Must know - HOW TO USE A METRONOME - 3 levels

00:00 Intro
02:15 Level 1 - Simple Quarter Notes Blues Bass Line. All down stroke (Down beat)
03:51 Level 1 part II - Simple 8th notes Blues Bass Line. Alternate Picking. (Down & up)
06:10 Level 2 - Swing Shuffle Feel at 120 per beat. All down stroke.
08:10 Using dynamics, singing & playing parts.
09:10 Level part II - Rock Blues Feel at 160 per beat. Alternate picking.
10:18 Now metronome is loud! Great effect with your picking volume.
11:15 Control your AMP Volume, Guitar Volume and PICKING Volume.
12:32 Bb Jazz Blues Walking Bass Line - Nothing to do with this lesson!
14:20 Level 3 - Swing Shuffle Feel at 60 on 2 & 4 beats.
16:35 Level 3 part II - Rock Blues Feel at 80 on 2 & 4 beats.
17:50 Little improvisation! (keep the blues form and keep in time!)
20:20 Wrap up ideas. (Singing, Bassline... soloing over the blues changes)
21:41 Sliding chords! (My Karate teacher taught me this technique!)
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Fender Musicmaster Bass Amp
Vintage Franz Metronome MODEL LM-5
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00:00 Intro 02:15 Level 1 - Simple Quarter Notes Blues Bass Line. All down stroke (Down beat) 03:51 Level 1 part II - Simple 8th notes Blues Bass Line. Alternate Picking. (Down & up) 06:10 Level 2 - Swing Shuffle Feel at 120 per beat. All down stroke. 08:10 Using dynamics, singing & playing parts. 09:10 Level part II - Rock Blues Feel at 160 per beat. Alternate picking. 10:18 Now metronome is loud! Great effect with your picking volume. 11:15 Control your AMP Volume, Guitar Volume and PICKING Volume. 12:32 Bb Jazz Blues Walking Bass Line - Nothing to do with this lesson! 14:20 Level 3 - Swing Shuffle Feel at 60 on 2 & 4 beats. 16:35 Level 3 part II - Rock Blues Feel at 80 on 2 & 4 beats. 17:50 Little improvisation! (keep the blues form and keep in time!) 20:20 Wrap up ideas. (Singing, Bassline... soloing over the blues changes) 21:41 Sliding chords! (My Karate teacher taught me this technique!)

[@Buddhabellie]

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[@luigig6256]

I like that the guitar has a halo: we are blessed to have such instruments and instructors.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@martymay9723]

It's great to see that you can still get distracted even when giving a lesson. Why do we all go off on a distraction as soon as we have learnt something new? So luv spending this time with you. Can be serious and a laugh or two along the way....

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

We are humans so we can go off topics here and there... not bad thing! This way we can create something different! That's why I love good meaningful mistakes!

[@jeffbaker8074]

Nothing like those classic Franze metronomes. Whether walnut or the black bakelite.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes!

[@eikonic7277]

OMG Tomo you are the BEST!! "That's not lesson, that was distraction." I was loving that walking bass line. You took us from keeping time, to pure joy in that little stretch. Love your videos, man. I always sit with my guitar and try to play along while learning from you.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@nolan_riddle]

Love the live take

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@mikem668]

I try hard not to compare and not to worry. But I've been practicing the first pattern since the summer and mess up on the 1st V chord. So I laughed when Tomo missed it while he was talking. Not at him, but at the universe. In one of John Mayer's online lessons, he's practicing his Dead songs. He's teaching how to outline chords, pushing himself, and gets confused, which he said is the point. He says, I don't know many scales. I laughed again. Tomo once said in a comment that he's proud to be imperfect. A great motto for guitar and a better world. Thanks so much. Great video.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

We are humans so we are not perfect! We don't know everything. But we know... we love music, guitar... we would do any efforts!! You're welcome and thanks so much for your comment!

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[@mikem668]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Those are my mottos thanks to you, Tomo. But it sure is exciting when, all of a sudden, the improvement is fast. Thanks to you and John Mayer, Dec. 26 I got one of my best Christmas presents ever. Something just clicked. Combing your advice on learning triads and his advice to outline chords, I couldn't believe it was me playing. I'm grateful to both of you.

[@martinriglos1989]

Great lesson!! It's super important! I've always felt ashamed to ask something so basic, or that we are supposed to have already learnt... But I haven't! Thanks so much Tomo, appreciate! Regards from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're so welcome! These foundations makes us better guitar player! Thank you!

[@darlenemcmillan5802]

Great timing ❗ Practice, practice, practice.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!! Yes!!

[@newaysonly]

Great! Sing "C-jam Blues" when Shuffle practicing... I played with You with pleasure!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Rock on! Thank you!

