Vox funky wah groove for you.

[Tomo]

Just normal vox wah and groove.

Vox Wah funky technique (http://editweb.iglou.com/eminence/eminence/media/soundclips/Tonker-WahFunkTomo.mp3)

I can't wait to go to Florida Tonefest.
Definitely I would like to this wah technique at my
clinic on Friday, 8/19.

Vox Wah funky technique (http://editweb.iglou.com/eminence/eminence/media/soundclips/Tonker-WahFunkTomo.mp3)

SRV strat.

'67 Pro Reverb with the Tonker.


Tomo

[delk777]

Utterly AMAZING!!! That was brilliant!

Thank you for sharing that!!!!

- Delk:dude

[PAF]

nice! Using a pick..?

[Antero]

Badcore.:cool:

[yeast2000]

Tomo,
Any plan for clinic in NY area?

[rwe333]

Cool - reminds me a bit of cats like Terry Kath/Chicago (I'm a Man) and Jan Akkerman/Focus (Anonymous II, live version of Sylvia)... Big fun.

[Tomo]

Originally posted by delk777
Utterly AMAZING!!! That was brilliant!

Thank you for sharing that!!!!

- Delk:dude


Hi Delk,

Thank you so much!

Is this too mellow?

Song for Samantha (http://tomofujita.com/jpn/mp3/Put%20On%20Your%20Funk%20Face/Song%20for%20Samantha.mp3)

Me & my ES335 no pedal.


Tomo

[Tomo]

Originally posted by PAF
nice! Using a pick..?

Thank you!

Yes, I am using my pick.

Even this Ukulele.

Funky Ukulele (http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?s=&threadid=93589&highlight=tomo)

Tomo

[Tomo]

Originally posted by Antero
Badcore.:cool:

Thanks.

This is for you.

Slap Guitar groove from my funk face CD (http://tomofujita.com/jpn/mp3/Tomo%20Fujita%20MIni%20Album/Mr.Mom.mp3)


Tomo

[Tomo]

Originally posted by rwe333
Cool - reminds me a bit of cats like Terry Kath/Chicago (I'm a Man) and Jan Akkerman/Focus (Anonymous II, live version of Sylvia)... Big fun.

Thanks, Wayne.

How about this jam.

I have no clue jam (http://tomofujita.com/jpn/mp3/Put%20On%20Your%20Funk%20Face/I%20Have%20No%20Clue.mp3)

Tomo

[Tomo]

Originally posted by yeast2000
Tomo,
Any plan for clinic in NY area?


I think so. I just finished my Tampa FL clinic.
That was a lot of fun. Take a look this thread.
http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?s=&threadid=97591&highlight=tomo

Hope more people talk about my NY guitar clinic.

Anybody?


Tomo

[rwe333]

Originally posted by Tomo
Thanks, Wayne.

How about this jam.

I have no clue jam (http://tomofujita.com/jpn/mp3/Put%20On%20Your%20Funk%20Face/I%20Have%20No%20Clue.mp3)

Tomo

Right on - very nice!

[Tomo]

Originally posted by rwe333
Right on - very nice!


Thank you!


Tomo

[PAF]

Originally posted by Tomo
Thank you!

Yes, I am using my pick.

Even this Ukulele.

Funky Ukulele (http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?s=&threadid=93589&highlight=tomo)

Tomo

Wow Tomo, that's great, my 1st "guitars" were my dad's old ukes.

[Tomo]

Originally posted by PAF
Wow Tomo, that's great, my 1st "guitars" were my dad's old ukes.


Thank you so much!

Do you still play your old Ukulele?
it's fun instrument.

Do you like slap guitar?

Slap it! (http://richweb.net/TomoFujita)

Tomo

[jzucker]

Great stuff Tomo.

[Woodyworld]

Originally posted by Tomo
Just normal vox wah and groove.

Vox Wah funky technique (http://editweb.iglou.com/eminence/eminence/media/soundclips/Tonker-WahFunkTomo.mp3)

I can't wait to go to Florida Tonefest.
Definitely I would like to this wah technique at my
clinic on Friday, 8/19.

Vox Wah funky technique (http://editweb.iglou.com/eminence/eminence/media/soundclips/Tonker-WahFunkTomo.mp3)

SRV strat.

'67 Pro Reverb with the Tonker.


