Sight-Reading for Guitar Players (Anyone Can Do It Now)

[@WarpedSpace]

Guitar wisdom + book is great :) I wouldn't find the book useful without the guidance !

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Finally I finished filming this book! I am so happy that my Guitar Wisdom can help everybody in the world with this book & sight-reading. I have learned so much about CLEAN MUTING TECHNIQUE from this book. Right! You cannot learn this book alone without suggestions.

[@georgem5589]

Wow, teaching something you love and caring about the students is one of the highest forms of living. Thank you.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@jacobmiller3427]

@@TomoFujitaMusic i would like to see a good course for people who aren't new new beginners but not intermediate and acoustic. A course that shows a good dirext path to learning. I only have an acoustic

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@jacobmiller3427 Thank you!

[@notanotherguitarchannel]

I got this book back in 2005 and I still read it from time to time. Great value.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great!

[@JDavidChilders]

Reading music is an essential skill for anyone who wants to play music at a level beyond a garage band. Beautiful guitar!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

]So nice to hear that! hanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@motherlessblues1565]

It has P90 pups ?

[@GuilleSan]

I got this book over 10 years ago. I studied a lot with it and also shared it with my students, but I never thought I would have the opportunity to have a teacher at Bearkley explain to me in detail what this book contains. I am deeply grateful for your generosity!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! Good job! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@IsothermeMusic]

Love those Leavitt books. I still have Vols 1, 2 and 3 from when I was a Berklee student back in 1988.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! Volume One is so good!

[@IsothermeMusic]

@@TomoFujitaMusic it’s great at teaching the fundamentals, as you stated. Big love and respect, Tomo!

[@jetpaq]

May I borrow book1!.

[@DekatrinDeneuff]

It is pretty to realize that I made a right choise. Being a professional saxophone player I am ok with a sight-reading. But when I grab a guitar to learn and play it I saw that it is very hard to play the guitar using notes, because It is the other instrument and I've never done this before. Then I found Berklee Guitar book vol.1 and started to work on it, going through all exersices there. I've finished just a half of the book , and my skills are growing up! I was happy to know that dear Tomo, my KZbin teacher, did video series about this book and advises it for learning! I feel I'm on the right way. Thank you Tomo for all your help, videos, informations, knowledge! You are The Best One.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! Good job! Your hard work!! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@brads4606]

You can't go wrong with the two Reading Studies books from Berklee press.They are excellent! You work through multiple keys within one position which forces guitar players out of "pattern mode" and into "music mode". Leavitt also puts little random twists and turns into the exercises that confuse the muscle memory from falling into predictable patterns. Do one exercise a day, slowly and don't repeat.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! I use this book for my students! No memorization!

[@pepperjanehq]

Yes, this is something I’m interested to do because I learned piano with printed music, but guitar with tabs and chords so I have to think (look) hard to work out what notes I’m using... this video makes me feel like it’s more attainable than I fear it is 🙂 Thank you, Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

This way you don't need any TABS and better!! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@Cuardaitheoirfirinne]

Tomo, I'm so glad you started this series on Guitar Wisdom. The last time I had an in person guitar teacher, she was so wonderful, she started teaching me to read using Frederick Noad's Solo Guitar Playing 1 and it really was a huge help in my confidence. Even Al Di Meola recently emphasized the importance of being able to read music as a guitar player in his interview with Rick Beato.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you so much! This book is impossible to do by yourself! So I encourage everyone to do this with me! I use this book everyday! Good making better discipline, patient and more! Do more work than others is always good thing!

[@macrylie4545]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Do you think going through all three books would be enough to get a good grasp of the fretboard; notes and their positions, keys of chords and scales. I would like to learn that way if it's not a bad idea while having fun and learning songs by ear in the process. Do you feel if I stuck with those two ways of playing and practicing guitar together would suffice in making me an accomplished guitarist for the most part? I really appreciate your input. I know your course is always an option as well but wanted your homest thoughts. Thanks, Brian W (Southern IL)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Only the volume one! That's enough! This book is good! I practice it everyday! Great way to fix muting technique. Thank you!

