Bass is a very easy instrument but it sounds like you are struggling with finger strength which is a common complaint when starting on fretted instruments. Try low tension strings or tuning below standard if it is really hard for you. On the coordination thing only practice will allow you to coordinate your left hand fretting ability.
I encourage you to try with the traditional method but if you ever really feel you can't make any headway, you could setup the bass for tapping which is easier on the fingers and requires less coordination.
Is it normal to be bad at bass?
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Bass is a very easy instrument but it sounds like you are struggling with finger strength which is a common complaint when starting on fretted instruments. Try low tension strings or tuning below standard if it is really hard for you. On the coordination thing only practice will allow you to coordinate your left hand fretting ability.
I encourage you to try with the traditional method but if you ever really feel you can't make any headway, you could setup the bass for tapping which is easier on the fingers and requires less coordination.