Tomo Fujita Guitar Wisdom

Sammi Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Wonderful to hear, Rich. I hope it feels like Tomo is right there with you throughout the book.

Tomo Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Thank you Rich! I am so happy to hear that! Yes! I was trying to teach everyone with my Guitar Wisdom! Actually it's better than the original book because Sammi did an amazing job not only translating but alos re-format better ways. I cannot thank Sammi enough!

You will learn things much deeply!

Tomo

Linda M Tucker

2 months ago

Just digging in to this now...

First look: nice, clear writing...detailed without being too wonky. Great content as always. All the video links function nicely, and good to see the refreshed videos. Surely this has been a lot of work. Hats off to The Guitar Wisdom Team.

Works well in both the Kindle app on desktop and in browser (Firefox and Chrome).

Thank for getting this out!

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Tomo Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Thank you Linda! Thank you so much for your kind words! Sammi really did an incredble job! She transcrived what I said to my recorder... then reformat and made them so smoothly.... I am so happy! So this Guitar Wisdom book wll help everyone much deeply!

You're very welome!

Tomo

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markos liodakis

2 months ago

That's so great i an veryexcited! Sammi can i have a link or directions for purchase the book?

Kurt Schubert

2 months ago

Here are the links markos.

[Amazon] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWBCX8VW/

[Apple Books] https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6754005063

Sammi Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Kurt's taking my job! :)

markos liodakis

2 months ago

Thank you so much Kurt! You are the coolest dude! I want to hear you speak Japanese with your accent!! I would love to learn Japanese to but it seems so difficult and i don't have the time! I found the time to watch anime tho! Now i am watching for the second time for my girlfriend Attack on titans! It's the greatest serie ever! 😅

Clay

2 months ago

So exciting - 20 pages in. Skipped a little ahead to make sure videos work from links in Kindle, and they do. Great work guys. Can't wait to keep digging.

Tomo Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Thank you Clay for checking in! Sammi did an excellent editing and formating this book! So great to hear that. I made playlist of these 53 videos for this book. Please enjoy and looking forward to hear more!

Tomo

Matt

2 months ago

I've read through the first two chapters so far. A solid reminder of how important the fundamentals are. No problems with the amazon books version. :-)

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Tomo Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Thank you Matt! Good job! You already did read the first two chapters! Thanks so much! Yes! The fundamentals are so important! So happy to hear about Amazon Books Version is good.

Tomo

Matt

2 months ago

digging back in hard on the chromatics - 1234 and 1212. Playing extremely slowly is harder than playing them with a brisk tempo.

Tomo Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Thank you Matt! I still need to practice those chromatic scale exercises everyday. I play them super slow and super soft touch by my left fingers. Good job!

Tomo

Sammi Fujita Mod

2 months ago

It's great to hear from all of you. Glad you've got your digital book and everything is working well :)
I think it's a book that keeps on giving. The deeper you go, the more you learn. And the more you learn, the deeper you go.

Thanks for sharing GW peeps!

Matt

2 months ago

Thanks for all of your efforts on this Sammi! Very much appreciated!

Andrew Jenner

2 months ago

Just got it, found it on Google Books as Amazon UK doesn't seem to have it.
Such a great book, so clear and great content to remind me to revisit things. The best bit are having the short videos embedded in the book. I was a doubtful (old man syndrome) about not having it in print but this has changed my outlook. Many thanks.
Great job Sammi & Tomo.

Tomo Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Thank you Andrew for letting us know. So you got it! So happy to hear that! Thank you so much! Yes! I made those 53 videos for this book. Hope someday...

Tomo

Sammi Fujita Mod

2 months ago

That's very helpful to know, Andrew. Thank you! I prefer hard copies too, but you're right - it's nice to have embedded videos!

