This Should Have Been Your First Guitar Lesson - Chromatic Scale

[@jessejorgensen3931]

9 days since you put this lesson up. I'm starting to think you may have a knack for teaching?Lol. A large part of my problem has largely been fixed. That awful thumb. Every time I'd go in or out riff, i know now my thumb would shoot to the headstock, and my fingers would fumble. No more. That freed me up to sing a little melody, which i never knew i was capable of. I could hear a notes not sing one. But I've noticed by verbalizing the note and not just saying it in my head it just happened naturally. So i would like to if i could at the end of the month pay for a sub and maybe you could give it to someone who else who could use it? Every time i apply something you teach, i get better. Maybe i could help save someone a little headache? Anyway, if anyone reads this and is thinking about trying a youtube course, do this one. Mr. tomo is the real deal.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Good job! Basically your left hand thumb position is always around the middle and use super light touch! Practice these more! One String One Finger Approach! Thank you so much! So happy to hear that!

[@jessejorgensen3931]

Dont thank me!All i did was listen. Thank you.

[@10tendogsdonie]

@@jessejorgensen3931 ahh, a great positive feedback, im going to watch it now, I'll post my experence, have a great day, 😎

[@dananthony6258]

Ill never forget how happy my guitar teacher was and kept telling me how good i was. He said i learned fast even though looking back it wasnt anything unusual. Its him telling me i was good or had an ability that made me practice harder. That was 37 years ago. I love that guy.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job! Thank you for sharing! Encouragement is so important!

[@10tendogsdonie]

Is that the edge,? 😉😎😊

[@yanasitta]

The ones that know how to nurture growth are the true teachers. Congrats.

[@bryanhull5808]

Thank you for showing the proper thumb position. I was confused since I'd see my thumb laying horizontal on the neck 😅 I love your videos and wanna thank you for taking the time to help us all out. ❤

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! My pleasure! So happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@quailstudios]

Having a one on one lesson with Tomo... this is amazing. Thank You!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! I don't teach that much on private lessons but it's all possible. My pleasure!

[@Ten2More]

I deeply appreciate your lessons, Mr. Fujita.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@PawpawJamz]

Not only essential for learning intervals, but where all notes are on the fretboard. Only 12 notes, but if you know where they are, it unlocks the puzzle. Great dexterity builder.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Great one!

[@wilmet.guitar]

You can do it with Only knowing the 7 notes in my opinion, once you know those you know the where the sharp and flats are

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! That can be another topic. This lesson is all about practicing Chromatic scale on 4th & 3rd strings with all down stroke with super slow... @@wilmet.guitar

[@vagabondcaleb8915]

"Guitar is the most SHAPE based instrument[chord families]." -Jacob Collier

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes and Jacob got amazing ears & understanding music theory... can understand those shapes with intervals!

[@k0jin1113]

Thank you as always. Just started playing but you're always clear, precise and succinct. Hope you have a good day.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure! Thank you so much! Have a great Sunday!

[@kingfishats655]

Played for 35 years, 10 professionally, worked full time giving private lessons afterwards. I would have said I was well beyond this exercise on the surface. But the microscopic attention to detail-avoiding all extraneous sound-was so enlightening. I never realized the small amount of string noise I could get, particularly from the higher strings. I love simple, back-to-the-basics concepts that elevate my playing. I’m doing it 10 min. a day until it is just what my hands do naturally (eventually in all contexts, not just chromatic). Thanks for your insight.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Good job! I love simplicity & limitation. I teach super slow simple chromatic scale to all my private lesson students even pros. (I teach a few really well know pro players) and everyone always surprise with my approach and they love it! No noises! Set your amp louder uncomfortable with a lot of brightness. Easy to detect all unwanted noises! You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@jorgeh.fernandes1681]

my son's grandpa is Japanese (he is the first generation of the Japanese who migrated to Brazil). You, Mr Fujita, makes me to remember him. I use to say my son's grandpa is the only Japanese guy who can play samba on guitar like a real Brazilian!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much for sharing! My grandfather's brother went to Brazil.

[@mknewlan67]

Watching this dead tired late at night and swore his fret hand was floating free of his body. No wonder he’s so good.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Good job!

[@masterbuilder3166]

Its important to make good habits before we are stuck spending our time breaking bad ones. Thank you Master Tomo

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Having a choices! Thank you!

