Q & A #2 - How To follow The Chord Changes?

[@Ivan_Saul]

"theory doesn't really create any good music, it just defines what's going on" Tomo, you're a genius, you know!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@rickf6375]

well theory itself doesn't, but applying theory sure does help

[@thml7]

"My singing it's not great.........Thank you" That pause followed by "thank you" just killed me. 😂🤣😂🤣 Mr. Fujita, you're the best!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Then, Thank you!

[@phoenixgierra6484]

4:26 “My singing is not great, Thank you.” But his guitar can sing melodies that some of us can only dream of.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@Patrick-zt4mx]

Tomo - you bring such awesome content in an approachable manner - thanks for taking the time to do this!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@markglickman354]

1959 or 1960 ES330 .. such a great guitar played so well here - thx!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So good! 1959!

[@Henrik.Vestergaard]

Been walking in the woods today, listening to Bill Evans and Jim Hall, Undercurrent, for the first time. A nice walk that was. Please keep the great inspiration comming. Also Joe Pass, eg. Blues for Alagarn, yes . Regards, Henrik

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Sounds great!

[@Kept_Crude]

That Gibby model has always been my top fav for rythm playing. Anyway, you are amazing!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@chadrich6223]

Tomo, Your videos are always great and they inspire me to play! I've been working on chord tone intervals a lot recently and it really does change everything. It opens up so much and let's you have some fun transitions. I find it leaves room for other instruments too. You're the best!! Thanks for all the great lessons.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great to hear! Thank you!

[@JDavidChilders]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Mr. Fujita. What a beautiful guitar!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@akberalikhan2479]

Sir u r great player, great teacher and great human being...

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@jeremytooktoshina8820]

Nice guitar! One pickup...no fiddling around , just plug in and play! Great lesson. Learning 12 bar blues is tough for me.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks! I have more detail (slow!) lessons at my Guitar Wisdom

[@EHzRacingCollecting]

As a total beginner pretty isolated from other players and not taking any music lessons in person with a local teacher Your metronome playing on this video really showed me the importance of practicing with a metronome. I enjoy your videos. And love that guitar. Big fab of Norman's Rare Guitar KZbin Channel as well. Enjoy.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So great to hear that! I will teach via online a lot now. You can join my Guitar Wisdom so you won't miss anything.

[@a101239]

Thank you very much for this fantastic lesson! I am picking up the guitar again after a few years and I am learning a lot thanks to you

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome!

[@nikogabriel273]

You re always an inspiration, thank you so much Tomo, an excellent teacher.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure!

[@Guitargate]

Awesome lesson my friend!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you liked it!

[@edgardobustillo5966]

Amazing, real good material. Thanks a lot.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you liked it!

[@paolosandalo7901]

Hey, Tomo. Your videos are not just informative, but always fun to watch as well. Keep on rocking! 🙂

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that. Thank you!

[@borghi1983]

Thank you very much! Awesome insights

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ruechel]

Best teacher not just on KZbin. Domo arigatou goseimashita, Fujita Sensei.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@rickbattle5706]

Great lesson and examples. I learned much about the important three notes of each chord. Thanks.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! More detail lessons are at my Guitar Wisdom!

[@richardsumer838]

Beautiful lesson sir

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@kdavis63]

Mahalo Tomo!!! I purchased my metronome because of your instructions!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Wonderful!

[@nateo7045]

And I downloaded a metronome app because I'm cheap! :)

[@tatialo37]

So cool seeing you play and the guitars and amps you use make it better!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Wow, thanks!

[@charlesvachon5838]

Great rhythm chops!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! This is one of my practice routine. R37/R73 Swing Groove with a metronome.

[@thomaslord5217]

It's interesting, even at my re-beginner stage, how thinking a bit about theory as relates to the fretboard (e.g., parsing voicings, starting to learn various triad patterns, close listening to good performances by others) sometimes comes out as just your fingers gaining better intuition even when not sitting there "thinking about theory". I feel like this video is good for being explicit about that useful weirdness I'm trying to describe, relating theory and playing.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! I think everyone should pay more attention on foundation all the times. I am still learning from simple things. I have more detail lessons at my Guitar Wisdom.

[@klymiuk-mcilroy8936]

I really enjoy learning from you. You make it very simple to understand and your method of sharing wisdom is fun to me. Thank you very much

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You are very welcome

[@anthonyjohnson4734]

That’s what I’m talking about. 🤩

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank YOU!

[@TJJJJJJJJJJJ]

Hey Tomo Can you please make a video showing us all of your guitars 🎸 🎸🎸? You have some really cool gear !

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great suggestion!

[@jltrem]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Do it Tomo-san! I love guitar collection videos.

