Hey ladies, what kind of music do you like to hear guys play?

Question

So I've been playing guitar for 7 years now and have been singing since I watched my first Disney Movie (haha). Basically no songs are "too hard" and I am above average vocally. I've always used this to my advantage in meeting new people, especially girls. The type of music that I play a lot of are artists like Jason Mraz, John Mayer and Jack Johnson. I also play the occasional NSYNC, Michael Bublé, Jonas Brothers and sometimes even some rap. So I'm very open to all types.

Knowing all of that, I pose two questions to the ladies here on GAG.

1)What types of music (i.e. artist/song/genre) do you like to hear a guy play, whether you know him or are just walking through the hallway and you hear him playing? What's "attractive" and what's cool/fun?

2)What songs would you like to hear a guy play FOR/TO you? Again, artist/songs/genre. Besides, of course, the songs with meaning, like what was playing when you first met.

Thanks to any and all answerers. I'll post a cover of the most popular song with my band, after a month, on my YouTube account and I'll post the link in an update.

neo41 · Accepted Answer

these are the kind of songs I'd like a guy to sing for me:

you and me - lifehouse

i'll be - edwin mccain

more than words - the extremes

i won't give up - jason mraz

your universe - rico blanco (this is by a Filipino artist. check out the lyrics, this is by far one of the sweetest songs I've heard :))

stigmatized - the calling

somebody out there - the calling

out of my league - stephen speaks

lucky - jason mraz (though a duet is better for this)

so yeah. That's what I would suggest. :)

Are you trying to woo a girl? Well, good luck to that.

You already have an advantage, actually. Girls did guys who have a nice voice and play the guitar. ;)

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Well, since I like rock (and subcategories), I'd prefer if a guy played me that type of music :3 It can be indie, an acoustic cover of some rock song I really like, etc :3

and if I had a boyfriend singing me a song, I would love it so much if they played "running from lions" by all time low. It's one of my favorite songs, and I'd be sure to let him know, haha.

Also, "You Had Me At Hello" by A Day To Remember, Jesus Christ by Brand New, and "You Be The Anchor" by Mayday Parade would be lovely songs to hear :3

...Then again, most people don't know these songs, so it depends on the person .___.

stillagoodgirl · Accepted Answer

R&B like in "unpretty" by TLC..wish there were more black artists that played insturments or had bands :\...Earth Wind &Fire was long ago but still are loved :)..I'm talking about the U.S. I'm not sure about other places but I like Carribean and African music...if you know spanish another good band is Aventura- "obession".

If you taught yourself guitar how long did it take? My high school doesn't have a class for it and I don't want lessons.I can read flute music but I don't think the notes are similar.

WoodWizzard87 · Accepted Answer

Heres one thing.  If you taught yourself guitar and whatnot,  play music that you enjoy yourself or connect to on a personal basis.  Don't base what you sing on what girls like or what is hip these days.  If it has an emotional value to you it will connect with many other people.  I've been classic trained with guitar for about 2-3years from a teacher and now on my own for a couple years, some people really hate Seether, but I love playing and singing shaun morgans' songs.  They are very haunting and show what he's been through.

wpmason · Accepted Answer

Personally, and I might be in a very small minority here, but I think covers (even if you're just sitting around playing in a park or busking) are cheesy. That doesn't apply if you can interpret and change the music to make it your own. Otherwise, I'd try to stick to original stuff, funny comedic stuff (everyone loves to laugh) and if you must do covers, pick obscure stuff from weird genres. I'm thinking about O.C.M.S., Sigur Ròs, The Big Pink, pretty much anything most people haven't heard yet will enjoy anyways.

Spellbee · Answer

I love meaningful or depressive songs. A moody guy playing the guitar.

Girls love romance too. Nothing better than a cute guy playing guitar.

Radiohead -Thinking about you

Joni Mitchell- A Case of You

Snow Patrol- Chocolate

Coldplay- Yellow

Elvis Costello- She

Belx1-Eve is the apple of my eye

The Ells- Beautiful Freak

Glen Hansard-Once

Katy Perry-The one that got away

Adele-Someone like you

U2-With or without you.

