This is my take on the CAGED system
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Жыл бұрынIs the CAGED system truly "the key to unlocking the fretboard" like many KZfaq ads suggest? Can memorizing one shape have you playing like Hendrix or John Mayer?
Memorizing shapes is a subject we have to be a little careful about. Applying musical ideas requires you to be a patient listener. Systems like CAGED can sometimes help us progress quickly, but eventually have us stuck playing at the same level.
How do we avoid this? This problem does not mean we can't or shouldn't use the CAGED idea to improve our playing or help us find where we are on the fretboard. Let's learn CAGED a new way and enjoy playing guitar more!
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@vincentchen5341 Жыл бұрын
That's why I love watching your video, feels like having a one-on-one human conversation, you have this natural flow and no cliche acting lines like many standard youtube videos, and the blues phrases are always so beautiful, I really enjoy watching it.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
So happy to hear that. When I make these talk videos, I think about my own students and simply as if I were just talking to my student. Live lesson! That's why I don't rehearse this or practice this before I press "ON" button! It's LIVE! Thank you so much! Funny part is I don't now what to record until every Thursday noon! Normally I record this around 3pm on Thursday afternoon with my coffee!
@vincentchen5341 Жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic I love coffee as well!That’s an improvised lifestyle for learning improvising, instinct, creativity, instantaneous reaction, concentration, be in the moment, humanity shines.
@HarrySinanian Жыл бұрын
I think Japanese say Hai when in agreement. :)
@WilliamDunn1 5 күн бұрын
"I practiced a lot, studied music theory, hit the wrong note" just noticed this hilariously relatable line
@TomoFujitaMusic 4 күн бұрын
So happy to hear that! I am a human!
@FEvogelfrei33 2 ай бұрын
Thank you. My face hurts from 30 minutes of smiling. Thank you
@TomoFujitaMusic 2 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! Thank you so much! Keep smiling!
@yungchangsta Ай бұрын
Every time I watch a Tomo Fujita video I smile even if I don’t understand music theory. He just really cool.
@TomoFujitaMusic Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Don't worry! I teach fretboard theory at my Guitar Wisdom. (more details & super slow!)
@NelsonBlakeII Жыл бұрын
You Triads/Inversions lesson/test has been helping me tremendously. I do it every day. My main focus is not to memorize, but to concentrate on the awareness of where the root/fifth/third are and play with that at each position.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
So happy to hear that. Good job! No memorization so important!
@JTB-- Жыл бұрын
When you think about it.... It's all memorization when learning anything on an instrument
@caprise-music6722 Жыл бұрын
@@JTB-- more important to hear it
@NelsonBlakeII Жыл бұрын
@@JTB-- The difference on guitar is that it's much more important to learn the meaning and context of each note and note grouping. Memorization is one of the biggest pitfalls of learning guitar.
@brendongold6556 Жыл бұрын
Can you share the link please
@alintas2002 2 ай бұрын
Like you all, I too am on my guitar journey. And I find that the blues example the teacher plays is so good as an etude that if you learn it note for note and analyze it or keep an awareness if what he is playing (and then go on to put in your own variations) it’s a perfect little piece to study in order to learn about using dominant 7 arpeggios with minor and major pentatonic and keeping in mind target notes. There is such intention behind the playing and choices in this little etude he spontaneously played that it is worth studying carefully to get your bearings. This is the best example I’ve seen of this stuff from any teacher. I learned so much from learning this piece. Thank you!
@TomoFujitaMusic 2 ай бұрын
Good job! Thank you for sharing! So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!
@DanteS-119 3 ай бұрын
"When you learn, don't have an opinion" -- man, that was what I needed to hear. You are not just teaching guitar. There was so much valuable wisdom here. Summarizing in 1 page, etc. -- I will try it. EDIT: It was funny to hear you mix 中途半端 in your English sentence. Haha.
@TomoFujitaMusic 3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Guitar can make people very humble! Not so good to be 中途半端！Thank you so much!
@TomoFujitaMusic 3 ай бұрын
Did you watch this video? Learn TRIAD Inversions in 3 Ways (Vertical & Horizontal & Same inversion) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gtiPf6-c1OCuZ40.html
@RollingStoneZzzzz 5 ай бұрын
Small bites...Chew...Swallow...Digest! Practice...Move on! I'm in the Boston area my friend"The Piano Wisperer" Ben graduated from Berkeley as well. His ear from Berkeley was KEEN(like yours) and could here the Slightest Sharp or Flat in a note. A trate needed before Berkeley lets you graduate! Great Lesson!😉👍🏻 Thanks!
