How To Play Slap Guitar

[@lessylessy]

I have always been a bit scared to do advanced things like this but I picked up my guitar and I am actually getting the hang of it.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

No worry! Enjoy! Please join my Guitar Wisdom. I teach everything there! Only $9.99 a month subscription video lessons so all you have to do is skip one lunch a month!

[@Alex-hs6ln]

I used to play snow hey ohh, i can tell u that it's not that hard, and also Johns Mayer neon, it's a bit tricky the first week but it gets you if u do the right things

[@Alex-hs6ln]

@@TomoFujitaMusic actually in romania it's 5-6 lunches, and it's not that expensive, its like i have 2000$ and your chourse is 40$

[@DogeDelecto]

Yeah, it can be daunting for us pick-only players, but hopefully by now you mastered it! I already knew how to slap on bass, but even then i still have difficulty with slap guitar. I am learning this ( and Mr. Fujita's other Funk Lessons) just to improve my muting and rhythm techniques, and hopefully be able to tackle Animals as Leaders.

[@coconuts1483]

@@Alex-hs6ln it’s 10 bucks a year now

[@CESARIUX2596]

“Sometimes limitation is the key to make possibilities” -Tomo That hit me like a truck…. I came for guitar knowledge and got life wisdom, can’t complain about that!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Less is more! Limitation is great opportunity to create something new!

[@brandongomesfernandes4828]

im gonna quote that

[@marionleigh7050]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS TOTURIAL!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Here we go!

[@ComputerScienceLessons]

I love the way you demonstrate the final piece first. Then you break it down, step by step, start slow and gradually build up the speed. I love your expertise and your passion. But most of all I love the way you inspire me. Your comment that limitation is the key to possibilities struck a chord with me. You are a fantastic teacher. Thank you :)KD

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So great to hear that. Thanks so much!

[@SMart7751]

Any guitarist should immediately recognize this video as slap instructional gold!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@viggowolff9191]

Tomo, I just found out that you taught my guitar teacher at Berklee. He told me you were an amazing teacher, and i fully agree. You’re an incredibly skilled teacher and musician.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@ryedylantm]

Tomo is the real deal Guitar Teacher.There are tons of similar lessons on KZbin, but only the way he teaches makes me really understand and actually do it. A real teacher indeed.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@guymanuel4260]

A new Tomo Fujita video is the cleanest, best pleasure.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Wow, thanks! Thank you!!

[@reubensane5539]

You are very kind to share these techniques with the world,many would keep it secret to impress people. You are a generous person.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@mrguru75]

I like what you said about the limitations of players and how this can drive creativity to work around them. There have been so many players that tried to play in a certain way/style/technique and by failing to master that approach developed their own style of playing. So rather than to be discouraged one should simply try to find ones own way how to do it and see where this takes one.....great lesson !

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!!

[@sauronx]

this guy is an awesome teacher.. never overcomplicates things verbally and slows it down and explains common mistakes

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@TwilightStorm]

I didn't think I'd be successful at this, but I think I'm starting to get it! :) I can guarantee that I didn't wake up today intending to learn the basics of slap guitar, but I'm glad I did. It's fun. I took your direction to hit the edge of the fretboard too literally, and bruised my thumb joint trying to get the thumb slap sound, lol. It's a similar motion as playing a thumb note on a djembe. Hope your daughter is doing well with her guitar practice too.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You can do this! Take your time! Sammi is doing well. Very busy!

[@rajeshgumber363]

Thanks Tomo, this technique definitely needs patience to master and then to enjoy of course!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes it does! Take your time!

[@Bentonmaru]

Thank you very much for this lesson, Tomo. My favorite guitar player and the person who inspired me to learn how to play the guitar is Miyavi. His slap technique is crazy and I’ve always wanted to play like him. I’ve played 15 years of guitar and I’m finally getting around to learning this technique!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! So happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@dropsonic]

One of the best lessons on slap guitar! Thank you so much! Finally managed to sound like that after your video.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great to hear! Thank you!

