Larry Carlton Style - Triad Approach

Special thanks to Tim H (my new fan!) who sent his special package with money for my cds! This gift was so amazing! His friend Bob Cameron who took this amazing photo from live footage of Louis Armstrong in 1941! Incredible! I love it so much! Tim said "I thought you might like to have it in light of the fact that you are a fine musician in your own right." Wow! Thank you so much!!
Then I thanked him via email.. he wrote me back with more about Bob and Tim's life stories.
Then Tim wrote.... "Nevertheless, I really admire your skills as a performer as well as a teacher. Of all the teachers I have followed, you make the most sense to me personally."
""I am including a link to a video of Rick Beato with Larry Carlton. I saw Larry Carlton play a few years ago and he just blew me away. Since you are so into triads and base your understanding of soloing on them, I wanted to ask you to do a video on how Larry Carlton hears 3 triads above the one that is played... and then he improvises based on these 3 possibilities.
It's way over my head and I'll probably never "get it" as far as getting it under my fingers, but at least maybe I can intellectually understand it. Here is the video - 5 minutes in...
• The Larry Carlton Inte...
Anyway, maybe you can explain it better than they do.
Thanks,
tim ""
So this video is replying to Tim's question. Although I didn't watch that video yet because I wanted to point out two approaches first as simple ideas. Hope Tim will enjoy this!
What do you think?
Introduction (00;00)
Story behind this video (01:00)
Tim 's request on LC from Rick Beato's video (03:07)
CMaj7 (G/C) ..G = 5, M7, 9 .. FMaj7 (C/F) C = 9, 5, M7(03:40)
Chord voicings idea over CMaj7 & FMaj7 (06:10)
Soloing Example Over Backing Track #9 (07:18)
Soloing Example Simple Triads & mixing blues feeling (08:45)
Larry Carlton was a huge Influence on me (10:15)
My problem was not have my own style (12:25)
Larry Carlton style BLUES in G (14:25)
G7 = G & F Triads (I & bVII Triads) (R35 & b7911) (15:12)
C7 = C & Bb Triads (I & bVII Triads) (R35 & b7911) (16:32)
G Blues Backing Track (18:49)
Soloing example over G Shuffle Blues (19:37)
Larry Carlton's I & bVII Triads Review (22:07)
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[@michaelgreen5206]

For the young folks out there, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong created the foundation for Jazz solo phrasing on the trumpet which in turn taught Jazz vocalists how to phrase their vocals. In my book, Louie was a genius that was way ahead of his time. Also love Larry Carlton, too, especially with Steely Dan!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!!

[@nickbouvy6524]

He was the Hendrix of jazz.

[@davemeshamsr6000]

Satchmo means big cheeks in yidish given to him by his adoptive parents

[@martianmurray]

Appreciate the heads up

[@chuckrrose]

Also on “Sunny Side of the Street” showed his peers how to solo on the upper partials…

[@radjet]

Oh Man! You are talking my language Tomo...I also wore out "Room 335" album when it came out in 1981! Loved it so much:)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Introduction (00:00) Story behind this video (01:00) Tim 's request on LC from Rick Beato's video (03:07) CMaj7 (G/C) ..G = 5, M7, 9 .. FMaj7 (C/F) C = 9, 5, M7(03:40) Chord voicings idea over CMaj7 & FMaj7 (06:10) Soloing Example Over Backing Track #9 (07:18) Soloing Example Simple Triads & mixing blues feeling (08:45) Larry Carlton was a huge Influence on me (10:15) My problem was not have my own style (12:25) Larry Carlton style BLUES in G (14:25) G7 = G & F Triads (I & bVII Triads) (R35 & b7911) (15:12) C7 = C & Bb Triads (I & bVII Triads) (R35 & b7911) (16:32) G Blues Backing Track (18:49) Soloing example over G Shuffle Blues (19:37) Larry Carlton's I & bVII Triads Review (22:07)

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[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@kevin_A613]

It's all about perspective... you have hair!!!

