Must Know - ICHIKA Style - 3 Levels

[@israelr6636]

Wow Tomo, this is one of your best videos yet. I'm going to study up more on Guitar Wisdom but this lesson was critically inspirational for me. I've been feeling uninspired and frustrated with my progress. But watching you break down this lesson with your insight and humor, really helped personally. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Tomo ❤. God bless you and keep up the good work. 🎸🎸🎼

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it! So great to hear that! I am hoping that these videos are good for my Guitar Wisdom subscribers (to review & go deeper!!) I already made 4 more videos just like this style. Thank you!!

[@alinik7200]

I envy every student that learned under tomo. He is such a fun and comprehensive teacher.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@dailybaglimit]

You can learn under Tomo also. Try his Guitar Wisdom videos if you haven’t already, it’s a very small cost for a lot of great educational material.

[@rafcricketedits]

Ichita Niko is one of the finest guitarists thank you for showing how to approach his style.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Ichika is amazing guitar player!!

[@wilma7612]

Ichika niko

[@michael1]

@@wilma7612 Hayfever?

[@Y0N0_Desu]

I see tomo and ichika title.. Like and Comment asap... Thank for this introduction Sensei Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!!

[@s.w.erdnase2134]

I gotta say as a Berklee student , this feels so similar to my private lessons. The structure , the way theory is analyzed , your videos are like free Berklee tutoring Prof. Fujita. Thanks for all the great ideas !

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! You're welcome!

[@o1swftt]

I'm thinking about going to Berkley is it worth it?

[@callmerel2809]

@@o1swftt no

[@mitchell10394]

@@o1swftt If you have rich parents, then yes. Otherwise... I mean it's your debt to deal with haha.

[@PNWGuitar]

Essentially he is playing jazz improvisations with neo soul influences in the technique. Lovely sounding and I'm glad we have reached a point where all styles of guitar are accessible and popular to learn not just "shred" although I do love that as well

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Jazz & Soul!

[@teachmeguitar4149]

Tomo !!!! We need an Ichika Collab pleeeease

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! That would be so awesome!

[@craigdanj]

I second this!

[@ChronicMetamorphosis]

Two cool, funky, Japanese guitarists.

[@alanale]

In japanese pleaseeeeeeeee

[@craigdanj]

@@alanale nande?

[@Tenohira_teno]

Guys, i decided to lock in in both drawing and guitar, every day i have time ill train both and as soon as i get my goal which is to achieve the skill ichika has and to make my own riffs/songs with the same funky/japanese jazzy vibes ill update this comment and explain how i did get there

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Study foundation to go higher!

[@monocyte2210]

just goes to show how Tomo is a legendary teacher. It takes real talent to communicate effectively these lessons

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@chrisquick9219]

If I could have had a teacher like Tomo growing up I could have avoided allot of the bad habits in my playing. Your life is an inspiration to all of us.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!! So nice to hear that!!

[@kraanialepsy]

It might not be the technical shredding super speed tutorial, but how you explained the chord progression and music theory are out of this world. OMG uncle Tomo you are too good, so inspiring. Thank you so much.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!

[@minhtantran4111]

Even when Tomo try to copy Ichika, we can still feel Tomo's flavor in it so it's not Ichika style anymore :))

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@TheDiamondBladeHD]

Ichika Fujita or Tomo Fukui

[@sergiomeraz5454]

Dude, i was looking for this a couple days ago, and de algorithm did a great job, thanks!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@31topor]

This video turned me on to ICHIKA. Thank you so much for introducing musicians who I would never hear otherwise.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So great to hear that! Great!

[@TheGuitarDojo]

Ichita Niko and Tomo together in one video? I feel so lucky! 🙏🎸

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Someday! Thanks!

[@absolutezeroist11]

we need a ichika nito and tomo fujita collab

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! He is incredible!

