Basics of Blues Phrasing Everyone Should Know!

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3 жыл бұрын

Let's learn simple blues phrasing over A blues chord progressions.
It's important to keep it simple like a melody.
Bag's Groove by Milt Jackson is a great example.
This melody's notes are from Root to 5th!
It's very rhythmic and a great groove! (4 bar phrase!)
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@seanmarkowitz4216 Жыл бұрын

"If you have melody, you have a listener", some of the most profound words ever spoken within the context of music. OK, time to go get this course.

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@lawrence1960 Жыл бұрын

This was exactly what I was looking for to start building phrasing. So many teachers just wanting to show flashing lick without connecting to the vocals and the riffs and playing off of the up beats and crossing down in beats on longer phrases. Which is what vocals do in blues music. Short, long phrases short phrase etc. I’m a classical player for the past 30 years now. But want to get back my Chicago roots, 60s and 70s. Yeah I’m an old guy. But I want to learn it right. Are you in Japan? What prefecture?

@stufromoz8164 3 жыл бұрын

Blues is a bit like chess, you can learn the moves very quickly , they are simple moves. Then you spend the rest of your life mastering those moves together in context.

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Blues is very deep like ocean!

@joeyroble7864 3 жыл бұрын

That's a very good analysis Stu, I'll keep that in mind

@purplecowideal 2 жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic and some parts of the ocean even to this day we have yet to explore.

@OriginalKingRichTv 2 жыл бұрын

@@purplecowideal I like your name. It's like John Cena but better

@alansouthall8221 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great analogy.

@jamesanderson3805 3 жыл бұрын

Tomo is amazing teacher. Next pay day I will get your guitar wisdom.

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

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@cameronrutz6125 3 жыл бұрын

Totally worth it!!

@lassesuurmunne8340 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic I must get this subscription too 🙏🥳

@corker091729 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this wonderful series. I'm an early learner and was pulling my hair out trying to understand "E flat" in the comping section until you corrected at around 7:00.00 that chord was D. The universe is in alignment again. Your words of encouragement and 'Don't worry, etc are a tonic. Again, thank you.

@TomoFujitaMusic 4 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Sounds are correct than information! Don’t worry Don’t compare Don’t expect too fast Be kind to yourself www.osiamo.com/Pickboy-Wisdom-Picks-by-Tomo-Fujita

@TomoFujitaMusic 4 ай бұрын

This video is better! I Wish All My Students Knew THESE Before They Came To Berklee kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtKCrJqI3MDLZ5c.html

@keithhuckabee9859 2 жыл бұрын

So much is packed into this lesson. If you don't pay attention the finer details are missed. The use of triads that fall out of the cord shapes placed gently within simple lead patterns. Tomo makes this look so simple, fantastic!

@TomoFujitaMusic 2 жыл бұрын

I think I added too much information in one lesson (In the past..) My pro guitar friends are enjoying though.... Thank you so much!

@tianjohan4633 Жыл бұрын

So useful those hidden tricks. like the chromatic walk to the V chord. Your ear catches it, but it just get your foot going because of the smoothness. I watched video several times before my eyes caught it and I could start to learn it. And the changes from comping to riffs are as silk. And looking closely on the riffs, they are not all pentatonic. Yet it's blues.

@astewart9410 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been listening to blues my whole life, I hear it in everything, it is a source, and the simplicity you mention is a great starting point. Thank you for this.

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

So great to hear that. Thank you!

@funsac3629 3 жыл бұрын

Finding a guide who speaks in intervals is extremely refreshing. Greatly appreciated. Cheers.

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

I have been teaching at Berklee for 28 years!

@funsac3629 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic that explains it :) Been playing for 20 years and can’t wait to dig into your course. Cheers

@justabeard3794 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a lot more common now than it was a few years ago

@bradfordmasters197 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing Bag's Groove. Super helpful, as always

@gnawbabygnaw Жыл бұрын

Tomo’s like Larry Bird. Ya don’t know you’re looking at the Best at first. The more ya watch the more you realize we’re just scratching the surface of so much more you didn’t know was out there and he has it all at the ready. Thank you 🤙🤙

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am still learning

@jpaw1325 Жыл бұрын

Perfect analogy.