[@pridgenwatkins2867]

I'm floored by this demo and instruction on slap guitar. Mr. Fujita, you continually step out and surpass the other guitar instructors on KZbin. Very creative, adventurous, and different from so many other tutorials on YT. Again, thank you for this excellent instruction!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@stella4913]

i’ve recently gotten into slap and this is exactly what i needed! thank you tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad I could help!

[@tripnirevic2267]

This channel should grow as much as it could because of these memes and simple tutorials to improve remarkably.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!!

[@markuyehara7880]

If it weren't for artists finding creative ways around their limitations, we would never have gotten to experience the singular beauty of a BB King vibrato.

[@robhead22]

Too much fun!! Excellent lesson. Thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!

[@haoweiwei5717]

What a great story about Neon!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Geotubest]

Thanks again Tomo. Looking forward to this.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Enjoy!

[@lucadivirgilioronci9579]

Amazing Tomo! A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Thank you for such a lesson!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@akangelus]

Thank you so much for putting this out.. A friend recommand me one of your practice routine videos and i became a fan of yours from there one.. Love all your videos!! Greetings from Germany

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! Thank you! Please join my Guitar Wisdom. I teach everything there! Only $9.99 a month subscription video lessons so all you have to do is skip one lunch a month!

[@Ab12068]

Thank you for keeping our requests. Sensei.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! I am looking forward to making these lesson videos each week!!!

[@geraldasido3213]

Thank so much for sharing this lesson.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@dannydema]

This entire video is the proof that he is the best guitar teacher in the world.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@meskrup4880]

You are the one of my best teacher forever , Tomosensei 🙏🏻

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Wow, thank you!!

[@_simona__]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I wanted to learn bass for a while, but I only have an electric guitar available for now. This video is excellent for what I'm trying to achieve. Thank you and wish you alot of musical inspiration. :)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! My pleasure! Thank you!

[@hoptoad5367]

Thanks for the great lesson Tomo!! The John Mayer neon story was really neat! Great advice!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@Nozmo_King_NJ]

Tomo, thanks for your direction to this video today, it answered all my questions. Lot's of right hand work which is not coming naturally to me. Woodshed time!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much!

[@markjairuscoreaje2534]

thank you for this video really open new door for my playing

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome!

[@nemaj.]

Thank you for these videos. You're an amazing teacher, can't believe you taught me slap in 12 minutes of video. Much love

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome!

[@mladen777]

Cant wait to pracitce this and post it. You rock!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I can't wait to hear yours!

[@officialgreenson4201]

This is why i like to tune in to your channel,It will makes me to not skipping practise my guitar✌️👍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So great to hear that! Thank you!

[@harrynutz4550]

Super cool lesson , great sound , thank you

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@kendallcovell9386]

Awesome nugget of golden wisdom. Thank you Sensei!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@russelljo1790]

Thank you for explaining

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@georgemartisius7226]

Thank you Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@Frenchmelodymaker]

Yeeees thanks mister tomo ! I love you ! Cheers from France 🇫🇷

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You are welcome!

[@stonks693]

Never thought the super cool slapping will be this easy. I always thought it is a hard technique and always avoided to learn it. But somehow I just gave it a go today watching this tutorial and wow it just took me 40 minutes to learn it. Arigato Sensei. And also I don't have an electric guitar, I learned it on a Classical Guitar. So classical guitarists don't get offended 😂

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job! Only 4 techniques and combinations. Please enjoy!

[@stonks693]

@@TomoFujitaMusic 🙂🙂

[@brandonfick4996]

How do I give this more thumbs up!👍🏻. Good stuff. A highly underrated guitar technique to say the least.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!!