[@MG-hx3ym]

With Ichika’s videos all over KZbin as every other video I can’t even listen to them anymore. It was interesting at first, but now it hurts my head.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You can pick what you want

[@MG-hx3ym]

@@TomoFujitaMusic oh thanks bro finally

[@Veratouzon6952]

you got talent at four sides, give more to think than any person, tks for share

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@guitarjay741]

Oh oh oh!!! Tomo teaching ichika's technique.... Bound to be a treat.... Edit: Just noticed that you reply to every single comment..... That is some dedication right there....

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@arewestilldoingphrasing6490]

Also I like that Rick Beato covers some of Tim Henson and You cover Ichika they are like yin and yang in the same base

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Old guys we respect young musicians! Tim & Ichika both are so talented!!!

[@Nickshreds890]

Hi Tomo thank you so much! I was trying to learn an Ichika song called Illusory sense and i realised that I don't quite understand how his songs are built up. It's a really big help to watch you dissect his style. I agree that if we try to mimic him that may be very difficult. It's fantastic to understand the type of chord progressions he uses . Thank you so much for your help ! :) This was so helpful Tomo

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you so much! Thank you for sharing!

[@Nickshreds890]

@@TomoFujitaMusic you've helped me a lot ! ^_^

[@AssistDesAnzeigenhauptmeisters]

Thank you very much for this great video! It's exactly how you said. I always skilled my technique and always played by tabs and sometimes by ear, not understanding the theory behind it. I lost my happiness with playing guitar because I get stuck. Five years later, today, I'm willing to dive deep into music theory with direct contact to guitar. I'm excited to grab my guitar again every single day and hope soon I can build such great progressions as well and understand them completely. Your art of teaching is great and I immediately subscribed. Rock on!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you so much! No tabs better! More imagination & more possibilities! Very simple to learn basic theory! Not hard at all! More fun! I teach everything at my Guitar Wisdom!

[@jamesa6080]

Tomo the PPPP videos recently were my first experience of just how amazing and unique your playing and phrasing is. I’m ready to listen to you. You said it perfectly, “if you can’t do this, you can’t go outside, you have to stay inside”. I’ve played too long to not have this down. Fun story I got out of prison in 2012 and got invited by a fellow inmate to a small little festival in Virginia in November and PPPP were playing and it was a great first experience.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much for watching those videos. Thanks for sharing. Please enjoy your life. First, be thankful what you already have.

[@levabognar]

I know all of these, but i think I need to learn the kinds of music he learnt before writing these songs he is publishing. Great video, really high value. I don't want to be him, i want to express myself via chord solos

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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

[@GotLotsaFaith]

The first progression Tomo went over was in fact: Dmaj7, C#7, ***F#min***! (not! Gmin)... then Emin, ect. PS to my ears, the tonal center of this moment could also be Amaj... Tomo, you are awesome man ❤

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing!

[@AaronBowley]

i was about to comment this , not to be rude just to help, thanks for having already posted and corrected this! great video and great teacher 😃😃😃

[@donindri]

Nothing more special than 2 of my favorite musicians in one video! Thanks for posting.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thank you!

[@Esch47on]

Tomo-san! Heard Davie504 using your guitar part. He didn't want to battle. He has too much respect for you! Was an amazing collaboration.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Davie504 is not only amazing KZbinr but also he is incredible respectful musician!! I am so honored and thankful.

[@devanshroyal8372]

Thanks Tomo, I was trying to learn his style by watching his videos, you simplified the process :')

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thank you!

[@noodlehoppa7212]

Tomo are you reading my mind?? I watched your interview with Mary Spender to limit your influences to 5 players and Ichika was one of them!!! You’re divine my man

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Mary Spender really enjoyed my lessons. So nice to hear that. Limitation is very important to make something real.

[@lyrad24]

It probably greatly helped Ichika starting out on Piano to know theory and chord progression more. Compared to most guitarists who can get away with, learn chords and rhythm immediately. Then tabs came to show what to play instead of learning the ideas behind them. (Not against them too, no one has the time to learn theory and learn by ear.)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Same way... Mateus Asato... Most people don't have music theory with ear training. Most people has music theory knowledges with no sound! Yes, tabs became popular so this cycle create many guitarist stuck same place forever! My job is secure these people!

