Neo-soul guitar is all about feel: lush extended chords, hammer-ons and slides, double-stops and melodic fills that sit between the vocal lines. Japanese guitarist Toshiki Soejima is a great example of the style, and this jam on “Sunset” is full of ideas players can learn from.
What guitarists can take from it
Chord embellishment. Listen for how simple shapes are decorated with quick melodic fills.
Dynamics. Light picking and muted strums keep the groove relaxed.
Clean tone. Neo-soul favours a warm, clean amp sound with a touch of reverb or chorus.
Play video: Toshiki Soejima “Sunset” Jam Session: Neo-Soul Guitar Performance