[@theguitarteacher]

Chromatic scale and the Major scale formula, that's my first lesson to all my students! 💯🔥🤟

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Good job!

[@theguitarteacher]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Still lots to learn from you, Tomo. Keep sharing, and keep teaching! 😁❤️

[@Jack.Waters]

I hear in everything. That sounds like the background to a suspense movie. 😂 Seriously, form is so essential. Many want to learn a song on guitar. But then that’s all they know. Learn the notes and then one can play all songs and create much easier. If it was easy everyone could. There is only like ~6% of the world’s population that can play a guitar.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! I love working with my vintage Fender Musicmaster Bass Amp.. the most honest guy in the world! Thank you for sharing! I always enjoy your comment. I can help all my students to learn songs once all got their foundation. My job is guiding them to right direction. Information is everywhere! I am working on Chinese Market this year. More people there!

[@Jack.Waters]

@@TomoFujitaMusic awesome. I always try to give perspective from an old lay person that learned sight reading at age 8 and knows personally how detrimental it is to only play the notes on the page and play from patterns. Be well my friend. If I can help in any way. Please contact. I also enjoy our conversations and hope that even one person gets inventive. 50 years of violin, 4 years intense guitar learning and I’m still enthralled with the ringing of a single note on a string.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Your input is very valuable here! Thank you so much! Likewise.Have a great weekend! @@Jack.Waters

[@AndySouvlakis]

1:52 thats what she said

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job!

[@DabblerBabbler]

Nice lesson! I think the only subject missing was the fingers positioning in order to avoid mute strings below.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

[@elwalker9034]

No tempo, no finger noise, no pick sound. No tempo!! 10 minutes every day. Do not go over 10 minutes. You wont come back the next day. 😂10 minutes, every day. The 10 minutes will hep you...please don't forget, NO TEMPO. I'm off to practice.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job! Very important details otherwise... many hours physically... won't improve good playing skills. Thank you!

[@emanueljohansson6284]

Hi Mr. Fujita! What is your opinion regarding yamaha's sg-line of guitars?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yamaha guitars are really good! Play it by yourself!

[@emanueljohansson6284]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you for your time! Yes it's amazing. Similar to the ones Takanaka used 😊

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Please enjoy! @@emanueljohansson6284

[@walterlacayo6503]

Simple exercise, but I didn't see Any goal . So my question is; what is the purpose of this exercise ?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You didn't watch the full video? Thanks for sharing.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

If you watch the full video then you will get it!

[@Fredsterrrrr]

Hi, what’re you guy’s thoughts when it comes picking through anchoring/ hovering I have a tendency of using my pinky to anchor against my guitar whilst picking. Will using this method hinder my picking speed in the long run? Should i stop anchoring and start hovering whenever I use a pick instead? Any advice/past experience stories would help. Thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I used to do that... and I changes it when I came to Boston. I like this style so I can mute strings easier and can move freely. I think having a pick is a choice and finger style is another choice. Plus I use a pick & finger style mix!

[@manyvibes1540]

Thank you, Tomo. You made my fingers very happy when you said “Ten minutes”!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad to hear that! My pleasure! Better to do less than 10 minutes! So you focus on limited valuable time!

[@Gramps714]

This is another good chromatic exercise I do most days; kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmqxn6xqmcdlbcUsi=3hZm4mLceGYmF4FN Learning a tune super slow really cements it in your brain

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Thank you for sharing!

[@theena]

Thank you, sensei. Much appreciated.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Very happy to help! My pleasure!

[@machsolid6402]

You made reference to my lunchtime lesson? I am working on chords I’d like to find these ? Do I need to join to access this feature ? Thanks again .

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I love making those Lunch Time Lessons. My lunch time lessons are SHORTS here. I write all the details in description so you wont get lost. I bet someone is learning more chords! My pleasure! More detail lessons are at my Guitar Wisdom.

[@frankdardano3182]

Glad I found mr Fujita.a effective,patient teacher. At 71 time is is something I valued . This man is bursting with answers,and fascinating info about everything guitar

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! I am super patient. I love playing & teaching guitar! So much joy sharing about guitar playing! Thank you so much!

[@williemammoth11]

I'm a drummer who hacks around on the bass a bit - this is an awesome lesson! Thank you

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lueyjam]

Thank you for the lesson, I’m going to be practicing this 10 mins a day (listening to the notes carefully). #guitartechniquetransformation 🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Focus on only 10 minutes! Very important! Good job!

