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In honor of some of those who always wanted to learn but never really come around to picking up the thing:

  1. I recommend starting with a cheap Squier or cheap Squier bass guitar. These are the cheapest and most reliable for the money. Have someone who knows something about guitars take a look before you buy. There is a lot to know that can't be imparted in a single post about what to look for in a guitar. Some cheap Squiers play just as well as their $1000 counterparts.

  2. Leave the thing out. In your living room. In the way. You'll never play it, if it sits in a closet. 15 minutes a day is enough to be decent in a year. An hour a day (the right way) and you will be a musician in a year.

  3. In this day and age, just start with Rocksmith 2014. If you're "good with computers", this can become a staple way of playing. Otherwise, this will get your fingers to work properly without actually having any understanding of the music. There are "Guitarcade" games that train your fingers and teach you scales and chords in such a way that very little "learning" takes place. It just beats it into you.

  4. Once you can finger some chords, start using Chordify to play along with your favorite songs on YouTube. It listens to the song and shows you the chords to play at the right time.

  5. Once you can play a few chords and pull off a few licks, get a looper. This helps even amateurs make actual music the fastest, as opposed to noodling around for 5 years before finding a band.

  6. Find people to play with who are better than you. You will learn just by watching and getting into the rhythm with them.

In honor of some of those who always wanted to learn but never really come around to picking up the thing: 1. I recommend starting with a cheap Squier or cheap Squier bass guitar. These are the cheapest and most reliable for the money. Have someone who knows something about guitars take a look before you buy. There is a lot to know that can't be imparted in a single post about what to look for in a guitar. Some cheap Squiers play just as well as their $1000 counterparts. 2. Leave the thing out. In your living room. In the way. You'll never play it, if it sits in a closet. 15 minutes a day is enough to be decent in a year. An hour a day (the right way) and you will be a musician in a year. 3. In this day and age, just start with Rocksmith 2014. If you're "good with computers", this can become a staple way of playing. Otherwise, this will get your fingers to work properly without actually having any understanding of the music. There are "Guitarcade" games that train your fingers and teach you scales and chords in such a way that very little "learning" takes place. It just beats it into you. 4. Once you can finger some chords, start using Chordify to play along with your favorite songs on YouTube. It listens to the song and shows you the chords to play at the right time. 5. Once you can play a few chords and pull off a few licks, get a looper. This helps even amateurs make actual music the fastest, as opposed to noodling around for 5 years before finding a band. 6. Find people to play with who are better than you. You will learn just by watching and getting into the rhythm with them.

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[–] • 2 pts

Good luck with the sub. Dedicated practice, even in small amounts, is the way forward and will produce results. Good suggestions given and as to #6, the FNGT is a good place to put yourself out there and receive support and advice. We welcome any skill level, it's not a competition, and sharing music is always best. There are some accomplished players there, as well as those on their way, who will be glad to answer questions and insight.

[–] • 2 pts

I don't intend on doing much with the sub... it just popped up as random, and I figured I've give something people to read.

And yes, do go check out the FNGT. Even if you just pluck one note on one string, upload it on Friday. Everyone's gotta start somewhere.

[–] • 1 pt

I would recommend actually pay a tiny bit more and going for a yamaha bass or electric

[–] • 0 pt

Yes... Yamaha is VERY good value for the price.

I only recommend cheap Squiers for the time duration that people are deciding whether it is for them, or not.

However, as long as you take care of your instrument, a Yamaha will easily get the same money you paid for it, if you buy it used. So, if you decide to quit, you can sell it for no harm, no foul.