Bass is an excellent instrument. It's very diverse.

As far as what bass to get, there are several starter sets you can get, with a bass and an amp, for a decent price. Ibanez and Fender both sell sets, and I'm sure other brands do as well.

As far as musical styles, well, it's kind of personal taste. Whatever style she goes with, start with easy stuff, and then continue up. I know that's basic, but don't just try to dive right in.



What I would really reccomend would be to start her on piano. Especially if she's interested in various instruments. I have a great friend who's been playing piano for 10-15 years now. He's an amazing musician now. He plays various instruments, and plays them well. Trumpet, baritone, trombone, piano of course. Beyond just playing instruments, he's got an excellent grasp on music in general - chord structure, how different instruments work together, and he can sing very well.

Had he not started playing piano, he wouldn't be quite as good at other aspects.



However, if she has no interest at all in piano, that could just push her away from music