[@kbmcgourty]

great lesson - I finally understand how Larry get's those great sounds from using triads. Most of the lessons out there are just soulless arpeggio exercises that really don't tie them back into musical expressions or explaining musically/functionally what they are really doing. Can't wait to apply your wisdom to my playing!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! I love the way you say... soulless all correct arpeggios! Triad & blues feeling!

[@santrixhimself3679]

There is something very 'Zen' about your videos. I feel like learning more then just guitar or music from you. they calm me down like almost nothing else does on a rough day. Thank you so much!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! Actually you are right about it. I have guitar to learn about my life and everything. I love to teach all positive things to people. Guitar is just center piece or something we familiar with.

[@michaelgreen5206]

@@TomoFujitaMusic I, too am attracted to your gentle spirit and of course your superior knowledge of guitar and theory. You are A -OK in my book, Mr. Tomo!

[@j_freed]

There are many paths to Mastery… 👍 It’s good if you never stop learning.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@michaelgreen5206 Thank you!

[@georgemitchell9315]

I know what you mean, It's something about his calm voice that almost makes you want to learn.

[@TaiChiBeMe]

Wow. This was posted just yesterday and already over 12,000 views. I guess Larry Carlton has a lot of fans out there and rightly so. Thank you Tomo for making this video on my behalf. I very much appreciate this as well as all your videos. I am 69 years old now and have been retired from photography now for over 4 years. So I figured I would have time now to learn how to play the blues and jazz. I signed up with a number of guitar teachers on youtube but find your explanations the most comprehensible to my understanding. Unfortunately, even if I understand what you are saying it still takes A LOT of practice to get it under my fingers. Well, it's a start. Thanks again! - Tim H

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for writing Tim. You're very welcome! Now you can take your time to learn anything! That's fantastic. Nothing will jump out to you. Music & Guitar playing, we all needed to do slowly and deeply. If you don't get it, no worry! We all need to step back a few steps so we can see things a little clear! Thanks again for your generosity and that request!

[@cliffirddelbridge2810]

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[@Yogiclef]

I have been practising for almost 3-4 hours every day after watching your "Stop Noodling" video. Thank you so much for doing this. You are teaching millions of guitarists every day. I am grateful for your efforts towards spreading your knowledge. You're hands down the best teacher I've come across.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great to hear! Thank you so much!

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Louise Armstrong, such a creative force, his entire being was dedicated to improvisation and melodic invention, back in the days when music was a critical part of everyone's life-the music of the 1940's and 50's was so energetic and filled with emotion. Larry Carlton is a unique, dedicated craftsman, I have been a huge fan of this man's guitar playing since the 1970's!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@copescale9599]

This is amazing I love Larry and you teach so well thank you.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you so much!

[@rsts32]

Your soloing never fails to make me smile. Thank you so much for the wisdom!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You are so welcome

[@taylorfarr6]

Tomo! I was just going through your triad lessons on your guitar wisdom last night! I always wanted to learn more about Larry Carlton's style! Thank you for what you do!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom. You can learn the details of triads at my TFGW and you can apply that at my KZbin channel!

[@jeffbriggs4268]

Awesome video! This expands my view of solos a lot. Thanks for explaining Larry's use of triads! Very interesting music!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carlodevivomusicontent2138]

Wow, what a nice story. That's very nice. ❤i love kindness in people, it makes me very happy

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Yes!

[@gastonruiz10]

Fantastic video and playing as always. I loved the G to F triads over a G7 chord, sounds awesome! I'm really looking forward to the "How to sound like yourself" video... That's my ultimate goal with my guitar playing. Thanks for the lessons!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

It's simple right? Just G & F triads! R35 & b7911 Yes. I will make that video! "How to make your own sound" or "How to sound like yourself" ?

[@marcelloschmidt5090]

Wonderful. I love your channel. You are a great musician and person. I love Larry as well

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@johnliv3897]

Sounds amazing TY for Your time and talents.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@JazzStrat781]

Absolutely awesome Tomo, love this video 👍🎸 best to you and yours

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! You too!