@TomoFujitaMusic 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing! Thank you!
@RollingStoneZzzzz 5 ай бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic Thanks for your GREAT lessons! 👍🏻😉👏
@TomoFujitaMusic 5 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! Thank you!@@RollingStoneZzzzz
@voronOsphere 2 күн бұрын
Very helpful CAGE/CAGED Take/Tutorial! Thanks!
@TomoFujitaMusic 2 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing! So happy to hear that!
@KnightKingIL 8 ай бұрын
More often than not, everytime you remind me to be kind to myself, patient, and not compete, it brings a tear to my eye. I don’t think a lot of us realize how hard we are on ourselves. I always appreciate these gentle reminders. You’ve made learning guitar an absolute pleasure for me, and I’ll always look forward to your excellent lessons. Thank you Tomo 🤍🤍🤍
@TomoFujitaMusic 8 ай бұрын
Especially smart people...so hard on themselves! Be kind to yourself! We do this naturally... naturally is good & bad sometimes. Bad habits! Thank you so much!
@digitalwasabi2 3 ай бұрын
You are an excellent teacher!!! My favorite so far. You are my Mr. Myagi, and I mean that both in a lighthearted way and as an extremely high compliment!
@TomoFujitaMusic 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Wax on wax off!
@debdiemer3749 Жыл бұрын
Everybody Always Does Good By Everybody. I’m realizing how awesome it is to relax and just enjoy being a human learning to play a new instrument! Thank you! And John Mayer! So inspiring!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! You're very welcome!
@nuggers23 Жыл бұрын
This is the first time I felt like I had a real lesson 1on1 on yt, no cuts (I think it is really all in ONE take, did I miss something?), no fancy effects - just straight out monologue by Tomo full of passion to music and that will to teach people. Arigatou gozaimasu, Tomo-san!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
So happy to hear that. Yes! I always give myself one chance to play, record! No editing so it's very real. Thank you so much!
@jamessbca Жыл бұрын
This guy is the man. Best teacher of the instrument I've personally come across.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
@@jamessbca Thank you!!
@s.webbsentell1411 3 ай бұрын
I just love your vibe as a guitar teacher...its been a while since I tuned in but I recall the moment I saw what the CAGED inventor was showing WOW the whole Rosetta Stone...thanks again for YOU and your style doing this further! And mostly thanks for that relaxed self effacing zen style guitar
@TomoFujitaMusic 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! So happy to hear that! I Wish All My Students Knew THESE Before They Came To Berklee kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtKCrJqI3MDLZ5c.html Unstuck Your Visual Shape Guitar Playing from KZfaq! (Basic Theory On One String Approach) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aJhohpeg3Kulmmg.html
@jamesdniederstadt5861 Жыл бұрын
And you are modest to, God bless thanks for cage.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@bradmalinowski 3 ай бұрын
Thanks to your inspiration, I just ordered the new Berklee Book 1 from Amazon. I'm teaching and I used to use this book back in the early 80's - 89, then I went to GIT. OMG, this is a great method and I think I still have my old book that is held together with tape! I love watching your explanations. No frills, no fancy, no marketing of guitar or gear, but just some great basic music theory explained clearly and in the true spirit of music education. Terrific!
@TomoFujitaMusic 3 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! Thank you for sharing! So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!
@bradmalinowski 3 ай бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic I found my old book. Cost was 7.50. Held together with tape Copyright 1966. Does not indicate which edition, but I know it was purchased cir 1980.
@TomoFujitaMusic 3 ай бұрын
That's so cool! Thank you so much for sharing! @@bradmalinowski
@randalltindall282 Жыл бұрын
GREAT LESSON TOMO!!!! Thanks for posting
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! You're welcome!
@steveleeatfullmeasure Жыл бұрын
Really refreshing delivery and content. Thanks.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you!
@danieljamesoconnor6800 Жыл бұрын
Incredible. Thanks so much for sharing Mr. Fujita. ✌
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Thank you!
@anorton1409 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic lesson. Thank you for sharing! 🙏
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you! You're welcome!
