Highway Star

[murphybridget]

I hired a guitar teacher that taught me all the basics and from there I learned many things on my own. I know my way around the neck and have good music theory understanding on what's going on with the various chord progressions, triads, inversions, and how to play in various tunings. My drums are still in the closet. I may get them out one day, but for now I'm happy with the ease of picking up the acoustic and playing.

Wow a skilled teacher really pays off for new players.

 

[ColinEssex]

Wow a skilled teacher really pays off for new players.

I agree, but I felt i was too old to do that and being at the root a drummer, I concentrated on the bass guitar. Then progressed to the stratocaster.
Col

 

[murphybridget]

I agree, but I felt i was too old to do that and being at the root a drummer, I concentrated on the bass guitar. Then progressed to the stratocaster.
Col

I didn't realize both bass and drummers play the bands beat, that may be the reason why you find the bas easier to learn.