[@stevenblakeborough4706]

You posted this on my birthday. What a present for me and millions of others, thank you Tomo. I've been listening to a lot of Larry Carlton recently too. I've only recently realised just how many of my favourite albums Larry played on. Amazing.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Happy birthday!

[@TheBhannah]

thanks so much for such an in-depth video explaining such great topics with expert demonstrations !

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@pepsy910]

hello tomo! hope u have a good day! I still have a long way to go with the guitar ahahah but your videos are helping me a lot!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Really hot day in Boston. Take your time! It's gonna be fun!

[@teleplayer7081]

You know what!!! Good to see good people out there, and Tim sounds like good people, and not because he gave you something but more for the gesture. You yourself I think are very good people and genuine. You deserve that gift! You deserve good things that come to you. Thank you for your time and videos!!!!

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[@bradjonesband1818]

Tomo your intellect and knowledge of the instrument never ceases to amaze me! Keep up the great work mate!!

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You are an amazing guitar player. It’s easy to tell you are very humble. Keep up the videos. Great job!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I appreciate that!

[@thomasfulton1956]

Thank You so Much

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@mojo6778]

Tomo, this video has inspired me to dig deeper into triads. Beautiful 335 and beautiful tone, have a great day!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So great to hear that! Only two types of Triads usage here. Please dig in! Thank you!

[@stevesalazar9658]

I like how you mentioned finding your own style. So many musicians can't get past that point from when you 1st start of wanting to be your idol as apposed to being like your idol. That requires you to grow & be yourself just as they did. And that's not just guitar players that do that. I've always told my students that when you walk off the stage if they're not complimenting your talent, but complimenting hiw much you sound just like so & so, then you're not growing as a musician. You're nothing more than an impersonator of someone else. You have to eventually stop listening & copying your idols & start creating your own path if you truly want to be like your idols.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! This part was so hard yet its was so important as musician to have my own voice. That's the best compliment ..anyone can tell "That's Tomo!" in 5-10 seconds. So once everyone past learning their own heros (many imitation!) then you want to be a huge fan of yourself!

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So great to hear that! Thank you!

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Thank you very much, Mr. Tomo. I’m a beginner, and your videos and exercise are among those I use the most. Please, please keep on. Oh, and it’s a super-cool T-shirt, I like these mottos a lot.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you like them! Thank you!

[@aadityakiran_s]

You still sound like Larry Carlton but in a good way. I listened to you before listening to him and when I listened to that album, I was like "Hey, that's Tomo"

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@naturligfunktion4232]

New fan here! I practice my triads everyday, but you have made me realize how important they are musically! Very big thanks! I will practice more and follow you. Have a great day, and kind regards from Sweden

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@carlboswell986]

Forever student! All musicians should be forever students!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Great musicians are so humble and always eager to study!

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I just joined the Guitar Wisdom yesterday and have learned so much already! everything is so clear to me now. Thank you, Tomo! much love

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[@rockers2rockers616]

Such a great lesson...thank you sir.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You are very welcome

[@papamilo2671]

I regonize your style anytime Anywhere, an acoustic too.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@ap7498]

Thank you Tomo and Tim!! What a great photo of Satchmo!! Great video

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it This is amazing photo!!

[@TaiChiBeMe]

@@TomoFujitaMusic You are welcome. The photo of L Armstrong was him playing on stage in St. Louis in 1941. When he got an 8x10 of this shot he said, "This is the best picture ever taken of me actually playing. All them other ones are of me just holding the trumpet up to my lips." Robert Cameron told me that Mr. Armstrong called him Mr. Cameraman.

[@CarlosAugustoFilho]

Awesome!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@reggiemurphy1523]

Great story about Louis Armstrong! I was given the nick name, "Louis Armstrong" in middle school because I played a trumpet solo in a school concert! Great video with the Larry Carlton style! Thank you so much!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Awesome!

[@frankgreco]

Great video Tomo!

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Thank you!

[@agungwayne3090]

Thank you Tomo.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure!

