Tomo Fujita-C7 Funk

[boboletos]

Tomo Fujita= Asian modified SRV model with funk&jazz upgrades

[TomoFujitaMusic]

@flowerdrop1 Thank you!!!!!  Tomo

[reaching4happiness]

I can't seem to get my wrist relaxed and fluid like you :( any tips??

[TomoFujitaMusic]

@reaching4happiness Practice swing groove with Rt37 first. You need to build your condition first. Tomo

[reaching4happiness]

@TomoFujitaMusic omg you replied!!! I'm so humbled you could spare a minute to give me that tip. Unfortunately I'm limited to understand that by RT37, you mean rt 3rd 7th? I'm totally clueless. I have a feeling you may be talking about one of your lessons book. Could you please let me know which book would be relevant and what else the book covers so I can have a look at purchasing it?

thank you SO MUCH.

[UnsatisfactionGuaran]

you make a drummer useless...

you should stop playing like this or some day you'll get killed by an angry drummer who's just got fired

[TomoFujitaMusic]

@UnsatisfactionGuaran My CD PURE, Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie & Steve Jordan played 3 tunes each! Thank you!

Tomo

[timreyes58]

Young man, you are awesome. Thank you for the inspiration.

[NahuelMusic]

great player and groover!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

@NahuelMusic Thanks!

Tomo

[robotfamilygchicken]

the strumming has a bit of a lattin feel to it...its AWESOME!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

@robotfamilygchicken Thank you!  Tomo

[makarov0822]

Tomo Fujitaって天才の癖に人柄の良さがコメントに滲みでてるか­らシビレるわな。。

[TomCovers]

If this is improvised.. I'm never playing guitar again.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

@TomCovers It was improvised on the spot. I only thought about C7.  Thanks.

Tomo

[odingr]

hey tomo loved it! can u tell me your amp settings? treble bass and middle settings. thnx in advance!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

@odingr Thanks. I always set more treble than bass.

Tomo

[odingr]

is that a particular song or just an improvisation?

[jacksonkemp]

that is some awesome funk playing right! and also i bet uve heard this question before but do u ever remember a time when u were teaching mayer that he could make it big? just curious....and keep up with the posts i cant get enough

[jaybird2284]

Tomo! What amp were you using for this vid? Sounds amazing man.

[TheJuliusJT]

delicious!

[TelecasterDanny]

i know understand why John Mayer got so good, with a teacher like you.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

@TelecasterDanny Thanks for your kind words. but John got so great now ..that made me better player, teacher as well. We are feeding back each others. Good thing!

Tomo

[MISMSOUNDz]

開いた口がふさがりませんよだれがでてきました。。

[matrags]

Awesome percussive playing

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

Tomo

[GuitarKidddd]

Tasty as man! Really nice, keep posting! :)

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

Tomo

[Daraz69]

You're awesome! You inspired me to make some funky licks, but I'm still not feeling this style. It' really difficult for me. Have you got any e-lessons which shows secrets of funk?

[ozzy4pres]

@Daraz69

Just think: I'm not playing guitar, im playing drums.

If he was jamming with a drummer, all those muted rakes would be either the high hat or the snare.

[clappi]

Really groovy. I love that percussion style playing.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

Tomo

[coolheureguitare]

hello, excellent groove!How do you fast triplet?direction? plectre and exercices?Or what about Steve Gadd who explain that? Wich dvd?Thanks you tomo and do it again you're the best

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Listen to Steve Gadd's snare! Thank you.

Tomo

[joxkiller]

you make me love da Fonk yeah \o/

You are using some kind of sweeping, no ? because, in several covers of your song (just funky) people don't seems to use the same technics as you ... so I don't know if I don't see really well what you are doing or if people aren't using the good technic ...

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Fast triplet. That's all.

Tomo

[joxkiller]

Thank you for the answer, It's really rare to be able to speak with famous guitarist !!! It's nice to see that some famous people are still open minded !!

Jo

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Hi Jo,

Thanks for your kind words!

Tomo

[musicfuelsmysoul]

dude, 34 secs in ,epic!!

[RickyBrant15]

WOW i absolutely love your funk style!!!! what amazing rhythm and soul! amazing work, you're my new idol!!!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

Tomo

[jcshirke]

Rhythmic perfection. Your right hand is something to behold.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for your kind words. 

Tomo

[musicfuelsmysoul]

dude, you should make a video lesson on that muting style, and be the way what scale is that?

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Check my AYGP dvd, TMC dvd. Thanks!