@michaelgallemore7577 3 жыл бұрын

The power of simplicity! So effective yet so Often overlooked! Great lesson!

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thank you so much!

@phyleneamuso1051 3 жыл бұрын

Less is more, each phrase is a part of the story like a great sentence leaves you wanting. Clean with breathing room, a pleasure to hear you.

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@joeschmoe6720 3 жыл бұрын

No matter how far along I think I've come I always find myself back to basics. Thanks Chief.

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Me too!

@jackjorgensen8825 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the way in this video Tomo shows a lot of like "ideas" rather than licks or anything. I got a lot out of it that way. Thank you again Sir for a great lesson

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

So great to hear that. This way you can develop your own playing!

@maiyicheng 3 жыл бұрын

Love those phrases.

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear that!

@kevinking2468 2 жыл бұрын

You're the best Tomo - Much love to you for all you do for the guitar community.

@TomoFujitaMusic 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@kevinking2468 2 жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic A real treat to hear back from you - Thankyou for finding the time in your busy day!

@imranchaudhary3776 3 жыл бұрын

coming from playing classical guitar, Tomo has inspired me to get back in to electric guitar and start playing jazz/blues🙏🏼 thank you Tomo your lessons are the best. never stop posting videos.

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@midnightstorm4290 3 жыл бұрын

Omg that intro was so good makes me feel more relaxed and wanting to play my guitar more!!

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tianjohan4633 Жыл бұрын

Amazing. Great that you did a deep dive and giving lots of examples. Thank you thank you thank you.

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! You're very welcome!

@ocmolina83 3 жыл бұрын

Saving this video as ultimate blues phrasing lesson.

@gabrielledda9133 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lesson Tomo! This reminds me of the song "blues local" by Pappo, one of the best Argentine guitarists.

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you!

@travisrobertson1553 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Tomo! This was very very helpful. Always good videos!

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@davidsillars3181 3 жыл бұрын

So useful to me 🙏 Fifty years ago I got my first guitar, played and studied clarinet and learning now to transfer that study to guitar. Getting there! ❤🎶

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!

@edwinmalang2748 2 жыл бұрын

I love your tshirt. Thanks so much for all your kind tips and teaching. Im just starting playing blues and trying my best to memorize all the notes on the guitar frets.

@TomoFujitaMusic 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! No memorization required!

@keithdockery2358 Жыл бұрын

Again, I love this guy! He's entertaining & really into what he is doing or showing. He's never really showing off or egotistical. He seems real and conveys the importance of feeling it*

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@stylo9000 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful playing sir. Appreciating this tutorial as I'm just trying to learn how to blue solo.

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@michael_caz_nyc Жыл бұрын

He is so great. He play's so clean & precise . . . also he explains things, in an easily digestible manner. Great teacher = always interesting content presented here. oNe LovE from NYC

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! So happy to hear that.

@maxchenault9503 Жыл бұрын

Impeccable timing… no metronome. You can actually see him working it out in his head.

@robsonmatos3546 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tomo. Greeting from Argentina. Great teacher. You are helping me so much.

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that! Thanks from Boston MA

@Henry-xd7eh 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tomo this was really helpful and it also reminds me to work on my bendings.

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

@malcolm1367 7 ай бұрын

You blow my mind every time great explanation of blues tommo🎉😊

@TomoFujitaMusic 7 ай бұрын

So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

@stickybellyslapcock9350 3 жыл бұрын

Great lesson/demonstration,thank you .

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@mikebozik Жыл бұрын

I'm going to spend a lot more time on my blues from now on. And learn to keep it simple. Thank you so much😊.

@TomoFujitaMusic 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Blues is good! You're welcome!

@MrXLGG 3 жыл бұрын

Best guitar teacher ever such great knowledge

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tskhassy5887 Жыл бұрын

Hello,Tomo sensei ! Now I learn triad concept, and this teaching is very useful! So I will watch this video many times, and practice steadily. Thanks for your teaching!

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that! Thank you!!

