[Linked Image] How wonderful that you're learning the guitar...it's one of the most beautiful sounding instruments, in my opinion...and great for songwriters.

I am going to offer a slightly different point of view here...I've played guitar and piano since I was 9...And my 15 year old son, who is a lefty, is also a violinist and guitarist.

When I first learned the guitar and piano, I distinctly remember thinking that I would never be able to develop any strength or coordinaiton in my left hand ( I am right handed). I remember feeling very awkward and wondering if my non- dominant hand would EVER feel as coordinated as my right hand!!

Interestingly, my left hand DID develop the strength and coordination...after LOTS of hard work and tenacity. In fact, I can safely say that both of my hands operate at the same level...My son, who is a lefty, also went through having to develop strength and exterity in his right hand...

When I hear my son play the guitar ( not a lefty instrument) I forget that he's a lefty, because both of his hands are now as strong as each other [Linked Image]

The guitar ( and piano) require strength and coordination in BOTH hands. Don't be afraid to work on your non dominant hand! I am SO surprised that my left hand ever got any stronger!!!

I understand that artists like Paul McCartney have lefty instruments, and there's really nothing wrong with that...It's all a matter of preference and comfort!

Keep or sweep...have fun with the guitar!

Emily

P.S. Here's one of my favorite web sites for guitar instruction: http://www.harmony-central.com/Guitar/instruction.html

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[This message has been edited by Emily Sanders (edited 07-25-2006).]

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