Take up piano???

[NOLA Bass]

So I've gotten this notion that I'd like to take up piano/keys for a couple of reasons:

1. Add some keys to our tribute band on a few things. Just a touch, but opens up some new possibilities.

2. Creativity - I'd really like to get back to writing some music on the side and I think this could be a big part of it.

3. I can't help but think this would improve my bass playing somehow if I took formal lessons (then again, so would formal bass lessons)

Anyone else ever taken up the piano, started out on it, etc. I'm curious as to your experiences.

[CamMcIntyre]

Do it.

Playing piano even at a very low level [such as myself] has opened up my ears and mind.

It definitely won't hurt. For me, I like being able to play a chord & see what notes sound best against it.

As far as the 2 hands doing different things-i'm not good at that by any stretch. However, the better I get at that, the easier bass gets.

best of luck

[crazyguy832]

Do it.

I played piano before I learnt bass and it helped me immeasurably. I still think of notes in terms of piano keys.