Guitar DJ tips

[Gonzalo]

Hello people. Before anything, I'd like to say that this tip is related to a post some I did time ago about playing the guitar as a confidence builder. Now, on to the meat:

Perhaps THE crucial ability that a DJ should cultivate is to be able to take a girl out of her world and thought pattern into the DJ's turf. The methods for doing this abound, and I'm sure everyone will pepper the situation according to how their night progresses.

The other day I was at a gathering/party at a bud's place (we're all musicians), and there were also some non-musician girls. The guitarist status gave me instant social proof. As the night progressed we started jamming, but since I don't really "jam," I started drifting away looking for conversations etc. And I see this semi-bored girl, and think "what the hell". So I start teasing her saying that she should be a rock star, and how she seems all nice but "since she's now a rock star in training, it's ok to be a bytch to people". Man, you should have seen the look in her friend's faces when they spoke to her and she replied "fvck off b1tch!" in a [CF?] way.

Anyways, I gave her the guitar, and she said she couldn't play it, and that she was the slowest learner, there was no point in learning, etc. So I used the consistency pattern (you already agreed that you are a rock star, and you already told people to "fvck off"...) to get her to agree to let me show her how to play the guitar... IN FIVE MINUTES.

"What do I get if, in five minutes, I show you how to play 'Happy Birthday'?"

So I started throwing CF around, and we bargained the deal that my reward would be to take her friend home with me that night (introducing some girly-competition). Notice that I don't offer to show her to play the guitar in a supplicating way, but rather as if it's the natural progression of her new Rock Star identity (I gave her an alter ego name, etc), such that I was only reinforcing her new adventurous self, not trying to supplicate my way into some pvssy.

Now, there is a retarded-friendly way to play "Happy Birthday" which I use to teach kids to get them to play a diddy. You can play it on the guitar with ONE string and TWO fingers (one from each hand). Anybody can do it. So for those who know a little guitar, just pick a string (I usually pick the 3rd), and the only thing you gotta know are which frets it step on:

0-0-2-0-5-4...
0-0-2-0-7-5...
0-0-12-9-5-5-4-2...
10-10-9-5-7-5...

(0 means play the open string)

Takes, at most, 10 mins to get down (as she starts hearing herself play the diddy, she'll forget about the "5 minute agreement"). No need to show complicated chord changes or multiple-string melodies. Just one string, two fingers, and you're in baby.

When the girl in my example was able to play, she was al lighted up. I just turned my head and pointed at my cheek with a sly smile. Result: kiss from a now horny girl. Etc.

G

PS: Guitarists, we can use this thread to put tips and a la FR tidbits that others can use in DJying.

 

[Dover]

I always teach girls how to play smoke on the water on the low e string.

You can put your arm around her to show her fingerings and stuff.

 

[Mjfan12]

i want to learn guitar.
Im looking to buy a cheap beginner electric guitar.

how hard is it to learn guitar? I know practice is key. How much practice a day? etc.

Im not trying to be a rock star, just want to learn a new hobby, and add another dimension to myself.

 

[BrotherAP]

i want to learn guitar.
Im looking to buy a cheap beginner electric guitar.

Pretty much anything marketed towards beginners is over priced crap with a pretty package. Not 3 months after buying my first guitar, a Squier (by Fender) starter set, I realized that it sounds like shyt and wanted a better one.

I recommend getting a Fender Srat, $300-$350 new, and a good medium sized amp to learn on - say a 30 watt with built-in distortion which will run you around $100-$150. You'll want to upgrade your amp to play shows but the sound you'll get for that will be good enough that you'll never grow out of it.

Oh, and don't play it for girls unless they ask. It's like anything that guys do for girls - if you really do it just for girls, it's worse than not doing it at all. Playing guitar for a girl who didn't ask is like bragging about a car to a girl who's already bored of hearing about it.


BrotherAP

 

[Gonzalo]

Originally posted by BrotherAP

Oh, and don't play it for girls unless they ask. It's like anything that guys do for girls - if you really do it just for girls, it's worse than not doing it at all. Playing guitar for a girl who didn't ask is like bragging about a car to a girl who's already bored of hearing about it.

True. You can tell whenever a guy thinks he's so intense because he starts playing and singing for girls, and girls catch on the fact that he's out to impress them.

All of these prop things, whether using an instrument or cold readings/palmistry, you have to learn how to use at a proper time such that they help your game rather than fvck it.

