Topmusicanswers
- Can a left-handed person play right-handed drums?
- Is drummer Simon Phillips left-handed?
- Why does Ringo play right-handed?
Can a left-handed person play right-handed drums?
As a southpaw, you are probably more comfortable with your left hand playing the hit hat. But this means you need to mirror the drum kit and set it up in a completely different way than a right-handed drummer would. But isn't it possible for a left-handed person to play right-handed drums? Yes, of course.
Is drummer Simon Phillips left-handed?
Some left-handed drummers that use this technique to great effect include Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews Band) and the legendary British drummer, Simon Phillips. Open handed playing is not just the preserve of left-handed drummers.
Why does Ringo play right-handed?
He's a left handed drummer but plays a right handed kit.
According to Starr himself, it was the limitations brought on as a lefty drummer playing on a right-handed drum set that helped to create his playing style.