[@timsellsted521]

Another great lesson @tomofujitamusic. Must practice with 'nome and simple chords to see if I can outline them.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You can do it!

[@icedtea5143]

Thanks for the tips sir Tomo

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@fernandoalcantar7587]

You’re awesome Tomo, thanks for sharing us what you know

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure!

[@openminded8719]

Tomo..fantastic..I am quite far from that level. I watch your lessons and try to connect your information with what I know. More practice time for me is key. Always enjoy. Thanks!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@robertmfacto]

you are so good tomo ! I love it you're the best ty

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@billroy2780]

Great lesson. Thanks

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure!

[@lidymcbee6089]

I was thinking about this yesterday , thank you!!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You are so welcome!

[@skatetodeath666]

And so was I lol

[@Henrik.Vestergaard]

1-3-7 rocks. How much have I not played them since you got me startet some months ago 😀

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!!

[@gerardomeiller9873]

You are an inspiration!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@mightyhammerhead]

Thank you! This will help me right NOW! 😇🕺🎸

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Happy to help! Thank you!

[@whpon]

I like your lesson Sir Tomo !

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad to hear that!

[@the_musical_30seconds94]

Thankyou Sir for sharing your musical knowledge with us. If you would like to make a tutorial for your song Just Funky.... It would be awesome

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great suggestion! Thanks so much! kzbin.infosearch?query=Just%20Funky

[@ledmoon60]

1960, ES-330T. amazing

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@flintdavis2]

Too complicated! Going back to my banjo lessons. Way easier. Thanks for your time.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@rosaurobautista172]

thank you sir..

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Most welcome

[@AsmodaeusDB]

Thank you! 6 year beginner here. Now if i could only find a teacher like you in my corner of the world for some proper 1on1 😆

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@guidoguitar94]

Great work, Tomo!! Maybe how to solo over progressions that aren’t a -1-4-5?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks! Blues form is very important and we go beyond!

[@edspageusa1yesloveyes937]

Thank 💜 You LOVE

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you too!

[@LuigiForte]

Hey Tomo! Listening to Undercurrent as I'm typing this message. 15 minutes in, it's one of the best records I've listened to recently. Thank you for the heads up!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Very important album for pro guitarists and any guitarists who want to improve!!

[@LuigiForte]

@@TomoFujitaMusic I'm not a pro, but can definitely enjoy such a beautiful record. Thanks again, that made my day! :)

[@minmaj7837]

Yes tomo finally thanks

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@rainfieldmusic]

Good one Thanks and regards 😊

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@curtishansen7270]

Great lesson!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you liked it!

[@hecskatestrat]

@TomoFujitaMusic I saw your video on sad chords! Loved it! Do you have any more “ sad chord” suggestions??? Thanks!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great suggestion!

[@juanduplays]

Checking out the alluded lesson on Guitar Wisdom!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom!

[@juanduplays]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you Sensei!

[@WickBeavers]

I’m sharing this with me to play later! Thanks!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Have fun!

[@scottc784]

Fantastic. 👍👍👍👍👍👍😁👍👍😁😁👍😁😁

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Many many thanks

[@marianosaab2694]

Hi Tomo, thanks for your videos. Could you teach us how to play "Just funky" from your latest album? I love it so much. If you could point me in the right direction chord progression wise, I'll pick it up from there. Thanks so much.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I have detail lessons at my Guitar Wisdom.... check these... kzbin.infosearch?query=Just%20Funky

[@bostonwordsmusic7018]

There are three lessons on "Just Funky" at Tomo Fujita Guitar Wisdom: tomovhxtv.vhx.tv/tomo-fujita-original-music-lessons-demos. Complete notation for "Just Funky" is published in Tomo's Solo Guitar Etudes book . . . more information here: tomojustfunky.com/books-etc/.

[@shreyasbavimj]

Great lesson!! Thank you!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure!

[@testimony5542]

330持ってたんですね！ 最後のジムホールのコードワークめちゃクールですね！

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

はい 色々あります 勉強しました

[@peterevans202]

Hi Tomo. Guitar education seems upside down. We learn all open chords, the barre chords, maybe scales. Then you want to advance and the answer is to play fewer notes! I wonder how Jim Hall did it. Mel Bay? (C’mon, man!) I’m listening closely, watching closely, and grateful for what you share with us. Thanks.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Guitar education! I love that. You're welcome! More detail lessons are at my Guitar Wisdom. Thank you!

[@guitarstreet]

".... My singing is not great. Thank you." "I can see myself, I'm so happy teaching" "Good for you!!! Tomo you are such a nice human being... hilarious but really genuine moments!! Thank you for doing all that you do !!! And of course I am a proud subscriber of Guitar Wisdom!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! I love teaching guitar! Guitar is amazing!

