I Always Have Ideas for “Which Songs to Play”. Here’s My Secret:

So – a common problem that us guitarists have, is that when friends are around and it’s the time to play something, and we all want to sing along and have fun with everybody…

In many cases, we just “black out” and can barely think of something to play.

Or maybe we just always come back to the 3-4 songs that we can play and sing past the 1st chorus… 

The Solution…

So here’s a tiny trick which can make your life wayyyy easier when it comes to ideas for which songs to play. (on the go)

I discovered it by coincidence just before I went with friends to a 3 days music festival, and it’s directly responsible for many successful jams and hangouts that happened there – so I wanted to make sure that you’re aware of it too.

Here it is:

Here’s Practically How to Do It – in 3 Steps

1: Take a post-it note and write some of your favorite songs that you also remember by heart. (preferably songs that are fun in social settings)

You can get some cool ideas from this post: The 13 Best Campfire Songs (without being kitschy…)

2: Use four pieces of clear adhesive sticky tape to securely attach the note to the back of your guitar.

3: When the jam runs low on momentum and you can’t think of what to play – just have a look there. Also – people in the jam are always happy (and surprised!) when you tell them this “sneaky secret” and hand them the guitar to have a close look at the songs that they can request!

~Once in a while – when you feel like you’re done with this current “set” of songs – just make a new note.~

That’s It!