To the guy who asked about time commitment: Like any hobby, the bigger the portion of your spare time that you devote into the new hobby, the better you get. I usually recommend newbies 1 hour a day.

G

 

[manuva]

Originally posted by Mjfan12
i want to learn guitar.
Im looking to buy a cheap beginner electric guitar.

how hard is it to learn guitar? I know practice is key. How much practice a day? etc.

Im not trying to be a rock star, just want to learn a new hobby, and add another dimension to myself.

I admire anyone who wants to learn guitar to add another dimension to themselves. I have nothing but contempt for those who learn it to try and pick up chicks with it.

How hard is it to learn? How much practice a day?

How long is a piece of string?

I've been playing guitar since I was ten. Often for 4 hours or more a day. It's one of the few things I've ever been completely absorbed with. I spent hours listening to Roy Buchanan recordings, watching videos of SRV the Hurricane himself flogging his axe to death. Playing until shreds of torn skin hung from my finger tips, then trimming that skin off with scissors and playing some more.

I did that, and still do it, because playing guitar is my life. It's not my profession - that was a conscious decision - nor is it my hobby. It's just me. I play guitar. Thats what I do. If my house was burning down, guitar (which one I wonder?) would be what I'd grab as I ran out the door. If I could take one thing to a deserted island... yup you guessed it, guitar.

I'm not saying "thats what its like learning guitar". Because it doesn't have to be. I know heaps of guys who learnt some basic skills without driving themselves very hard. I'm just trying to say that if it's something you really enjoy then go for it, you'll love it and even enjoy the pain.

However, if your motive is something as shallow as using it as a pickup tool, then you'll probably never get anywhere with it. As soon as your fingers start to hurt you'll drop it and go in search of some real game.

 

[Logen]

haha awesome. i once tought an HB how to play smoke on the water too. just tuned it to drop D to make it real easy. unless they're complete idtiots they cna learn it in like 10 min.

 

[mungro]

i too play the guitar, i picked it up one day in college and I'm still at it today. I used to joke about how i could use it to pick up girls, and about 1 month after buying my first guitar, I met this girl in college and she ended up being my girlfriend for about a year after that... talk about quick results. Just kidding, the girl had nothing to do with the guitar, but I must admit going on 5 years now, I've finally begun to get good enough at the guitar to a point where I wouldn't actually scare girls away.

What are a few good songs on here that you guys like to play for girls?

I like to play acoustic, although i have an electric too. acoustic has that intimate, organic feeling, everyone likes it more for small settings.

Lately, my reportoire (geared towards women) is Seasons, by Good Charlotte... and Collide by Howie Day... both nice songs, sound good. Moderately easy to play and sing to. I'd like to hear what others are playing for their girls out there?

 

[SmoothIsSex]

Originally posted by manuva
I admire anyone who wants to learn guitar to add another dimension to themselves. I have nothing but contempt for those who learn it to try and pick up chicks with it.

How hard is it to learn? How much practice a day?

How long is a piece of string?

I've been playing guitar since I was ten. Often for 4 hours or more a day. It's one of the few things I've ever been completely absorbed with. I spent hours listening to Roy Buchanan recordings, watching videos of SRV the Hurricane himself flogging his axe to death. Playing until shreds of torn skin hung from my finger tips, then trimming that skin off with scissors and playing some more.

I did that, and still do it, because playing guitar is my life. It's not my profession - that was a conscious decision - nor is it my hobby. It's just me. I play guitar. Thats what I do. If my house was burning down, guitar (which one I wonder?) would be what I'd grab as I ran out the door. If I could take one thing to a deserted island... yup you guessed it, guitar.

I'm not saying "thats what its like learning guitar". Because it doesn't have to be. I know heaps of guys who learnt some basic skills without driving themselves very hard. I'm just trying to say that if it's something you really enjoy then go for it, you'll love it and even enjoy the pain.

However, if your motive is something as shallow as using it as a pickup tool, then you'll probably never get anywhere with it. As soon as your fingers start to hurt you'll drop it and go in search of some real game.

You and I have something VERY in common. Although with being stranded on an island, I'd want a guitar, piano, and a drumset. Those are my favorite.

 

[ShizamDaMan]

I find that Seven Nation Army's main part is a pretty easy thing to teach a girl who's never picked up a guitar.

