New to this board, Question..

[Riviern2]

Hello all,

i'm new to this board, and very excited that i found this. I'm a fan of Dave Matthews, i wouldn't say he's my favorite artist but i have much respect for him and his abilities to play guitar like he does. I know how difficult his songs are to play by just looking at his tabs and of course by listening. A little about me, im 23 i've been playing the guitar for over a year now, started lessons feb 2010. Since then i have played and practiced the guitar just about every single day. I'm very ambitious with playing and i'm striving to be the best. I don't want to be just ok, or average at guitar. Id consider myself better than most that have been playing for a year just because of the time and dedication i've put in. I own two guitars my first guitar i've had for 6-7 years an Alverez RD8 and recently purchased a Taylor 314ce. I want to start learning how to play Dave Matthews because i know it will make me much better of a guitarist. My question to you is what songs would you suggest i start with? I'd like to see a top 5 list possibly. Songs that can ease me into his style. I've tried playing Crash Into Me awhile ago, but i stopped because my fingers just killed me. Any suggestions would be awesome. Thank you guys!!

[Banjobach]

In terms of technicality:
1) The Stone
2) Satellite
3) Drive in Drive Out
4) So Much to Say
5) What would you say

In terms of easing into his style:
1) Ants Marching
2) #41
3) Don't Drink the Water/Bartender
4) Grey Street
5) Warehouse

[Riviern2]

Ill have to check those out thanks for the fast reply

[littlefriend]

I'd add Two Step to the "easing into his style" category. It's not difficult but uses almost all "Dave" chords.

[mattsox94]

I'd also add Say Goodbye. Filllllllled with "dave" chords