[@guitarstreet]

@@TomoFujitaMusic please make a lesson on how to hold the guitar and share your insights on proper posture! I've played acoustic guitar for many years but can't seem to get comfortable on the electric

[@LucaMusicBeats]

Tom is best! 🙂very symphatic genius haha 🙋🏽‍♂️ much love from germany to tomo and all of you

[@hanyah916]

Amazing teacher :)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! 😃

[@marksystemed4678]

Nice guitar and video. I had a Washburn HB35 a few years back, lovely guitar and same colour as your Gibson. However I sold it, since it was a bit too big and uncomfortable. I have a metal screw and bolt in my shoulder, since I dislocated it many times!! Ouch!!!! But since the operation over 10 years ago it hasn't dislocated since.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! Maybe smaller body guitar?

[@marksystemed4678]

@@TomoFujitaMusic I have a Strat G&L Legacy and a Tele G&L Classic, both Tributes Made in Indonesia. I love these guitars. Im not sure if I would get a Tele semi hollow in the future.

[@tatialo37]

Es 339 epi or gibby's are great!!!

[@marksystemed4678]

@@tatialo37 Yes, I love the semi hollow sound.

[@brunobarcelona3]

Thank you, Tomo, I am thinking that I have to thank you every day ... just what you are telling us today is what I want to work on and your classes help me a lot. I love that you talk about music and not about scales .., as it does so much internet video and ingredients in a composition, .. I am not interested in speed without in MUSIC, thanks really, .. there is connection friend .. . I will answer a question, please .., I think I have the answer but I want yours, why Bb7 and not A7 that we always see who teaches? ,, They tell us more "guitar" A .. I don't believe it much .. but why do you always move in Bb? Thank you very much, a hug from Spain P.S. when you finish with the ingredients, eggs, .. milk, etc ,, please, let me give you the recipe for the authentic PAELLA,

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Bb is very unique and love that sound! Maybe jazz influence?

[@make7074]

Hello Tomo. Is your guitar wisdom series good for intermediate/advanced players? I am looking for improving my soloing and also getting more knowledge of theory. Love your videos!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great for beginners to pros! Please join my Guitar Wisdom! Thanks so much!

[@mrblablablabla]

I have a tendency to over-complicate things. Thanks for reminding me to keep things simple when learning the basics of new concepts. Also, I should really do more solvege / ear training, but what are good ways for that?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

We all do that! I think too much than doing things! You're welcome! Yes! Practice rhythm guitar, triads, ear training. Singing Do Re Mi and a lot of triads!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Try this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bma1nnmjh8yHn9k

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Did you watch this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3K3dXVnmNh2nJI

[@Kpapa91]

Thank you for another great lesson! I'm glad you brought up using a metronome, I decided to start shopping for one. Any specific reason why you rely on the Franz metronome?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Volume is perfect and only ONE knob. I have a few Boss metronome but I hit wrong button or back to preset. This way no wasting any seconds.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Very special!

[@Kpapa91]

@@TomoFujitaMusic good to know! Simplicity definitely helps to focus on what's important. Practicing! Thank you for your input Tomo 🙏

[@nateo7045]

You might already know this, but in case you haven't thought about it, there's some completely decent metronome apps out there that can serve you just fine.

[@Cooltorpedo]

Is that an ES-390 with a P-90? I'm not sure there were 339 made with P-90's. Nice guitar, seems more comfortable to play then the 335. I wish I was able to mute strings like that. Thanks, Tomo.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

This one is Gibson ES330T Thank you!

[@Cooltorpedo]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you very much for your reply. I thought it was smaller than the 335 but it's not, it's just "hollower" :D

[@Landon.Skalsky]

@Tomo you should give me another album to listen to.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great suggestion!

[@aladickes]

“My singing is not great. Thank you”. Hilarious.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Not at all..but I will do it anyway!

[@weps2097]

More things to ponder and practice. Thank you for another much needed video!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You are so welcome!

[@javieryap4372]

Wait so following chord changes is just highlighting the Triad/b7 notes or whatever makes up the chord? And then moving on to the next Triad and highlighting it? I'm quite new to guitar and this is great inspiration. Help will be appreciated!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Please learn how to use R 3 7 with swing groove & Learn triads so you can really hear each chords & any chord progressions, Great preparation for soloing!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You can join my Guitar Wisdom. More detail lessons.... only $9.99 a month subscription video lessons.

[@javieryap4372]

Thanks

[@Kala_Stha]

What tempo would you recommend when practicing blues or fusion, thanks!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Slow!

[@will9523]

guy is the definition of walk softly and carry a big axe

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@troutdaddy3600]

more people need to make videos on the undercurrent album

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes!

