{"id":36350,"date":"2022-08-17T09:06:46","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T16:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/?p=36350"},"modified":"2024-07-10T11:42:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T18:42:39","slug":"left-handed-drumming-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/left-handed-drumming-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips for Left-Handed Drummers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sure, most drummers are right-handed&#8230;but what about good advice for left-handed drummers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About 10% of the population are lefties. If you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/how-to-play-drums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learning the drums<\/a>, you&#8217;ll quickly find that like most things, the drum kit is usually set up for someone who&#8217;s right side dominant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the beauty of drum kits is that they\u2019re modular, which means you can set them up in any way that best vibes with your body. Each piece of the drum set can work for a lefty or a righty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no wrong way to learn the drums if it means that you&#8217;re comfortable when playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-should-a-lefty-learn-drums\">How should a lefty learn drums?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#1-make-sure-youre-actually-a-left-handed-drummer\">Make sure you&#8217;re actually a left-handed drummer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-try-drumming-right-handed\">Try drumming right-handed<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-play-drums-open-handed\">Play drums open-handed<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-try-drumming-on-a-left-handed-kit\">Try drumming on a left-handed kit<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-set-up-a-left-handed-drum-kit\">How to set up a left-handed drum kit<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#5-strengthen-your-weaker-right-side\">Strengthen your weaker right side<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#6-leverage-your-stronger-left-side\">Leverage your stronger left side<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#7-get-inspiration-from-other-left-handed-drummers\">Get inspiration from other left-handed drummers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"blue-text-block\"><center><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Are you a new drummer?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0 Get access to the beginner video course that&#8217;ll have you confidently playing along with your favorite songs in just 90 days: <em>New Drummers Start Here<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"join blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/drumshop\/new-drummers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get the course (only $7)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><\/center><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-should-a-lefty-learn-drums\"><strong>How should a lefty learn drums?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re just starting on the drums, you need to decide how to set up your kit. Righties have it easy: most kits are set up for right-handed playing, and most drum teachers tend to start new drummers on right-handed setups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lefties have to make a choice. You can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Play right-handed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play open-handed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play on a left-handed setup&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re going to cover all three of these options, talk about how to strengthen your right side, and leverage your stronger left side.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do the big lefty names like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/billy-cobham-drum-lessons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Billy Cobham<\/a> and Ian Paice do it? Let\u2019s find out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-make-sure-youre-actually-a-left-handed-drummer\">1. Make sure you&#8217;re actually a left-handed drummer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This might seem like a stupid thing to say. <em>&#8220;I&#8217;ve known myself my entire life. I would know if I&#8217;m left-handed.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s fair. But are you a left-handed <em>drummer<\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you write with your left hand, you\u2019d assume that you\u2019d be a left-handed drummer, right? That\u2019s not always the case. Our bodies sometimes don&#8217;t make sense. Have you ever gone snowboarding or kicked a ball? Do you do everything with your left side? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s possible you&#8217;ll feel more comfortable playing on a righty setup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good way to find out if you\u2019re a lefty drummer is by sitting at the kit and seeing which side of your body feels more comfortable when playing. Do you naturally start fills with your left hand? Does your left foot feel more dominant than your right?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you favor the left side of your body more when playing anything on the kit, you\u2019re probably a true lefty drummer, and you may want your bass drum foot kicking on the left as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what&#8217;s next?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-try-drumming-right-handed\">2. Try drumming right-handed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can fight your body\u2019s natural comfort by learning to play right-handed from the get-go. This will benefit you in the long run when it comes to playing on drum kit setups other than your own. Want to sit in on a jam session? The house kit will be set up for righties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/09105803\/2022-08-08-Left-Handed-Drumming-Article-Reshoot-103-1024x669.jpg\" alt=\"left handed drummer on right handed kit\" class=\"wp-image-36585\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/09105803\/2022-08-08-Left-Handed-Drumming-Article-Reshoot-103-1024x669.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/09105803\/2022-08-08-Left-Handed-Drumming-Article-Reshoot-103-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/09105803\/2022-08-08-Left-Handed-Drumming-Article-Reshoot-103-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/09105803\/2022-08-08-Left-Handed-Drumming-Article-Reshoot-103.