[@abeckmedia1789]

thank you fancy guitar man

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@SuriSanJose]

Thank you thank you for taking the time to do this. I really appreciate it.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure! I want my Guitar Wisdom subscribers to watch this video as supplement. You're very welcome!

[@oscarpolo6310]

❤ Very interesting lesson Mr. Fujita, I didn't know that Fender amplifier has a beautiful tone. Greetings from Bogotá, Colombia (South America).

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! I love practicing that Fender Musicmaster Bass Amp. Thank you from Boston MA

[@ashmanskas]

Thank you for your guitar wisdom, Mr Fujita! Your calm voice brings back fond memories of a former mentor, who is Korean, not Japanese, but who speaks with very similar calm and thoughtful mannerisms to yours. I have a question for you, if that is OK: my teacher focuses on classical technique, so I play finger-style so far, no pick. For a finger-style version of your chromatic scale drill, do you recommend p p p p or p i p i or i m i m or something else? Would the RH fingering be different descending vs ascending? Different 4th vs 3rd string? (Of course I should ask my own teacher next time, but it is fun to ask for your wisdom!) Once I have become more proficient with basic technique and posture, I would like very much to put some time into your Guitar Wisdom. For the moment I "don't expect too fast" and am enjoying the early parts of the Parkening method book. I have Leavitt too, but at first glance, Parkening's exercises are a more melodic starting point. Thank you so much for these profound videos! Your first video with your daughter reminds me of where I started last summer, strumming a few open chords, playing a major scale or a simple melody on one string, and intensely curious about where to go next!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! So happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing! Any fingerings are fine. Try all thumb with down stroke first. Simple is the best! Please ask your own teacher! I would love to answer anything in general but personal questions I would do via in private lessons. Thank you!

[@ashmanskas]

@@TomoFujitaMusic OK, many thanks! I'll try this out, all downward rest strokes with thumb, for now, then see what he says next time about right hand. Meanwhile, your blues/jazz-inspired material is an aspirational goal for the coming years!

[@Gr8FriknApe]

Too cool. They're going to call me "Shifty" from now on. Tks Tomo San!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Good job! My pleasure!

[@katsunori.bb.kawai.6633]

Thank you Mr.Fujita. Good basic guitar technic.🙏😎

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you like it! Thank you!

[@walterlacayo6503]

Same fundamentals one can practice the same with pentatonic scales . So again why chromatic scale . Show how your canamke music with chromatic scale ? I watched again and still my question remains . You're missing something or basically don't want to share . This lesson has no use. I have reviewed other videos and enjoyed them. Like the one on arpeggios .

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! I will watch it again and I will make better one! Thank you so much! This is how I teach to all my private lessons even Pro Players. Basic technique that help all other playing efficiently!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Please remember this chromatic exercise, you can only allow to practice less than 10 minutes a day! If you believe this will make you a better player! Only takes 90 days!

[@philj3095]

Hello Tomo , I wanted to say I get it , the way you relate what you need to know and how most of all its ok to take your time and learn at our own pace . All my life music was always easy to hear and to play . I am a bass player most of all put now I understand that I have been doing things the hard way . My ear hears music and my brian wants to dive into that emotional feel but without the proper tools i wont ever get to the point in my playing . Now you have shown me where to start and the best mindset to have . I know i can flow i just have to get the chords and phrasing and arpeggios into my tool box . oh and new rule no distortion while i learn . your mastery of feel and space if fuel for my imagination . thank you so much now i better get back to it Tomo.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! I love bass too! I think two parts are very important 1) Play with your feeling and emotion (Use your Heart) 2) Study Technique, Theory and Ear Training (Use your Brain) to support 1) very well. Life, music, and guitar... it's all about balance! You're very welcome! Thank you so much!

[@DaringDan]

Guitar Patience(winky face). Would be a good shirt. Cheers, Tomo.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@JordanService]

Wow this is actually how I learned.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job! Very lucky!

[@mrfomiatti5515]

Thanks for sharing, I like the way you slow it down to give your brain time to process.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad it was helpful! I teach super slow!

[@sanchezz4387]

What I don't understand with guitar lessons is the focus on pentatonics. I've trained myself via KZbin but I've always stuck to learning chromatically rather than pentatonicly. At the end of the day if you only learn penta your losing two notes every time

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Most KZbin lessons are entertainment purpose so you get fast satisfaction but no results. Learn more triads please!