[@alexandrevalente9994]

I just received mine today! I was already busy following SR01 from Guitar Wisdom and busy training with first 4 exercices. I am now set on what to do this week!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great to hear! Great start! Thank you so much!

[@kevinbrianjohnsonmusic]

I bought the 3 volumes in one book. Can't wait to start going through it!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job! Learn the Volume One!

[@wooarent6050]

Thank u Mr.Tomo, I almost gave it up two hours ago because of the difficulty of reading the notes on the staff while playing my guitar, but seeing u making mistakes several times on this book makes me become confident again!Hopefully, we can see more contents about this book in 2021!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Don't worry! Don't compare! Don't expect too fast! Be kind to yourself! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@jasonlekander8768]

Thanks Tomo, I just purchased the book only and started the exercises tonight. Taking my time to learn the notes. I’ve been playing guitar since 1983 and have read music just a little bit and now I want to really learn reading music. I need confidence with my guitar playing. Thanks again Tomo

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! Good job! You're welcome! This book, working with this book with right direction will give you confidence! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@sujayanarula3913]

I managed to learn sight reading Level 1 book from my children while they were learning classical Guitar at school. My learning stopped after we lost that book! I try to learn now and then from online tutorials😊

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing!

[@oldmanshreds]

I just started this book and I am really enjoying it. I can't find a teacher but I am very very focused, practising every day. I dont think sight reading is difficult, just need patience.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoy it! Great book to notice muting technique and clean technique! I teach this entire book at my Guitar Wisdom. One of very popular sections. Direction is very important!

[@factchecker6674]

I have been going through this book since 1985. My music high school music teacher taught it to the group guitar class. I’ve bought it three times and have the 3 volume set.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I have entire book volume one lessons at my Guitar Wisdom.

[@caprise-music6722]

This is a real eye opener. Although I’m no beginner, I need to practice this kind of thing! I mean, I play guitar everyday, but I need to get better at focused practice. And this was a nice lesson and exercise

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@tingshenwang2126]

Thank you Professor Fujita! Before I known Guitar Wisdom, I took more than four month to study this book by myself. I feel really confused about the noise from other strings, and no one could tell me what is the right way to play. Your Sight-Reading Series is really helpful for me and I start from beginning again, learn how to mute, listen carefully of each note.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom. So happy to hear that!

[@apropostt]

There's something very therapeutic about opening up a book and sight reading music. You didn't have to rehearse it or spend a bunch of time memorize it but letting the page come to life.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Everything is there and you can really achieve something very deep and valuable. So much satisfaction and can built strong confidence. I use this book for training strong soul!

[@apropostt]

Thank you for the reply! Honestly wasn't expecting such kind words.

[@tomlierman3582]

This can not be a coincidence ! I received my copy today

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! So nice to hear that! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@msMagoo825]

Just joined Guitar Wisdom, and ordered the book (actually ordered the complete 3-book volume, in case you make videos for the next two books!)...looking forward to get started. Thanks so much!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom. Awesome!!

[@ARamblinMan]

Just picked up the book ! As a beginner guitarist I have always put off learning any sort of theory, but 10-15 mins a day won’t kill me :) Thanks Tomo for the recommendation ✌🏽

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! Good job! ! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@alexandrevalente9994]

Good evening Mr. Professor, I just subscribed yesterday to Guitar Wisdom. Even after 30 years of trying to play guitar, I still consider myself as beginner because I learn always new things. This course will help me to set up my mind solid with the knowledge and improve myself to play and be able to apply theory to guitar while composing and improvising. Also I just ordered the 3 books today on Amazon. I got the 3 at the price of 1!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom. This sight-reading lesson series are one of popular ones at TFGW. Thank you!

[@johnsonfish]

Mine Came Today!! Can't wait to get started!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job! I have all lessons at my Guitar Wisdom!