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Left-handed drummers can learn how to drum with their right side, but it&#8217;ll probably be more difficult.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The downside is that your body will be itching to lead with your left hand. Your right foot may also feel weaker than your left, and kicking away at the bass drum might feel unnatural. By forcing yourself to play like a right-handed drummer, the learning curve at the beginning will probably be steeper for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you can push past the early struggles, you may have an advantage over right-handed players. If your left side is naturally stronger but you&#8217;ve taught your right side to keep up, you could become an ambidextrous drummer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/what-makes-ringo-starr-so-great\/\">Ringo Starr<\/a> is one example of a left-handed drummer who plays on a right-handed kit. He leads many of his fills with his left hand, which results in some iconic orchestrations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/how-to-play-drums\/#Set_up_drums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to learn how to set up a right-handed drum kit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-play-drums-open-handed\">3. Play drums open-handed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re comfortable playing the bass drum with your right foot but you&#8217;d rather your left hand be your primary hand, open-handed playing is the way to go. You&#8217;ll be able to sit down on any drum set and play (although some set their ride cymbal to the left of the hi-hat)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1003\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/09105459\/2022-08-08-Left-Handed-Drumming-Article-Reshoot-102-1003x1024.jpg\" alt=\"left handed drummer\" class=\"wp-image-36580\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/09105459\/2022-08-08-Left-Handed-Drumming-Article-Reshoot-102-1003x1024.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/09105459\/2022-08-08-Left-Handed-Drumming-Article-Reshoot-102-294x300.jpg 294w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/09105459\/2022-08-08-Left-Handed-Drumming-Article-Reshoot-102-768x784.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/09105459\/2022-08-08-Left-Handed-Drumming-Article-Reshoot-102.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8216;Open-handed drumming&#8217; means you don&#8217;t cross your arms when playing the hi-hat and snare drum.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Open-handed drumming gives you wider access to all the drums and cymbals. This way, you can play certain beats and fills you wouldn&#8217;t be able to if you had to cross your arms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even some right-handed drummers like to play open-handed because of how many more patterns you can play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The downside is that most educational drum content is aimed at cross-handed players, so you\u2019ll have to adjust as you learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a clip of Claus Hessler giving the rundown of open-handed playing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"5 Benefits Of Open Handed Drumming - Drum Lesson (Drumeo)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tBzevnyjMfk?start=69&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To summarize, this drumming style allows you to lead your beats and fills with your left hand. You may need to work harder to improve your right foot on the bass drum, though.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With an open-handed stance, your rolls around the kit will feel natural, you can get unique sounds, and play certain patterns that cross-armed players can\u2019t.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-try-drumming-on-a-left-handed-kit\">4. Try drumming on a left-handed kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a left-handed drum setup, everything is &#8211; you guessed it &#8211; opposite to a right-handed setup. It\u2019s like looking at a right-handed kit in a mirror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/09105623\/2022-08-08-Left-Handed-Drumming-Article-Reshoot-110-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"left handed drum kit\" class=\"wp-image-36583\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/09105623\/2022-08-08-Left-Handed-Drumming-Article-Reshoot-110-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/09105623\/2022-08-08-Left-Handed-Drumming-Article-Reshoot-110-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/09105623\/2022-08-08-Left-Handed-Drumming-Article-Reshoot-110-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/09105623\/2022-08-08-Left-Handed-Drumming-Article-Reshoot-110.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Left-handed drummers might be more comfortable on a lefty kit, but it could become a point of contention later.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is your preferred kit setup, keep in mind that it may limit you if you don&#8217;t learn to play a right-handed setup too. If you ever need to play someone else&#8217;s drums in a live setting &#8211; like during an open jam or on a festival backline &#8211; you may not have enough time to switch everything around and put it back for the next drummer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why many lefties opt to play on right-handed kits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But stay unapologetic in your preferences. If playing a left-handed setup will inspire you to practice and play more, go for it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out Daniel Glass ripping it up on a lefty kit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Daniel Glass Drum Solo - Drumeo\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MSu2Wxo9nGM?start=175&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><iframe class=\"email-form-include-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/weeklyemail\" frameborder=\"none\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-set-up-a-left-handed-drum-kit\">How to set up a left-handed drum kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s just as easy to set up a kit lefty-style as it is righty-style. All you have to do is reverse the &#8216;standard&#8217; drum kit setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your hi-hats and snare will go on your right side, while your ride cymbal and floor tom will go on your left side. The rack toms can be placed according to your preference, as some drummers dig the sound of a bigger rack tom being in the middle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10141401\/FlippedKit2-1-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"left handed drum kit\" class=\"wp-image-36616\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10141401\/FlippedKit2-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10141401\/FlippedKit2-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10141401\/FlippedKit2-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10141401\/FlippedKit2-1-1536x806.