Tomo Fujita Guitar Wisdom

Thank you Kurt! My pleasure!

Once in a while, some people understand about Dynamics wrong way! That's why better not understand only words! My new book will have so much contents just like similar to Guitar Wisdom. I will make a lot of explanation videos for this book so people who bought this book (online) can access these videso at my YouTube Channel (unlisted videos) I am working on!

Start with a lightly softer volume / softer picking. I call it normal dynamics. I go softer and softer from there. It is very difficult to understand it but once you can do... more expression around what you already know.

Yes! Stay healthy (I ate some ptato chips = Cape Cod Potate Chips!) and no injury.
Plus no fret wear out.

Thank you!
So cute!

Like I said... My job is to make people simile. Good guitar teacher or good comedian! I am so grateful!

Tomo

Oh wow! I'm sure I'm not the only one who cannot wait for your book! With explanation videos- Amazing! That is going to be so helpful.
You are so good at all your jobs. We appreciate all you do!
Just let us know when and where to preorder :-)
Kurt

I'm certainly excited about Kurt.

Thank you Kurt!

This book will be a great supplement matrerial for Guitar Wisdom study!

I can't wait too!

Tomo

Thank you Linda for Week 2 / Day 6.

Good job! Triads on one string / Triads on two strings. Great to hear that! Intervals / No Look.

Thanks so much about my book! "Guitar Wisdom by Tomo Fujita"

Tomo

Guitar Wisdom by Tomo Fujita

What a perfect title!!! I am more excited with every new detail that slips out.
Can't wait for the day we all get order our copies
Do you know yet if it will only be published in digital electronic format? Will it be a paper book?
Kurt

Thank you Kurt!

Peferfect guide book for Guitar Wisdom.

I think it's only degital format. This way I can add more things!

Tomo

Way to go Mija. Great efforts and hard work.

You're very welcome Mija! Thumb position really can change your performance.

Learning triad inversions can teach you how to place your thumb proper.

Ukulele time on your Day 5. You can do triad work!

Tomo

Very creative, Mija. Way to make it work!

"....Tried CMAJ triads on first 2 strings. Slowed way down when it started to feel like I was playing patterns...."

Kurt, I almost feel like 2 strings is the anti-pattern. The "shapes" are usually across 4 - 6 strings and are, well, 'fixed' in position. Two strings have so many different combinations and flexibility. Any two strings, any interval, anything is fair game. I don't feel "boxed" in at all with two string triads....feels like it opens things up.

Keeping open to possibilities! That makes sense Linda! So many options.
I didn't really do more than play CMAJ inversions using 2 notes on the b string and one note on the e string.
I'll keep exploring!
Kurt

Wow Kurt thanks. Much shared appreciation

Wow Linda so excited for you guys. Have not quite made it there yet. Finally got to connect the dots with combination c and d triads. Big break through.

Great details and inspiration on this post, 3 sessions, Yes!! man you are working it good. I am taking notes from your posts, thank you for the details. - johno

Thank you Clay for Week 2 / Day 6.

Good job! Following good routine. High Root C. Thumb position!

Tomo

Thanks for sharing, Clay! You must be ready for week 3 :)

Thank you Richard for Week 2 / Day 6.

Good job! Listen deeply. C Traid Inversions. Not Looking. Staring at object. Find the sound.

Your focus level is really good! Good this will take some time. It's so worth it!

Tomo

Thanks for sharing, Richard! Inevitably, you'll hit some wrong notes when you do not look, but it is a great practice to look at something in front of you. It's great to hear you are making progress!

Thank you Serena. Yes!

Tomo

I totally agree with you, Serena! It is so inspiring

Thank you Al for Week 2 / Day 6.

Good job! Play soft. No noise. Less pressure. Dancing thumb!! Right arm. Less thumb pressure! C Major 3 patterns. One String approach. C Triad Inversions on 123 set strings.

You're very welcome!

Tomo

Good details, Al! It appears the dancing thumb is a major focus now :)

Thank you Serena for Week 2 / Day 6.

Good job! Having fun! Yes! Amazing Forum Members! Graterful!

Good job! Chromatic Scale. 341 fingerings. Slow down. One String. Soft singing. C & D triad inversions. Watching the ET01 & ET02 videos. Thank you!

Tomo

Thank you, Tomo

Thank you for sharing, Serena! Hard work pays off. Enjoy the pieces falling into place :)

Will do, Sammi

Thank you Jeffrey for Week 2 / Day 6.

Good job! Single String. Singing. Focuing on 2nd string. Two Strings approach. 2-1, 1-2.

Tomo

Thanks for sharing, Jeffrey C! Simple, solid practice.

Thank you Mija for Week 2 / Day 6.

Good job! Reviewing Week 1. D Major. C Major now. Chromatic 1212. ET05 Groove.
4 Sequencings.

Tomo

Thank you for sharing your practice Mija! I appreciate you writing out the sequences too!

Thank you Tadashi for Week 2 / Day 7.

Good job! One String & One Finger Approach. All 6 sttings. I used to do this a lot! Paying more attention to relaxed fingers & dancing left thumb. C & D Major Triad Inversions 123 set strings.
Do not rush! Great! I go slower and softer! Guitar is my meditation!

Tomo

"Don't rush, just get used to it".
All strings?! Wow! Excellent job Tadashi!
Thanks for the reminders!
Kurt

Love this, Tadashi! Kurt - I also really like "don't rush, just get used to it!"

Oooh very cool, Tomo! And thank you for all of YOUR support and guidance during the July Challenge. You have worked as hard as anyone. Hats off to the GW Team.

That is so nice Tomo!
We are all winners!
Kurt

You're very welcome Linda!

These challeges are so good for my soul!
I am learning too!

Thank you.

Tomo

Thank you Kurt!

Yes! Everyone is winners here!

Tomo

Oh Wow Tomo.. exciting stuff. Main prize is the skills we take away from this lovely challenge..and the support we give and the support we receive.. thank you. Working hard everyday. Thank you 🙏

Thank you Clay for Week 2 / Day 7.

Good job! Reviewing everything is so good and super important. Warmup is good! This challenge is all about triad inversions & One String & One Finger approach. So that Triad inversions / this process is teaching you the fretboard. No memorization! Be familier with them in slow process. Chromatic 1212... even just 4th string, repeat 2 times good! As if you eat less amount and try to feel full! Feeling will affect the result of your efforts.

Thank you! Yes! Week 3!

Tomo

Nice approach, Clay. See you in Week 3!

Like the structure and time Clay, way to go!!

Thank you Kurt for Week 2 / Day 7.

Good job on reviewing. Good longer sessions! Good job! Reviewing Week 1 & Week 2 JC videos. Wamp is good! One Finger / One String approach. C & D. Not looking, do all! Getting better accuracy.

Slowing down is not easy! Write that word everyday! Slow down! Slower! Best to do is to play open G / 3rd string like a bell....super slow! I do that once in a while. No stopping note.Even super slow but you need to lick a note pretty fast!

Your left hand is almost no pressure... so relaxed! So slow down. Play less things. So you can control. Practice Chromatic scale with less pressure. Triad inversions are great way to fix this. Slow and less. Not easy but anyone can do this once noticed it.

You can do 2 strings / triad inversons later.
No need to do everything. One thing is enough at time.
More depth in one thing.

Yes! Me too!
July Challenge Week 3!

Tomo

Thanks for the update, Kurt! Nearing that burnout stage is real...don't forget that what you're working on takes a lot of brain power too. Be kind to yourself! You can start fresh in Week 3. Like Tomo said, "no need to do everything"

Tomo, love the idea of writing word SLOW every day. Will do.