[@Lam.C.U]

Just the two of us chords progression! i'm learning with your videos recently!

[@BrandonCardoso12]

Exactly what I picked up on as well

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Pretty much every good pop song has that kind of chords!

[@おいしいパスター]

It's not that it is the song's progression. The song picked the progression. Because many other songs, especially Japanese songs use the progression and the voicings a lot.

[@cavindodson8566]

This was AWSOME!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@cavindodson8566]

@@TomoFujitaMusic your welcome!

[@sharku17]

Wow that progression really sounds like "Just the two of us" by Bill Withers

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good song!! Thank you!!

[@amj.composer]

チュートリアルありがとうございます! 役に立ちました

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

それは、とっても嬉しいです！

[@emanuelgonzalez139]

Insane!!! you're awesome teaching sir, step by step been turning to easy. Regards!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great to hear! Thank you!

[@itsarad89]

Thank you for the video! Ichika is my favorite player and it's so cool to have someone like you , an amazing player yourself to make a whole dedicated video just for Ichika's style (which i really want to learn myself but i am a begginer and it's too hard for me yet...) keep up the good work and hopefully we can get a collab between you and Ichika, that will be amazing!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed! Thank you!

[@worthless_opinion]

0:29 You are very talented, my friend.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@PandevAstinapur]

Glad I found you! I've never took any guitar courses and always hard to remember modes or even triads on the whole fretboard. Your teaching is very clear and easy to remember! Arigatou Gozaimashta 🙏🙏🙏🎸🎸🎸🎵🎶🎼

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Welcome aboard! Thank you so much!

[@gagemacleod474]

Yet another amazing lesson from one of my favorite guitar teachers. Thank you as always master. 🎶🖤

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@Sangeoli]

I can't believe that I can just watch this awesome high quality video in my room.. It's freaking awesome. I should've found this channel earlier.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you liked it! Thank you so much!

[@gingthedigger5046]

I heard ichika a little more than a year ago after hearing him say he plays 5 hours a day I was inspired to play a bunch more

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! If you can practice 3-4 hours a day, you can improve a lot!!

[@gingthedigger5046]

Between this channel,Paul davis,Rick beato,and Lucas briar I've actually been really satisfied with how much I've learned this past year thank you for the exercise routines Tomo they've really helped

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job!! Please join my Guitar Wisdom!!

[@josephanthony7020]

Really needed this thanks tomo

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@경주첨성대]

토모 후지타 선생님. 고맙습니다. Thank

[@mamangsbapss7789]

YESSS YESS YESSS, LOVE IT!! thank you Tomo-Senseii

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you like it! Thank you!

[@nakual2032]

The best tutorial ever. Thanks sensei

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bma1nnmjh8yHn9k

[@jamu1]

Thanks for this Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@raetraet9980]

Another great video!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@Dragonflysw0]

Thank you very much Tomo, Really interesting video

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure! Thank you so much!

[@milosch1029]

"yukkuri yukkuri" means "slowly, slowly" at 12:33

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes!

[@hidemiyahara5260]

Tomo-sensei will feature Ichika guitar play ... Both of them are wonderful guitarists, so the fans are irresistible!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!!!

[@Vectanx]

My fav guitarist doing a vid on my fav guitarist….. yep gotta watch

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@tnguyen8436]

Thanks Sir Tomo! I am very exciting when I watch any video of you. You are a master in teaching and playing guitar. Thanks for inspiration that you bring to everyone.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you very much!

[@rijuban4321]

couldnt help but sing, just the two of us....we can make it if we tryyyy just the two of us, throughout the entire video. Great video btw loved it!!!

[@lboard3000]

it's almost the same chord progression! just up a half step basically

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job! All J-Pop has this type chord changes! Thank you!