Lego House

When a man loves a woman

Most beautiful girl in the world

thatmegan · Answer

My crush is a drummer in a band and he also knows how to play piano, guitar, and trumpet! My favorite genre of music is alternative (especially love songs<3) For instance I really like the bands:

A Rocket to the Moon

Mayday Parade

Parachute

We The Kings

The Maine

The Cab

Dashboard Confessional

Every Avenue

Augustana

...Just to name a few! Look for a song that makes you think of the girl your crushing on! Most girls are suckers for slow acoustic love songs! Hope this helps and good luck!:)

LittleWolf · Answer

I just discovered those today, fell in love with them :)

standarsh9 · Answer

I'd say just do your own thing and f*** what girls want to hear.

It's just my opinion but I question a person's authenticity when they're playing music, and they not only toot their own ass but then want to try and use it to seduce women.

Music can be such a real yet intangible and wonderful thing that tickles hearts and testicles alike. It would be a shame if all you did with it was learn hack four chord pop Jack Johnson tunes just to seduce a girl.

hunterfan · Answer

All Time Low: Painting Flowers

Atreyu: Wait for you

Brad Paisley: The World

Josh Turner: Why don't we just dance

just a few of the songs from my video collection that many girls I show fall in love with if they don't normally listen to the music (painting flowers and Wait for you are song about missing that special girl in your life)

wkwan81 · Answer

The minute I saw you - John Parr

Wherever you will go - The Calling

What a wonderful world - Louis Armstong

I don't want to miss a thing - Aerosmith

Waiting for a star to fall - Boy meets Girl

Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams

Might be you - Richard Marx

Always - Bon Jovi

Hungry Eyes - Eric Carmen

You raise me up - Josh Groban

My love - Westlife

Kiss from a rose - Seal

Leaving on a jet plane - John Denver

NothingGoldCanStay · Answer

Pick a song everyone knows but that you can pull off with your voice (I mean every person has a diffrent voice type, i.e. Suprano, alto, bajo).

For song... I don't know what girl doesn't like

https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=p47CgsSz4dE&ob=av2n

or

https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=Vo_0UXRY_rY

but as I said it depends on what voice you have.

Guysensei · Answer

tbh I think this whole direction of your question is wrong. You can't make music that's meaningful to you that's based on other peoples tastes, its gotta be what you like and NOT just for girls. someone asked a similar question about what color of a car to buy to get laides... really lame and a terrible idea(not only that but itl never work with taht kind of agenda)

neo41 · Answer

Wow, I see. :)

That's cool. :D

Also try having your own rendition of songs of female artists. Say, for example, Thinking of you and ET by Katy Perry.

Your own version of a song originally intended for a female voice would be a challenge to do, but it would be worth it if you succeed on it. :) A guy's voice on a particular set of lyrics just gives a whole new meaning to it sometimes. Well, just saying. ;)

I sing too, and I do this sometimes. :D

answerthisplz · Answer

love songs of course :P but pop songs or popular songs are cool too because everyone knows it but also if a  girl is into a specific genre like I am with alternative music it would be coool if a guy would play an inde rock song from the band hellogoodbye but that's just me personally

cherish_bb · Answer

Actually I am a music lover, I listen to music everyday :-) I like various types of music, I like sing, dancing , and can play some instrument. I also learnt some guitar :-)

I respect the one who knows music well, especially a guy, you are excellent :-) attractive enough

May your dreams come true

Betwyn · Answer

The absolute best song a guy ever sang and played to me.. Darlin ~ Avril Lavigne

Shameneyes · Answer

When I'm gone by Eminem Blister in the sun by Violent Femmes Anything by Sublime Amber by 311 Well, these are songs that I like guys to play for me :)

Dakotagirl900 · Answer

Honestly, I love a guy that can play classial music(probably a bonus)! Hearts a mess by gotye somebody that I use to know by gotye Kidz by take that Love Love by take that

EmmaWatson15 · Answer

I think it would be really cool if you played love songs that had nice melodies (sorry I can't think of any at the moment :P) but I'm sure if you did many girls would dig you.

SixStringSeal · Answer

Just scroll to 1:30 and you're set.

Anonymous · Answer

I'd love if a guy played for me on the guitar... Howie Day - Collide Oasis - Wonderwall Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars Train - Hey Soul Sister Taylor Swift - Enchanted

Yriuqni · Answer

Take that - How deep is your love! .. this song will melt my heart instantly!

Anonymous · Answer

I found a guitar you might like.

Anonymous · Answer

you and me- lifehouse after tonight- Justin nozuka anything romantic =]

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