Learning Bass guitar and guitar at the same time?

Question

Hey, I'm teaching myself bass guitar, and I really want to learn guitar. Would it be better to focus on the bass till I get better, then start learning guitar, or start teaching myself guitar while continuing teaching myself bass. Please don't say I need to start off on guitar. Any tips? Thanks.

Answer 1

stick to bass. it's way cooler and alot more fun.

Answer 2

their two different instruments rach, just remember that. they have a few things in common though, and you can use that to your advantage in learning both instruments. some are obvious.

in standard tuning, a 4 string bass is E (lowest string), A, D, G (highest string). a six string guitar is E (lowest string), A,D,G,B,and e (highest string). this is basic stuff you probably know. but think of it this way... mandolins and violins, properly tuned, the strings are tuned to GDAE, G being the lowest. it'd be a lot harder to learn both instruments if the bass had a different tuning like GDAE.

you can learning 6 string and bass guitar at the same time. the tuning and fret board is what will help you grasp the knowledge of how to play both instruments.

if you want to learn both, practice both. cuz they are played differently. picking may be similar, but you don't normally strum a bass guitar. and plucking bass strings isn't done the same as finger picking a 6 string.

if you have a preference (bass or 6 string), i would advise getting a bigger amplifier for the guitar you have a bigger interest in. the bigger the amp, the better you hear your instrument.

Answer 3

bass,i did that before too except i also was learning piano,bass, and guitar at the same time

Answer 4

Well learning guitar first would make Bass seem alot easier. Do whatever you feel is best for you. I would try to learn one before the other though,

Answer 5

i play both and they arent that much different.. play both. sometimes when ou get bored with one its great to play the other.. it really dosen't matter. whatever you think you should do

Answer 6

yeah

if i was in your position i would start on guitar.

but you said not to say that so..

try to focus on guitar more than bass

then bass will be a LOT easier.

like with me

i play guitar only but i can take a bass and play whatever.

so yeah.

focusing on guitar more would probably be a better idea