Tomo


Wicked Tomo, simply great :dude

[geobassbg]

Hi!!! Yours stafs are great!!!! May I play bass with you to Tonker-WahF unk Tomo and Mr.Mom?:)

[Geobg]

Originally posted by geobassbg
Hi!!! Yours stafs are great!!!! May I play bass with you to Tonker-WahF unk Tomo and Mr.Mom?:)

http://geobassbg77.tripod.com

[Geobg]

Autor to this thinks is my friend Rosen Mehanov.Bass is mine.:)

[marinblues]

Sounds like The Shaft. Cool.

[Tomo]

Thank you guys!

Jack,

Thank you so much for checking out.
I love wah playing. but I love jazz guitar too.

You are amazing player!




Hi Pete(Woody),

Thank you!
How's music in England?

I know you like blues music.
Do you like Earl Hooker, Albert Collins?



Hi geobassbg,

Thank you very music for your interest.

You are great bass player! I know you want to play
with my wah track. That's my solo music, so I am really
sorry to say... You can't record my Wah track. Sorry!



Hi Geobg,

Is this person as same as geobassbg???

Thank you for understanding!

Good luck with your bass. I went top your HP.
There were many sound clips, but no info about you?



Hi Marin,

Thank you so much for listening!



Tomo

[Woodyworld]

Originally posted by Tomo


Hi Pete(Woody),

Thank you!
How's music in England?

I know you like blues music.
Do you like Earl Hooker, Albert Collins?

Tomo

Hi Tomo,

The scenes still pretty good here overall...........

I've not heard any Earl Hooker to be honest. I've heard a little Ablert Collins, who's great. I guess the main man for me is still Robben, I love that jazz blues approach to the blues. I'll have to check out Earl.

Looking forward to hearing that new album of your's when it gets released.

All the best

Woody

[Tomo]

Originally posted by Woodyworld
Hi Tomo,

The scenes still pretty good here overall...........

I've not heard any Earl Hooker to be honest. I've heard a little Ablert Collins, who's great. I guess the main man for me is still Robben, I love that jazz blues approach to the blues. I'll have to check out Earl.

Looking forward to hearing that new album of your's when it gets released.

All the best

Woody


Hi Woody,

Sorry for my late response. I have been working on my
new cd! I hope you can hear this in early 2006.

I teach many students who are big fan of Robben or
Carlton.... It's alright to just copy and study the style
,but (For me) it's important to understand how this
guy(in this case Robben) spent his life to achive his
sound, style and tone. =BLUES and JAZZ and a lot
of experiences.

So I usually recommend to listen to old blues.
(I just list less here... too many to list)

T-Born Walker "T-born blues"
B.B. King "Blues is king"
Albert King "Born under a bad sigh"
Freddy King "1934-1976"
Albert Collins "Trucking with Albert Collins"
Earl Hooker "Two bugs and a roach"
Muddy Waters "Live at Mr.Kelly"
Otis Rush "Cold in hell"

And Mike Bloomfield "Super Session"
"The live adventures of M.B. and Al Kooper"
Those were big influence on Robben.

I teach these and I teach bebop to my students.
Then I coarch how to cook these together.

Do you like Joe Pass? I am big fan of Joe Pass.
Listen to "Two for the road"
duet album with Herb Ellis. I would play like
these guys to get jazz blues thing.

West Coast blues:
I like Hollywood Fats "Rock this house"
Junior Watson "Long overdue"

more older blues...
Lonnie Johnson, Scrapper Blackwell,
Lightnin' Hopkins, Robert Nighthawk... much more.

Good luck!

Tomo

[Woodyworld]

Hi Tommo,

thanks for your response. I understand where you're coming from............

I guess I mislead you a little - What I mean't to say is 'the main man I like listening to for Jazz blues is Robben', but he's certainly not the only one. There are just so many great players 'Known' and 'unknown' to the public, that it would be foolish to get locked into listening to one or two players only.

Thanks for the recomendations I'll certainly check them out.

Looking forward to hearing your new CD

All the best

Woody

[Tomo]

Originally posted by Woodyworld
Hi Tommo,

thanks for your response. I understand where you're coming from............

I guess I mislead you a little - What I mean't to say is 'the main man I like listening to for Jazz blues is Robben', but he's certainly not the only one. There are just so many great players 'Known' and 'unknown' to the public, that it would be foolish to get locked into listening to one or two players only.

