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! No shapes! Intervals & triads! Shapes are too easy!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You need to learn all triads!

[@aaronsalvatus998]

Good Day sir, just wanto ask if these exercise can be applied to keyboard playing? I've been a good fan of yours.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Triads inversions? Thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Bassline & triads etc

[@solideomusical]

👍🔥💯 at 18:35

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Quick Major Scale Position Test! Thank you!

[@lauriemacquanan2141]

Lol the whistle..... because inside you are laughing... lol lo ed this segment.. I think k you are playing g an Orangewood?! It is such a great guitar!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! So much fun making this video! What a great guitar!

[@dgfans2382]

トモさんこんにちは、TFGLシリーズの動画が何本か消えていたのですがまたアップする予定はありますか？

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

ありがとうございます。あれはもうアップしないです。 非公開になっています。今は、全て細かいレッスンは、Guitar Wisdomでやっています。2台のカメラでヴィデオの鮮度も素晴らしいです！

[@lifelongfan07]

Tomo, why all downstrokes on the chromatic exercise? That third exercise is great!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Simple! and better that way for playing all down beat!

[@keithmankz]

I struggle with exercises and I have developed a bad technic🤦, I will try this...

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You can learn these!

[@FredFacker]

This will keep me busy for a while

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great!

[@orangewoodguitars]

Easy to learn, difficult to master 🙌

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Good thing is hard to learn deeply! That's why everybody is not Steve Via or Eric Johnson (So great!) They are super patient on guitar playing & learning!

[@ianmartens5286]

flintstones!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! I brought "Common Sense" on Jaxx!

[@secilymusic]

I call that first habit banana peels. I say "no 🍌peels!" in lessons enough I should make tshirts😂 Thanks for sharing your wisdom.🙏🤘

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for watching! You're welcome!

[@DavidGoodall-hq9hc]

Your funny tomo. U make me smile . D one love

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

[@lazysundayafternooncat5811]

Thank you for getting me out of my ancient practice routine chaos, you're a lifesaver Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Happy to help! Thank you so much for watching this video! Good job!

[@kettaiyong2959]

Hello Mr. Tomo. I have a problem doing this exercise. My pinky finger is short and could not reach the 4th string. My ring finger is out of position when pressing down on the string. It is very frustrating for me. What do you suggest I can do to improve ? Thank you.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Don't worry! I made new lesson video. Beginner Guitar Exercises to Inspire Your Practice Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6qtdKGfrZtje6s

[@kettaiyong2959]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Hello Mr. Fujita. I have watched your beginner lesson. I tried the exercise. But my biggest problem is I can't get my ring finger and pinking finger into the required fret position. My pinky is way too short to reach the required fret without me having to lift my index and middle fingers from their fret positions. What can be the solution ?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@kettaiyong2959 Thanks for watching. That case, like I suggested that you can start at 5th fret or 7th fret. Place your left hand thumb is at the center of back of the neck. So you can spread your fingers fully. It's not easy at all so do a little every day for two weeks. Lower your left thumb position. And play heigher frets. Only 4th & 3rd strings.

[@dogshowish]

Which books do recommend for practicing from I got that many books that half the music you play it then forget it in time like keyboard just starting learn it again and when got bad eyesight it can be difficult. graham

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

No books needed! Just like these, having a few choices from traditional music practice methods. I will do a series of practice routine here. Thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I use a Berklee Modern Method Guitar Vol One at my Guitar Wisdom.I teach this book with a lot of details techniques. Very popular section.

[@dxhs5346]

Good❤

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@wiebenijenhuis1825]

Hey how do you synchronise your left with your right hand?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Sure! Practice insanely slow!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Sustain each note for a long time and watch out any noises.

[@mknewlan67]

Are these good for an absolute beginner? I’m a 55 year old disabled vet and have nerve damage in my left hand. Decided to learn guitar. I can use my pinky but I can’t really feel it.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I am making practice routine for absolute beginners (nest week) I will be making specific practice routine for Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Pros. So 4 specific lessons on each week! These are ideas to choose from. So not specific things. Thank you!

[@mknewlan67]

@@TomoFujitaMusic thank you very much!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@mknewlan67 You're very welcome! Please check my new beginner guitar lesson video next week!

[@kengouthro]

Flintstones!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Great melody!

[@rickyguitarman3839]

i wish i could afford to have lessons from you.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Now you can afford my subscription video lessons Guitar Wisdom! Only $14.99 a month.

[@rohitd6191]

Do I take each finger off on the previous fret as I press down on the new fret (for the chromatic scale). Or am I supposed to continue pressing down on all the frets? Thanks!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Watch again at slow speed!

[@jamesdniederstadt5861]

Hey whats going on here thanks so much have a great day I am now. c u soon

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Don't worry! This is just introduction of practice routine ideas. From next week, you will see more exact & details on each levels! You won't miss anything and no confusion!

[@jamesdniederstadt5861]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Great thank you i will be watching

[@LyndlEndique]

I laugh everytime he drops the paper hahahaha

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you

[@kaidenp]

i love u pak Tomo

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@TheProgrammerGuy]

Didn't know you were a Flintstones fan!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! That's jazz!

[@kyledavidlopez6448]

can anyone read the sign in the back right? I got Don’t Worry and Dont Compare but cant read the last one

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Don’t worry Don’t compare Don’t expect too fast Be kind to yourself www.osiamo.com/Pickboy-Wisdom-Picks-by-Tomo-Fujita

[@auriginaladhi]

Crazy chromatic kinda blows my mind

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@byromtaylor6482]

how many guitars you got man...

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great question!

[@kyledavidlopez6448]

very confusing after step 4!!! Not really sure how to follow

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Maybe too much! A few things you can pick.

[@byromtaylor6482]

Ihave to say this is reallly difficult ....for a beginner it makes me wanna cry ...how the hell I learn all this ....its too much too much ,,,,my fingers dont a work ....I will try but I love cucumber

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Donn't worry! There are 4 different level video lessons besides this.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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

[@byromtaylor6482]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Ok I try them all I report back in two months on this thread and I do my best an hour every day at least ...all hail my guitar master ....I have weak little pinki finger its so hard and the spider walk thing is difficult for me I have girl hands ....But I try hard and promise to show results ....you are very kind giving out lessons free on internet ...I guess you are rich ...or you could be if you sold half your guitars....bye for now ....regards ....ps instead of dropping paper do pdf dowloads sell books or something n make some money buy another dozen guitars or something ....or are you doing this just for the karma ...?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

No need to worry anything! You can do it! You can learn proper way. Please enjoy your guitar playing!

[@loganwhitaker7893]

First

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job!

[@tomdanielson2860]

Do you like pickled cucumber?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Not so much!

[@tomdanielson2860]

@@TomoFujitaMusic You're serious, you don't like cucumbers.😃

[@johnnyakemalm5330]

Tomo teaching caged? What paralell universe is this? 😅

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

More triads! Showing that for not memorize those shapes!