Tomo

[Draugoth]

As they say around my locales, that is pure awesomeness. My goodness, wish I could do that!!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

Tomo

[mahavishnu89]

tomo! how do you do that funky cracky sound with the strings?? like at 0:07 .I have been trying to figure it out by myself for months but been unsuccessful :(

much respect tomo

[TomoFujitaMusic]

It's fast triplet! It's not easy to make smooth. Listen to Steve Gadd... his hi-hat. You will learn a lot from Steve.

Thank you.

Tomo

[musicfuelsmysoul]

oh my god! I can't belive the man tomo himself responded to me!!!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you like that!

Tomo

[musicfuelsmysoul]

dude, you have the exact same taste as me, nice.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

Tomo

[rixills]

which amp are you using? pro reverb?

[TomoFujitaMusic]

I am not sure.... maybe a Peavy Special 130?

Tomo

[rixills]

whatever it was, sounds great, as always.

its a shame that when i went to berklee, i didnt know who you were. i ended up with a teacher that only be at my lessons for the first and last minutes. one of the reasons i left. keep up the great work, i just bought an album from itunes!!

[sjazohn]

this is insane!

[streethero9]

im gonna subscribe ;) can you upload some funk guitar playing lessons? that wolud be awesome

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! I tteach private lessons. I have funk guitar clips.

Tomo

[beejaystrings]

Mr. Tomo how much is your TMC? I wanna get one.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Please email me for info... comes with a lot of lesson material.

Thanks,

Tomo

[beejaystrings]

I got your DVD mr.tomo. It's really good! im gonna learn a lot on that DVD. Thank you!! Hope to meet you someday!!!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Great! Did you get my AYGP dvd or TMC dvd from Hot Set? Take your time, don't expect too fast, don't compare with others, find your pace, stay calm.. and enjoy!

Thank you!

Tomo

[beejaystrings]

yes. I got your AYGP 2. It's really great. A lot of lesson can be learned in this DVD. Thank you so much. Hope to see you soon!!

-beejay-

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Great! My AYGP dvd(first one) iss great for your foundation, rhythm, sight-reading...

Hope to see you soon!

Tomo

[kidderminsterbro]

hey tomo:

it sure would be nice to hear you play with

tower of power. your funk groove is very worthy

of admiration.

peace,

rich

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Hi Rich,

That would be amazing! Please let me! I am ready for it.... I was top 10 finalist for the SNL band audition.. years ago.. very close!!!

Tomo

[spikephish0511]

I have never been impressed with this kind of funkyness, dude you rock!!! now im into funkadelic mood

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for your kind words!

Tomo

[mahavishnu89]

hi tomo! ive been trying to figure out the picking strokes to try to do that cool sound you do like at 0:07

heeelp!

thx for the inspiration

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

Tomo

[himao]

One of the most skilled guitar player out there.

Thanks man for great videos here on youtube.

You have a special place in my heart, right next to

John Mayer. Keep up the good work.

[gomrhappy]

Hi,Fujita..It's nice to saw your video.:D

I'M guitarist..and i want to learn "FUNK"..

i wanna to learn by myself..not witha teacher..could you give some advice or suggestion? sorry to bother you..and thank you for helping :)

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much. Ok... just get my AYGP dvd.. practice groove section. EX19! Play it slowly. Enjoy it!

Tomo

[InDaPawkit]

yo tomo!! you rock, im buddies with one of your students, sam r-p, we played together in the lettuce tribute band. ur playing is off the charts man, u are true to the funk. CHEERS! -Cam

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Say hello to Sam! He is a sweet guy. Do you know Christian H? Come down Wally's Tuesdays!

Tomo

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

Tomo

[James015]

Wow. I wish every guitarist played like you.

[thirstyone1]

Well That just knocked me out! Very very good!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

Tomo

[hakooon]

This is amazing! It's like you have a drummer there with you! 100% awesome :D

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for your kind words.

Tomo

[too10quick]

you are sick man... keep it up... that slap you did is insane.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

Tomo

[Skyheal]

how u did tat???

totally cool!!!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

I don't know! Thank you!

Tomo

[timmonsisbest]

tomo what amp are you playing through?

[TomoFujitaMusic]

I think it's Peavy Special 130.

Tomo

[tragicomicus1]

A good guitarist will sound good with any guitar through any amp (within reason obviously).

[timmonsisbest]

totally agreed!

[Rickyyy001]

Hey man i really like your style!!!

it's good to see people keeping it origional! my old youth pastor goes to berklee and my guitar yeacher whent. i plan on goin there when i graduate. Can i ask how much it cost you a year to go there?? Great playin

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! You can visit Berklee's web site for more accurate infomation.

Tomo

[mwf466]

damn dude im really fucking grooving to this shit. i first heard your stuff with john mayer, i dig your feel for it, do you have any cds?

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you. Yes my cds are available at amazon... i-tune.. cdbaby...