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Wow... I just love the way you play, magic!! ♥️

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Thank you!

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[@bluzzjazz]

Hey Tomo, very nice story about the picture of Louis Armstrong. The fact the you really appreciated his gesture, speaks volumes about your character.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@rogerwilliams2629]

Really enjoyed that...great lessons...all of them. Creating my own style is always my goal. Love that 335!!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great to hear that. I have a great story how I made my own style!

[@rogerwilliams2629]

@@TomoFujitaMusic first time I reached out to you, many years ago, i think my stuff was still on Myspace and if not mistaken we met on the gear page. But you sent me a lot of material and some music,and i have never forgotten your generosity. If you are ever in Houston or a little north, you must let me buy you dinner or even better, come and play!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@rogerwilliams2629 Thanks again Roger! We have talked about guitars & boar hunting! but I totally forgot about I sent you my "Hot Set" that was a long time ago. You're very welcome! Yes please bring me a great place for dinner!

[@caliandy1]

Great story and awesome picture!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it thank you ~

[@daniel_chayra]

I don't know if you intended to, but the way you just expalined 12-bar blues finally clicked! I always had to look at a chart to remember the changes and now I get it by ear thanks to you!!! Thank you Tomo!!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that. Thank you!

[@MD-mh6iu]

Thank you, Tomo. First congratulations to your son on his graduation from John’s Hopkins! I have been playing guitar for 30 years but recently started incorporating your triad approach to blues in my playing. It has totally changed my approach and sound. I had always focused on scales, but focusing on triads has opened up a whole new world. Thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! It was s special day for us. Thank you for sharing! Learn more triad inversions with intervals. You can improve your playing much more!

[@MD-mh6iu]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Will do! I found playing that G > F triad lick using different inversions opened some cool options. I had to stop when my son woke up but I plan to noodle around with it using inversions. We have the same looping pedal. Those things are awesome. Thank you so much. I'm so grateful for your content and do plan to check out Guitar Wisdom soon.

[@jrengmusic]

I come for the lesson, but i stay because of the stories.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So glad to hear that. I talked too much story around Larry Carlton influence so I thought it might be so boring! Thank you!

[@timosee]

damn, tim knows his way to your heart! what a fantastic gift.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Tim is a beautiful soul!

[@Aaronius_Maximus]

Thanks for sharing Tomo you're the best!! :D

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@thawanthornmilinchaiyarat1984]

Thank you Teacher!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You are welcome!

[@jepsmusicjp]

Thank you Mr Fujita for your videos! I have been zero experience on February 2021 and my goal was to be able to "noodle". Now I am making chord progressions using your triads lessons at C, A, and F. I have not memorized all the positions yet, but I know the top 4 strings now from 1 to 12 fret. I also do your excercises everyday. I wake up 1 hour earlier than I used to before preparing to work every morning to do excercise, practice the R37 blues, and learn triads.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! Learn one string, one note, one finger.... side by side! Melody! Thank you!

[@che2335]

Mr 335 and Kid Charlemagne solo are the tops for me Tom. Thank you for the lesson.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! You're welcome!

[@mconra]

Tomo, just wanted to share how inspiring you are… I went to sleep last night feeling like my playing is just awful and lacking creativity. I have a big gig tonight. I watched this video while having coffee (with Les Paul in hand), and my attitude and confidence and creativity has completely flipped for the better. Now I’m looking forward to the gig! Thank you for all you do! Will check out your guitar wisdom!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! I just don't expect too much & I work more foundation part. Like this morning I practice 4 types swing grooves in super simple tempos then I play blues chord progression but 1) Shuffle feel 2) R&B feel 3) Swing feel 4) Funk Feel in super slow tempo. So these efforts will come up as a good result around next week! Please enjoy your gig! Thank you!

[@mconra]

@@TomoFujitaMusic thank you, Tomo! Very helpful and keep up the amazing teaching!

