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2006年1月 8日
第15回：２００６年スタート！ NAMM SHOWから。
皆さん、長い間コラムが空いてしまってすいませんでした！
いつもメールの感想なども皆さんから頂ましてありがとうございます。遅くながら、あけましておめでとうございます。今年もどうかよろしくお願いします。
前回書いたのは夏の終わりでしたね？ 今年の夏はロスとフロリダでギター·クリニックやってなかなか好評でした。お陰さまでTone Merchants Clinic DVDは、アメリカ、ヨーロッパ、韓国、シンガポールでも人気が高まっています。日本からのオーダーもありがとうございます。いつもおまけでレッスン資料などをいっぱい詰めて送っています。
ロスのクリニックの後にSuhrのギターに興味を持ち、特に独自のサイレント·コイル·システム（普通のノイズレスのシングルではなく、ホントにピュアーなシングルのトーンで
全くノイズがないシステム）がどこでもノイズが出ない。John SuhrにSRVのストラトを１ヶ月弾いてもらい、SRVの良い部分を参考にしつつ僕にあったストラトを作ってもらいました。SRVよりも少しウオームな感じのトーンです。ジャズにも良いです。新作CDのソロギターでも弾きました。
もうすぐナムショウです。今回も色々なブースでデモ演奏をします。ナムに来られる方は是非以下のブースにお立ち寄りくださいね。もちろんXotic effectのブースで２１日土曜日の朝１１時にやります。お楽しみに！
あとボブバートのTomo Fuijita signature series のキャビネットも今回のナムで登場します。
スピーカーは、エミネンスです。
Tone Merchants で１９日木曜日、２１日土曜日７：３０pmからライヴもやりますので是非来てください。
PS、２００５年も無事に終わり、色々と僕にとっては充実した１年でした。欲を言うと”もっともっとがんばりたい”ですが自分の家族が健康でハッピーで両親も今回アメリカへ遊びに来てくれたり、みんなで楽しく出来たことがとても良かったです。ギター弾く事が僕の仕事ですが、これも回りの家族、友達の支えがあってこそ良い音楽ができるもんやと思います。ということで感謝の気持ちを込めて、今年２００６年もマイペースでがんばっていきたいと思います。今現在、新しいアルバムのミックスに入るところです。また次回新作CDについてお話しましょう。僕のBBSでもまたお話します。
Tomo 1/4/06
以下英語ですがナムのスケジュールです。（後半にクリニックDVDのコメントを載せました。英語ですが参考に）
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Tomo will be at NAMM 2006 from 1/19-21.
Please stop by at Eminence booth 4334, Fuchs booth 1645, Hall-E,
Suhr guitar Booth 1365 Hall E, Xotic effect 5863 Hall B.
You can hear my Fuchs 50ODS ,Bob Burt 's Tomo Fujita signature cab
with Eminence's Tonespotters, and my new Suhr strat
at Eminence booth.
Hope see you guys at NAMM.
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Suhr guitar concert series at TM during NAMM 2006.
Jan 19, 2006, Thu – 7:30PM
Tomo Fujita (solo and backing tracks)
Greg Howe (featuring Joel Taylor on drums and Jon Reshard on bass)
Al Estrada (instrumental band)
Guthrie Govan (solo)
Jan 21, 2006, Sat – 7:30PM
Tomo Fujita (solo and backing tracks)
Al Estrada (instrumental trio)
Nick Sterling (his trio)
Greg Howe (featuring Joel Taylor on drums and Jon Reshard on bass)
http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=122022&highlight=tomo
Tone Merchants
Attn: Noel
1521 W. Collins Ave.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 288-9583
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Reviews on Tomo Fujita's Tone Merchants Clinic DVD
http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=103520&highlight=tomo
Tomo Fujita's Tone Merchants Clinic DVD
"The Tone Merchants Clinic" - Tomo Fujita Master Class
Tomo sent me an advanced copy of the Clinic DVD a few weeks ago and I wanted to share my thoughts with everyone. The clinic was held June 4th at Tone Merchants, down in Orange, California. I was eagerly awaiting this dvd, as I wasn't able to make the clinic. I would love to get some feedback from those of you that were there.
Much like Tomo's "Accelerate Your Guitar Playing", this is not a clinic watching a guy shredding like crazy. Tomo begins by playing "Confidence Cat", a tune off his first cd. Played to a backing track, this tune sets the mood and lets everyone know what's in store for the night. The DVD is broken down into 20 sections, with the addition of a few of Tomo's tunes thrown in for illustration. Some of these sections include:
-Good Clean Technique
-Playing Over Chord Changes
-Triads Over Songs
-Voice Leading
-Comping Ideas, Triads
-Slap Guitar/Walking Bass Lines (My favorite section)
-Wah Expression Technique
-Playing "Colors"
-How To Practice Jazz
-How to Use a Metronome
There's a ton more, including a section where Tomo explains his gear, and how he gets the tones he does. This was obviously a fun clinic, and one of Tomo's strength's as a teacher is the ability to connect with his students. He brings a humor and warmth in his approach, and it is easy to see that he loves what he does. Plus, it doesn't hurt that he's a killer funk/blues/jazz player! One of the coolest parts of this clinic is that not only does Tomo play very musical ideas, but they are ideas and techniques you can take home and really apply to your playing to make it better. I also found myself laughing from time to time, as Tomo has a very self-deprecating manner and drops jokes and stories during his presentation. There is lot's of excellent information presented here, and it's presented in a fun environment by an accomplished player. What more could you ask for?