[@leonardfox2694]

Glad to find your wisdom. Reminds me of basic karate moves, practiced first to profection every day, then speed up gradually over time. In the course of days and weeks. Not ever forgetting to maintain perfection. Discipline involves much patience, so we don't get ahead of ourselves. Letting overall improvement come gradually. Never forgetting the K.I.S.S; keep it simple stupid. (learned that in AA)❤😂

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

A little similar concept as Karate. Less pressure, less noises etc. This was you will be so patient through guitar journey. Yes..smart people can't learn guitar well because they are thinking too much ahead!

[@leonardfox2694]

Yes! Muscle memory comes from continuous repetitive movements; not from continuous repetitive thinking only.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! No muscle memory or memorization! Familiarization! @@leonardfox2694

[@leonardfox2694]

I'll trust your vast experience.​@@TomoFujitaMusic

[@leonardfox2694]

@TomoFujitaMusic I'll trust your vast experience. So good to find someone who has something to teach, but nothing to prove.

[@mrbubbies_]

Incredible video, very detailed and well explained. I’m gonna try this out, really wish it was my first lesson! (Greetings from Trinidad and Tobago!)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you so much! Please enjoy!

[@johnbee209]

I enjoy your channel, thank you, but a question keeps coming to mind, are you Mr Miyagi's nephew?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

[@yukitadano5098]

Hmm interesting. My guitar instructor seems to take the opposite approach. He suggested I might be focusing too much on drills and should try to start learning songs. I have a little music experience, but I've only had a few guitar lessons, and I'm worried I'll pick up bad habits.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Balance is so important!

[@Kaio-OC]

Thanks for the video. This is actually my first lesson. Just got my guitar this morning. I'll try Guitar Wisdom soon too!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Congratulations! Good job! Please join!

[@naninanya]

下りの時の運指ですが、薬指のロングトーン時に、中指と人差し指をすでに押さえているよう見えました。 私は、下りだと、弾いている指を離すのと、一つ下の指を軽く弦に触れている状態から押さえるのを同時にしていたので、どちらがいいのかなと思いました！

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

ありがとうございます。まずは、テンポを気にしないで、左指の力をなるべく入れない方向で。軽く触って用意してる感じです。ゆっくり考えましょう！

[@localguy8]

I like this simple n getting rid of bad habits. Love the explanation also Thank you Tomo keep it simple n easy to understand 🙏🙏🙏🎸

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I love two things! Simplicity & Limitation.

[@tsg_frank5829]

Very useful exercise for a beginner, you're a great and welcoming teacher!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Not only a beginner, seasoned Pros too! I teach a few Pro Guitarists, I teach this! Everybody really surprised how effective this little idea!

[@ysnoor]

I really wish I knew this 30 years ago the first time I learned to play guitar. We didn't have internet and youtube back then so good materials were hard to find.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Never too late! You are so fine! You can catch up anytime! Thank you!

[@mabblers]

I'm really trying to get my speed up, but I want accuracy too. I think this really helps with that in striking the note cleanly.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You can push some speed then please pick a little lighter as you go faster.

[@moreykanner4781]

Chef Tomo pleeeeease play the bitter with Will and Shawn again... please

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes yes! Very soon! Thank you so much! What a band!

[@patcshea53]

Yawn. You will never get anywhere this way. I'm serious!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@thespice311]

Thank you so much Tomo! The clear visuals and instructions on proper thumb and right hand placement are so helpful to me. I have never had formal lessons and finding good information on those topics is surprisingly difficult.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Left hand thumb position is so important and you can not learn any KZbin videos because most guys showing only front! If you watch Hendrix, SRV, John Mayer closely the back of the neck... their thumb is always moving and no touching inside of palm!

[@flintdavis2]

I took note of the position of your thumb on the neck, it’s more in line with the neck. That’s important for beginners.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job! Thank you so much!

[@adriatic.vineyards]

Is this an exercise that guitarists of any level should practice?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Absolutely any levels! Only less than 10 minutes a day for 90 days!

[@hardtobeatplays2369]

For some position should i tilt my hand when playing scale?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Use a strap! Hard to explain this because every position you need dedicated position angle.