[@jimib3]

Amazing!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@salikinalmakki9107]

Amazing video...tq Bro.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@glennanderson9947]

Tomo-san. I too fell under the spell of LC's first album. Though my youth I was obsessed with trying to play that style. At first I thought I needed a 335 so I got one. Then I thought I needed a Dumble. It was one excuse after another. In 2007 I went to a concert by the late great Pete Huttlinger and was talking to him after the show. Somehow we ended up talking about Larry and before I could say it he said "man I spent so much time trying to sound like him and I don't know why". I laughed and said me too, me too. Thanks Tomo and thank you Larry.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. I said to my wife once...around 1995..."Honey, I think I need a Dumble amp!" She said "You sounds great with anything" That was so sweet ..but I wish I bought it back then. Now it's too much! 30-50k for one amp!

[@patrickfoster4586]

Great stuff!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@mikebozik]

My friend Casey really likes your lessons. I do, too! 😊

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great to hear that. Thank you!

[@mikebozik]

@@TomoFujitaMusic I think basic music theory is most important. Your ear will train you. People get lost in advanced stuff. I try to balance my time between rudiments and "free" practice. Some people say, "Paying a scale or arpeggio is boring, don't do that". But a scale can be beautiful, if you understand it. 😎

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

In order to play well, we need to hear music really well with basic theory / intervals / harmony with bass Ear Training skill. And solid techniques too. Don't practice shapes!

[@salikinalmakki9107]

Great lesson Tq Master

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You are very welcome

[@anthonygonzalez8684]

Awesome. No doubt one of influences.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@eatmyspam]

Holy crap this video is awesome

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@ProffessorMusic]

Great stories and concept! I'd also love to hear your ideas about finding your own sound soon. Something you might find interesting: playing V over I, specifically in 2nd inversion (i.e. from low to high: C-D-G-B) was first pioneered by Todd Rundgren. Not even Herbie had played that voicing on record before Todd! My quick story: I used that voicing in a loop progression for a pop song I was writing and one of my mentors asked if I was a Todd Rundgren fan. I hadn't listened to him before, but after my mentor schooled me on the wisdom of Todd he immediately became one of my all time favorites! (along with Steely Dan, Joni, and other artists who hired Larry a lot, haha)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it! I had a plan to make my own sound! I noticed something in my playing. Then I had to decide a few things. I was sounded like someone.. around 1990... then I changed... I got my own sound around 1995..96... Thanks for sharing!

[@valve84]

Great video!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@daverickettsmusic]

So cool! Louis Armstrong is the best!!! ♥️🎶👽🤘

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Yes!

[@CNFir-fs6zs]

Hey Tomo and fans Nice to see you with an ES335 Quality guitar and quality player

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@frankborger3898]

Dear mr Fujita … just subscribed. I loved the sound of your playing. Thanks for the video. Hope to be able to play that easily using chord triads. I will have to see this video some more times and practice a lot but I think this video will help me a lot on the concept.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! You can join my Guitar Wisdom for more depths.

[@frankborger3898]

Mr Fujita I will do that. But it is not just subscribing. I will have to practice and get on the right path for me to make progress. I watched some of your videos now and I think this might be exactly the way forward for me. Thank you already in advance for all your help.

[@kdavis63]

Mahalo for the great lesson, I am actually beginning to see what Triads are now about...

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Great!

[@Shfytwo]

Beautiful story...

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Many many thanks!!

[@poasful]

you and Larry should do a record together. it'd be AMAZING.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

That would be amazing! Thank you!

[@juanlopezvillegas1550]

Hahaha, what a coincidence, I was learning the Kid Charlemagne solo when you published this.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! What a great song! Great solo!

[@juanlopezvillegas1550]

@@TomoFujitaMusic It really is, one of my favorites. Also, thanks for all the great lessons, they make my day.

[@nscollay]

Thanks for the video! I really like the part at 17:01 about practicing technique instead of just copying phrases. I think I am beginning to understand!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Glad to hear that. When I teach bending technique, I only ask my student to work on that. Only one note, no riff or no vibrato! Just note to note! Good job!

