Tomo Fujita Guitar Wisdom

Dear fellow students and Mr. Fujita,

I was recently watching a video about guitar health and how prolonged playing can cause injuries especially in the fretting hand if your wrist is at 90 degrees. This is why I hold my guitar a bit higher so I dont have to bend my wrist.

In the video it also mentions the thumb technique behind the fretboard to help and not push very hard on the fretboard. One advice this person gives is to use your elbow closer to your body and use gravity to pull your elbow which will help take the pressure away from your thumb and hand.

what do you think about this Mr. Fujita?

Thank you Nalin for my guitar posture with my elbow & my body balance. This way my left hand will have more freedom.

I don't use any numbers for this techniques. You need to watch any of my technique videos and watch them many times so you will get it naturally later.

Yes. I use very soft touch from my left hand. This topic is better to follow videos than words.
Hopefully our members will give you some advices.

It's all about balance.

Tomo

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Nalin.

There are many opinions and approaches regarding posture, hand position, and technique. Tomo usually encourages students to focus on relaxation, sound, and body awareness while practicing, rather than forcing a single “correct” position.

A lot of tension can come from pressing too hard or trying to do too much too fast, so slowing down and staying relaxed is important. Over time, students often find positions that feel natural and allow them to play comfortably with a good sound.

Tomo also reminds us that every player’s body and hands are different, so what works well for one person may feel different for someone else.

Here is Tomo's demonstration posted a while back for Guitar Wisdom students: