Can’t decide between bass or guitar? Or maybe you’re a mediocre guitar player who is thinking of making the switch? Here’s three reasons to help you make the decision to move on over to the bass guitar.
Easy to Get Started
Did you know that the bass guitar is one of the easiest instruments to begin playing? Even more so for guitar players as you’ll see in a minute. The bass guitar is utilized in almost every singe genre of music. Rock, classical, jazz, metal, funk, and country just to name a few. This means you can get started no matter what your musical taste or background. Also, because the bass guitar is used from playing everything from simple grooves to killer solos, you can play at a stage performance level while still being a relative beginner.
Make the Switch
So you’ve been playing the guitar for a while but not at the skill level you’d like? I’ve got good news for you! The strings on a bass guitar are the same tuning as the bottom four strings on a regular guitar. You’ve got two less strings to worry about and you probably already know most of the notes on the bass fretboard. Since individual notes are mainly played on the bass, there’s no more tricky chord shapes to learn or complex strumming patterns to figure out.
Always in Demand
Like your musical cousin the drummer, bass players are always in high demand. Even beginner bassists can find gigs in local bands easily. Check out Craigslist and look at how many guitarists are wanted vs bassists. If it’s your goal to play in a band, bass guitar can put you on the fast track. Not only will you get stage experience, your skills will improve faster when playing in a band situation with other musicians vs playing alone in your basement.
There you have it. Bass guitar is extremely versatile and easy to get started for anyone. It’s even easier if you are coming over from playing the guitar. Even better, bass players are always in demand so there will never be a shortage of bands looking for your skills no matter what level your playing is at.
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