my dad keeps insisting that i learn how to play a regular guitar before i learn how to play bass guitar, but i really, really want to learn bass guitar right away. im bored of the clarinet (ive been playing for 6 years), so i know how to read music and stuff. your thoughts?
ABSOLUTELLY! My 15 year old sister just started playing bass guitar about a year ago, and she is AMAZING! Also she NEVER learned how to play regular guitar before she started playing bass.I would actually recomend starting on bass guitar cuz bass has 4 strings and regular has 6 strings. They are TOTALLY different instruments….so take my advice and start on bass. Tell your dad what i said. They have lots of differences. Especially the strings which is probably the biggest defference. So, good luck!
BTW-If you are buying a bass guitar get a Fender Squire-They are AWESOME! Here is what it is-
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Stop-Dreaming-Start-Playing-Affinity-Jazz-Bass-Pack-With-Fender-Rumble-15-Amp?sku=513295
(This is EXACTLY what my sister got and this is where she got it)
These are what they look like and they are AMAZING!