[@pedroberetta4934]

great mr Fujita

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@JohnnyHurbonConnections]

What a masterful and beautiful teaching style you have developed. Thank you.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@johnnydeeme]

Close mouth, grab guitar, start playing... amazing lesson!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@diegoandrescurbelo3475]

Good morning Mr. Fujita! I've been really loving your videos and your Guitar Wisdom program online as well. It has been an excellent resource. I wanted to know if Blue Sky was ever released in Vinyl format?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom. So great to hear that. I wish I have vinyl version of my cds!

[@jamesdniederstadt5861]

😃😉wow

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Thanks!

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❤

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Thank you!

[@fer7068]

VERY GOOD LESSON PROFE TOMOFUJITA!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@ronniechun-akana6433]

Hi Tomo, Yes, Making your own sound is a great accomplishment. I am still trying to transfer from my head to my fingers. Very Hard. Thank you.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

It's not easy! Very difficult! We need to more than just hard work! Think deeper and be creative in thoughts. Thank you!

[@chuckrrose]

This is a GREAT lesson…I have known about these scalar/harmonic relationships for a long time, but it’s so precious to see a practitioner’s approach that makes beautiful persuasive music ❤😊

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome!

[@toneseeker87]

KZbin suggestion: Me: wow!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@loverjoeyable]

Tomo Fujita, I was wonder what amp do you use to make that incredible sound, do you using any effects at all? I know you using that beautiful guitar Gibson that produced amazing sound not the fact that you are a master guitar guru, but is it instrument has to do with that fantastic super purity clean sound ? I’m have no idea or clue because I have no education especially in music but I do loving it though the way you played is so amazingly, absolutely fantastic

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Please read the description. Most videos, I write all information! Simple about having a great tone. Amp (speaker)...setting! Cable (good one!) Effects (a little) Guitar.... setting! and YOUR TOUCH! YOUR PICKING VOLUME! Thank you!

[@maulor3]

You're so sweet man such a pleasure 🤙

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@maulor3]

@@TomoFujitaMusic if I could play like anyone it's like you right now eh and you're helping my practice immeasurably

[@jamesprice6381]

Ok Tomo, hand over the 335 n a jelly doughnut man.... :)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Ha!

[@donindri]

As usual, the playing is great. The story is even greater. These days you are more American than most Americans who seem to believe they should not have to work hard for anything. Thanks for posting this. 😎

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I love Larry Carlton so much! But this happened because Tim's package and his email! Thanks to Tim! I love work hard everyday! It's so much rewarding and good for everything! Even our cats are very happy! You're welcome!

[@peterwg725]

Great stuff. Wish I could play like you sensei

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You can do it! Please join my Guitar Wisdom

[@peterwg725]

@@TomoFujitaMusic The facts first: I love to have a Teacher like. 2) I’m an OLD retired man. My fingers are stiffed. 3) Can still learn to play from the beginner level? 4) My son was the one that recommend that I should watch you play like a breeze. 4) How much does it cost me and the duration it takes.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! No age limit! No speed limit! You can go slower and build things. It's only 9.99 a month subscription video lessons so you can cancel anytime. There are many lessons & many demo performances. Hope you will enjoy my Guitar Wisdom!

[@davemeshamsr6000]

Nice

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks

[@davidbaise5137]

He actually starts playing and getting to topic at about four minutes.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@rajeshgumber363]

Really nice Tomo! Thankyou. Where's the rest of the band? (Is the Metronome on holiday?)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Resting is good!

[@rajeshgumber363]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Very true, I like the cool triads , the major 9 triads sound great! Today I was learning to play Rolling Stones song "Brown sugar". This is in open G tuning but I decided to apply guitar music theory knowledge and realised that I can play it in standard tuning just by playing the song using triads just on the D G & B strings which are clearly all notes of the G chord anyway so no need to use open G tuning ! What do you think? This is also being kind to the strings.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@rajeshgumber363 Great! Keith's triads = a lot of I & IV triads on 234 set strings! You can do regular tuning too.