[@mikelrodriguez4610]

Hi, there are a lot of background noiseless in your videos😢

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@someslandur1802]

Thank you for these videos, Tomo. Working hard on learning triads and it’s helping me understand the fretboard so much better than I ever have

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! My pleasure! Good job! So happy to hear that!

[@gzeronine9484]

I love these lessons because it is giving me a strong foundation to build upon. Of course I want to go and play all my favorite songs but ultimately I want to be a great guitar player and a strong foundation is so important. Thank you for sharing Tomo.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you like them! So happy to hear that! Just less than 10 minutes a day. You're very welcome!

[@bringit2ya122]

Looking at the neck horizontally makes such a difference! Thanks Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! Good job! My pleasure!

[@machsolid6402]

One string changed things for me. I made my own exercise in a way because I knew the shapes. When you said play all the modes in c maj on the b string in another lesson, I was able to check the sound by shape at the 8th fret. I’m still doing that but it really came together. I knew I couldn’t hear it properly. Like you said it’s hard lol. Thank you for these great lessons

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! Good job! You changed it! Intervals! My pleasure!

[@Pavel_Franta]

Thank you Mr Fujita. Is it true you are John Mayer teacher?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Yes! I taught John Mayer in 1998.

[@piotrzawadzki4280]

Thanks for the video. I have the question. Why don't we practice chromatic scale with alternative picking? All downstrokes are not efficient.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! That's next step and I explained that in this video. Did you watch the whole thing? One lesson is supposed be only one thing super deep so you can go to next step with super clear! Very efficient for this purpose! Alternate picking is next choice! First I teach all down stroke because it's all on down beat with super slow tempo. This lesson is all about the details. Thank you!

[@piotrzawadzki4280]

@@TomoFujitaMusicOk i understand. It's easier to beginners to keep up the beat and rythm. Thanks for the answer. My english is not the best or i didnt listen fully. Thank you!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

This lesson is all about to play very neat and super slow! No tempo, Super Slow! We can learn so much! If you start playing alternate first then many people can miss impotence of clean technique! Very special way to play one string chromatic approach. You're doing good! Thank you! @@piotrzawadzki4280

[@piotrzawadzki4280]

Why i should mute the strings? IT depends on style? Because for example if people shred they doesn't mute strings do IT can ring out? And should i hold the note after picking another note? Is not better to release the finger after picking another note? Some classical guitarist do chromatic scale like that because it teaches you some flexibility

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

If you don't see this is important then don't worry! I am not force anyone. This is how I approach to all my private lesson students. Thanks for asking. @@piotrzawadzki4280

[@jeffokriya3389]

Play some john Lennon songs for us . . for fun . . greetings

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Yes!

[@dizgil6881]

Just started watching, but from the title and thumbnail, yes my first lesson was with my uncle and he told me to praftice the chromatic scale for a month and then talk to him again. I still do it for warmup sometimes, 20 years later! What a memory

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great guy! Be thankful! Thanks for sharing! Good job!

[@sesa2984]

Are you playing through that bass amp?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Please look up this Fender Musicmaster Bass Amp. Great guitar amp!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Mère si

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@johnharris7244]

Incredible man , you teach at the highest level , play at the highest level all over the world and still make time to teach us these important fundamentals so we can improve and enjoy the guitar. You are a blessing to humanity. Thank you.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! So happy to hear that! You know what to do! My pleasure!

[@q-perspective8989]

This is exactly what I needed at this point in learning. Thank you Tomo

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad it was helpful! So happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@KobeLanante]

❤take care of your self Sir❤

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! You too!

[@JoeIsOut2lunch]

I love how counterintuitive a lesson from one of the best guitar teachers can be. It’s poetically correct that it be a lesson on basics

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! This topic is so important!

[@jax0001]

Would you recommend this for a 6 year old? My son is obsessed with guitar. I have been showing him things (what little I know) and he picks things up quickly. Problem is I don't want to give him any bad habits or bad practice routines since I am not really a guitar player.. I am a drummer that "tries" to play guitar hahaha but trying to keep him interested until we find a good guitar teacher for him

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You can decide from your opinion based on this video. I would teach this somehow. If you wish something better for him.. then you need a qualified guitar teacher. Anybody can teach but you need to choose carefully! Yes! Please do!