Can't say I picked up guitar to try and get girls. All of my practice happens in my bedroom or at home in my room, instructing on guitar has only happened when people either ask me personally for lessons or are trying to come on to me hard (this girl asked me for a "lesson," then for a massage, and then to take it to the bedroom. Use your imagination). I find it a good way to release tension and branch out my creative side a bit. Plus there's nothing like rocking out a sweet solo on a Fender Hot Rod Deville

 

[Create Reality]

If I were stranded on an island I would want it to have it's own city with everything a person could ever need.

Anybody ever try that piece of crap Amplitube sound effect for the computer? It's supposed to mimic a guitar amp digitally. Maybe some of you guitarists might like that idea.

I don't like the guitar, but i DO love the strings. Anything of the stringed family, except guitar, is a favorite of mine. I play the piano a bit but I would really like to try the viola. =P

 

[Snowyk]

There are plenty of piece of ****, easy ass songs you can teach.

The bass line from "Summer Lovin'" (Grease) is really easy to play with like 2 fingers, and generally a gal pleaser.

 

[Logen]

Beatles songs are chick magnets. it worked in the 60's and it's still good today.

playing Norwegian Wood for a girl is great. the song lyrics are romantic and sublime, even if they're about cheating.

I’m trying to learn Michele, and a few others. Beatles song are damn hard I must say, not for the beginners. (i'm mearly an advanced novice)

 

[strams4ever]

Depending on the style you want to play, I would check out RONDOMUSIC.NET . They have the cheapest gear around, any of their guitars are good, the Agile Les Pauls are absolutly heaven. thier low budget $70 Strat's are better than some entry fenders and Squiers. For an amp I would suggest a Peavey Rage (If your more into metal). Or a Rowland Micro Cube. The Cube will blow your mind! You don't need any effect pedals to get started.

If your looking for an acoustic I would get a Washburn D10. It's a SOLID top for $199. amazing...

If you have any questions on guitars, amps, effects, rigs, or whatnot, you can PM. I know my sh!t.

 

[thefonz]

Originally posted by Logen
Beatles songs are chick magnets. it worked in the 60's and it's still good today.

Amen.

Anyone know of some good acoustic guitars for like $200-300, I want to get that Pink Floyd type acoustic sound for a cheap price.

 

[onthepath]

yeah i would love to start playing music
esp the guitar - i think this is the biggest chick magnet instrument
although i dont know where tos tart

 

[RamboCS]

I was jammin' on an acoustic at one party and this friend of mine (who happens to be widely considered the hottest girl in my school) comes over and starts strumming the strings to try to **** my playing up; shes hitting all the strings at once, I was just playing a melody or solo or something, don't really remember. When she was doing this though I just started fingering random chords and it turned out sounding really good.

 

[addidasss]

i'm starting to learn guitar now. can anyone give me some tips and guidance.

 

[Gonzalo]

Originally posted by addidasss
i'm starting to learn guitar now. can anyone give me some tips and guidance.

Get some books and/or DVDs. Stop doing something if it physically hurts (eg joints, back), step aside and reconsider how you're doing things.

And most importante: Do it for the fun, not for the girls.

.....

One tip of something that always gets a smile out of girls when I have the guitar: try scratching one of the bass strings with the side of a nail or pick. It produces a scratching sound. If you do it fast it produces a high-pitched squeak, and vice verse.

What I do is combine the fast and slow scratchings so that it makes the sound of someone whistling at a girl, you know, as in when she's walking past a bunch of construction workers. Try it out with a girl you know. If she's not looking you can play and be like "man, who whistled?".

 

[Mr Spitfire]

A critique of "guitar players"

I wanted to play guitar when I was young and I have done it ever since.

I don't think I ever thought of it as a seducing method. I have heard guys on here talking about the power of guitar playing.

The musician gets laid because he is on stage and other women want him. Women want what other women are trying to get.

I think if you play a guitar for 5 minutes to a girl it lets her know you are talented and she will be impressed by you but I think thats about it. Its filler and it should be treated as such. Its icing on the cake but no one like icing without cake unless they are 5 years old.

I have seen first hand these guys that are really good on guitar and thought that if they got really good at guitar they would get women. They are some of the biggest losers with girls I have ever seen in my life. I am talking ridiculously pathetic. I wonder if they even enjoy it that much or if it just became an obsession to attract women. I know one guy who I strongly suspect fits in that category. Man he sucks.

Instead of wasting your time with guitar playing just to get chicks some of you guys could be doing something you really like and working on other aspects of your ability to attract and keep a girl.