drums or guitar ????

Question

im 14 and iv decided to start playing an instrument ... im really into rock ... so its gona be either drums or guitar .... the only problem is im a lefty ( im not sure if that changes anything ) ... whats would be harder??? my brother has a really good eletric guitar that he says he will give me ... but i think its a right handed guitar ... is there right and left handed ones???? im really confused dudes/dudettes!!! help!!

Answer 1

First of all, there are left-handed guitars, although of course they're not quite as plentiful on the market. Perhaps the most famous example of a left-handed guitar is the Fender Stratocaster that Jimi Hendrix owned.

As you may be aware, regardless of whether a guitar is a right- or left-handed model, the guitar is always constructed so that when you strum downward, you start with the low E string and work your way up. Because the low E string has a wider gauge than the high E string, it isn't simply a matter of taking a right-handed guitar and stringing them in a left-handed orientation--stringing a guitar that way can affect its tone and, as some people have already pointed out, make your guitar look strange, particularly given that the scratch guard, which would normally be below the sound hole, is above it.

As for whether to play guitar or drums, there are some big questions you need to consider, more for the long run than for the short. First, do you intend to make a career (whether primary or secondary) out of your music? If so, consider the logistics of carrying your gear around and setting it up on stage. When you play guitar, all you'll need to worry about most of the time are one or two guitars, one or two guitar stands, an extra set of strings, an amp, a couple of patch cords and maybe a few effects pedals. With drums it's not quite that simple--consider even a simple kit consisting of a kick, snare, hi-hat, alto and tenor toms, a floor tom, crash and ride cymbals--*and* their associated stands, not to mention your kick pedal and a drummer's throne. Naturally it's going to take up more room in a car, not to mention take up more time to set up than a guitar.

It also depends on how much of an investment you want to make. If you intend to just dabble in music and play it as a hobby, then a student model is ideal no matter what the instrument. If you're not sure at first whether you want to make music a hobby or a primary or secondary career, you might want to consider renting an instrument at first--most music stores will let you do that--and then buying a good instrument later on.

I've heard some people be concerned about the noise factor. It's true that it's easy to simply turn the volume down when you're playing an electric guitar or an electronic drum kit. Believe it or not, there is a way to play softly on an acoustic kit--with a special pair of drumsticks called Blasticks (I'm not sure if that's the right spelling). They're designed for drummers playing in pit orchestras for musical theatre productions. Alternately, of course, you could also use practice pads.

Answer 2

Absolutely go with the guitar, you can bring it anywhere, parties, etc, chicks love it. You just have to change the strings to make it a lefty guitar,

Jimi Hendrix was a lefty guitar player and he did pretty well playing on a right handed one. Drums are also a good choice, but they are tough to lug around, you need people to play with most of the time. Guitar is so much more versatile, I don;t play drums so I don;t speak from experience, so I may be wrong on playing alone, wouldn't be the first time I was wrong, but I would go with the guitar,

good luck and stick to it, you are young enough to get very good, I started playing when I was about 21, I still wish I would have started at your age.

take care.

Answer 3

Guitar is definatly more rewarding than the drums, If you're left handed then you've got a few options open to you.

1.Change all the strings round then turn it upside down (ala Jimi Hendrix
2. Learn to play the guitar right handed, this means you'll have stronger fret work (ala Noel Gallegher)
3. Buy a left handed guitar (could be expensive)

However if you want to get into a band you should play drums because drummers are always in more demand than guitarists...

...good luck!

Answer 4

Yes there are lefty guitars .Or sometimes people just flip the strings, but then it looks like your guitar is upside down( make sense)
If you play drums as a lefty you also have a few changes too. Same drum kit, set up different.
Some left handed people though play like they were right handed.
Pick the one you like best. Dont base it on being left handed.

( and I tend to disagree, drummers get all the chicks.)

Answer 5

Hey I don't believe there is such a thing called a right-handed guitar, if there was one, I probably would play it. I think you shold see if have good beat, for drums, or have a taste for notes, for guitar. If you are left handed and are forced to play a right hand guitar then you can learn, I play bass, and bass guitar all using my left hand when I am right handed, if I can do it so can you. Guitar all the way!

Answer 6

I play several instruments, guitar, bass, double bass, percussion, and more, but i would say go with drums. But it really matters on if you can keep a beat and how good you are. If you suck at keeping a beat, you might as well give up on the drums. I would say maybe start on the bass, cuz it is easiest, but guitar is cool too, if you start learning it right, you should be able to pick it up.

Answer 7

Go for drums. There are a million guitar players, but everyone needs a drummer.

Answer 8

I dont think it will matter! But you should try both and see what you like better. I started playing guitar when I was 9. It was really fun!! The giutar is just a great instrument!! Im sure the drums are awesome too! GOOD LUCK DUDE<3
ps-you should email me =)

Answer 9

guitar is the most versatile of these instruments meaning their is much more to learn in comparison to the others as it can sound good by itself and accompanied but drums and bass really need extra instruments to have the wow factor. but how easy it is to learn depends on the person and how much they enjoy it =P bass and guitar will make your left hand sore at first when learning because you need to develop calluses where as drums can be tiring when moving into the harder beats as it is extremely physical. all these instruments have their advantages and disadvantages it may be a case of try each and choose but they key thing is they must enjoy it or they wont learn anything =)

Answer 10

Go with what ever feels natural to you. Play around with both for a bit and see which you prefer. My husband is a drummer and loves it, but I have a close friend that plays guitar and he loves it! And they are both excellent at their instrument of choice. There are left and right handed guitars. If there is a music store near you, go talk to them there and let them show you the differences. Music stores also usually have music instructors that give lessons to get you started. Good Luck!