[@nerigiron7704]

Sensei fujita might be one of the best guitar players on earth give em his slot in the rock and roll hall of fame! Great video as always!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@spoingus20]

Finallyyyy!!!Love you Sensei 💕💕💕

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@Laurens-777]

I was just trying to learn Neon! Such a cool story

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@ohmwoodooshy]

Wow ,i like short story neon ,u are so humble tomo ^^

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@PerryCodes]

Thanks for pointing me over to this video Tomo! I still have many, many more of your lessons to visit, that's for sure! I don't think it was your channel that I first saw someone slapping a guitar... though maybe it was. The gentleman was talking about seeing Victor Wooten slapping on a bass and working very hard until they were able to do something similar on the guitar! Absolutely amazing!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thanks for sharing.

[@bayleybailey34]

I believed the naysayers that I couldn't art! Now i draw, write Python computer code and play guitar! Gave up in 1979 after a theft of my guitars, couldn't afford to replace them. Very informative lessons in life through guitar! Believe in yourself! Thank you Tomo for Your valuable time, we will!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!!

[@Y0N0_Desu]

Finally! I've been waiting for you slap tutorial sensei!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@the_instinct3788]

YES! I always wondered how to do it, thank you for the lesson

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@jazzaruzoptron4488]

wow. this challenges me. thx. rhythm is such an important pillar. you prooved it here. thx, i have to rewind :)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Please enjoy it!!

[@iaingraham4911]

Excellent techniques

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@ghostshadow6628]

Master Tomo, brings the Funk sauce. Spicy 🌶

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@Paimonology]

thank u sensei master teacher tomo👍👍👍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You are welcome

[@larrywhitesell4139]

You had me dancing in my chair!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@Dariodee1]

Great lesson! Thanks Tomo.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure!

[@D_rocky]

Ho ho I think I've just found the goldmine Thanks Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Enjoy!

[@cuffedpans]

Thank you tomo, ive been wanting to learn slap

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad to hear it!

[@dipeshmanandhar3220]

Wow superb...thanks

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@sebledroit3024]

Howsome Tomo. Thank youuu!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@simonpaden4686]

Tomo you the best!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@Floydandsome]

I didn't know you made a tutorial until now Very nice!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I have so many lessons! Best way is to search in my KZbin channel.

[@Floydandsome]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you so much!

[@augustoreynoso7003]

Thanks so much for the amazing lesson.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@arpitadutta4073]

Please upload a lesson on Neon... Like '3 levels of JM's Neon'!

[@stonehead6257]

Great story!! Thank you, Seems also reminiscent Of RHCP

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for listening

[@shiv2033]

Wowowowow thank god you uploaded this sensei ❤️❤️✨✨✨

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@guybassman9036]

One of my favourite guitar slappers is Jag Tanna from I Mother Earth. Check out there tune basketball 🏀 from there album dig. Insanely awesome. Thanks Tomo you rock. 😎✌️🎸🎶🇨🇦

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!!

[@gurunghari]

thankyou soo much for the lesson sir

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!!

[@gurunghari]

@@TomoFujitaMusic your my very respect guru i need your blessing

[@juanluguitar]

Wow great lesson Mr. Tomo!!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@GuitarHero890]

your just the best...

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@noart7764]

Yes!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@TheRealSandleford]

I had an album in the early 80s I learned a bassline that used this. Was from fusion band Caldera. Nice fills and stuff. Thanks again all the posts, really great man! This was my Bday present. A bass lesson really, I like to look at them too! on acoustic its not really possible, I get most harmonic sound.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for listening

[@dallastoto3189]

Kool lesson Mate!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@milannikolic3371]

slapping my way to subscribe button definitively

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@johnc.mitchelljr.2716]

You're the best ! Thanks so much ! ☮️

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@arvy1284]

Thankyou for this tutorial Legendary sensei!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@CG-828]

I couldn't do it so I wrote Neon lol. Awesome.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@Deepphoenix]

Best teacher

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!!

