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From southpawpickn on 1/10/2015 2:14:46 AM

I'm new to considering the banjo (never knew someone who played) and new desiring to play an instrument for once; don’t be fooled, my passion runs deep. Over the last year or so I went from considering the violin to now the banjo, and I'm dead set! Brings my heritage out and the sound is like nothing else. Its roots just truly brings out the soul in me. I’ve always loved music but never was interested in making it. I was never placed on the right instrument, piano and guitar believe it or not. Secondly, I was never surrounded by good teachers or people of like mindedness (no one in family plays music) and who would push me; in particular at a younger age. Than my athletic ability became my strong point and my focus changed.

Being older now, 30, and my first child on the way, I want a long lasting talent that can last into my old age and pass on. Sports don’t cut it anymore. Here’s my question/ consideration to the topic I posted:

I'm left handed and thought I feel ok, not awkward, playing right (practicing strumming on guitar) I truly feel staying a south paw would give me uniqueness but more importantly, comfort ability. What is some input for being lefty as far as learning from others, finding equip, where to buy because locally Utah banjos don't seem easy to come by, online maybe? questions like this, etc.

I'm sure if I went right handed I would be ok and would make it work but again like I mentioned it does slightly feel more natural picking left by my limited practice on a guitar. Any real life experiences someone can share? Any other inputs I might not have asked here? I would like to better understand before I make my first purchase. Thanks all and look forward to being in a community where ideas, love, and passion can be shared.

Braden

5 Comments
	tacotommy says: 1/10/2015 5:19:59 AM Just wanted to say welcome to the hangout. Being a righty and a newb I'll leave the knowledge to those more qualified!
	bulk says: 1/10/2015 6:09:54 AM I am still a newb myself, but I know when I was looking at banjos online Deering had a left handed option for the Goodtime, which is the banjo I ended up getting and would recommend. I think for the price you get a good value. I ordered on Amazon, which was the cheapest I had found. Though I would recommend you do your own research and find a banjo you like.
	southpawpickn says: 1/10/2015 11:54:33 PM Thanks guys for some feed back. Any one else with some advise with types of banjos? I dont want anything cheap but would like to go in with a mid range.
	Stardust0262 says: 1/14/2015 3:39:37 AM Hi Southpawbama, Good to read of your interest. Cant help you with the left hand questions, but I am real new to the banjo myself, just on 3 months. I have no music background, but something just clicked in my head a few months back that said, "man, you are over 50, time to find a passion. When it comes to banjo's you can spend a long long time looking and wondering what is value for money, but ultimately you just have to take the plunge and go with your gut instinct. I really wanted to go with Deering, but cost wise couldn't justify the $ for a 1st instrument. I have gone with a Bryden 5 string and for a beginner just learning rolls and chords I reckon it puts out a pretty nice tone. Good luck with your searching and would love to hear how you progress. Happy picking :-)
	southpawpickn says: 1/14/2015 9:12:45 PM Stardust0262, Thanks for the advise. I'm actually thinking about going right handed. I have tried both and to be honest since i don't know much better, might as well start where it will be easiest. I will look into the Brayden. I think any age is a good age to start learning (obvious earlier the better) but its good to have long lasting skills. Good luck with your new beginning and looking forward to start right behind you.
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