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10141401\/FlippedKit2-1-2048x1075.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A left-handed drum kit setup.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need &#8216;left-handed gear&#8217; with a standard drum setup, as most drum gear can easily be played from either side. However, you could get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/DWCP3002L--dw-3000-series-double-pedal-left-handed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">left-handed pedal<\/a> if you want to play double bass (shop left-handed pedals <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/search_dir.html?sw=left%20double%20kick&amp;smcs=f3b426_4704&amp;offid=1&amp;affid=882\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/search_dir.html?sw=left%20double%20kick&amp;smcs=f3b426_4704&amp;offid=1&amp;affid=882\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in Europe<\/a>).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-strengthen-your-weaker-right-side\">5. Strengthen your weaker right side<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you play on a left-handed or right-handed kit, improving your non-dominant hand will better your overall drumming skills. A great way of practicing this is by leading grooves and fills with your right hand and going through exercises that help even out your hands and feet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Play one hand at a time in groups of four or eight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/26100720\/Tips-For-Left-Handed-Drummers-01.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36451\" style=\"width:840px;height:76px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Play consistent notes with only your right hand or your non-dominant foot (this develops endurance).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/26100744\/Tips-For-Left-Handed-Drummers-02.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36453\" style=\"width:839px;height:76px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Play short bursts with only your right hand or non-dominant foot (this develops speed).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/26100756\/Tips-For-Left-Handed-Drummers-03.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36454\" style=\"width:840px;height:76px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Go through this 30-minute <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/stick-control-page-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">workout with Heather Thomas<\/a> when you have time. The exercises come from <em>Stick Control<\/em> by George Lawrence (one of the most popular timeless drumming books). You\u2019ll definitely feel your weaker side catching up after this workout!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Stick Control Challenge - 30 Minutes To A Stronger Weak Hand\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Du31MCIlYO0?start=280&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/creating-grooves-with-stick-control\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read: &#8220;192 Drum Beats You Can Play With The Stick Control Book&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-leverage-your-stronger-left-side\">6. Leverage your stronger left side<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take advantage of the fact that your left side naturally wants to do all the heavy lifting. While we&#8217;d all love total limb independence around the kit, most of us haven\u2019t gotten to that point yet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cool thing is that you can use your body\u2019s stronger side to support your weaker side. A good way of doing this is by playing patterns that alternate sticking. Let\u2019s take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/single-paradiddle\/\">single paradiddle<\/a>, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/09115510\/ruds-16-single-paradiddle.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36593\" style=\"width:839px;height:86px\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How to play a paradiddle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start it with your left hand, but it alternates so that your right hand leads it after every four notes. Since your left hand is stronger, you\u2019ll feel confident with that pattern, so try to train your right hand to match. The same concept applies to your feet if you\u2019re playing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/5-double-kick-songs-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">double bass<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re playing on a right-handed setup or a left-handed setup, if a song needs a powerful crash groove in the chorus, use your left hand to whack that crash cymbal. Your right hand probably wouldn\u2019t do that song the justice it deserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-get-inspiration-from-other-left-handed-drummers\">7. Get inspiration from other left-handed drummers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Watching right-handed drummers play with cross-over stances won\u2019t be as relatable if you\u2019re a lefty. A great way to find some inspiration is by watching left-handed drummers play. Some of them use left-handed sets, while others play open-handed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps to see what they\u2019re doing so you can try it too. Remember, the best drum setup is the one that will inspire you to practice, and checking out these southpaws can keep you motivated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phil Collins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robert \u2018Sput\u2019 Searight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Billy Cobham<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ian Paice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ringo Starr<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stewart Copeland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daniel Glass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a lefty, you&#8217;re just as likely to succeed on the drums as a righty. 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