[@hechtdds]

Thanks for this and all of your videos. My guitar teacher had me purchase a different book by the same author. " Classical Studies for Pick Style guitar". After 3 years of mostly learning by Tab, I wa reluctant. However after learning the first piece "Caprice". It wa so therapeutic and meditative. Currently learning a new Bach song this time in 5th position,. Although it still is a second language, I'm starting to see that reading the music is helping me understand the fretboard in new ways. Thank you So So Much for all of your viveos. Mostly thank you for the positive attitudes you express!!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! My pleasure! I taught this entire book at my Guitar Wisdom. One is very poplar sections. If you learn scales on one string & learn triads with theory & ear training then you never need any tabs! Thank you for sharing! Thank you so much!

[@RobMasonguitar]

I love this book! Picked it up for 99p in a sale and been using it with my students for years. Lots of great pieces to have fun with.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that!

[@AlessandroAlbieroA]

Un insegnante giapponese che spiega in inglese e che solfeggia le note in italiano. Spettacolo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Grazie! Mia moglie è 1/2 italiana!

[@DoodleBugLisa]

What I like about reading is I know where stuff is.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@jadeedmundson5715]

Thanks for sharing your book recommendation!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@JayAyers]

So I've been tooling round the guitar for a while and basically learned strictly through KZbin and tabs. I can play a bit but cannot really comprehend the instrument. After watching this video I went and bought it (used). Also, no CD as recommended. It took me a while (didnt understand 1st position or where C was). But after a while I found some footing. I already have music reading abilities from my trumpet playing so once I knew where to start I was able to move along well. Will say this, after 30 mins I feel as if this book is what I've been needing all this time to really start learning fundamentals. Its fun playing and discovering the exercises. I'm looking forward to learning more about guitar. Thanks for the sound recommendation!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Only KZbin and tabs = stay same level forever! Thanks so much! Good job on your effort! More details are at my Guitar Wisdom site. More people are enjoying on their progress on guitar playing, sight-reading so gaining more pure confidence and having more joy playing guitar!

[@michaeld.mahoney9106]

This is an excellent book for sight reading. I have been using it for years.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Great!

[@JazzStrat781]

Those are excellent books, thanks for the great video. That is a beautiful 330, looks mint! Best to you and yours in this new year!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@mercurialcobra]

Thank you so much I have this book and I love it.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@smilleur]

Tomo you are the kind of teacher everybody needs to be introduced to. I help out at a small studio in wisconsin and I recommend your videos to every guitar player who comes through. Do you have any videos or teachers you can recommend for learning about songwriting? Thanks a lot sir, stay awesome.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@JasonQuackenbushonGoogle]

I graduated from Berklee 22 years ago, and I go back to those 3 Bill Leavitt books a lot more often than I ever expected to.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So awesome! Thanks for sharing! Beautiful!

[@lucydayLucida]

Can I ask what it is that prompts you to go back to those books? Is it a case of having to refresh the memory on some detail or that there's always more to learn?

[@toddmackey3118]

I purchased Bill Leavitt - Modern Guitar Method about a month ago and I'm working with it daily......slowly..

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job! I have "Sight-reading" section at my Guitar Wisdom. Cover this entire book!

[@Ironborn1886]

I’m a big fan of your work Professor Fujita, I just got the portuguese version of this book here in Brazil and instantly clicked on this video after I saw the thumbnail. I’m very glad to see you talking about it because it means I made a good purchase. I hope I have the opportunity to study with you one day. Greetings from Rio de Janeiro

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

This book is very hard to learn by your own. That's why I made guitar course that I use this book every week. We are up to page 83 right now at my Guitar Wisdom. Thank you so much!

[@bluesdog3621]

Very good, I went through this book but looking forward to doing it again with you. Thanks

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So great to hear that. Lets go a few more times! Thank you!

