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submitted 1 month ago by janakadombawela@lemmy.world to c/guitars@lemmy.world

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Hi, I am hobbyist musician. I play keyboards and I know bit of music theory. I am thinking about playing bass guitar.

My question is do I have to learn to play regular guitar (6 strings) or can I jump straight into the bass guitar (4 strings)

TIA

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[–] SneakyWeasel@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Just go straight to bass. Also take your time and learn good techniques.

Btw your fingers will be in so much pain from the strings for the first couple of weeks. At least mine were when i first started to learn.

I played so much once with my buddies that my 2 plucking fingers started to bleed. Was an amazing night.

[–] datavoid@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago

Can try flat wound strings if bleeding fingers aren't for you as well, they aren't as bright but are so much nicer to play.