[@patricioreyesfigueroa1757]

It makes me very good to listen to you and learn music, the importance of the metronome is fundamental. Greetings from Chile Tomo, I am a blues lover.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@lovingchannelmusicproducti8493]

Nice sharing😍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! 🤗

[@kdavis63]

Love this lesson with the Metronome!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So great to hear that!

[@kirprenses]

Thank you so much for sharing your Wisdom here. The first Version was the first Blues I learned, the other Patterns were out of my Mind. Was playing along.😁 Thank you🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome!

[@Kpapa91]

Thanks for the lesson Tomo 🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@Cuardaitheoirfirinne]

Simply miraculous! Thank you so much.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@reggiemurphy1523]

Great video again Tomo! Thank you!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevinbrianjohnsonmusic]

This is awesome!! Just received my metronome this morning. Had to have knee surgery two days ago so I'm going to sit around practicing the guitar during recovery.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Hope your fast recovery!

[@ravengalaxy1]

Mr. Fujita, Thank you for the time you spent making this video. It has inspired me. Your emphasis on dynamics and how to control volume with the pick along with timing makes me approach everything in a more tasteful manner. Thank you, Mr. Fujita

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@karmadave]

Thank you so much Tomo! Playing to a metronome is something I have really been struggling with.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! This way you can do it!

[@sidoughty428]

Superb, equipment, technique and a very accessible, feature packed lesson. I'll be adding a metronome to my shipping list. Thank you 🎸💥

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@russelljoplin2728]

Came for some helpful metronome tips, left with three great blues shuffle exercises and a big smile on my face. Many thanks, Tomo-sensei, and Happy New Year!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Happy New Year!

[@blackrainbowfiresword177]

So glad I clicked on this, you never cease to blow my mind professor, thanks again!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@djack_1977]

Thanks for the information... excellent video

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@blok31092]

Best metronome video on youtube! Thanks Tomo! My goal in 2022 is to stick with practicing with a metronome and to use these exercises!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So great to hear that! I teach this way ... so I just wanted to share this. You should join my Guitar Wisdom. Only $9.99 a month subscription video lessons.

[@hadivafaei4008]

thanks😍

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You're very welcome!

[@lloydevans535]

Brilliant as always. Such simple methods to get practicing with a metronome. Love it. Subscribed to guitar wisdom around 2 years ago, the site is gold mine. Tomo is a living legend. Thank you for your expert teachings at a bargain price. TOMO FUJITA GUITAR WISDOM ✌

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[@alexfallen9543]

It is super impressive how he can transfer his groove through a phone screen. Congrats on yet another great video mr fujita

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you very much!

[@shootermcgavin3077]

That is a sweeeeet guitar, sir. Thank you for the lesson.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@alexmejia3515]

Sensei, the way you practice with the metronome always makes me laugh and smile😂, such a unique style... Your knowledge is appreciated 🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

[@FunkymetalBL]

I love that guitar Tomo. So pretty 🤩 🎸👌🏼. Great lesson 🙏🏼

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@iaingraham4911]

Happy New Year 🎉🎊

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Happy New Year!

[@jameskfox]

I Love VIntage tone of that metronome !!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great! Me too!

[@jameskfox]

I had same one in 70's

[@moreaujg6480]

Hi Tomo, first happy new year.. Thank you for this video. I bought a metronome and I practice every day with your exercises.. Thank you from France.. See you soon.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Happy new year! You're welcome!

[@bertric23]

Heeymaan! This is awesome!!❤❤💚💚🙏🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@bertric23]

@@TomoFujitaMusic thank you sir! 🙏🙏💚💚❤❤💯💯💯

[@andyhughes8051]

lol @ 14:15 Nonchalantly says "That's not lesson, that is distraction" after jamming for 2 minutes to the metronome. This is why I come here!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for watching! Yes! Thank you!

[@fromdarknessintomarvelousl3379]

Arigatogozaimasu sensei🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@fulksy8092]

Appreciate the lesson🙏🏻even if you’ve been playing a while this is still super essential and fun in my opinion

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thank you!

[@nomesev8734]

i love how at 24:00 that struming pattern is going in circles around the pick up cool fade left to right

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Free effect!

[@dhiegofernandz5411]

Need to get one pink guitar too, looks só beautiful

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Great sounding guitar!

[@yesindeed5608]

Yeah!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@metroecco7908]

14:18 lmao that’s not lesson that’s distraction😂😂 tomó you’re an awesome player🤘🏽

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@ethanbuller]

fourth finger roll from b to e... i usually avoid that but you do it well

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@robertclarkguitar]

Just one in person session with you. Bucket list. It could happen. Almost 50 now so, miracles might be needed. Hahaha. I would not be your typical student. I would want to jam first me on drums. We WOULD have a blast. Funky stuff. Then I'd show you my guitar skills, and that point you'll say ...I see why you are here for lesson. Hahahahahahah. Much respect Tomo!!!!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!!

