Any Good Songs.....

[samiant]

Can yall give me some ideas for some songs to get?
I have played the 45(or more) ones in my book and I want some new ones!

[funkStrat_97]

Can yall give me some ideas for some songs to get?
I have played the 45(or more) ones in my book and I want some new ones!

Welcome to LGM Samiant.  There are thousands of potentially good songs out there; what kind of music are you into?  How skilled are you on the guitar?

[samiant]

Well I like all songs(well not rap ). and I dont know how to do a B(in any way, shape or form)
I dont really know which ones I really want just somthing to play.

[funkStrat_97]

Well I like all songs(well not rap ). and I dont know how to do a B(in any way, shape or form)
I dont really know which ones I really want just somthing to play.

Most, chords on the guitar a movable - that is once you have learned the shape of a chord, you can easily tranfer it to other keys.  Do you understand some basic chord progressions?  If so, I would suggest listening to some songs that you like and play along with them.

[jlynnb1]

What songs have you learned?

[Fenix]

Seriously, who plays that B barre chord anymore? I sure as heck don't. I usually always play the sus2 instead. I am way too lazy to play that full B barre.

[samiant]

Here are some of the songs I know

Hold My heart
The Motions
you are God alone
lost get found
come tho fount
you are holy
be unto your name
someday
come right out and say it
battle of new Orlenns
Vanilla Twilight
Fireflys
storn Me. myself and time

And a bunch more but I gtg right now so more later

[samiant]

More

Beautiful Love
Iv got to get out of here
A better way
City on ou tknees
Get back up
garments of praise
1, 2, 3, 4
Revelation Song
I will worship
I will rise
You are so good to me
It all the rain drops
Best day
Mr mom
Im yours
teardrops on my guitar
Tim mcgraw
you belong with me
fearless
our song
califorina
Breathe
love story
La la land
underground
hey stephen
what child is this
500 miles
were going to be freinds
levees are breaking


BTW I have knowen how to play for the past 4 years but have only started REALLY playing sence christmas

[JayP5150]

I'm more concerned by the length of time under your belt but not being able to play any form of a B chord.

I'd say before focusing on more songs, do some finger strength exercises and work on your barre and moveable chords (which would also include simply learning all the notes on the fretboard).

That will open up ANY song to you.

[samiant]

Time to take a step backward. What do you mean when you say "I know a song". Does it mean that you can play open position chords along with the song in one key? Does it mean you know a signature lick or lead line from a song? Many songs have the same or similar chord progressions as many of use learn to anticipate some changes. If you are able to make these changes many songs open up.

Before just adding songs become the goal can you play the songs you know in other keys? Can you sing and play? can you take different roles like adding a fill instead of banging out the chords?

I was just putting up the songs that I had in my song book cause jlynnb1 asked

What songs have you learned?

And I can sing/play all of them
 

JayP5150  Do you know where I can find out how to play a B and where I can get a list of all the chords?

[jlynnb1]

i guess my concern is the same as Jay's....i don't understand how you can play all those songs without knowing the basic chords. that's not a dig, just a genuine concern....

[JayP5150]

Google is your friend. Or, for that matter, go to your local department store and grab one of those giant chord posters. I know it seems kitschy, but they really are a helpful reference.

Also, search this forum for posts on barre chords.

[JayP5150]

1st result on a google search of 'guitar chords'

http://www.all-guitar-chords.com/

I can't see the full site on my phone, but IIRC, this was a very useful tool.

Also, search this forum for 'finger exercises' to help build strength for those barres.

[samiant]

I recognize some Relient K songs in that list.
What book are you using to learn all these songs?

I find the name of the song I want then I google it and print the chords!! And there FREE!!!LOL

i guess my concern is the same as Jay's....i don't understand how you can play all those songs without knowing the basic chords. that's not a dig, just a genuine concern....

you guys I just wanted some ideas on some songs not any help I like the way I play my guitar and am not gonna change any for any one cause they dont like it....no hare feelings.. 

[JayP5150]

Umm... When you state you can't play a basic major chord, and we offer advice, that's not trying to change the WAY you play, but trying to help you scheive a better level of musicianship all around.

Sorry you took that the wrong way. No offense, but have fun on your plateau. I've been there... I didn't enjoy it.

Apologies for not offering a quick and dirty answer or a band aid. That's just not how I teach.

[samiant]

Umm... When you state you can't play a basic major chord, and we offer advice, that's not trying to change the WAY you play, but trying to help you scheive a better level of musicianship all around.

Sorry you took that the wrong way. No offense, but have fun on your plateau. I've been there... I didn't enjoy it.

Apologies for not offering a quick and dirty answer or a band aid. That's just not how I teach.

Im not mad or anything I just wanted some songs! You dont need to apologize, I did kinda take it the wrong way! Sorry yall!!

[JayP5150]

Well, i'm glad there's no hard feelings. Sorry for the misunderstanding, and for replying when I was tired and grumpy lol.

However, aside from learning more songs (which IS good to do), I would give you a friendly encouragement to really get into the nuts and bolts of your instrument and then watch how quickly you grow as a musician.

You'll reach a point-and fairly quickly-where you will be able to dissect stuff by ear. And that's a VERY satisfying thing.