Thanks,

Tomo

[MikeMFMiller]

you're right hand is amazing on this groove, just the way it provides that up beat rhythm throughout, it almost sounds like you have a percussionist playing alongside you

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! I love drummers!

Tomo

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you very much for your kind words.

Tomo

[stlobelio99]

YIHHHAAAAAAA!!!! REAL FUN!

[MrCaribbean]

Now thats what i call funky tomo,Would love to get some serious lessons from you my friend.I would like you to check out my vids,comment,rate and tell me what you think,and where i need to improve?.thanks.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Hope you have a chance to take my leeson sometime.

Tomo

[midgetworld228]

I am blown away by this tomo. I love funk guitar...you are awesome dude, keep it up.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!!! I have been working on my new cd!

So far... Steve Gadd, Will Lee and Bernard Purdie played on...

Tomo

[callyjohnwell]

Very impressive list!

Can't have a funk tune without the Purdiest guy on the Earth!

[Whatisthescore]

you should practice more stuff that your not good at

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for your care.

Tomo

[Whatisthescore]

no prob. you're just too talented to stay comfortable, know what I mean? try to stick more unexpected chromaticism in there by using the alternate scales and chords they're teaching you at Berklee...you really do have a great sound though...

[GOGRANDE]

So I have been reading around. You teach at Berklee right? You were John Mayers teacher?

Man...I have alot of respect for you. John Mayer is one of the most skilled musicians in main stream music today... I would kill to get a few lessons with you...

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes. I have been tecahing at Berklee since 1993. Thanks for your kind words. John is fantastc artist that can do all! If you come to Boston, please contact me.. let's make it happen! If you think something..... and do it if you can!

Tomo

[GOGRANDE]

Tomo...dude...your sick man.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks! I love playing these rhythm guitar.. It's fun!

Tomo

[BordiniBlues85]

awesome..kool sound!

[kamikase2006]

yeaaaaaaaaaaahh Tomo....

is really funky and awesome guitar sound...

greetings from Chile

[sideburnsbob]

Your strumming pattern is ridiculous at the beginning and end - are you just muting the strings and strumming harder, using the strings like a snare drum?

[guitardaze]

Love, who needs a drummer?

[1Lunatic1]

lol)))

[psicosuono]

yeah man!!!! Really nice playing!

[midgetworld228]

This...is very cool man. Watching something like this makes me wish I could have studied music instead of being stuck at law school

[rixills]

i studies music and am unemployed, i wish i went to law school lol.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

How long did you try?  Music... many directions are possible too.

Tomo

[rixills]

it was sort of tongue in cheek!!! dont worry tomo!

[ShelterDogs]

LoL, rixills! Such is the life of an artist. However, I am convinced that if an artist who knows he does have the skills, and is ready, that they go out there and take the chance. Go to NYC or LA or somewhere... live on the streets if you have to. And play gigs, meet people, play on the streets... Most don't have the balls to do that, though. I'm convinced that if you do this, you will be successful.

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

Tomo

[Funkyman391]

sugoi

[YondaimeTHE4th]

That sounds sooo cool.

Would you tell me the chords that you are playing, because I can't really tell from this video. That would be so great.

Awesome video thanks ! :D

5/5

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! First chord is C9 (not means should play C 9 times! Rt M3 b7 9 5 (Root on 5th strings).

Then I played 123 strings 5th fret ...

they are Rt M3 6 (VI- triad)

and 3rd fret .... b7 9 5 (V- triad)

Thanks,

Tomo

[YondaimeTHE4th]

Thanks :)

Yea I know what C9 means ;P

Alright ... got to try it out.

[JuanBassGuitar]

Fuck, don't do this again

[ROGEBRASIL]

excelente!!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Mucho thanks!

Tomo

[medicojoven]

yea... Hello man... you are increible... IM FROM IS ARGENTINA, SPEACK SPANISH, SORRY... I LIKE YOU MUSIC:.. MI SPEACK IS TARZANN JAJAJJA... YOU HAVE IS TABS:::???UNDERSTANDING?

[sheetsofsound]

amazing feel!

[gomachiro]

切れ味鋭い！！

かっこいいです〜☆

[Aestheticsguitar]

Yeah! that is what i mean!

[bluntobjct]

you don't understand a word of that do you? :D

[Skez01]

Pretty damn good!!!

[shmaltz]

iiiiiccccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeee­eeeeeeeee

[darkava123]

lol i know this song, it sounds like let mom sleep

[effsixteenblock50]

今のギターはD'Pergoでしょう。。。

[yu0004ng]

thank you for uploading these instructionals

[TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

Check my Tone Merchant clinic DVD.

Thanks all!

Tomo

[olinclusive]

MOTHERFUNKER!!!!