[@glarrymoreme]

Could you do a video on whether you should anchor your little finger? I have always done this as I learnt back in 90s. Now I see most people don't anchor

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Good lesson!

[@AarPlays]

19:08 ish was a very strange sound, even though it worked. Clever

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@tandybare]

complete show off!! haha... great lesson!!!!!!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@tandybare]

@@TomoFujitaMusic you're everything anyone could ever want in an instructor. going over your Dorian lesson now. Love the John Mayer Jam you did!! I have 3 years of your videos to catch up on.

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Thanks so much! Good job!

[@marksol5888]

You look like my father. doppelganger. because of that, I subscribed. :D

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@chestermaton4830]

I'm actually camping for Tomo in Level 3 practice^_^

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@johnc.mitchelljr.2716]

🤟

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@cassidylundmusic]

Thank you!! I love your jazz chord changes with the metronome

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thank you!

[@RandyJamminMusic]

I wish there was a tab for 12:32 Bb Jazz Blues Walking Bass Line

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You can learn something much more simple & slower. Please check this lesson. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYTWZKKMa9SZZqs

[@Daryl_Manhall]

18:03 Akko chan Akko chan Suki Suki

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! You got my musical joke!

[@MrDavezd]

Tomo using the sliver sky in Roxy pink = me jealous

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@warburgaby]

Which amp is that Fender? Great lesson as usual Tomo 😍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Read the description! PRS Sliver Sky Roxy Pink (A gift from John Mayer) Fender Musicmaster Bass Amp Vintage Franz Metronome MODEL LM-5 Providence Cables E205TF Pickboy TF Signature 1.00 mm (Celuloid)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@warburgaby]

@@TomoFujitaMusic I thought it was a cheap amp 😅😅😅 thank you

[@ryanz06]

Tomo, is this how Carol Kaye does it?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Same concept!

[@Big_Bag_of_Pus]

Green Onions!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

All from John Lee Hooker!

[@lavoyragels5055]

You set your amp at 2? Mine go to 11.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Wow!!

[@robertdavis5464]

Was that green onions?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Before Green Onions!

[@danielcrescenzo354]

#DomoTomo

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Domo Domo

[@xikote3d]

:)

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:)

[@jfar3340]

togepi

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

トゲピー

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@@TomoFujitaMusic awesome

[@slideout9857]

What does he mean by "1111 44 11 54 11" lost me there

[@jmack619]

That would be the one four five major chords for the key you are playing in, ex C is c,f,g ....E is e,à,b,.... D is d,g,à, ..F is f,Bb, c,...G is g,c,d,....A isà,d,e.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good question. Number system on chords. Key of A ... A is 1 D is 4 E is 5 So this translate .. 12 bars blues chord progressions. A A A A D D A A E D A A

[@jmack619]

@@TomoFujitaMusicYour lessons are soooo helpful! I have an old tune stuck in my head ,tommy James.. hankey pankey. Your beat is exactly right for it. Do you know how they get that guitar sound ?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad to hear that. My gears are in the description.

[@slideout9857]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Thanks for the reply!

[@MikeNevill3]

No. Thank you

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@nlumby]

...I can see the virtue ...but so many music tracks change/vary throughout? ...I've heard opinions both ways ...personally, I prefer to play to a drum track

[@bobaldo2339]

I think a recording in which all the instruments are precisely, mathematically synchronized sounds dead and lacks soul. I despise metronomes.

[@nlumby]

@@bobaldo2339 I'm not so sure that I despise them, the ability to keep time (even if it varies) is important

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! I prefer just using metronome so I can create a few different feels on same tempo. I don't even own any drum machines or drum tracks. My album PURE has Will Lee on bass, Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie and Steve Jordan on Drums so I love drummers!

[@bobaldo2339]

@@nlumby If a person can't keep time he should not be playing music.

[@bobaldo2339]

@@TomoFujitaMusic I love them too. I'm old. So we always played live, even if it was a studio.. That was before digital recording. No matter. I just balk at the very idea of a machine directing tempo, timing, etc.

[@Pimp-Master]

This is all talk. He doesn't play a note until 2:19...this guy wouldn't last one second on TikTok. Six and half minutes until you EVEN HEAR one sound from a metronome. But, you get to hear his brand ambassador speech!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@AtEase-777]

TomoFujita 🤍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@AtEase-777]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank You for all the work, videos and lessons.... they are the Best... 😇

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you so much!