Thanks for the recomendations I'll certainly check them out.

Looking forward to hearing your new CD

All the best

Woody


Hi Woody,

Sorry about that. It's difficult to perfectly communicate
through internet or email. Sorry about that. But we can
bring up some topics to talk about... that's fun for someone
to just read as well. Now I got what you were saying.

I love blue and jazz very much. I like Charlie Christian too.
"Rose Room" "Benny's bugle" are part of my jazz lesson
material. Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall, Barney Kessell,
those guys were influenced by Charlie Christian.

I also like many horn players. Chet Baker, Coleman Howkins,
Ben Webster.... those guys gave me how to use my breath
(space and pacing) and tone.

Thank you so much. I will let you know when my new cd
is available. Kenwood Dennard on drums, he enjoys my
funky rhythm guitar work.

Burbank Street (http://tomofujita.com/jpn/mp3/Put%20On%20Your%20Funk%20Face/Burbank%20street.mp3)

OJ & Water (http://tomofujita.com/jpn/mp3/Put%20On%20Your%20Funk%20Face/Orange%20Juice%20&%20Water.mp3)

Version R Sakashita funky solo on F7 (http://www02.homepage.villanova.edu/david.kaplowitz/tomo/TS_VR_Funky_solo_1.mp3)


Tomo

[Scott Peterson]

Man, nobody does that better Tomo. Had my kids dancing and bopping their heads. And they are age 8 and 4, so they ain't fakin' it.

[Tomo]

Originally posted by Scott Peterson
Man, nobody does that better Tomo. Had my kids dancing and bopping their heads. And they are age 8 and 4, so they ain't fakin' it.


Hi Scott,

Thank you so much. That really means a lot to me.
I have 3 kids 12boy, 10 girl and 5 boy. My llittle 5 boy..
He dances a lot when I groove funky stuff.

I am working on my new cd right now. I already have
finished 5 tunes w/ Kenwood Dennard, James Genus..
I just recorded 5 more tunes. I hope I can play this cd
very soon. Very funky, it's nice mix of everything.

Guyatone Wah Rocker groove clip#1 (www02.homepage.villanova.edu/david.kaplowitz/tomo/Wah_Rocker_Groove1.mp3)

Guyatone Wah Rocker solo clip#2 (www02.homepage.villanova.edu/david.kaplowitz/tomo/Wah_Rocker_Solo_Clip1.mp3)

PS, My Fuchs ODS 50 & Train 45 together! Really big tone.
Bob Burt V 12s cab and many Eminence speakers.....


Thanks,


Tomo

[SteveVHT]

Tomo,
Simply amazing playing all around.
You are just about the funkiest player I've ever heard, and I love funk.

If I could ask you......
What tips can you give me for getting those funky triplet type inflections in my strumming?
I love those super quick little trills that you do while funking out to a rhythm.
I was watching that video from the Fuchs, and your right hand just seems to effortlessly get those super speed trills.
I know you say it's more from the elbow, but it appears to be a combiation of elbow, wrist and pick...
The only people I have ever seen do that are you and Guthrie Govan.
So any tips that you can give to help us not so funky guys would be greatly appreciated.
By the way, what guage picks do you use???

And I WANT A CD...:D:D:D:D:D

Just amazing music my friend. I love it.
Steve

[Tomo]

Originally posted by SteveVHT
Tomo,
Simply amazing playing all around.
You are just about the funkiest player I've ever heard, and I love funk.

If I could ask you......
What tips can you give me for getting those funky triplet type inflections in my strumming?
I love those super quick little trills that you do while funking out to a rhythm.
I was watching that video from the Fuchs, and your right hand just seems to effortlessly get those super speed trills.
I know you say it's more from the elbow, but it appears to be a combiation of elbow, wrist and pick...
The only people I have ever seen do that are you and Guthrie Govan.
So any tips that you can give to help us not so funky guys would be greatly appreciated.
By the way, what guage picks do you use???

And I WANT A CD...:D:D:D:D:D

Just amazing music my friend. I love it.
Steve



Hi Steve,

Thank you so much for your comment on my playing.
That means a lot for me. Thank you.

