Tomo Fujita Guitar Wisdom

Hi Tomo-san,
I can't find where in the forum I think I saw, but I think you wrote "play slow, not comfortable" in some kind of discussion related to transcribing songs not too long ago. When I read it (hope I'm not making this up), I understood it as "play slower than the record, but faster than what you feel comfortable." I know you think it is better to transcribe at the original speed if that is possible, and you recommend transcribing songs that is not too fast or too slow. But now I'm wondering if I understood what you meant right in that thread/context since you always emphasize practicing slowly, even slower than what you feel comfortable, for a lot of foundational exercises and fundamental understanding of sounds like triads and scales. Can you please clarify what you meant?
Thank you!
Yuji

Thanks Tomo and Yuji.
I appreciate the reminders.

Here is some Guitar Wisdom from Tomo in my notes:
"Learn, transcribe at full speed.
Practice at slower pace (not comfortable tempo!)"

Also love this one:
"Keep listening one song over and over or just one jazz album for 2-3 months or more!
Eventually jazz will live inside of you! Then you can hear it anytime, any speed!"

Kurt

Hi Yuji! To clarify, a comfortable tempo is what feels natural to you. When you slow down your playing, it may feel slightly uncomfortable. This is the experience that Tomo wants you to have during your practice. Practicing at a tempo significantly slower than what feels natural will help you refine your picking, muting, timing, and coordination. So, don’t speed up...slow down!

If you think, "This is SO slow," it is probably the right tempo 😂

Thank you all for the clarification!
Yuji