Hiroshi Masuda Guitar Tabs ((top)) Full

Hiroshi Masuda 's guitar tabs are highly regarded within the fingerstyle community for their musicality meticulous arrangement style

  1. "Blue in Red" (from the album "BIRTHDAY" , 1986)
    • Minutes 0-5: Read only the rhythm notation (the stems without the fret numbers). Clap the syncopation.
    • Minutes 5-10: Play only the first chord of every bar. Write the chord name above the tab (e.g., Cmaj9, D#dim7).
    • Minutes 10-15: Play the song backwards (start at the last bar, then second last). This breaks muscle memory and forces you to read the full tab consciously.
    • Minutes 15-20: Record yourself playing the first 4 bars with the tab. Then play without the tab. Identify the 2 notes you changed.
    1. Introductory note – Masuda’s commentary on the piece, the equipment used, and the target skill level.
    2. Standard notation + TAB – Dual‑staff layout (standard staff on top, 6‑string TAB below).
    3. Gear & Settings – Amp/FX chain, pickup selection, string gauge, and tuning.
    4. Practice tips – Suggested metronome tempos, subdividing tricks, and “common pitfalls.”