I am still working really hard about my time. I am not
happy yet about my time. It's really really tough to
master. I wish I could be better someday.

Many of my students asked me about my triplet funk
riffs.... Most guys can't play it right away, because
they don't have good foundation on right hand and
left hand muting skills. So you must practice many things
very very slow in order to play fast and precise.

I usually teach Rt 3 7 swing groove like exercise 13 on
my AYGP dvd. This will open up your funk skills.
Practice to use less pressure from your left fingers
as if you are holing paper... you should be able to hold
your chord without your left thumb too. Yes, keep
moving from your elbow first, do not use too much
wrist. this will cause unbalanced tone from strings.
Strum all strings even level... then you will use your wrist
to make more taste. Your less pressure left hand
and wide /big stroke from your right elbow are like
meat and vegetables. Then your wrist is like spices.
Just like a cooking. You need to know the exact taste,
but you can's hurry to cook it.

I have been doing that since I was 18.
Just... TA tatata... I can start from down or up stroke.
I should practice more. You really inspired me.
Thank you so much!

I use my Pickboy signature pick.
1mm. Please email me at
music@tomofujita.com
for cds, dvds. Maybe you already emailed me?
I got many orders last week. I am catching up right now.
Thank you for your interest.

PS, I am working my new cd. I already recorded songs with
my Fuchs 50, Train 45, 3 Pro Reverb, Bob Burt cabs, many
Eminence speakers... (6 kinds)

There from funk face cd...
Confidence Cat (http://tomofujita.com/jpn/mp3/Tomo%20Fujita%20MIni%20Album/Confidence%20Cat.mp3)
Curry (http://tomofujita.com/jpn/mp3/Tomo%20Fujita%20MIni%20Album/Curry.mp3)
Kyoto (http://tomofujita.com/jpn/mp3/Tomo%20Fujita%20MIni%20Album/kyoto.mp3)
Slap Guitar groove from my funk face CD (http://tomofujita.com/jpn/mp3/Tomo%20Fujita%20MIni%20Album/Mr.Mom.mp3)


Tomo

[SteveVHT]

Originally posted by Tomo
Hi Steve,

Thank you so much for your comment on my playing.
That means a lot for me. Thank you.

I am still working really hard about my time. I am not
happy yet about my time. It's really really tough to
master. I wish I could be better someday.

Many of my students asked me about my triplet funk
riffs.... Most guys can't play it right away, because
they don't have good foundation on right hand and
left hand muting skills. So you must practice many things
very very slow in order to play fast and precise.

I usually teach Rt 3 7 swing groove like exercise 13 on
my AYGP dvd. This will open up your funk skills.
Practice to use less pressure from your left fingers
as if you are holing paper... you should be able to hold
your chord without your left thumb too. Yes, keep
moving from your elbow first, do not use too much
wrist. this will cause unbalanced tone from strings.
Strum all strings even level... then you will use your wrist
to make more taste. Your less pressure left hand
and wide /big stroke from your right elbow are like
meat and vegetables. Then your wrist is like spices.
Just like a cooking. You need to know the exact taste,
but you can's hurry to cook it.

I have been doing that since I was 18.
Just... TA tatata... I can start from down or up stroke.
I should practice more. You really inspired me.
Thank you so much!

I use my Pickboy signature pick.
1mm. Please email me at
music@tomofujita.com
for cds, dvds. Maybe you already emailed me?
I got many orders last week. I am catching up right now.
Thank you for your interest.

PS, I am working my new cd. I already recorded songs with
my Fuchs 50, Train 45, 3 Pro Reverb, Bob Burt cabs, many
Eminence speakers... (6 kinds)

There from funk face cd...
Confidence Cat (http://tomofujita.com/jpn/mp3/Tomo%20Fujita%20MIni%20Album/Confidence%20Cat.mp3)
Curry (http://tomofujita.com/jpn/mp3/Tomo%20Fujita%20MIni%20Album/Curry.mp3)
Kyoto (http://tomofujita.com/jpn/mp3/Tomo%20Fujita%20MIni%20Album/kyoto.mp3)
Slap Guitar groove from my funk face CD (http://tomofujita.com/jpn/mp3/Tomo%20Fujita%20MIni%20Album/Mr.Mom.mp3)


Tomo


Thanks Tomo...
I really appreciate it.
I sent you an email.
Steve