[@aos666]

I recently came across your channel and can't stress enough how much your videos have helped to bring back joy to my playing. I started in 1992 with this book as my first practice book but have gone many years just noodling without direction. I'm really excited to be learning again. Brilliant teachings, Tomo, thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@sarayontheroad]

I bought the book immediately! I've been wanting to learn sightreading but it's really hard on your own. I started with the Hal Leonard Method, which was cool, but I miss having someone guide me. THIS IS EXACTLY what I need.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! Good job! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@brzozek9669]

Learning this way is really effective but for those who are a little more advanced (or ambitious ;p) I also recommend learning pieces for the classical guitar. If someone work it well it will surely be heard in your normall play!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Even way advanced players can learn more from fundamental with depth review! More and more lessons are coming in any levels!! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@jbaby007]

I just got all three. I'm excited to follow your site reading course on guitar wisdom. My only issue I think is still memorizing the notes on the fretboard.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom! Just try not memorize anything! Slow down! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@jbaby007]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you 🙏🏾

[@joeyham08]

I just started this book with the goal of learning electric guitar and jazz specifically. It is fun so far. This video lesson is appearing at a perfect time for me. I am coming to electric guitar after getting to an intermediate level with classical guitar many years ago. Sort of getting the hang of using a pick, but can't quite get the hybrid picking style I see many jazz guitarist use. I am determined to learn pick skills to have as an option to finger-style. TomoFujitaMusic is one of my favorite channels, thanks for the content.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@scottcummings8602]

This dude kicks all kinds of ass. Great channel.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@jixxxxer17]

great video, i'm working in Volume 1 right now and what you say is true, it's better to have a teacher help you with this book bc you may think you are "Reading it " correctly but sometimes you are learning it " reading it" the wrong way, so in the long run it's not good to learn this book alone . Peace !

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! Good job! It's hard to decide whether right or wrong.

[@joeyfarley9916]

I finally got the book! I have all 3 in one big book. It was on Amazon, you were right. I have a lot of work ahead but I am so glad you have the series on guitar wisdom I can finally follow along with the videos!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great job! I will keep going with this book at my Guitar Wisdom!

[@angellovesjazz]

Thank you for posting this this. I was just thinking if I should get volume 1 or all 3.

[@BobDoherty]

I really like how he teaches. I thought there were other videos here that he goes thru more of this book.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! I teach this book 1 at my Guitar Wisdom.

[@peterevans202]

Thanks Tomo. You inspired me to pick up my book from ‘81. My teacher, Berklee student Dale Freeman, insisted that it wouldn’t stop me from sounding like Keith Richard if that was what I wanted to do. 😆 So no CD! BUT I did transcribe (some) of the duets into garage band so I can play along with the fiendish robot 🤖 partner (Chet? Les?) because they do sound pretty as duets and you can’t fudge the 1ee&ah. Plus GB lets you set the tempo to 42 if you’re having a chord catastrophe kinda day. 😖😁 I’m up to about page 74 but maybe it’s time to start over. “Review frequently”

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! You're welcome! Review is so good! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@paulalves4483]

All the berklee modern method books are so amazing William levit really was a master in his work

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes!

[@thebehavioralobservationsp8311]

Hi Tomo, I bought this book today at Strings and Things in Concord, NH. I look forward to learning how to read music after 30+ years of playing :-)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great! Now you can learn this book at my Guitar Wisdom!

[@kevin7dave]

Thank you Tomo Fujita, you are my true Sensei, from the bottom of my heart. Great respects for the way you teach and providing so much wisdom ! Im a self taught casual guitar player but I needed direction to play with good foundation and I was in search for many years for a methodological guitar teacher who understood their craft well. I am really happy to find you and subscribe to your online guitar wisdom since the past month. Thank you

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad to hear that ! Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom.

[@psychozhou]

Thank you Tomo！I am glad to see this book is timeless。As an adult beginner，I could play 7 duet of this book at 80 bpm，really love this book。

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! I think I just finished making lessons around page 99 at my Guitar Wisdom. Slow is good! Glad to hear that.