[@tman6495]

Back in the day we used a cassette recorder to record the rhythm track and then practiced on top of it. Lol

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! I will use my cassette tape recorder!

[@hortyist1]

This one made me hungry

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Always about food!

[@dogshowish]

When you listen to a drummer he playing bass and also doing fills as well with a metronome it’s just doing the beat you got to hear the rhythm and try just to pick out bass beats

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@ScottWaldenGuitar]

Are you playing the Bb major scale (or major pentatonic) over all of the chord changes or are you playing Eb and F scales over the Eb and F chords?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

This lesson is more focus on the chord progressions. Can you play Root 3rd 7th / Bb Blues very comfortably? If not... scale information won't work!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Try to play only triads over Bb Blues!

[@ScottWaldenGuitar]

@@TomoFujitaMusic I can play the chord progressions fairly comfortably but my solos or notes sound very generic, like playing a pentatonic scale up and down. Yours sound very melodic and musical.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@ScottWaldenGuitar Good job! I teach all the details at my Guitar Wisdom! You will understand what you want to know.

[@ScottWaldenGuitar]

@@TomoFujitaMusic I am a member of Guitar Wisdom, joined a few weeks ago. I'm going through the courses now so I'll look for the ones on triads and soloing. Thanks!

[@TheProgrammerGuy]

I just stumbled across your channel and I get the idea that you may not want to answer this question, but perhaps you can point me in the right direction. First, I have been playing for a LONG time (longer than you have been alive, for sure) and I am "OK". But when you start talking about 'root, third, seventh" I have NO IDEA what you mean (I never took lessons). Where do you think someone like me should go to learn these things? Or perhaps it's too late.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!! That's very easy... just Root & 3rd & 7th... This way you can play any jazz tune super easy and effective way! I am gonna make song analysis on jazz standard songs at my Guitar Wisdom so everyone can understand how to analyze any songs! Never late!! Today is new start!

[@xikote3d]

Sensei Fujitasan :)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@michirico1000]

nice guitar

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@anthonyjohnson4734]

Damn so amazing

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@derrtyverrsion]

As always...great lesson. Btw, I’m still confuse on how to practice using metronome. For example, do i need to hit the note during the click or after the click sound? In this example, you hit the first note after the click sound. Then, when practising speed using metronome...maybe for example alternate picking using scale, 8th/16th notes, etc.....i do not know if i’m still following the metronome or not especially when the BPM increasing.. Do you have lesson on how to use metronome in a correct way? Thank you sensei

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Don't worry! I will make another metronome lesson then.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

If you search "metronome" on my KZbin channel ... kzbin.infosearch?query=metronome%20

[@derrtyverrsion]

@@TomoFujitaMusic thank you! I will also look into your previous lessons about metronome.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@derrtyverrsion Good job!!

[@SuperSaber9]

Tomo san, what's the name of the song you play with the metronome in the beginning?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Around when?

[@SuperSaber9]

0:47

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@SuperSaber9 Okay... that's just my solo on Bb Blues! Thank you!

[@SuperSaber9]

That sounds amazing! I think I'll try to learn it by watching.

[@anthonyjohnson4734]

🔥

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@Dildobagginses]

I want to ask u to listen to the closing time album by Tom waits, and perhaps put John mayer on to it too I think he's about the best guitar player going and it could influence him and honestly I want to see the result. Sad songs. Music hasn't made my cry ever i don't think but Jesus Christ

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you~

[@peterandrews7434]

Lol! My singing is not great. Thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@richardb3382]

✌🏻️❤️🌵

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@kennywally]

I like all Tomo's vids. But this one didn't really help me understand more deeply how you solo better over chords. I know theory well, but just can't get to soloing over different chords with confidence. I can do simple I-IV-V, but just can't break into the next level. Where I come from we call it "trackin' the chords".

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Don't worry about this! Thank you! Please watch newer videos!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Learn Root 3rd 7th & triads!

[@BlackLeafSkate]

Was that 1st piece u played just imrpov? Or is it an actual piece? Sounds so good!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Most of my solos are already 1/2 way composed or I already know what sounds as my phrases. Just like a song has lyrics right?

[@hanskung3278]

Follow chords?....play chord tones.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Follow the chord progressions!

[@cfreeman5631]

Still witchcraft

[@zavotic6184]

z

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@zavotic6184]

@@TomoFujitaMusic z

[@anthonylane952]

First

[@anthonylane952]

Appreciate all your lessons they’ve really helped me thanks!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@adonisgaldo2597]

No learning..no methods explain .just showing the ability to perform.not satisfied

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for your honesty!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Try this one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnLNeI2Br9ljo9U