2007-03-02 16:49:03 · 6 answers · asked by eddie_ed_jones 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Since you are a beginner go for the 4 string. Learn to play, first. Then once you think u've mastered it go for a 5 string. Most of the stuff out there (and everything you will play live) can be done on a 4 string. Plus, all the tutorials use 4 string basses.
2007-03-05 06:46:05 · answer #1 · answered by Batman Simon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a teacher, I would prefer all my students start on a 4 string. You need to crawl before you can run, after all...If you have a teacher lined up who's OK with teaching you on a 5, go for it. The size or thickness difference in the neck is, in my opinion, not worth getting worked up over.
2007-03-03 14:24:30 · answer #2 · answered by sixstringbassguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 string, it's easier to start out with. The 5 string would probably be too 'complex' for a beginner, and the neck would be thicker too.
2007-03-03 02:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You my as well start out on the best so that you will learn to play that way.I root for the five string.
2007-03-03 00:53:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a beginner probably wont use all five though its nice to have for when u expand octaves
2007-03-03 00:52:13 · answer #5 · answered by MS32291 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Either one will do. It is all the same concept.
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2007-03-03 00:51:44 · answer #6 · answered by Mommy To Be in April 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