@danlau007 Жыл бұрын
I have to say, Mr. Tomo is the most relaxed and happy person I've ever met, even across the screen with great affinity. Of course, your musical prowess is another story. God bless you!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
When I teach, I just don't rush & fill things too much! One thing at a time approach. So happy to hear that. Thank you!
@danlau007 Жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic One thing at a time approach -- simple and powerful wisdom, but people always ignore this sharp weapon. thanks for your sharing.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
@@danlau007 You're welcome! I teach this way. One thing really deep way. Until you do it that so well. Then we can talk next subject.
@blindembersmusic4623 Жыл бұрын
This was an eye opener. Thanks so much!!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@terrybanks5063 Жыл бұрын
you never stop working, tomo. thanks for another great lesson! love from the uk!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@craigwolf4908 Жыл бұрын
I truly enjoy you’re lessons, ty
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Cuardaitheoirfirinne 8 ай бұрын
Thank you Tomo. A wonderful and humble explanation of why triads is the way to learning guitar.
@TomoFujitaMusic 8 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you so much!
@1114gabby Жыл бұрын
i can't always follow you but appreciate your lessons. You would be a good person to meet!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Please check these~ Super Simple Slow Triad Lesson That Anyone Can Understand (123 String Set) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bpuCoKmet824mas.html Super Simple Music Theory - Triad Lesson G D Em C kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r8mkqtp-tr67nKs.html Proficiency TEST - TRIADS - 3 Levels kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m9WeoNVj1tbLdZ8.html Q&A #1 - How To Use Triads Musically…. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r7uSg6lp1Zq-Z6M.html Music Theory Lesson - Basics of Triad Harmony kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gq-TesuWztrLoGQ.html Learn TRIADS inversions in 3 Ways (Vertical & Horizontal & Same) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gtiPf6-c1OCuZ40.html I test all my students with Triads 3 ways kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtFppq942sWvcmQ.html
@looking4crossroads135 Жыл бұрын
Terrific stuff. Thanks for the lesson.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@andrewksadventures Жыл бұрын
This was amazing Tomo, great advice! 👏
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@cantstartafire Жыл бұрын
Love this! Thanks so much Tomo! Very helpful teaching my son. Happy Thanksgiving!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
So happy to hear that! Thank you! Same to you~
@robzagar4275 3 ай бұрын
You are so real and honest Tomo ! Thank you
@TomoFujitaMusic 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Why not?
@karanbirchahal3268 6 ай бұрын
thank you Tomo San for your wisdom.
@TomoFujitaMusic 6 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! Thank you!
@boinkfasco7167 Жыл бұрын
I luv your show, and your lessons you do , you have a great feel and play incredibly well. Thankyou for passing on great knowledge, trials opened up the ability to get good sounding melodic sounds in my soloing and helped me with arpegios connecting. Again thankyou my friend
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! So happy to hear that. You're very welcome!
@boinkfasco7167 Жыл бұрын
Your very welcome ,cheers to you .
@titorashid9144 22 күн бұрын
Awesome lession. Very helpful....
@TomoFujitaMusic 22 күн бұрын
Glad to hear that! Thank you so much!
@Vern859 Жыл бұрын
Great information.. Thank you! 👍
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@PaulKirtley Жыл бұрын
Tomo Sensei, thank you for this lesson. Beyond E-shape and A-shape barre chords, I didn't previously "get the point" of the CAGED system. Nobody seemed to play the other chord shapes yet every KZfaq teacher seems to go on and on about CAGED. The problem I had with seeing the point of CAGED is that triads, intervals and scales seem more fundamental to me. The CAGED system always seemed like a clunky, round-about way to learn triads. This lesson filled in some gaps in my understanding of where CAGED (or D-CAGE :-) ) fits and what it is useful for. Thanks.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Thanks for sharing! Please watch these lessons (Super Simple) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bpuCoKmet824mas.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rct5apOJ06jTl40.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q6eEd6ViyNmnlmQ.html
@PaulKirtley Жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you. I have watched most of your triad lessons before but I will watch the other two. Thanks for the recommendation!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
@@PaulKirtley Thank you so much!
@asaskald 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for all of your lessons! I remember so many things that you say in the moment when I'm trying something. You once explained the purpose for the BB box rather than showing an exercise. It changed how I play with the BB box and by extension every other "system". I play with intention more now. Thank you!
