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Bass guitar vs Drums & percussion

Bass guitar and drums & percussion have 97% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatBass guitarDrums & percussion
Time a week3 hours a week3 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsCalmLively
To start$200$300

Choose bass guitar if

  • Gentler on the body
  • More relaxing

About $200 to start. Little or nothing after that.

About bass guitar

Choose drums & percussion if

  • More physical
  • Livelier

About $300 to start, then about $40 a month.

About drums & percussion

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.