[@llocr8808]

Gracias Tomo, es un honor recibir clases de un gran guitarrista como tu

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

¡No se preocupe! ¡No compares! ¡No espere demasiado rápido! ¡Ser amable con usted mismo! ¡Muchas gracias! ¡Enseño lecciones de video mucho más detalladas y lecciones de teoría súper fáciles, series para principiantes, curso de lectura a primera vista en mi Guitar Wisdom! ¡¡Acabo de agregar nuevas lecciones !! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@JupiterFerrari]

Dude, I love your videos. You go off on weird tangents just like I do. Put the Book in my cart. Can't wait to get it.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@Slavomiras]

Very joyful person. Fun to watch :) love it

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@molonlabe11]

I am about to purchase the complete volume because in the next month or so, I'm looking forward to subscribe for your Guitar Wisdom lessons 🙂

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Just buy a volume one and repeat more! Sight-Reading section is one of popular series on my Guitar Wisdom. We are at page 100 now!

[@dimitristheodoropoulos18]

Great videos. The matter is to know how to study and to study properly. After do that if you want to get to the next level you need to work hard and to spend more time than the beginning. This is one way that one teacher learned to me in the past. I think Guitarist Oz Noy said he spent 4 years of hardworking to level up.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Guitar is amazing! No bottom! More to learn!! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@solarwind1985]

Yes yes! These books taught me a lot!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@giotek5746]

Thank you Teacher, i start to study this book, and your advices are precious to me. Thank you so much!!!!! From Gio.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoy it! You're very welcome!

[@MrHAC19]

I am studying modern method for guitar. currently in volume 2. great book. thank you for the video.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job!!

[@MrHAC19]

@@TomoFujitaMusic thanks for the reply. do you think I should find a teacher who knows Bill Leavitt's books to work with or are the books enough on their own without a teacher?

[@secretPENGUIN69]

Mr.Tomo ! I am completely self taught, & I’m able to learn greatly watching your videos. The catch is, I play in open G, & I don’t know standard at all. Sounds ridiculous, yet I play chord progressions as if I was in standard, playing outside the confines of G. I find it hard to believe you don’t have one video covering other tunings!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@d.l.loonabide9981]

Open tunings are legit.

[@joehernandez9453]

Thank 🙏🏼 you (gracias) Mr. Tomo. As a new subscriber to your KZbin channel and beginning guitarist, I find your teaching methods and caring so much for your students, astonishing, to say the least. Mr. Tomo we all share the same similarities, loving music it’s an awesome universal language, in my humble opinion. At 52 I am trying so hard to learn an instrument that I love. Watching your KZbin videos has educated me and enhanced my playing. I will definitely purchase this book today on Amazon. Thank you once again!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! Good job! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@joehernandez9453]

@@TomoFujitaMusic I’m officially a Tomo Fujita Guitar wisdom member. Let this educational and musical 🎶 Journey begin. Feeling excited!!! 💙🎸🎼🎵🎶

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@kushalgurung4218]

Tomo i have been watching your videos a lot lately. It has inspired me to pick up the guitar again. I used to play a lot of metal. Now i'm learning your way of playing and style and i'm enjoying it so much. Thank you Tomo For making amazing contents. You are very funny at times as well haha.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@jixxxxer17]

GREAT LESSON AND BEST ADVICE ON PRACTICE, I HAVE THIS BOOK AND NOW I HAVE TO REVISIT AND REVIEW, THANK YOU TOMO FUJITA, PEACE !

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! Many happy subscribers at my Guitar Wisdom.