The production of the dvd was excellent in sound and you can clearly see what Tomo is playing. I was really impressed with his tone, very expressive and perfect for his music. Backing tracks were used for Tomo's songs, and they were nicely integrated into his presentation. It would be cool to see Tomo interact with a live band, but I guess you will need to catch him on tour in Japan or make one of his steady gigs on the East Coast. Seeing this clinic also makes you wish you could take lessons from the man himself, he is inspiring to listen to.
If you already own Tomo's "Accelerate" DVD, this would be an excellent addition in your studies. The Clinic builds and illustrates on the techniques presented in the Instructional DVD, but stands on its own as a learning tool. Plus, it's just good fun! Tomo is making this available through his website, I believe. I hope he chimes in here with all the pertinent information on how to get your own copy. Check out Tomo's website, I highly recommend this Clinic DVD!
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I've received my copy of the Tone Merchants DVD about a week ago, and finally had the time to finish watching it
Firstly, i must agree that the production of the dvd is very good. Technically, i think Tomo emphasise very much on foundation...which will be very essential building blocks if you want to develop good techniques. The bulk of the clinic is actually more focused on developing melodic sense and musical aspects on guitar. You get to learn all about developing very solid rhythm chops and how to solo over chord changes.
2 hours of video, 1 man with a guitar, coupled with his earnest attitude to teach and share with a great sense of humour. It's really an enjoyable video to simply watch or learn from, with contents ranging from simple blues comping to learning and application of triads etc.
I wished to take lessons personally from Tomo , but that isn't possible. His materials opened up alot of doors for me and answered alot of doubts for a self learning guitarist like me. I highly recommend this dvd for anyone of any level to give this video a try, especially if you're very interested in solid rhythm playing or improvisation.
P.S: hope i've done the dvd justice, it's my first time reviewing
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I am also fortunate to have a copy of Tomo's "Clinic at Tone Merchants" DVD. I highly recommend this to everyone. It is both enjoyable and educational simultaneously. This DVD is incredible in that it carries the spirit of actually being there. I was totally drawn into it. Tomo plays effortlessly with taste and great tone as always; moreover, he also does a great job of presentation providing insight and wisdom along with humor. And speaking of presentation, the camera work is very good focusing attention where it belongs. The sound quality is excellent.
I came away from this DVD enthused and inspired!
p.s. Thanks again, Tomo! I am working on my triads and having a great time.
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I got a copy of this DVD a little while ago and am still in the: "Holy &&&&!" mode with it.
There is so much here to soak in; sorta of like a "intro to master guitar playing, the Tomo method...." that it is both utterly inspiring and utterly surreal because he takes things so complex and makes them seem so simple.
Bravo to Tomo for putting this out there and my deepest recommendation to everyone to pick up a copy and explore the guitar through Tomo's approach. You'll be amazed.
I am.
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Yes, I have had the opportunity to check it out as well...very cool video with alot of cool info.
Good advice that will aid development as a player rather than simply as a technician. Alot of practical stuff that people of all skill levels should be able to benefit from. You can never be hurt by too much good advice.
I like his suggestions for also approaching practice from a rythmic/groove perspective rather than the purely technical.
Tomo's a funny guy too and the DVD was very entertaining. You won't be dissapointed....and that right hand is wicked
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I received Tomo's DVD of his early summer clinic that he presented at Tonemerchants.
The DVd is well shot and produced, with chapter stops for each topic.
Lots of advice on becoming a more musical player. Focusing on groove and feel.
It also included a few printed lessons that provide details of some of the topics presented. - funk grooves, R37 comping, etc.
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I have this as well and agree with your assesment. Tomo is a brilliant player and approaches the instrument in a somewhat unorthadox way that gives him a very unigue musical sound. I found the ideas and techniques featured in it to be very useful. Alot of the things that he touches on in the clinic dvd are very simple but effective concepts that will aid in giving you a much larger musical pallet to draw from. I particualrly enjoyed the "Cause We've Ended As Lovers" part. I also really liked how he shows you to follow the melody of a song to work out different harmonic arrangements for it. His ideas on incorporating triads into your soloing to create different flavors is also very useful. Alot of DVD's etc... show you how to play like "so and so". This is not a "Play Like Tomo Fujita" dvd. Instead, he shows you a collection of musical concepts that can really be applied to all different genres and styles to aid you in developing your own musical voice. In short, I really liked it.
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投稿者 admin : 2006年1月 8日 10:41