@PURPLE_SHADE_SMOOTHIE 11 ай бұрын

Domo arigato gojimasta. Most beautiful. I will watch this with my PRS over and over learning much. Such a pleasant lesson.

@TomoFujitaMusic 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much!

@chriswayne5000 3 жыл бұрын

Inspiring! Beautiful playing!

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@guyverl 3 жыл бұрын

Such inspiration. Off to practise now!

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear that!

@juanduplays 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Tomo, very insightful as usual!

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@randalltindall7340 4 ай бұрын

MELODY!!!! YOU ARE RIGHT!!! PLEASING MUSIC TO THE EAR!! THANKS TOMO!!!

@TomoFujitaMusic 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@coleclare 3 жыл бұрын

It's so fun to solo over the intros to your blues lessons!

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@coleclare 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic your welcome

@randalltindall282 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT lesson Tomo!!

@TomoFujitaMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@VilleKuitunen6 2 жыл бұрын

Tomo - you are a magician!!

@TomoFujitaMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TimFelmingham 3 жыл бұрын

You’re such an inspiring teacher, and make everything look so easy!

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Jake66564 Жыл бұрын

Very cool lesson

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Jeff_H_the_Guitarist 3 жыл бұрын

I like the Root then 5th trick.

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that!

@drumbyte Жыл бұрын

Beautiful playing!

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@victor.saul.farias Жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! thank you so much. I feel like I learned so much from just watching this

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@kevinolson1710 Жыл бұрын

Love the Tungsten Silver Sky John Mayer, Fantastic guitar!

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@kanedayasuhiro281 3 жыл бұрын

In the simple blues song, the phrase and dynamics is very impressive.... BTW, I love your velvet tone with Silver Sky!

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@cockneyblue Жыл бұрын

I love this

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@HeROsiNhEaVeN 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kind Sir….🙏🏻

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@electropinata2020 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tomo

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@maziaralien1988 3 жыл бұрын

So great SENSEI❤️🙏🏻

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@halfaddercircuit 3 жыл бұрын

One day I will surely be signing up to your course.

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Only $9.99 a month subscription lessons.

@wesleyalan9179 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!😁 Much appreciated 🙏

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@paulsf1990 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome lesson! Wish I could have a PRS Silver Sky like you and John. Maybe one day...

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@user-xv5lc8ph4m 3 жыл бұрын

今日も素晴らしいレッスンと心地良いサウンドをありがとうございます！グレーの艶消しストラトはトモ藤田さんのイメージになってきました😄

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

ありがとうございます！

@petercontarino646 Жыл бұрын

Great lesson. Great tee.

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lawrence1960 Жыл бұрын

Omg this is great lesson.

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@emilioaguilar4504 3 жыл бұрын

I love that silver sky with all my heart, i need it!

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Great guitar!

@44scoots 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic Paul strikes again.

@j_freed 3 жыл бұрын

I have big mansquatch hands i fear the neck is too small.

@nicolashidrobohurtado6922 20 күн бұрын

you are amazing!

@TomoFujitaMusic 20 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@greenfly1264 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff brother.

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@js_kitchen. 3 жыл бұрын

very helpful

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that

@skeenj 3 жыл бұрын

I really like your instruction. I think this one may have been made simpler without the chord substitutions

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sujayanarula3913 3 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽😊Good Evening, I was trying what you played in the beginning with just couple notes while practicing a scale, just to have a bit of fun 😄I have to keep doing something that just sounds interesting and rhythmic or melodic, I can’t do the same later, it’s done and forgotten most of the times until I hear somebody play the same 😄

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Keep working!

@sujayanarula3913 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you too😊🙏🏽

@karimkedd3741 2 жыл бұрын

great. thx very much

@TomoFujitaMusic 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@RyanJamesOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Music can always be boiled down to the intervals. I tell my students to learn the interval patterns of their fav musicians solos/melodies and then be able to use those phrases in any key! Interval theory allows you to do this

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@salikinalmakki9107 Жыл бұрын

Best blues video

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jitulborah_10 3 жыл бұрын

Yay ... loved it ..tomo ..our senpai❤️

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@wcmacster 3 жыл бұрын

Dwight!?

