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- Is it hard for a left-handed person to play guitar?
- Is a left-handed guitar necessary?
- Should a left-handed person play guitar right-handed?
- Why do people play guitar left-handed?
Is it hard for a left-handed person to play guitar?
Learning how to play guitar when you're a lefty isn't harder than when you're a righty. The only problem you'd have to figure out beforehand is how he or she is going to learn in the first place. Basically, left-handed kids have three options: – Play guitar like any right-handed person would do.
Is a left-handed guitar necessary?
You don't even necessarily need a left-handed guitar, as you can flip a right-handed guitar over and use it as a left-handed guitar. Just be aware that some guitars are designed asymmetrically, so if you play it upside down it might feel a little strange.
Should a left-handed person play guitar right-handed?
If you strummed with your left hand you should play left handed, and if you strummed with your right hand you should play right handed. Simple, right? Another easy test is to watch how you clap your hands – the hand that does all (or most of) the movement is the hand that you should probably strum with.
Why do people play guitar left-handed?
Most people who learn how to play the guitar simply want to get to a point where they can play a few campfire songs and have fun with friends. If that's you then great. Learning to play left-handed is still going to benefit you at the beginning and make it easier and faster to reach that goal.
