Do Guys play better guitar

Originally Posted by: R. ShackleferdSo we've settled that women can play as well, but there just isn't enough of them to measure up, thus the deeper question of why aren't they drawn to it to the same degree? So I don't think that it has much to do with exposure or anything. I'm the youngest of 3 siblings. My Dad plays acoustically, our oldest brother is excellent, and obviously I (the youngest) play to some degree, but my sister "learned" 3 chord shapes and gave up. It's in her "blood" and she's been exposed from an early age, but never showed much interest. Ok, that example doesn't sweep the species, but yeah...I think it just stems from a biological gender difference. For example, the recent (fairly obvious, but now it's official) study that women talk more than men...like 3 times as much on any given day. Women just love to talk. It's a stretch perhaps, but maybe it contributes to why they don't have as much motivation to invest in dedicated subtle forms of expression, namely guitar, when they'll just tell you how they feel.

Oooh...and carrying that line of thought, it might reflect how there's certainly no lack of women singers.

u may have a point. i am pretty sure that guys aree a lot more competitive than girls, making us want to be the best. i dunno if this is genetic or scocially programed but i do think its there.

its like if you talk to lots of girls and u ask what ur hobies they dont have any. i only know a few guys who dont do some sort of hoby seriosly, wether its martial arts a musically instrument competitive sports ( im not talkin a kick arround in the park), or somethin. guys just tend to want to do these things.

i dunno why, and i do find it anoyin.

i do have a theory though, its evolutionary. in cave man days the males of the species had to impress the mate, they would do this buy tryin to prove they were good at stuff. fighting, hunting, wateva. females on the other hand had to look like they had good genes. so they have to spend time making themselves look good as well as be high standin in the scocial scociety, probably why women talk more.

i might get slatted for the above but its just a thought.

Originally Posted by: Fret spideru may have a point. i am pretty sure that guys aree a lot more competitive than girls, making us want to be the best. i dunno if this is genetic or scocially programed but i do think its there.

its like if you talk to lots of girls and u ask what ur hobies they dont have any. i only know a few guys who dont do some sort of hoby seriosly, wether its martial arts a musically instrument competitive sports ( im not talkin a kick arround in the park), or somethin. guys just tend to want to do these things.

i dunno why, and i do find it anoyin.

i do have a theory though, its evolutionary. in cave man days the males of the species had to impress the mate, they would do this buy tryin to prove they were good at stuff. fighting, hunting, wateva. females on the other hand had to look like they had good genes. so they have to spend time making themselves look good as well as be high standin in the scocial scociety, probably why women talk more.

i might get slatted for the above but its just a thought.

Well, I think a lot of it has to go back to the ol' Hunter/Gatherer chestnut. Men, by nature are extremely competetive outwardly. Heck, we'll practically kill each other to best someone else. That force has driven a lot of great things in society. It's always created a lot of wars, death, pestilence...etc. Women, on the other hand, have a much stronger sense of community. It's not that they don't compete. Didja ever listen to a couple of women trash talk someone else? They do compete but in a much more subtle way. But it always seemed to me that they really are more interested in encouraging others in many cases. I think that women have a much stronger sense of contentment without the need to achievement and accomplishment. Most of us guys rate each other and ourselves on what we accomplish and not so much on how treat each other and how we go through life.

It's a whole yin/yang dynamic. Each has a little of the other in them, each can stand alone but together they make a totality. For all of our bravado and drive, we need their compassion and subtle sweep of grace. For all of their determination and dignity, they need our quiet strength and understanding.

As far as why they talk so much, I have no idea.... :)

Originally Posted by: hunter60
As far as why they talk so much, I have no idea.... :)

they have nothin to do, no hobies

Behind every mans invention was a women whispering ideas in his head!

Originally Posted by: HootayahBehind every mans invention was a women whispering ideas in his head!

Hense mans invention of the earplug!

Originally Posted by: HootayahBehind every mans invention was a women whispering ideas in his head!

Hense, mans invention of the earplug.

Originally Posted by: HootayahHense, mans invention of the earplug.

rolf .

I'm with Holly...what with make-up, cosmo and all those hot guys, I haven't had time to pick up my laundry, let alone my guitar

Ok, let's face it.
Guys get into their teens and the first thing on their minds is how to impress girls... So they get a guitar and a band.
Jock guys are also obligated to be the agressors when it comes to asking girls out and compared to girls, most guys are too shy to make the first move.
Especially when there's a bunch of asshole other guys out there who treat girls like crap and make the first move anyways.
So the nice guys end up hiding in their bedrooms listening to music and learning guitar with the fantasy of meeting that special girl who'll come along and appreciate them
Meantime...those same girls are being hit on by the asshole guys who have the nerve to make the first move.

