There are many accomplished left-handers in both the Music and Sports fields. But when we begin these activities, it's not always without a glitch in finding equipment.
| Problem |
Solution |
| Music |
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| 1. Guitar - a perennial problem; lefties are often advised to play right-handed by instrument sales staff |
Interestingly, some music store staff will explain that the left hand is the one that does the important work (chords), so lefties should play right-handed guitars. Why, then, don't righties play left-handed guitars?
Left-handed guitars are available, although they may cost more. |
| 2. Violins - oriented for right-hand use traditionally |
As with guitars, these are available for left-handers; I'm not so sure it fits in well in an orchestra seating. |
| Most instruments provide no problems for left-handers to play. And did you know that the French Horn is the only left-handed instrument in the orchestra? |
| Sports |
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| 1. Availability of equipment - You cannot always find left-handed versions of baseball mitts, golf clubs, hockey sticks, etc. |
Equipment is available, even if it has to be ordered. |
| 2. Rules - Some sports (polo, for example) do not allow left-handed participation. |
If there is a practical reason, such as polo having mallets flying around dangerously, there is not much that can be done. |
We've surveyed several areas where left-handers might encounter problems. Next, I'll sum up these problems and solutions in my conclusion.