@TomoFujitaMusic 4 ай бұрын
So happy to hear that! Something is working for you! Thank you for sharing!
@markbrotherson Жыл бұрын
I've learned a lot from you, Tomo. Thank you!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you!
@lastofthe4horsemen279 Жыл бұрын
Took me so long to apply the message to my life but once I did every aspect changed.Glad to see it laid out so simply (also the lesson)
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Good job!
@megarxidas17 Жыл бұрын
You just said something that i was thinking about today,just staying mostly on the high four strings .Also thinking triads in the cage approach rather than the entire chord.You just provided me with a breakout iin understanding Thank you so much.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Triads & Inversions ( No shapes! Intervals!)
@iaingraham4911 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant lesson 👍🇬🇧👍 thanks
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you!
@gupay8629 2 ай бұрын
I study so much from Mr. Tomo. Thank you very much
@TomoFujitaMusic 2 ай бұрын
Great to hear that. Thank you so much!
@cswalder7675 2 ай бұрын
Very insightful and gracious of you to share. I think i just went from intermediate to a good beginner player.
@TomoFujitaMusic 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!
@wilfredespiritu3672 Жыл бұрын
Wish I had this type of training 50yrs ago. No instructors out here in HI back than. Everything I've learn have been thru watching others & by ear. Mahalos!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@alfrednewman2234 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Two weeks in, gonna take it slow, as you advise. Already read music (badly) for piano, trumpet, and I see your book, and want to practice that way, slowly, with one or two of your videos every one or two weeks. THANK YOU for getting me started.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Please do it slowly. Thank you!
@RC32Smiths01 Жыл бұрын
A great insight from a professional as yourself. Always thought fondly of CAGED because I was introduced to it early in my guitar journey
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@RC32Smiths01 Жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic Cheers!
@kieranroberts9119 Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Cornwall UK and thank u this gave me a little light bulb moment of understanding 💡👌👍❤️
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much!
@pennywise4843 11 ай бұрын
This is a simply incredible lesson. It has much further reach and importance than the individual concepts being explored. I’ve been playing for 15 years and you are transforming my playing one video at a time. What else can I say aside from thank you, thank you, thank you.
@TomoFujitaMusic 11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!
@jamesweber5616 Жыл бұрын
Professor, with much love and respect, I am compelled to add some commentary to your introduction implying criticism of CAGED, namely that is all about shapes and sequencing those shapes. What you wonderfully go on to expound makes my point. We are saying the same thing. CAGED is often taught half ass by some teachers as just the visual shapes and their connection. Sometimes the student creates this scenario because they don't want to dive deeper and the poor teacher, well he goes along hoping the student wants to go deeper eventually. I took 3 lessons from Rich Grado, a Berklee Grad who teaches what he calls his CAGED O/S system. He taught exactly what you go on to promote--the full application. With each shape, he showed the octave shape, the scale, the chord tones, scale degrees & intervals, and the arpeggio. He had much, much more about application but I need to really learn what I had already been given. I find your approach masterful and assuring--calm, zen like; learn that which is immediately in front of you. Thank you so much for your videos.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. So happy to hear that. I always wanted to talk about this. Finally I made it!
@progjsa Жыл бұрын
Tomo - pure gold! Been using CAGED for several years and I definitely tend to think C as well. I’m starting to see the chords and scales together due to practicing triads.....thanks to you! You can’t play it if you can’t see it! Cheers!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much!
@glinteastwood Жыл бұрын
What a treasure. Enjoying so much!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@toddplager8676 Жыл бұрын
I am learning on my own, been at it for 1.5 years. I am so glad have I found you through Win is Music Both of you help me see major flaws in my progression and I had to backslide a lot. Loving your teachings and the journey thanks a ton!!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Good job! I taught Tyler Larson all important foundation. Triads and more! Thank you so much!
@MrJVivo Жыл бұрын
Love all your videos! ❤
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@donindri Жыл бұрын
When I first saw the caged system, it was very confusing because of the overlapping forms. C and D, G and A for example. I eventually thought of my index finger as a capo, and it made more sense. Using your triad/inversion method vertical and horizontal on top of those cage shapes makes the most sense to me. If I fill in.the blanks on either side of the 1, 3, or 5, it’s easy to see the other scale or mode notes. I think you are an excellent guitarist and an incredible teacher! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. You are a smart person. Thank you so much!