[@tonydeAraujo]

I also bought the three Berklee volumes by William Leavitt in the early 80s. My volume 1 is falling apart as I used it for years, but never got to volume 3. Thanks for reminding me of it. I should go back a finish the project so that I can stop feeling guilty. Volume 1 was great! Who was William Leavitt? I've searched the web earlier for more about him, but there isn't much there!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! You're very welcome! Volume one is so good! He was a chair of Guitar Department .... William Leavitt was a long-time chair of Berklee’s Guitar Department, serving from 1965 to 1990. He had a profound influence on Berklee’s guitar curriculum, as well as jazz guitar education worldwide, and he mentored thousands of musicians. As a performer and/or arranger, he worked with many renowned artists, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Andy Williams, and Patti Page.

[@ohmwoodooshy]

Hi tomo thank you I got this book ,study for 20 page lol

[@ohmwoodooshy]

It is very good that you teach sigh reading

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Don't worry! Don't compare! Don't expect too fast! Be kind to yourself! Awesome! Good job! Slowly is better! Be like Turtle! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@134SASAKI]

I also have no sense of direction. When I moved to Tokyo, I went shopping and couldn't go back to my apartment lol Best wishes for the new series!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Very same! But music I have direction! I can hear the pitches! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@levik19]

Thank u for this insight. I will check the book out definitely. I sight read as a pianist but have a hard time applying it to guitar so I resort to cheat a bit by memorizing the fretboard and use my ears instead.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@mr.rajdeep.banerjee]

Greetings!! Thanks for the sharing. Stay blessed!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@henryJguitar]

This is great Tomo. Maybe you can do this with us every day for a year to help folks read music.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! I am building many courses at my Guitar Wisdom. This is gonna be a long run!! I am so excited to share this with everyone! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@Arpeggioseverday]

Can you review the whole book?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I already taught the whole book at my Guitar Wisdom!

[@JohnSherwoodGuitar]

Thank you, Tomo. I have this book, but haven’t completed it yet. You have inspired me!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@rayjohnfranco5171]

Great video, Tomo! I subscribed to guitar wisdom but lately I have not practiced everyday. I will remember your advice to practice everyday even if its only 10-15minutes each day. Thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom! Only 5 to 15 minutes EVERY SINGLE DAY!! Better than 5 Hours! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@LawOfficeofRSFpatent]

NAMM is always an adventure. It was 1 year ago I flew out for NAMM. Didn't see you there.. or maybe I did.. its so crowded!!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! NAMM is so huge! Maybe next time!

[@TheBobrossmusic]

I’ve used this book with my students for years!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! My new course "sight-reading" is getting more popular among other courses at my Guitar Wisdom!

[@millerjeff]

I purchased the book years ago and now because of your help I get to learn how to use it. Thank you so much for your generosity and courage to tell people the correct way to play. I play in a worship band at church, seem like all of the sheet music is not made for the guitar. Can this type of sheet music really help me?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@millerjeff]

@@TomoFujitaMusic I'm getting some swelling in my fretboard hand. Am I doing something wrong when I play?

[@LicksoftheLegend]

Fantastic book! It really got my reading in order for both classical and jazz lol sadly a few years ago a student of mine who I lent it to moved and I lost it.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@johnc.mitchelljr.2716]

nice lesson ! and yes , that is one very fine guitar

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@ChristopherDowning]

Perfect time to learn new material......lockdown. as an ex teacher I can tell you the one grown up trick to reading is lots of repetition. Get an egg timer ....play two bars for 3 minutes......do that for 5 days.....move on. So 30 minutes reading will be 2 bars X 10 X 3 minutes = 30 mins. Or if it's going well do a whole line for 3 mins. Tick the music for every 10x through......5 ticks....move on. I've done this with every student that wanted to read... .it's brutal but it works faster than any other way I ever found.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@cyberghost4043]

Thank You Sir Tomo

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Sight-reading section is one of very popular courses at my Guitar Wisdom!

[@mahoganymarco9199]

Tomo thank you, infinitely! What a teacher you are..