[@jax0001]

@@TomoFujitaMusic thank you soo much!!.. I will do my best until we find the right teacher for him. he will be watching this video tomorrow :)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Don't show him too much TikTok or KZbin! Buy him a turntable and cassette recorder! @@jax0001

[@jax0001]

@@TomoFujitaMusic YES!!! No TikTok and very limited KZbin.. thanks to my Dad's Beatles records, he is getting old school music appreciation. Nothing like the sound of that needle hitting the record

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So glad to hear that. Internet is not so great. Old school analog is better! @@jax0001

[@stevelewis8919]

Thanks for this, new subscriber. Going to practice this.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for the sub! My pleasure! Do this less than 10 minutes a day for 90 days! You will see a huge difference in your playing!

[@BlackBearSixTV]

Nice lesson - thanks

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@nerdinium]

Thank you Sensei! I bought my first guitar 2 days ago. 🌞 I bought "Instant Guitar" also.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much for sharing! Good job!

[@areitomusic]

what did you get?

[@nerdinium]

@@areitomusic Refurbished Donner Hush-I from Ebay.

[@FernandoOliveira1979]

beautiful guitar!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@michaeljacksin9367]

I love that the shop has the reminders right under the video dont expect too fast is a big one for me

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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

[@mjso]

This lesson made me feel so alone.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@numbersabcdefg]

I like to focus on my neck shoulder forearm muscles. if I'm getting tense I'm going to fast

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Less pressure from left hand. Actually both hands are always very relaxed as if holding a thin paper between fingers. Light touch!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I teach this Alternate Picking Technique to all my private lesson students kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIfEmKSNrdyge9U

[@marianocr]

i need more motivation :

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I have so much motivation because I found my limitation and make it better! I practice this chromatic exercise less than 10 minutes a day and I can feel the difference in my performance. We all need dedication, commitment and making a consistent efforts. Thank you for sharing!

[@pablogarcesdiaz1151]

Love from Chile.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Thank you from Boston!

[@frankdardano3182]

I think Hendrix played his srat upside down not just because he's a lefty.the controls are accessible when upside down.STRATS HAVE A HOLLOW BELL SOUND..LES PAULS ARE THICK AND CHUNKY.I love the sound difference you can get.

[@frankdardano3182]

It's obvious you are brilliant,and your communication is outstandingI LIKE HOW YOU TEACH.THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND LESSONS

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Thank you so much!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

[@daveharrison3655]

Thank you.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@OURSKIESTODAY]

New sub.🎸👍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! I Wish All My Students Knew THESE Before They Came To Berklee kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp21qmqNrL-abcU

[@shockafter7]

I UNDERSTAND :D

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@Ray-xw2ui]

Hey Tomo! I just watched a Guitar Wisdom video on Learning to Improvise. I'm having some trouble identifying chord progressions and deciding whether to focus on the key or the individual chords when improvising. I used to improvise without thinking much about it, but I want to improve and make my playing more melodic. Could you help me figure out which lesson from Guitar Wisdom I should focus on

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom. Best thing you can do is to post your trouble / question regarding TFGW lesson videos. When you post, make sure that include lesson number in the thread so people can help you. I would love to suggest something around that video & that specific topic. Two things are different: 1) Practice the material 2) Apply the material with performance. If you mix these two, simple it wont work at all! Please make this thread at my Guitar Wisdom Forum. See you there! Thank you!

[@Ray-xw2ui]

@@TomoFujitaMusic thanks tomo I already posted to the forum🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job! Thank you! @@Ray-xw2ui

[@Fourteenflow40]

Thank❤

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@lucyquan1679]

I am completely beginner at both music and guitar. Love your philosophy for both guitar and life. But can you explain what sustain means? Waiting for the note to fade out naturally before pressing the next note?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Hold the note longer! Thank you!

[@lucyquan1679]

Got it! Thanks for responding to my question so quickly. I am still amazed how you take the time to like and respond to every comment and even the not so positive ones with positivity. I am originally from Shanghai and now lives in LA. I am very happy to hear that you had a good time in my home town and is looking forward to enter the Chinese market this year. Wish you all the best!!!@@TomoFujitaMusic

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Good job! My pleasure! I am so thankful! Anything is all positive for me! People spent their quality time to comment on my videos! I am so grateful! I can turn everything to positive! Oh! Go to Pasadena... and meet with my friend Ian at Wild West Guitars... he knows good Chinese marker and all! @@lucyquan1679

[@frankdardano3182]

It is obvious you are brilliant.Your communication skill is outstanding.Thanks for your patience and lessons

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! My pleasure! Thank you so much!