@mauricesydnor9231 Жыл бұрын
Love the lessons
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tylerthompson1842 Жыл бұрын
Tomo would you consider doing a video on your guitar collection? You seem to have a real players variety and I think many would enjoy hearing you talk about how you acquired them and what you like using them for in terms of styles and what not.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
No I don't think so. I am not proud of myself having a lot of gears. I feel ashamed a little about this. I can talk about this in my talk video? Then I can show you a few guitars, amps, effects etc. Thank you so much! Great suggestion! I will think about it.
@terrellgruber Жыл бұрын
Thank You excellent teacher!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@joshuavalentin569 Жыл бұрын
God bless Tomo just legendary content
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ravengalaxy1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Fujita. Your comment about not having an opinion just observe and learn is quite wise. Also I have been using one page with bullet points for decades. It is a great tool for public speaking.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
When I teach, I use my neutral opinion to my students too. Respect & admire always! You're clever! One page does amazing job. 2-3 pages will do poor job!
@dadecountyboos Жыл бұрын
I waited a while to share my thoughts but I couldn’t agree more with what you shared. And some of the comments. The CAGE system is great for an anchor as a tool to learn and know keys. It’s almost like seeing the frets as twelve capos. Much music exists including B#, Cb, E#, Fb. Double flat (Bb) & so on … seeing the neck as a picture of everyone’s music, kinetically putting the fingers down to everyone’s music, auditory hearing of everyone’s music as many keys as systems to view, feel, or hear, are our shortcuts, as an asset or defect. I think in my humble opinion working out the next hardest piece of music makes us intrinsically more prepared for whatever is easier. Theory is hard. Shapes help assign theory. One is incomplete without the other, as we likely see as we hear and feel. Most of use do not experience a lack of any of those character traits, and we use the stronger to strengthen the other. That I guess is where I see the cages system .. a visual and auditory tool for finding theory. As our ears and hands grow, we can abandon shapes and play spontaneous composition from really knowing the song. Substitution , Reharmonization, or traditional accompaniment of any piece.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@JohnLloydDavis Жыл бұрын
I have a habit of liking your videos before I watch them and I have not been wrong yet :)
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Oh! You're so nice!
@fattyz1 Жыл бұрын
I’m from Boston so I can say this is a wicked cool lesson.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@zuldeth Жыл бұрын
Excelente,muchas gracias.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jayconnors998 4 ай бұрын
Tomo!...You crack me up...but I learn. Thanks!
@TomoFujitaMusic 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@PeterKertesz2013 Жыл бұрын
Tomo, "thank you very much for" 😃 sharing your guitar wisdom here on KZfaq. This one was fun to watch because of "Nicolas CAGE" 🤣 but also the whole video is interesting and helps to understand this dry music theory. That Ibanez is looking killer beautiful too!🎶
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Thank you! Glad you enjoy it!
@ErikBuurstra Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@David-ry9ly Жыл бұрын
Tony, thanks for sharing your knowledge. It's greatly appreciated.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you!
@guitardave3028 3 ай бұрын
I just subscribed....somehow you've connected a few dots for me...i need to watch this over and over...thanks bro
@TomoFujitaMusic 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! More importantly learn triad inversions! I Wish All My Students Knew THESE Before They Came To Berklee kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtKCrJqI3MDLZ5c.html Unstuck Your Visual Shape Guitar Playing from KZfaq! (Basic Theory On One String Approach) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aJhohpeg3Kulmmg.html
@trawl7880 Жыл бұрын
spot on Tomo. I have been learning my instrument for 30years as well. By the time i understood what 'CAGED' was referring to years ago, didn't really mean anything. Since I learned root/scale/triad/arpeggio first. old school. The shapes are everywhere anyway. and yes, I always thought the 'D' on the end was a trick question because it is C maj triad/arpeggio. Carry on Sir, Thanks for the affirmation of solid foundation. I'm a live musician too by the way. enjoyed the Nashville sessions recently
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Musically understanding "CAGED" is totally different know this by visually. Basically having "foundation" is so important. Triads/Scales/Arpeggios You're very welcome! Hope this video will help more people. Awesome! Music city!
@claudiajay8291 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Tomo! ❤
@TomoFujitaMusic 2 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you!