John Fiers

2 months ago

So nice to read this Guitar Wisdom book. This a a major piece of work, wow, love it!! Good job on the writing Sammi, it reads so smooth and easy to understand. After doing research all the time on heavy topics, this is a piece of fresh air, the good stuff :) To share over 30 years of work in teaching Tomo, I believe the guitar world will be in great appreciation of your dedication to the art. Very enthusiastic about reading to the end, yet am going to take slow. Much love to Guitar Wisdom and the journey, feather in your cap for such great a accomplishment Sammi and Tomo

Sammi Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Thank you so much, Johno! It's funny, but my favorite part of the book is the last section of Chapter 8. You may have to sneak a peek :)

John Fiers

2 months ago

Now I am curious Sammi :) I typically don't jump ahead, yet OK, I will this time. I am still in chapter 1..thinking about the mountains :) - johno

John Fiers

2 months ago

Thank you Sammi, I made the leap to that chapter 8 and Yes, 1-hundo admire Tomo's pro tips to reflect on. Pure joy, touching base on each of those Guitar Wisdom gems is a the goal... Stretch goals in my journey, early bird.. chirp, chirp :) I would be right there at the high nite concert, front and center, having the best of times, Much Love :) - johno

Tomo Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Thank you Johno! So happy to hear that you got it! Thanks so much for reading it! Yes! Sammi did an amazing job!

Thank you so much for your kind words! I was just thinking how lucky I am working with many passionate guitar studebts at Berklee Guitar Dpartment! Very very happy place! Hope this book will help you to enjoy your guitar journey!

Tomo

Serena Bobbi

2 months ago

I am going to buy the book. I wish I would have been on top of the pre sale. I am looking at it amazon shows a kindle version. Do I need a kindle for this? probably a stupid question but I am old school hard book in my hand kind of girt. Are there any hard physical copies? The apple link does not have a buy option that I am seeing. Thanks

Tomo Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Thank you Serena! Only digital book is available now.

Tomo

Sammi Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Hi Serena! You can read this book from any device. You will likely have to download the Kindle app if you purchase from Amazon. If you have an iPhone, Apple Books will already be on your phone. If you search "Books" on your phone, it should come up, and you can search for "Guitar Wisdom" from there.

John Fiers

2 months ago

This worked on my PC laptop, I logged into Amazon kindle cloud and did a view my digital books. I think this also can be done through Amazon regular login, view purchased books. It populated instantly after purchase. - johno

Tomo Fujita Mod

about 1 month ago

Thank you Johno for sharing your experiece!

Tomo

Linda M Tucker

2 months ago

As I begin working thru the new book, I recognize so many of the Guitar Wisdom fundamentals. This book really helps to crystallize Tomo’s framework and adds so much focus and value to a practice session.

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Clay

2 months ago

Totally agree Linda! Also pulling me back to better discipline on the basics - I strayed slightly when I started working on songs, but I have time to do both daily. And now I have the inspiration / reminder.

Tomo Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Thank you Linda for reading my Guitar Wisdom book! So happy to hear that! I think this book can help to underrstand our Guitar Wisdom site better and/or This Guitar Wisdom site can help to understand my Guitar Wisdom better.

I made this video for you!

Tomo

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Linda M Tucker

2 months ago

Thank YOU, Tomo! I know you know I'm working on Twinkle Jazz. Making progress on that F13 from the first fret. Good suggestion to 'practice it higher on the fret board', then move down into position. I will post a progress video soon.

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Tomo Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Thank you Clay! The sfoundation is so important in order to play songs, perform well! So great to hear that! Thanks so much!

Tomo

Kurt Schubert

2 months ago

Wow!
All of a sudden this seems like the greatest Christmas song ever!
Kurt

Andy

2 months ago

Really enjoying the book! I just did the Twinkle Twinkle Little Star exercise, and I love it because it's a very simple way to see the triads from a different point of view — what is the top note! Until now, I was thinking about inversions, which is of course related, but this feels different. Each new way of understanding the triads and how they work together helps me remember (and appreciate) them better.

Tomo Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Thank you Andy! I am so happy to hear that! I think simple song & triad study.... very important!

This book.. you can skip or you can jump around but foundation is so important!

Let's keep going!

Tomo

Sammi Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Thank you, Andy!

Jonathan A Othmer

2 months ago

Thank you for the time and effort you put into translating and editing. I just picked this up from Apple Books and am very excited to read it!

Tomo Fujita Mod

2 months ago

You're very welcome Jonathan! Most of translation & editing were done Sammi! She is amazing! I am so thankful! Thank you so much! Please enjoy it!

Tomo

Sammi Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Thank you, Jonathan!

Carmine

2 months ago

Will it be available on Amazon UK?

Sammi Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Hi Carmine,

We heard back from the publisher (Japan), and it seems that the release dates can vary by country. For whatever reason, it is not available on Amazon UK yet. It is available on Apple Books and Google in the UK.