[@gabrielivon636]

Thanks so much, I can always learn something new with your channel!! :)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You are so welcome!

[@AFUK]

Nice !!! Happy Mid Autumn Festival

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@LudwigNathanael]

This is so fun. Thank you sensei 🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marcosuniverse]

Nice job !

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@dimpar707]

Great video! Thank you so much for all the effort you put on making these videos. As a request I would like to see some more theory lessons applied on guitar just like the two you have already done. Thanks again. Cheers

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I would love to make more Music Theory lessons! Thank you!

[@blZjNnY333]

‘Limitation makes other possibilities’… ‘Limitation is the key to make your own thing’ Neon is a Tomo song… awesome story…

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@lucaisokay]

Gonna have to come back to this one. I don't know if it's that my pickup is right up against the neck but I couldn't do this without hurting myself lol. Thank you Tomo

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Please enjoy!

[@TwilightStorm]

Not sure if this will help you at all, but I bruised my thumb joint at first hitting the side of the fretboard. Lol. Make sure you're practicing through whatever you're using for an amp. I usually practice unplugged, but I needed to plug in, to get the right sounds. Practice the thumb hit lightly at first and just try to hit the string. Adjust your angle a bit if needed. I'm getting best results by hitting the string above my thumb joint a little bit, between the joint and the tip. (Not sure if that's wrong, but it seems to be working for me.) Your left hand should be light ly muting everything but the E.

[@stanphillips7277]

Hey Tomo, you always accomadate!! You're so clear in your teachings that after watching this I get it, but I don't know how long it'll take to play it? The keys are the hitting the fretboard and the muting , the hitting with the knuckles and the plucking and hammer on. Then it's a matter of practicing! It reminds me of slap/pluck bass guitar like John Entwistle from The Who. In some respects but there are probably better examples in the funk world, I love all GOOD music really! I'm reminded of what the great Duke Ellington said (I'm paraphrasing but something close to this) "There are only 2 kinds of music, good music... and that other stuff." 😂 I love that one and John Raitt , Bonnie Raitts father said the 2 kinds of music were "Zippidy Doo Dah and the Blues" , I love that one too. I guess it's obvious but it's like saying either happy, silly songs or deeper sadder songs. That's how I take it anyway. I love this challenge but I don't know about a week for me. Not to compare but it's not in my comfort zone and I don't feel so bad if John couldn't get it down 😂 it may cause me to derive something else from it! I love how you smile thinking about John saying to your kids who were younger at the time "That's a Tomo song" Of course you should be proud of teaching John and it's so nice to think of this big show and your kids watching it and then after having him acknowledge you... heartwarming story. I really love that you include those kinds of things in the lesson videos. So nice. This is probably going to take time for me, I couldn't play for the last few days and I have to get my finger strength and dexterity back again! I had some minor health stuff that made it impossible to play (my back, I had a surgery and even though it was more than a year ago once in a while it's painful to sit up... doesn't happen often and usually because I did something wrong, but I'm much better today and feeling relieved and happy!!) I'm late commenting too, but I watched everything you put out while I was "laid up" and I'm curious. That guitar with the frets at an angle above the 12th fret that you played...I'm assuming someone thought it would fit the angle of the hand better. Since you weren't playing above 12, I was wondering if you could confirm that that's why, and if it really is a better feel in the hand or does it feel confusing? Probably you get used to it but is it better? Looks like it would give me problems, my fingers know where to go a little bit now right, I think it would confuse them. Maybe even you at first, but I'm pretty sure you could adjust. Either way it looks weird but in a cool way! Glad to be back and all the best to you and your family!! 🎸🎶✌️❤️🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes, there are two kinds of music! I love good music! Good people! Please enjoy! No pressure! Something you cannot do is a beautiful thing! I love imperfection so much! Thank you so much! I will cook next lesson videos!