@user-xx3rv7bv5f 28 күн бұрын
Thank you!!!
@TomoFujitaMusic 27 күн бұрын
You're very welcome! Thank you!
@nickbellinger1047 Жыл бұрын
thanks Tomo, that was a good talk. i see these things, (triads, caged, intervals, scales, modes....etc.) as tools, nothing more. my arrangements come from small parts of each depending on the song, comfort, speed and/or impact. i am self taught and have been using what i call abbreviated chords a bit..... now i discover triads are close...i also find the D position in C A G E D useful sometimes, if i play myself into a corner...lol
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing. Just tools so if you don't use it... just nothing! That's why less is better! Just CAGE! Nicholas Cage!
@bestguitarchannel Жыл бұрын
Caged is a small part of a very big picture. Recognizing shapes definitely helps you navigate the neck and can almost be thought of as ok we go to Yellowstone, Golden Gate Bridge, Grand Canyon, Devils Tower, etc. They are landmarks to break up your journey and give you a fond memory you will always remember on your journey and will want to revisit while navigating through those areas. Plus this is a much easier way to communicate with the student about moving chords around then say Pat Martinos Creative Diminished 7 concept charts or Chord Chemistry. lol I love your channel and hope we can cross paths one day. I was Shawn Lane's tech and student his last 8 years, AIMM Alumni where I learned directly from Jimmy Herring, Sid Wolf, Steve Freeman of course, Bill Hart, etc, and founding partner of The American Guitar Institute in Memphis. Im in Central Ohio nowadays and Im trying to build my youtube channel up to be able to monetize so that any aspiring guitarist no matter their financial situation can get quality instruction and your channel for sure provides that.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@picapoyito Жыл бұрын
Tomo sensei, you got the point! Exactly! by the way I met your former student Mr. Yoshiaki Imahori. He used my guitar on stage last week. He is fantastic as well.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I taught Yoshiaki via my audio cassette tape lessons for a few years. He fixed all techniques! He can helps others now! I am so happy to hear that.
@wolframhohmann1300 10 ай бұрын
The blues example at around 24:00 is KILLER❤. Stuff to work over at the weekend. (And off course, I will think of the 5 Mantras: Dont worry....) Thanks so much, sensei.
@TomoFujitaMusic 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! So happy to hear that!
@misstangshan95 Жыл бұрын
I've been trying to learn which major chord shapes appear in each pentatonic position from the e string root note and the a string root note. (the minor and major pentatonic) It's helping me to match chord tones to the pentatonic so I'm not just noodling obvious pentatonic scales.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Please learn triads & inversions!
@jasonkesser 11 ай бұрын
That’s what I’ve been trying to map out too. Take each pentatonic position, and know how to play the triads of each chord in the chord scale in every position. I can’t say I understand it better from this. Been trying to map it out myself it’s tough, but no one online seems to have done it that I can find.
@chrislehman1343 Жыл бұрын
Yet another great Video. LESS IS MORE ! I use the caged system in more of a rhythm role. I use it in song writting. I am learning all the associated scales. I agree 100% about the CAGE vrs The CAGED. IT is hard to go between the shapes playing lead at first. Too much thinking for me LOL. Like anything else you have to Pratice. That is the trick to the instrument. Pratice pratice pratice. Thank You TOMO!!!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I like simplicity & no memorization things. So more imagination!
@lawrencedeans1433 Жыл бұрын
Nice approach I think if you see your root 3rd and 5th and maybe 7th you can add the 4th and 6th to complete the scale over each triad position
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Thank you!
@craigbachman5765 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Tomo.
@TomoFujitaMusic 3 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! Thank you! Please check these videos. I Wish All My Students Knew THESE Before They Came To Berklee kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtKCrJqI3MDLZ5c.html Unstuck Your Visual Shape Guitar Playing from KZfaq! (Basic Theory On One String Approach) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aJhohpeg3Kulmmg.html
@sidoughty428 Жыл бұрын
Yes the best players learn the instrument! I don't want to drag a ball and chain along the fretboard! Thank you Tomo really appreciate and enjoy your lessons. A little wisdom seeps into me each time. ......how does Wes Montgomery do so much with his thumb?
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Wes's thumb is amazing!