[@bakters]

2:21 - "Saint Luis" So true. :-D

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@adamfurnish8481]

I actually have the same problem you had with Larry except I sound like you!😂 None of the players I’ve played with have said “hey you sould like Tomo Fujita” cause they’re mostly rock players, but when I hear myself I definitely can tell sometimes I’m just sounding like you, which I’m glad I can do! But I wonder how you came up with your own sound

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Well, thank you so much! We all needed to sound like someone you like. Like.. John Mayer.. I had to tell him a few things he should not do! (don't sound like SRV!) I had my plan to come up my sound!

[@carlosalves4444]

Influencers are great and you can certainly learn alot from your guitar hereos, but learning to have you're own voice style and flavour is what its really all about. There are thousands of people who can play note for note their favourite artists songs, but few have the creativity to come up with something original and new. That's what the learnings all about, self expression not plagerism. In saying that everyone borrows a few ideas here and there too right?.😅

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! That was one of reason I did not go to see Larry Carlton concert even though I bought a ticket! That was my decision in 1989!

[@carlosalves4444]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Wow Tomo that must have hurt in a way, not going to the concert of your guitar hero,even after buying a ticket for the show That must have taken some real courage, in order to confront the change you were seeking., But if ultimately that decision made you a better player and helped you to find your own voice and style then more power to you Brother.Thanks for all you do, you are a true motivator and a very charismatic teacher, motivator, and an awesome guitar player, so Thanks for everything , really appreciate what you do, best regards from Australia mate.🎸✌️😉

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

When I went to Berklee, a lot of people said to me "Sounds like Larry Carlton!" I liked to hear at first... then "Who am I?" I had to do a big decision. "Don't listen Larry Carlton!" I bought a ticket before that decision so it was so hard! I was holding the ticket and was imagining "What was like?" I am glad that I did that. Now I have my own TONE! You're very welcome! Thank you so much!

[@ToborDixon]

Were can I purchase the t-shirt! Sums up peace and harmony so well.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

This is not for sale (yet) Thank you.

[@elpolitemexa2272]

I always loved Larry, his aproach to rock and jazz isnt really like fusion jazz from the 70's or prog rock, he still sounds like a classic rock guitarist. Kinda like Peter Frampton using bebop lines.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great!

[@augustogallesdelafuente8659]

This is true. Create your oun language is no easy

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@rosewoodsam]

Hi Tomo Yes really difficult to have your own unique sound on guitar, when you said that I thought of BB King straight away. Do you feel that you have achieved this goal ?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! It's so difficult to have own unique tone! To do that, limitation is the key! BB King has one! Yes. I think I have my own tone / Style.

[@rosewoodsam]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Well said Mr clean tone! Your teaching style is ace.

[@jkmy87]

Tomo-san! Will you ever do a 3-levels of Room 335? I will be so happy if you did. :)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@meowtrox1234]

Tomo San , are you willing to make a Masayoshi Takanaka approach? Thank you Best regards.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You mean his song writing? Thank you!

[@meowtrox1234]

​@@TomoFujitaMusic Yes Tomo Fujita San , i think it would be a good approach for intermediate students since he has simple but good sounding chops and licks , but the technique involved is also challenging , especially his arpeggiated sequence . and the way he uses chord melodies . I want to donate you something for your goodwork , do you have a way for me to give you cash as a token of appreciation?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@meowtrox1234 Thanks so much!! Great chord progressions & his arpeggios over the chords! You can join my Guitar Wisdom. Or You can PayPal donation to my PayPal [e-mail] Thank you!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@meowtrox1234 Yes! Having a great technique ...really can help learning something new. Thank you!

[@meowtrox1234]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Yes Takanaka Progression and Chord arpeggios is something we as musicians can learn and his genius tone just like you Tomo-San . i have tried looking for a donation section on your website but i cannot find one. please let me know soon or if you have other means . Thank you

[@madaohasegawa3125]

Good day Tomo Sensei, is there a way you could show us a Larry Carlton triad approach in minor?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Thank you!

[@hortenseear7765]

your hairs looking good

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks! A few hours later got better!