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Re: Left handed accordion.

I have heard that left handed accordions have been made. Not sure which builder it was.

I also know of left handed players who play a right handed accordion upside down. Rockin' Dopsie Sr. comes to mind.

Of the two options, I think the best is to get someone to build you a lefty.

Re: Left handed accordion.

Corey,

I felt like I was wrong-handed when I started playing the right-handed accordion as a right-hander. A number of successful golfers are left-handed but play with right-hand clubs.

It's awkward at the get-go, so you might be able to develop a dexterity in the left hand that will surprise you.

I'd bet the good players out there aren't ALL right-handed.

When all else fails, invert the box per Dopsie. Function before form.


Nedro

Re: Left handed accordion.

Link #2 shows you a left handed accordion.
Link#3 also shows you a left handed player at the Liberty Theater.
If it's possible you can get in touch with one of them to try a left handed one.

Goodluck with it :-)

Re: Left handed accordion.

I have a Martin left handed accordion that I would sell.
It is a stained curly maple and is in excellent condition,

Re: Left handed accordion.

I only know of one person who plays a Cajun style accordion, upside down. Guyland Leday is left-handed and plays it both ways. Ray Landry is left handed and plays a left handed guitar and accordion. I am left-handed and play accordion, bass and guitar, right-handed. I have a friend who is the same way. I was told early on that playing the accordion was no different than playing piano. There are no left-handed pianos. You train each hand to do what it needs to do. Now, admittedly, I am ambidextrous in many ways, but playing an instrument is not one.

Re: Left handed accordion.

Hi all

Just ran across this

My father-in-law.. Old school czechoslovakian played his 120/41 Hohner Atlantic upside down.. He played very well..

Yes thats right.. there are NO lefty pianos.. that does say something.

Johnniez

Re: Left handed accordion.

Yes sir mr arsement made a very good point.

Re: Left handed accordion.

Ganey arsement thanks very much for your reply. Yes I play guitar right handed and shoot a gun right handed. And maybe a few other small things. I held the right handed and it just felt funny. Like I wanted to flip it the other way. But also I agree with training your hands. I actually had the chance to attend vermillionville 2 weeks ago. Mr Ray Landry was there. He didn't play much guitar. He had one on a stand. He played Cajun bass. I am going to go right handed accordion. I have time anyway. An accordion not really in budget right now. Too much else going on. Soon though hopefully. Thanks again for your information.

Re: Left handed accordion.

steve riley has been known to play a right handed one upside down and backwards
i think for lessons so the other person can see
or maybe as a party trick

wle

Re: Left handed accordion.

If you decide to go the left handed box, it shouldn't be a big deal to have one made.



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