@raulacevedo-esteves9493 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@rambman 2 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@TomoFujitaMusic 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@adamaba1135 Жыл бұрын
the best Teacher of the world!!!!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@stephkirwin1898 Жыл бұрын
im an old folkie and never ventured much into the dark side of lead guitar but over the years and home recording I needed to learn to play lead. I found the caged system made me find the guitar notes I needed to use for whatever song I was trying to play lead on. I teach guitar to a few and always show the system to them so they can learn the guitar and how to be flexible players. and yes triads are sweet.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Don't worry! You can learn this. You can change it. You need foundation so you can enjoy your guitar playing. Thank you! Please watch these lessons (Super Simple) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bpuCoKmet824mas.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rct5apOJ06jTl40.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q6eEd6ViyNmnlmQ.html
@delorissamuelson6988 6 ай бұрын
Hello, Thank You for the video. Too much too soon for me, but I think I understand the gist. Build on the basics...learn don't memorize, take my time and stick with it . 😊
@TomoFujitaMusic 6 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! Foundation is so good! C E G on 123 set stings. X X X 5 5 3 = X X X R M3 5 ... learn them slowly without memorizing! That's root position. Then E G C on 123 set strings X X X 9 8 8 = X X X M3 5 R .. That's 1st inversion! G C E on 123 set strings X X X 12 13 12 That's 2nd inversion. That's all you need to know first! Take your time!
@delorissamuelson6988 6 ай бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank You so much!!!
@jeffersonjcoat 3 ай бұрын
Piece of a paper , very nice . Students must love this guy .
@TomoFujitaMusic 3 ай бұрын
I really don't use any diagram like those! I made them just in case...
@jeffersonjcoat 3 ай бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic Tomo I was making fun of your English . It's funny but good enough . Hope you're not offended .
@TomoFujitaMusic 3 ай бұрын
i love make fun of myself! Thank you! @@jeffersonjcoat
@BrianRising-hp8vp 4 ай бұрын
Thanx I’m 61yrs old been learning acoustic about a year when I heard about (CAGED) it sounded good but looked at it like a whole other way to learn but it’s really not now I know
@TomoFujitaMusic 4 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! Very young! Don't pay attention too much about it. Please learn triads! Better and effective!
@Naminorite 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the lesson. I felt solid until 20 min (A blues) and the solo scales from CAGED came in and then poof.... lost? Unfortunately, I don't know how to play chord and phrase yet. Is there a way to break the 22 minute and fwd into easier bite size pieces to learn?
@TomoFujitaMusic 8 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! Don't worry! When you lost, then you need more foundation! Triads, intervals, ear training, less visual aspect. There are many triad related videos here. Just search Triad! Thank you so much!
@notfeelintoogoodmyself2697 3 ай бұрын
Mr. Fujita, hello with regards to your accomplishment as great teacher. Go all the way! My poor brain needs CD-AG-EF... dcAGEF.... "d-cajef"... 3 extended forms...or I cringe.
@TomoFujitaMusic 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I Wish All My Students Knew THESE Before They Came To Berklee kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtKCrJqI3MDLZ5c.html
@williamgriffin8695 Жыл бұрын
You have an aura that transcends guitar. I believe you could teach anything: it's how you subtly deliver more than the content of a lesson but instill hope, optimism, humility and a human vulnerability. When you took a break to sip your coffee, quite special 🤣😊
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I love my afternoon coffee! When I make these KZfaq videos. I write my ideas on one piece of paper & I just press "ON" .. once it's on... I have only ONE chance so I try not hurry! Thanks for mentioning that part. I already totally forgot about that!
@gabrielfernandez9792 3 ай бұрын
Tomo, I love your T shirt!
@TomoFujitaMusic 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Don’t worry Don’t compare Don’t expect too fast Be kind to yourself www.osiamo.com/Pickboy-Wisdom-Picks-by-Tomo-Fujita
@h0tsex0r Жыл бұрын
Domo Tomo, rock on brother!!🤟🤟
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@WarpedSpace Жыл бұрын
This is great !
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@squidkid2 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. It's very hard to learn harmony by yourself in your bedroom because you can only play the chords or the lead but not both at the same time. I suggest every guitar student get a looper pedal. Learn to play simple chord progressions on the looper then play lead over the chords. Your ear will tell you immediately if you are playing the wrong notes. Your ear is a very powerful tool.