[@masonmeyer6479]

Tomo for president!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@kazzendo4027]

Another great 3Level lesson! I really like the way things are broken down to digestible blocks. Also the little comments you throw in a what seems like a random fashion, are also useful, pointing me to different areas of interest. Don't edit. This semi-live-like video's are great for this format. Great job! BTW, I just watched one of your live stream turn to video from six month ago(?) and just had to crack up! In it, you commented on the importance of posture after complaining of back pain. What cracked me up was when you referred to your self as " middle aged" . Dude, I'm slightly over 60 and I have the same experience. This seems to happen to young at heart Japanese living in US for 25 plus years. Folks in Japan told me that 50+ is in the 初老（early elderly)stage of life. そのくせ年寄り扱いする癖に、割引券とかこないし、ワクチン接種も後回し。どっちかにしっろって。今時分人生100年。十分中年でしょ。まあ、日本に居る時は中年と自負しない方が得策の様です。 Anyway, keep up the good work Tomo! Kazz (from Santa Cruz & Tokyo)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So great to hear that. Thank you so much!

[@diarioshanghainese4791]

going to take lesson from you soon, but first i need to improve to make the right questions

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@pawp3477]

I feel like I can tackle this with your breakdown.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@MarioRossibless]

Excellent tutorial Mr. Tomo 👍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So great to hear that. Thank you!

[@おいしいパスター]

Level 4: Do the level 2 but don't start each chord from the root, instead go to the nearest chord tone of the next chord. Or the arpeggios I should say instead of chords.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! Everyone needs super simple!

[@Kaz999998]

This was really awesome, thanks for the insight!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So great to hear that. Thank you!

[@juanduplays]

Thanks Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@geralr]

400K! Congrats !

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@mdub1762]

really enjoy your style . Well done sir

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@league83]

You're the best, Congrats on 400k

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@jjs333]

Congrats on 400k!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@TheMrFiggins]

that 251 sounds gospel i love it

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@ciggy420]

This is fantastic thank you so much Sir!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@_d_d_man]

Freaking great content! Arigato Gosaimasu Tomo Sensei!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@088Noir]

So nice. Sometimes we have to ask ourselves why certain things only happen in certain times 😆. This comment is about all the videos I am seeing (oldest and newest). I am from Portugal and have studied guitar for 25 years both by me and 2 years in a jazz guitar institute in Oporto. No one ever taught me so clearly and sensitive that would immediately impact my playing in a way that all makes sense and I can now connect all the theory and shapes drudgery that I had inside my head. I had much confusion and I would always ask why Frank Gambale technique book spitted 😅 all the triads and who could remember all those shapes. I could not play well bc my mind would always complicate everything. Thank you Tomo! You're an outstanding teacher and player with very good taste both on equipment and music choices. I am sincerely grateful to have found you. You make me so happy 😁 the soloing over c7 chord made my brain cells click when you said mixolydian is a sound not a shape!!! I now have my small book too to write the important stuff in 1 page. 🙏❤️ i am not frustrated w myself anymore.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! So great to hear that. I have taught at Berklee College Of Music for 28 years and I am still learning "HOW TO TEACH CLEARLY" I think I am getting better! NO MEMORIZATION! NO TABS! No need all that. If you remember everything, you are going to get very tired!! I love make other people comfortable & happy! It's happy business!!

[@louisvuittondonvg9040]

Love this Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@sk8erlater11]

Great content as usual!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it Thank you!

[@mangeb1332]

Well Done!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@arvy1284]

Thankyou sensei

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank YOU!

[@BoringDudeOnCrek]

I like how guitarist are just a bunch of people complimenting each other but having low hopes in theirself

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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

[@davidhillewig]

Hi Toma! Thanks for everything! Check out the song 'les poèmes de Michelle'. A nice song that has a nostalgic meaning to me. It uses similar chord structure as the one you're demonstrating! Cheers David

[@davidhillewig]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHbPlmmeZ7J8qZY

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! Thank you!

[@flamecrew9atroblox958]

awesome dude, love your teaching. Its gotten even better sense I last subscribed to your course. Next month I'll be joining again:)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Please come back anytime you wish! More materials are waiting for you! New "Music Theory II" is getting popular!

[@AlexMusicOvery]

Very interesting, entry to jazz playing as well :) just transcribed the solo you played to learn from it :) arigatou Tomo sensei :)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!!