Hence the reason that hot girls end up going out with obnoxious guys.
Cause they had the nerve to make the first move.
Girls are like sponges....they want a boyfriend and the first guy to show interest and be forceful is the one they're going to go out with.

So... what ya gotta do as a guitar player is get into a band...and be forcefull with girls... Make the first move...be cool....invite her to rehearsals....act like a star.....
You'll get the girls no problem.

Another trick is when you're playing a gig.
Start on the left hand side of the audience and look at each girl individually.
They'll look back and give you the signal they're interested..
Wait till they're alone betwee sets and make your move.
"Hi....like the show..... wanna go outside and smoke up?"
Next thing you know you're back in your hotel room.

Originally Posted by: schmangeOk, let's face it.
Guys get into their teens and the first thing on their minds is how to impress girls... So they get a guitar and a band.
Jock guys are also obligated to be the agressors when it comes to asking girls out and compared to girls, most guys are too shy to make the first move.
Especially when there's a bunch of asshole other guys out there who treat girls like crap and make the first move anyways.
So the nice guys end up hiding in their bedrooms listening to music and learning guitar with the fantasy of meeting that special girl who'll come along and appreciate them
Meantime...those same girls are being hit on by the asshole guys who have the nerve to make the first move.

Hence the reason that hot girls end up going out with obnoxious guys.
Cause they had the nerve to make the first move.
Girls are like sponges....they want a boyfriend and the first guy to show interest and be forceful is the one they're going to go out with.

So... what ya gotta do as a guitar player is get into a band...and be forcefull with girls... Make the first move...be cool....invite her to rehearsals....act like a star.....
You'll get the girls no problem.

Another trick is when you're playing a gig.
Start on the left hand side of the audience and look at each girl individually.
They'll look back and give you the signal they're interested..
Wait till they're alone betwee sets and make your move.
"Hi....like the show..... wanna go outside and smoke up?"
Next thing you know you're back in your hotel room.

Why the h*ll did I wait so long to learn to play?..... :(

Yet another facet of being a Guitartricks instructor. And that one was free!

Originally Posted by: Fret spiderthey have nothin to do, no hobies

Yeah, if they had hobies they could play guitar man-style! GRR!

where did all that come from Schmange? I found myself nodding in silent agreement at the first paragraph...and all that about not having the balls to make the first move...even my female friends give me a hrad time about being scared to make the first move...haha...wish it meant I was a better guitarist tho

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my8hKPKXn2Q&mode=related&search=



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEZwVqHX7EU&mode=related&search=
^^^ AAHHHHHHH HAHAHAHHA. I lost it when her hair lit up.... HAHAHA.

But the chick can get down. There is a music vid on youtube of her doing Flight of the Bumblebee.

Uhhh, apparently you didn't read the rules and regulations of this board sir! :mad: (Refer to quote below) On a side note, that chick can jam.

Originally Posted by: Originally from Rules and Regulations thread-Videos of solos from Michael Jackson concerts are not permitted and do not count towards guitar players status. (ESPECIALLY VIDEOS WHERE THE GUITARIST'S HAIR LIGHTS UP.)

Originally Posted by: grizzlymintUhhh, apparently you didn't read the rules and regulations of this board sir! :mad: (Refer to quote below) On a side note, that chick can jam.

hahaha! Well string me up then!

Originally Posted by: Fret spideru may have a point. i am pretty sure that guys aree a lot more competitive than girls, making us want to be the best. i dunno if this is genetic or scocially programed but i do think its there.

its like if you talk to lots of girls and u ask what ur hobies they dont have any. i only know a few guys who dont do some sort of hoby seriosly, wether its martial arts a musically instrument competitive sports ( im not talkin a kick arround in the park), or somethin. guys just tend to want to do these things.

i dunno why, and i do find it anoyin.

i do have a theory though, its evolutionary. in cave man days the males of the species had to impress the mate, they would do this buy tryin to prove they were good at stuff. fighting, hunting, wateva. females on the other hand had to look like they had good genes. so they have to spend time making themselves look good as well as be high standin in the scocial scociety, probably why women talk more.

i might get slatted for the above but its just a thought.

yeah no of my girl friends have hobies, seriosly. its like all they do is sit around and talk and making themselves look good for scociety or wateva.

Originally Posted by: Andrew Sawhere did all that come from Schmange?

blah....apparently, I got it outa a case of beer. it's amazing the stuff you find in those things.

Emily Remler was a fantastic jazz guitarist, check her out. Too bad she died at 32 or so.

Originally Posted by: Julian VickersEmily Remler was a fantastic jazz guitarist, check her out. Too bad she died at 32 or so.

fantastic indeed!! shes amazing!