@TomoFujitaMusic 2 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! Knowledges is easy to get... but understand how much to take in & how to apply these material to music with understanding intervals, ear training. So when you study harmony, you want to use Ear Training right away. This way is better.
@squidkid2 2 ай бұрын
I agree 100%
@jasonmacleod9550 Жыл бұрын
Hello Mr. Fujita. I am 6 months into my journey and love your content as “what is to come” for me, learning wise. I am working though Justin’s beginner grade 1 and I am consolidating now. I have a desire to actually learn music, vs just playing cowboy chords. I am 43 years old. When is the appropriate time to learn this? Thank you!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
That's so wonderful! Just enjoy your learning journey! Thanks for sharing. Anytime! with these... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bpuCoKmet824mas.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rct5apOJ06jTl40.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q6eEd6ViyNmnlmQ.html
@jasonmacleod9550 Жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic thank you so very much!
@HarrySinanian Жыл бұрын
The CAGED system is actual, as are the twelve semi-tones, or pieces of a chess board. Could I manage 6 strings and learn music at the same times, 20 years said no, I should have chosen a simpler path, each step of the CAGED system lead me to another wall I could not, wished not and cared not to climb. Yes, I learned the hard way, the poor way and all said and done, I enjoyed it as well. It is with thanks to Tomo, I have rationalised the CAGED system and there's more than twice the joy to find.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Good job!
@riffdigger2133 3 ай бұрын
I just priced the cool Secretlab TITAN Evo gaming chair on their website (like the one you have) at around $700 Canadian. If you are a professional teacher I think it’s a smart item to own. I enjoy your style and the fun element.
@TomoFujitaMusic 3 ай бұрын
More expensive now! Thank you so much! I Wish All My Students Knew THESE Before They Came To Berklee kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtKCrJqI3MDLZ5c.html
@riffdigger2133 3 ай бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you, again. Do you know Kenji Suzuki at all? Nice guy-played with Jack Bruce on Super Session, later as sideman for Simply Red. Now lives in the UK. Cheers!
@adamburger858 Жыл бұрын
that laugh at about 10:07 killed me lol great video!
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
So happy to hear that. Thank you!
@adamburger858 Жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic Appreciate u Tomo, I enjoy your videos. I've only seen a few, but they are all good. Be well my friend
@voronOsphere 2 күн бұрын
I play diatonic keys, scales, positions/modes, and diatonic chords. Plus I borrow/import a few scales and chords to superimpose or substitute. I am terrible with CAGED. so far, only making use of the upper three strings of the D shape as a movable shape. I just finally learned that the whole CAGED system only covers ONE chord per system! I always assumed that it was a shortcut (minus a diminished shape) for those "play by ear chord memorizer types" who know 24 to 35 chords, but can't or refuse to remember that a C Major Scale and an A Minor Scale are the same scale and are actually worth learning and mapping out on guitar, to go with their CAGED systems. So recently I just learned that each key would actually require at least three CAGED systems to cover the three diatonic major triads (would the A and E shapes cover the minor triads? I'm sorry. I don't even know). Now, I really do need to learn CAGE/CAGED, because it would help me with my limited chord vocabulary, but why is there always this question? "CAGED or 3 Notes Per String?" Why wouldn't they both be learned in tandem? They're not even close to being the same thing or swappable.
@TomoFujitaMusic 2 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Those are just basic information that it's important to understand with music. Only fretboard theory with shape type informations will not make better player! Just quick satisfaction! That's why many are using " The CAGED SYSTEM " = "The Quick Visual Satisfaction Aid" I teach every details at my Guitar Wisdom. 3 per notes on each string = also easy way to teach, easy way to learn... but better learn Scale on one string and learn 3 things together. C D E F G A B C = R M2 M3 4 5 M6 M7 = Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do (Sing with Ear Training) then you really understand music & guitar playing! Thank you so much! Don’t worry Don’t compare Don’t expect too fast Be kind to yourself www.osiamo.com/Pickboy-Wisdom-Picks-by-Tomo-Fujita
@kevinedgeman4259 Жыл бұрын
As I understand, it's actually a Caged Sequence...just another tool to access the fingerboard. Thanks for your brilliant insight.
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@shadyislandchronicles4237 Жыл бұрын
Tomo thank you and could you please do a video on rockabilly lead guitar style for medium/advanced players?
@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
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