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@manuelcr9305]

Excellent recommendation Tomo!. I completed the three volumes of a Modern Method for Guitar and then studied Melodic Rhythms for guitar which was also written by Bill Leavitt, I studied this methods with my former teacher Felipe Souza who is one of Mexico´s best guitarists and he studied at Berklee for some time. There is a wealth of information in these methods!! :)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Believe or not... Sight-Reading Series is one of popular lessons at my Guitar Wisdom. This book (ONE) is so great! I am enjoying it very much. Now after page 60... you can hear a few sophisticated voicings and they are so beautiful! You are amazing!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Then try this. Read the book one from the beginning to end 2 more times! You will learn something new and you will improve big time!

[@JoelGilardini]

GReat I have the very same book! from back then when I did study a bit of jazz guitar! ^^

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@var_guitar]

I bought Leavitt months ago but put it down. I'll get back on it!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Now it's good time to make it ... Enjoy!

[@hermanncordes2866]

Great Method. I learnt it quite well with it.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job!

[@josepinto23]

Hi Tomo. I'm from brazil and i think you're an amazing teacher!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@gregorylyons6993]

I remember I had method book s 1 and 2 when I was a teenager. Unfortunately, I still wish I had those books, they were fantastic. I have been thinking about trying to find them again. Thank you Tomo for showing these on your channel.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! Now you can do this! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@JDavidChilders]

You can purchase the book through the Berklee website. online.berklee.edu/store/product?product_id=11115&category_id=19

[@JDavidChilders]

@@TomoFujitaMusic I sincerely appreciate your approach to teaching guitar. I'm having a lot of fun learning from Guitar Wisdom! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!

[@gregorylyons6993]

@@TomoFujitaMusic I just love watching you play guitar. Also, thank you so much for making available your guitar lessons. You are a very patient and caring teacher.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom!!

[@colink4823]

good video. I just ordered the book on the strength of the video

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Hope you enjoy it! "Sight-Reading" series at my Guitar Wisdom is one of very popular series. Almost finish this book!

[@colink4823]

@@TomoFujitaMusic hi Tomo, I'll be looking at your Guitar Wisdom, and hello from Northern Ireland, cheers Colin

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks from Boston!!

[@89ji76]

I’ve been practicing from this series for more than a decade now. I have the 123 anthology in English and book 1 in Japanese (for a different kind of reading practice)

[@oldbluesboy]

Ive just ordered the book , Ill come back to this when Ive got it! Although Ive been playing for years Ive lost my Mojo so a reset might work. Thank you Tomo :-)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons, beginner series, sight-reading course at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@aradieschen4880]

Where did you find it? Doesn’t seem to be on Amazon.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@aradieschen4880 You can search this on google!

[@aradieschen4880]

@@TomoFujitaMusic I looked for a wrong title. I shouldn’t post late at night. Thank you for all your great videos and also for the recommendation!

[@hanskung3278]

I got that directional problem, it's for real, leading problematic, dangerous, embarrassing situations

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Be careful! Slow down!!

[@StreetArtistsOfTheWorld]

Hey Tomo, I joined GW, I see you have 3 sections to sight read and only one section for Blues... is sight reading 3 times harder than blues? (To me it looks that way even though I can amateur sight read on piano!))

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom. I almost finish the book one! A few more pages to go! Don't worry about Vol 2 & 3.

[@StreetArtistsOfTheWorld]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Ok, thanks!

[@MykEviiL]

Awesome Video!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robertoperez752]

Love your style tomosan

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@Akawa341]

I just subscribed to your Guitar Wisdom! 🎸👍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@clotho5437]

I'm way above the level of who this video is meant for but i still kept looking around for help cause its still frustrating.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You can join my Guitar Wisdom. Only $9.99 a month subscription video lessons. This sight-reading series is very popular! We are working on Page 60 on this book now!

[@universemir]

have you tried vol. 2 or vol. 3? do you use them with your students?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes. Only need Volume One! So great for foundation!

[@GlobalMiles]

Oh wooooow! Yes, I had it, in 1980!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@agevich]

Thank You so Much!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you!