What's easier: learning the guitar or bass guitar? Why?

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Both need practice and focus.
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Not a big difference. No question about it because both are string instruments with frets.so same scale same notes same melodies but just a tip of different technique.
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Hi.. Bass guitar is easier. It takes only two weeks. But practise is must.
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The only difference is the gauge/thickness of strings a bass has vs a 6string electric/acoustic guitar has. Bass requires more finger strength.
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Any instrument require same amount of practice. If you are interested in bass guitar i would say learn guitar first for minimum 6 months. When you have completed control over the guitar go for a bass you will find it easier. Also if you love to make grooves bass is your instrument. If you like guitar...
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Any instrument require same amount of practice. If you are interested in bass guitar i would say learn guitar first for minimum 6 months. When you have completed control over the guitar go for a bass you will find it easier. Also if you love to make grooves bass is your instrument. If you like guitar solo chords changes and would like to be a composer go for guitar or piano.. read less
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Both requires equal amount of practice
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Bass guitar fundamental is same as acoustic guitar however bass guitar only use for giving base in music and also beginners should start wid guitar once you spent few year in acoustic than you can move ahead with bass.
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