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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve
Something that has always intrigued me is the technique for playing stringed instruments. They make "backwards" guitars for lefties. The reason I find this odd is that in a so-called "right-handed" instrument it's the left hand that does the hardest part. I would have thought that a southpaw would find this easier. Then again, I don't know how the brain really works in these matters, so I accept the apparent reality for what it is.
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With the bass, from the beginning the dominant hand needs to be able to pluck the strings leaving you to forget about it and concentrate on the recessive(?) hand. It's hard to explain something that just "feels" right but I don't ever think about my right hand on the bass, it just does its thing. The left, which makes the actual notes, has all my focus. Unless I'm slapping. My right needs a bit more attention then because I'm not really practiced enough with that style. I think what I'm trying to say is that I can let my dominant hand get on with the easy stuff and not have to worry about it allowing me to concentrate on manipulating my other hand with my full attention.