@ayonsarkar6218 3 жыл бұрын

Today I signed up for guitar wisdom I love it 🙂

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom. I am very happy to hear that!

@ayonsarkar6218 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic welcome 🙏🏾

@einarjuel 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@TomoFujitaMusic 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@sadcatslofi2388 3 жыл бұрын

"Melody is to listeners" Thanks Tomo. I watched ads.

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! No melody no listeners

@snottyboy9983 Жыл бұрын

hey tomo fujita youre awesome

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Watijamirvlog73 3 жыл бұрын

😲Wow blues playing is soo cool Thank you soo much Tomo☺😊 Love from 🇮🇳India N would u mind making a video on how to solo during cord changes.... 🙃

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! More blues lessons are coming!

@reyworld2682 Жыл бұрын

thanks from republica dominicana

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you from Boston MA

@Moderatelydisagreeable Жыл бұрын

It feels like you are only talking to me in this course and there is so much to learn.

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@akmt123 3 жыл бұрын

Zabardast... cheers from Toronto...

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you from Boston MA

@contactpinacolada 6 ай бұрын

happy u brought in milton, my dads fav :)

@TomoFujitaMusic 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@laikaproductions8062 3 жыл бұрын

you’re the best

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kushalytcollections3484 3 жыл бұрын

Wow

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@marksteiger2014 3 жыл бұрын

I love the tone of your PRS in this lesson. What amp are you using?

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 1967 Fender Pro Reverb & Two-Rock TF Signature combo. Both amps got my signature Eminence TF-1250 speakers.

@ledmoon60 3 жыл бұрын

super.

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@fearghalmorrissey2601 3 жыл бұрын

NICE 1

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@BillORights1 3 жыл бұрын

nice guitar

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kibesamuel697 3 жыл бұрын

I had missed you, still trying to get shredded.

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@gerrya4591 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought your course ! Started with Paul Davids now I’m going through yours.

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for joining my Guitar Wisdom. Paul is a awesome teacher!

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

@Ayustria Salma Thanks for asking. If I could change it. I would love to. but Guitar Wisdom only accept a credit card. Thank you.

@shawnbayless777 3 жыл бұрын

Gerry which of Paul’s program did you go through and what are your thoughts? I am going through Tomo’s now.

@ayushmanbhalla8737 3 жыл бұрын

This is a srv song in my knowledge, I’d say it’s “so excited”

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@OYM-bv9eo 3 жыл бұрын

I like your Kansai-dialect English. Thanks. :) (I was born in Kyoto.)

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

@dougstewart3243 3 жыл бұрын

That opening was reminiscent of "One way out" by the Allman Bros

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Many great song has same chords! You only need 5 chords to write a great song! I IV V vi- ii-

@thefirstdude Жыл бұрын

Tomo, いつもありがとうございます。 I love your musicality and lessons. A question about your Silver Sky: did you hardtail it, or is the whammy bar just off it? It’s a beautiful instrument! 😎✌🏼

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Just the bar is off.

@luckythumbz637 3 жыл бұрын

arigatou, sensei

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@richardberry6828 2 жыл бұрын

tomo its lovely to listen to you play. can you post some tabs I would like to learn that sound. I'm just starting out. your help would be great

@TomoFujitaMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@brankopalibrk2845 4 ай бұрын

Love you yours vids it is realy rare guitar progressions , we are see on youtube all kind a " pro" guitarist. I like to see if is possible Strawberry letters.

@TomoFujitaMusic 4 ай бұрын

So happy to hear that. Thank you so much!

@rajdeep.banerjee 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings! 😊 Wish you a great weekend! 🙏🏻

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@rajdeep.banerjee 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomoFujitaMusic Thanks. Nice T-Shirt!

@weswes3405 3 жыл бұрын

Good to come back to the roots ! What about Blues in F (Billie's bounce) ?!!

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@davidkendall7675 3 жыл бұрын

Tomo, Great lesson. Extremely thorough. What do you think about the PRS Silver Sky? I've got my eyes on that same guitar. Would love to hear what you think about it. Thanks!

@TomoFujitaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love it!