DONT answer until you know my story... so i'm 14 and i've wanted to learn to play guitar for a while now. i have one at home, just that "normal" one (dont know what its called) but i just got it not long ago and i know only about 3 chords:/ but now i want to buy an electric or base, I HEARD THE BASE IS EASIER is that true??? help me out and tell me what you know about base guitars and electric ones, i realy need help fast cos im geting it soon and i want to start learning straight away... thanx so much for the help...
2006-11-08 04:55:06 · 8 answers · asked by I like Your hairspray 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
GOD im sorry, i spelt base and its meant to be bass, im from Poland so i havent spelt bass before ;)
2006-11-08 04:59:40 · update #1
Well bass is easier to learn the basics on, but to master it is not easy my friend. Guitar is a bit tougher to start and pretty complicated to master. But if you already have an acoustic i would suggest just practicing on it for awhile. Acoustic requires more pressure from your fingers than an electric, so if you practice on it, the move to electric will be that much easier. But don't limit yourself to just one style of guitar. Try to learn off acoustic and electric. It will broaden your skill and make it easier to play any kind of style with other players.(that's when playing guitar gets real fun) There always seems to be more guitar players than bass players, in my opinion it is more fun, but its really up to you on which one you want to play.
2006-11-08 05:13:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Overall, the bass guitar is easier than your standard six-string acoustic or electric, so if you're looking for ease then go for the bass guitar. However, once you learn guitar you can pick up a bass guitar and play most rock/pop tunes without a single lesson, so learning the guitar will actually make you more versatile.
Whichever you choose, don't spend a fortune on your first electric guitar/bass guitar. You can get instruments that are very good quality without spending a fortune, and that way if you don't stick with it you're not out thousands of dollars. If you get an electric guitar, the two brand names I would recommend over the others are Epiphone (off-brand of Gibson) and Squier (off-brand of Fender). If you get a bass guitar, go for Squier or Yamaha. Also, don't get a huge amplifier -- in fact, you can save yourself a lot of money (and save your parents a lot of grief) if you get a Stack in a Box (guitar) or a Bass in a box by Dean. It's like a walkman for your guitar or bass. If you do decide to get an amplifier, a small practice amp will do unless you definitely plan on playing in a band, in which case you'll need to get a bigger one.
Check out this website -- it has everything you'll need to get started:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/
2006-11-08 13:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by sarge927 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Electrics rock I learned on an acoustic and went to an electric. I guess it's all in personal preference though, why don't you go to the music store and check them both out handle them and see which one fits you. The chord and things are alike so I would say that they are both easy enough to learn. good luck
2006-11-08 12:57:29 · answer #3 · answered by Amber S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the base guitar i play it and the way i c it is it give the bad some soul and life on a lower key
2006-11-08 13:00:59 · answer #4 · answered by derek b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy an electriic bass one, that would be opposed to the acoustic one,and has less strings than a regular guitar. dont worry about the three cords, you can always learn more, and many bands dont even know that many
2006-11-08 12:57:59 · answer #5 · answered by rand a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with the electric guitar-you won't be disappointed
2006-11-08 12:57:52 · answer #6 · answered by Urchin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get an electric if you can't spell bass
2006-11-08 12:57:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
electric
2006-11-08 12:56:47 · answer #8 · answered by mastermarik11 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