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What hand do I play bass / drums with?
I am interested in learning to play a music instrument and I am wondering if there is a way to tell what "handed" am I? I write left handed but throw and do a few other things right handed. I have had one of my friends kind of teach me a few basic things on his guitar which is right handed, which felt awkward at first but after a week or so of picking it up and playing around with it, it felt normal.
Now I am intrested in playing either the bass guitar or the drums; both of which, when I went to my local music store, I was told could be played right or left handed. I tried holding a left handed bass and a right handed bass. Well the right felt more comfortable, but I am assuming that is because I have been holding a right handed guitar for almost 2 weeks now. The left handed bass felt awkward like the right did when I first picked it up and my fingers dont stretch as far but I am guessing that is because I have never used them in that way before.
As for the drums he gave me 2 sticks and pretty much moved one drum to the leftside then after a few min moved it to the right side and asked what felt more natural.
As I think I was more nervous and shy that I had just hit some drums with 0 rythem ability in a store full of people I couldnt quite focus on what felt more comfortable in that situation.
So I figured Id ask my peers before I go back with my decision on which instrument I wish to invest a large amount of my time in from now on...
Is there a way to tell what hand you play with and how do I find out? Also is it something that is going to ruin my ability to learn, not saying lefties cant play well but if it turns out I am a righty but bought a lefty and just kept playing till it became natural will I have "gimped" myself to a certain ability level because my body / mind cant compute as well when I am playing with my wrong hand?
Any help, tips or advice is welcome as I take this as a big life decision and do not want to go into it half heartedly. So please dont just respond with a, your a lefty or righty, if you do then please explain why and how you come to that conclusion.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and respond,
Grant
I cant pick between the two best answers as they were both very good and gave me new information. Thank both of you and I will leave it to voting.
3 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Hmm... well, if you feel more comfortable with holding the bass in your right hand, then you should use your right hand! :)
If you are truly ambidextrous (it sounds like you are) it won't make a difference. You could technically teach yourself to play what ever "handed" you want!
Bottom line, if you've already been practicing by holding a right handed guitar, then a right handed bass will be easier to learn on. Will it gimp your playing potential? no. It sounds like you are more comfortable with a righty anyway.
Hope it helps!!
as for drums, I have never played... but really, I'd assume whatever is most comfortable is probably the best choice.
Source(s): I am a bassist. - Anonymous1 decade ago
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Pick up a guitar and see what feels more comfortable with. Drums, it doesn't matter to be honest. For guitar, you are probably left handed but it can change. Which ever side the fret board feels more comfortable with, that's what hand you are.