[@Jon-Tee]

Dear Mr.fujita, how often must I change my strings?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

2-3 weeks is great!

[@appalachianpatriot1796]

I came back to guitar at 50yo. Everything I learned at 15 was trash. I use alternate tunings and scales now and amazing music is to be found far from the confines of standard instruction.

[@lonenester]

I just turned 50 in February. Learning. It's a little overwhelming all the videos. But I want to get the basics down and not give up.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much for sharing! Internet... too much overload information!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Less material & go depths. Simplicity & Limitation!

[@LisaSimplified]

Thank you so much! Newbie here - I have a guitar that's been sitting idle for years because I just couldn't get that first step in my head. This was so very helpful. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! So happy to hear that helpful! Thank you!

[@dustdevilz4771]

Excellent

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@Kzjazz]

Hi Tomo, How would you change approach to chromatic scale with un-amplified acoustic guitar? Thanks!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I practice this with an electric & acoustic. No problem. Play 2-3 set of chromatic with normal picking volume then go softer and softer until you can hear anything. That way all unwanted finger noises with appear e clearly. Thank you!

[@AB-gi9gu]

I played guitar for several years, and then I lost most of my fret hand index finger in a work accident. After several years away, I have started playing guitar again, because I can finally use my stump without my nerves screaming in pain. Because it is short stump, I must wrap my thumb for chord notes on low E string. I see you place a lot of importance on thumb position, so I ask - Do you think it is smarter to continue to develop this technique, or to try to maintain correct positioning and leave out the low notes in chords? It seems to work well for me, but I worry about the effects of bad habits down the road? Thank you, I love your positivity and joy with the instrument, it is infectious.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Which way would like to hear? Ask yourself deeply. For me, I do learn both ways so that you won't miss out anything. So I teach both ways to all my students. Do as much as you can and be creative so that you make own way with your own decision. You're very welcome! My pleasure! Thank you!

[@sachivt]

When I play riffs I always hear the slight hammer-ons or pulloffs even when I don't intend to. I'm going to add this to my practice routine today. Thank you for this lesson.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! If you love that sound and phrasing then all good! But if you have a few choices, then your expression will more expressive! Good job! You're very welcome! Thank you so much!

[@standbyme6395]

depending on how many notes per string you play will depend on fret shift...depending on whether you start on bass or high strings also determines fret change...

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! This topic is only playing Chromatic scale on 4th and 3rd strings from 1st fret to 9th fret or 5th fret to 9th fret.

[@walterlacayo6503]

I can tell ( by the style of your instructions ) that most of the lessons you teach, make the student feel they are not progressing, they seem to drag on and on and what you teach in on hour, can be taught in 10 minutes . The only thing I can think is that , you drag your lessons as extra income. A lot of guitar teachers do that . I have discovered . Finally I would never attend Berkley School of Music . It would have to be USC of GIT.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I think you are thinking very negative way. I wish all my students to improve later. No rush! Don't worry! Don't compare! Don't expect too fast! Be kind to yourself! Please write me more questions if you still don't get this amazing simple exercise. That's okay! No I don't even teach that many private lessons! I am very interested in your thoughts.I teach many other things. This part is you need to practice only less than 10 minutes but if you don't believe this deeply... then you need to work on how to think all positive way. Berklee College Of Music.

[@kronosse]

Amazing exercise, I'm self taught and have no idea what I'm playing most of the time. I actually battled with this exercise and I have been playing for years.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Please do this less than 10 minutes everyday!

[@SirLeDoux]

Tomo we love you! Thank you so very much for your kindness and positivity while teachers us. Truly an amazing Guitar Dojo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure!! Thank you so much!

[@LMacNeill]

It's the tiny details -- the absence of finger-noise and muting the strings you're not playing -- which separate a true professional from an amateur. I wonder if I will ever be able to pay attention to that many details all at the same time, while actually playing music on this instrument. How many years must it take to become this good?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! All great pros knows this but they are not teacher so they don't bother explain this thing. I am trying to be a great educator & a great performer! Most people just don't notice this topic with a lot of reverb, overdrive and rolled off guitar tone! Do this less than 10 minutes for 90 days. Then you will see a huge difference. Something you still don't know that difference at 89th day!