[@stanphillips7277]

@@TomoFujitaMusic You'll cook? Count me in! Maybe you can put the recipe in the comments section! 😂 Yes, imperfections are a big part of music right? I mean you see Jimmy Page or Jeff Beck, Hendrix... whomever. When it's improvised their can't be a "perfect version" it's all those little nuances that make it so authentic and real! Nowadays with autotuned voices many producers try to make it perfect. Even if the singer cannot sing in key they can fix it. I don't disapprove if it's like Cher and her song Believe because she CAN really sing and it's an effect like reverb or echo, but yes imperfection. Like with Persian rugs, there so beautiful but they purposely leave an imperfection for spiritual reasons. To signify that we're human and can't be perfect. I play right thru mistakes or I'd never finish playing anything 😂 What's that thing Charlie Parker said about bad notes? There's no bad notes, you just play the next notes to MAKE it good and all the notes can fit. It's not an exact quote but it's close to the essence of what he was saying. If you make a pizza Tomo, remember to put the crust on the bottom! (Unless it's a second inversion triad pizza 😂) You're so much fun, such a good feeling to be back feeling well and talking to you man! My pleasure and my honor always! 🎸🎶✌️❤️🙏

[@Hicky33]

Good you didn't have to wait for other tubers to teach it 😀

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@luiki3179]

Finally!! Thank you Tomo❤️

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@Sam-wp7gw]

Do you have any guitar with larger 70s style headstock?

[@ianromero965]

Hello Mr T. Great story, I think it would be great if you would play in your style a version of neon. so cool 😎 appreciate you 👍🏻

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@SHASHARE]

You are a real bad ass 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸👍👍👍👍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@vvalen91]

Challenge accepted 🔥🔥🔥😎

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great!

[@marksalyersmusic]

Thank you for the lesson Tomo! Working now on the #tomojustfunkyslapguitarchallenge

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Looking forward to that! You're welcome!

[@yoyeo1900]

I love how you say slower and dump the clutch five seconds later lol

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Oh!

[@uelude]

Thanks for the vid. I love playing acoustic hard with lots of popping.. acoustic guitar has a great deep dynamic for this (like a bass guitar dynamic) - but I'm trying to figure out the best electric guitar for this tone and technique without sounding thin or choking the dynamic with the pickup. Any suggestions for a hard fingerstyle electric guitar that has a juicy dynamic like you get with an acoustic instrument.. or just a pickup suggestion? To be fair Tomos guitar sounds amazing. I'm looking sub one thousand :) Thanks if anyone can suggest instruments or pickup for heavy handed players who pop a lot playing funk rock

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!! You want to plug into amp (for acoustic guitar) so you don't have to play it too hard! Orangewood Ava Mahogany LIVE is amazing!

[@PriBieeandJ]

one thing I've noticed while trying to learn the slapping technique is that the angle of your thumb when you're hitting the string can change how clear and loud the slap is. Of course I'm still a beginner to this, and don't know how much that will affect after mastering the the technique.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@nicost72]

Great video!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you liked it!

[@nicost72]

@@TomoFujitaMusic thank you! It's the first time i see this argument explained so easily and clearly! You are a great musician and a great teacher!

[@orafhlp]

Hi tomo thank you so much for this video ajaajaj amazing slap at 11:04 its very funny thank you so much , i´m going to tryl, it i love it

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Enjoy!

[@jonesfaulkner3551]

Hello Sir Tomo Fujita, thank you for sharing your music and guitar lessons for free here in KZbin. I have something to ask you if you don't mind Sir, You have a lot of Beautiful Electric Guitars at your back I wish I could have one coming from you Sir since Christmas is fast approaching. I hope you will notice my comment. Thank You Sir!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@jonesfaulkner3551]

@@TomoFujitaMusic I'm just kidding about asking you a Guitar 😁🙂 Thank You Sir for the Notice 👏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@audioexpeditions]

Thank you so much tomo❤! I have one question, do you pop the 3rd string with index or middle finger?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! 1st or 2nd finger