Hewitt2
Senior Member
Realizing that this squarely falls within the context of "first world" problems, any of you get bummed out being a lefty drummer, particularly when using rehearsal space or playing on open mics? There have been a few situations over the last few weeks where I have felt like the odd man out, and have had to work overtime to earn the right to play.
Naturally, when sitting down to play I need to make major adjustments and then when I'm done, out of courtesy to other users, I then set things up again for a righty. Righties, however, no matter how exotic their drum/cymbal height or location preferences, never have to do many adjustments when done.
Being a lefty player is like getting a perpetual education in being a drum tech. What do other lefties do? Grin and bear it? Develop ambidextrous or learn to play righty exclusively? Refuse to do anything and leave the kit as-is once done, risky frosty glares or outright bans in the worst case?
Naturally, when sitting down to play I need to make major adjustments and then when I'm done, out of courtesy to other users, I then set things up again for a righty. Righties, however, no matter how exotic their drum/cymbal height or location preferences, never have to do many adjustments when done.
Being a lefty player is like getting a perpetual education in being a drum tech. What do other lefties do? Grin and bear it? Develop ambidextrous or learn to play righty exclusively? Refuse to do anything and leave the kit as-is once done, risky frosty glares or outright bans in the worst case?