[@bertmoney1045]

easily played his style

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@newoldalbums]

Hey there Tomo! Thanks for lesson! Maybe you can also make a video about Mateus Asato neo-soul style?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! That's possible! Great chord changes, arpeggios!

[@guitargordooficial]

Pitch Axis: Dmaj7 is the pívot to modulate from Amajor key to Dmajor key. Tomo sensei wa saikou!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@TheRealSandleford]

Just the two of us? Anyway, good lesson. I was coming to search your channel for rhythm changes.... and saw this new one! You only have 33 sec thumb action on that one. Hey either way thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Similar or same good chord changes! Thank you!

[@mikem668]

I discovered Ichika Nita though Tim Henson only days ago. Which returns me to Tomo, and which is way above my level. But it feels like we are returning to classical and jazz playing. Some of Henson's playing reminds me of Brazilian jazz and the percussive stuff reminds me of Conlon Nancarrow's prepared piano. Which is sort of how he composes it. Yet it feels classical. Ichika Nito, feels like a return to the 50s - 60s jazz guitarists. But is there some Segovia in there, too? I'd be interested in hearing Tomo situate their playing within classical and jazz history. Thanks for the wonderful introduction to his style.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Those guys are way above of everybody! So amazing! So simply it! You're welcome!

[@mikem668]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Yes, I agree. To my ear, it sounded like it came out of nowhere. I don't know their scene, but it feels different than English kids listening to American blues, say. Perhaps they will usher in a golden age that's international and blends traditions into a new cuisine. Exciting times for guitar. I feel like people felt when they first heard Louis Armstong and Muddy Waters. What? You can do that?

[@sjy3754]

Just the two of us 🙂

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@williamchan6443]

are you familiar with chon or mario camerena? these guys plus ichika and tim henson are the modern virtuoso guitarists, they’re all incredible

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Amazing players!

[@tominokouji4]

ゆっくりゆっくり綺麗に鳴らしきってやるぜぇ〜‼️ ありがとうございます＼(^o^)／

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

ありがとうございます！

[@dee2192]

tomo making ichika video say lessss

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@HL-OOI]

Cool..I play it on acoustic..😁

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great!

[@BonelessVR]

12:14 when you accidentally play a part of Wind Tempos

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@arewestilldoingphrasing6490]

always great stuff Tomo. Wondering if you have any plans for Toshiki Kadomatsu style of playing

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! No plan on other people styles.

[@nonexistent944]

When he said that he spoke to him, my dumb ass was thinking how were they communicating as ichika didn't speak english. I completely forgot that tomo is a Japanese for some reason lmao

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Ha ha!

[@musicalhead7482]

Fantastic lessons! ❤ Just please start giving chords diagrams while you tell a chord in your videos. 🙏🌻

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Best not to learn with picture of chords!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I only played 5 shapes. Very simple!

[@musicalhead7482]

Not very simple for the beginners though, or for the people who just entering to Jazz. Just saying with the diagrams your lessons would be accessible to everyone more easily. 🌈

[@rajmurali606]

Please make one on the style of Mateus Asato

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

That's hard but why not? Which song?

[@ಠಿ_ಠ-ತ7ಭ]

Hey Tomo what do you think about ichikas latest live performance?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

He is totally incredible!!

[@fingerstyledojo]

It's the chords of Naruto - Blue Bird

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@BarneysBullit]

"Just the Two of Us" by Grover Washington

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great song!

[@Microbert90]

This chord progression is the same as the song 'just the two of us' by Bill withers

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! That's similar to many jazz tunes!

[@dipeshmanandhar3220]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@bonusfat110]

"just the two of us" with some added embellishments

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Every songs are similar to that song!

[@zealousguitar]

Wish I could learn from you personally

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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

[@zealousguitar]

@@TomoFujitaMusic joining today. I dont care if I go broke pursuing my dreams its an honor to learn from a guitar hero like you and im going to take it very very seriously. Happy holidays !

[@Khoamikaze]

kazuki isogai next

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

He played a beautiful chord progressions with fills.