Do guitarists actually not like bass players?
Some guitarists show great disrespect towards the bass player and will do things such as turning down the bass amp without asking so they can hear the guitar louder. For them, mediocre bass players might be looked down upon just like for any other instrument, but real musicians generally appreciate a good bassist.
Should I be a guitarist or bassist?
In the chords you learn, are the most basic notes you will need to play on bass. If you want to be able to make music with just yourself as well as in bands, bass is not a good way to go. If your goal is to play music, self-accompaniment or solo, and not have to depend on being in a band, you have to learn guitar.
Are bass players in demand?
Bass players are always in demand. That’s because not many people are learning to play the bass guitar. Also, only a few bass players understand the role of a bass guitar in a band. For this reason, there are few skilled bass players for the many bands who need a bassist.
Is playing bass attractive?
Yes. Very little of what makes musicians on stage attractive to people of the opposite (or indeed the same) sex is about what instrument they play or how good they are at it. It’s mostly about the confidence and swagger they exude and the instruments are merely a prop. However, some instruments do have a problem.
Is bass guitar easier to play?
The bass may only have four strings compared with the electric guitar’s six, but that doesn’t make it any easier to learn to play properly. So no, the bass isn’t necessarily easier to play than the electric guitar. If you can’t play the guitar, then just play bass. This is somewhat connected to the myth above.
What is the rarest instrument in the world?
Hydraulophone
What is the most rare instrument?
The viola da Gamba is one of the more rare musical instruments in the world. Not to be confused with a standard viola, the instrument was mostly used during the Renaissance and is based in part on similar instruments of the period from Spain and Morocco.
What is the most expensive instrument to play?
Expensive Instruments
- The Vieuxtemps Guarneri Violin. Sold for $16 million.
- The Paganini Stradivarius Cello. Sold for >$6 million.
- The Heintzman Crystal Piano. Sold for $3.2 million.
- The Reach Out to Asia Fender Stratocaster. Sold for $2.7 million.
- Charlie Parker’s Grafton Alto Saxophone. Sold for £93,500.
What is the most cheapest instrument?
Which is the Cheapest Instrument? Overall, the cheapest band instrument is probably the flute. Two close runners up include clarinet and trumpet. There are certain percussion instruments, like the clash cymbals and tambourine, that are cheaper than these in general, but their use is far more limited.