My daughter wants to play guitar...

[htismaqe]

I have 3 guitars she could use but they're all standard, right-hand configurations and she's left-handed.

My wife thinks I should teach her to play right-handed. Since she's never played before, it won't be like she'd have to unlearn anything.

However, I'm concerned that I could be potentially limiting her later on because she might not ever fully develop the dexterity she might have otherwise developed if I had just gotten her a left-handed guitar to start with.

[Nirvana58]

Originally Posted by Sorter

I really hope that one day I can just dedicate a solid 3 months to piano.

It is truly sad that we don't have many huge names in the music industry that utilize piano currently AFAIK (granted you've got your Ben Folds, Regina Specktor, Rufus Wainwright) but nothing that compares to Billy Joel or Elton. Bummer.

I think you can say that about music in general. We are replacing instruments with computer beats. The days of the great pure musicians is quickly fading. Very sad and depressing when you think about it.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Buzz_TinBalls

you are setting her up for fail. if she wants to play a lefty get her a cheapo lefty guitar and let her have fun.

She's never played guitar so she doesn't know whether she wants to play left or right.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

She's never played guitar so she doesn't know whether she wants to play left or right.

As I said earlier, let her try both and see what she's most comfortable with.

[Buzz_TinBalls]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

She's never played guitar so she doesn't know whether she wants to play left or right.

oh, well then tell her to let you know when she makes up her dizzy female youngster mind

[Rausch]

He's ****ing limb-lining.

Rotten pr!ck...

[Sorter]

Or be a real man and force her to play RH regardless whilst laughing maniacally in the background as she learns scales.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Sorter

As I said earlier, let her try both and see what she's most comfortable with.

That's what I'm thinking. Just take her to guitar center or one of the pro shops and let her try it out.

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

That's what I'm thinking. Just take her to guitar center or one of the pro shops and let her try it out.

Soooooooooo....thread not necessary, common sense prevails, you've always been good with.....

Man, **** you...just.....Eat my swampy fat white ass...

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Rausch

Soooooooooo....thread not necessary, common sense prevails, you've always been good with.....

Man, **** you...just.....Eat my swampy fat white ass...

I truly, honestly did not expect that large number of "I'm left-handed but play right" responses.

The thread was absolutely necessary and fruitful.

[Buzz_TinBalls]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I truly, honestly did not expect that large number of "I'm left-handed but play right" responses.

The thread was absolutely necessary and fruitful.

you are poisoning his mind

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I truly, honestly did not expect that large number of "I'm left-handed but play right" responses.

The thread was absolutely necessary and fruitful.

I have a hard time believing you don't know how to make a decision on your daughter's musical instrument.

Just me.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Rausch

I have a hard time believing you don't know how to make a decision on your daughter's musical instrument.

Just me.

I was conflicted. It's not that I couldn't make a decision, it's that I didn't want to without having more information.

And when one wants information, where does one go?

Chiefsplanet of course!

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I was conflicted. It's not that I couldn't make a decision, it's that I didn't want to without having more information.

And when one wants information, where does one go?

I'd think back to what my grandparen-NOOOOO!

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Chiefsplanet of course!

[ZepSinger]

Originally Posted by Rausch

I have a hard time believing you don't know how to make a decision on your daughter's musical instrument.

Well, don't stop believing- hold onto that feeling. :-)

[headsnap]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I truly, honestly did not expect that large number of "I'm left-handed but play right" responses.

The thread was absolutely necessary and fruitful.

put me down as another lefty that plays righty(Phobia will probably be along shortly to post a pic of proof )... I would strongly suggest she go that route!!!