The Left-Handed Drummer: Tips for Drummers and Drum Instructors, My discoveries about the changes leading with left can bring - Paperback

by Thomas P. Bittner (Author)

Many left-handed drummers ask themselves: Should I re-configure my drum set, or play right-handed? Does it make any difference?Drum instructors with left-handed students wonder: How should I work with this student? Should I re-configure the drum set for them?You have been playing for years on a right-handed drum kit, but are actually a lefty. Should you re-learn?Thomas Bittner addresses, explores and answers these and many other questions in his guide, packed with practical advice and countless tips based on his years of working with left-handed drum students. A left-handed drummer himself, Thomas draws from his personal experience playing right-handed for 20 years before deciding to re-learn on a left-handed set. He explains why it's so important to follow your natural inclination and explores several issues associated with an incorrect playing style.This book also includes guidelines for drummers interested in re-learning and for instructors who would like to help guide students through this process.

Author Biography

Thomas Bittner, born in 1966, has been a professional drummer and instructor since 2003; teaching at addresses such as the renowned Drummer's Focus school in Munich. After 20 years he reached a point in his musical development where he was simply treading water, so accepted the challenge to re-build his drum set for left-handers and re-learn. The rapid improvements he made as a result led him quickly into the world of professional drumming.