Brand New Leftie


spasspecker
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spasspecker
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01/24/2012 2:28 pm
Hello everyone,

I'm David from Kent in England and I am a complete beginner, I have decided to learn to play the electric guitar and I really hope it isn't as tough for a left hander as some people make out.
Any tips from fellow lefties would be fantastic. I'm sure I will have a lot of questions for you guys so please be patient.

All the best

David
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Ben Lindholm
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01/24/2012 3:34 pm
Welcome to the site David!

I think it might just be easier to learn from videos as a lefty, since you don't have to mirror everything inside your head. :)

I always thought it was easier to learn from left-handed players like Hendrix... But maybe that's just me. :D
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Jon Broderick
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01/25/2012 2:33 am
Welcome! I am a lefty. I have been playing righty my whole life.

My opinion is what we think of as right handed guitar is actually left handed, because the left hand has the harder job.

So I recommend you resist the temptation to learn to be like Hendrix and just play the regular way.

Have fun!

Jon
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Drake the Red
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01/25/2012 12:54 pm
Originally Posted by: spasspecker

...from Kent in England and I am a complete beginner, I have decided to learn to play the electric guitar and I really hope it isn't as tough for a left hander...


Hello David & Welcome ;)

It's brilliant to see another electric guitarist from the UK!!

I'm Michael from London. Jimi Hendrix was left-handed and an unrivalled genius of a musician.

Good luck to you! :)

Am I the only one who plays multiple instruments? Let's be inspirational and find our muses everyday!

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spasspecker
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01/25/2012 4:11 pm
Originally Posted by: axeman81Hello David & Welcome ;)

It's brilliant to see another electric guitarist from the UK!!

I'm Michael from London. Jimi Hendrix was left-handed and an unrivalled genius of a musician.

Good luck to you! :)


Thanks Michael, I am going to give it my best shot!!
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