Originally Posted by: tracy mcconkeyIt is really frustrating when the skill level marked on the song list isn't even close to the correct level. I spend way too much time looking for songs suited to my level because the list is not marked properly.

Sorry for the frustration this is causing! The difficulty ratings are sometimes due to the easiest part of the song & sometimes the hardest part. And it's also variable according to the style. We are always working to improve the site. So, like all criticisms, we'll give these comments serious consideration going forward!

Some acoustic songs have "harder" ratings because fingerpicking parts are more difficult to people that enjoy that style. Some rock songs have "easier" ratings because people that enjoy that style are used to those licks & style.

There are sometimes different standards used to label different styles & different songs. Much like different guitar students or players have a different set of skills they personally consider "difficult".

In short, it's difficult to assign difficulty ratings objectively across the board for all songs & all players. :)

On the plus side, this forum exists in order to help users find songs or lessons or answer questions! If you need help finding a song that matches your interests or current skill level, please ask!

Hope this helps. Best of success with your guitar learning & playing!