Do Left-handed String Players Exist?

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Do Left-handed String Players Exist?

I'm a brass player, but I have tried out some string instruments in the past (unfortunately I sound horrible on all of them, but thats besides the point...), and I am naturally left-handed on all of them. Why don't we ever see left-handed players in orchestra? Certainly they must exist.... maybe they're forced to switch? And if they do exist, where would they sit? The direction of the bow would interfere with the others....

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23 hours ago
Guitar wouldn't be so much of a problem... I'm referring to orchestral string instuments: violin, cello, etc....

19 hours ago
I think I understand.... like in my case, from the beginning I was taught to hold the trumpet a certain way, and so I wasn't given a chance to see which way I preferred, whereas I was not formally taught any string instruments. So when I pick up a guitar, or a cello, I automatically try to play left-handed... thanks for the interesting feedback guys!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: 23 hours ago
Guitar wouldn't be so much of a problem... I'm referring to orchestral string instuments: violin, cello, etc....19 hours ago
I think I understand.... like in my case, from the beginning I was taught to hold the trumpet a certain way, and so I wasn't given a chance to see which way I preferred, whereas I was not formally taught any string instruments. So when I pick up a guitar, or a cello, I automatically try to play left-handed... thanks for the interesting feedback guys! Orchestral string players all are taught to play right-handed; as you noticed, left-handed players would stick out like sore thumbs with their bows going in the opposite direction from everyone else, and it spoils the nice neat synchronized look that orchestras insist on.

I guess if you were a soloist, it wouldn't matter so much, still it seems that classical players are taught to play righty.

I've only met a few left-handed players, and they're all folk fiddlers. Makes sense when you realize that fiddle players are often self-taught, and hold and play the instrument in whatever way is most comfortable and natural for them. They exist, but maybe they just don't play in orchestras . . .

I believe Jimmy Hendrix and Paul McCartney were/are left handed. there are many musicians that are south paws. Some are quite famous; Paul Mc Cartney, Jimi Hendrix, ever heard of cotton picking?, Elisabeth Cotton was a lefty. It's better for you in instrument choice if you learn righty though. Most manufacturers do make lefty instruments but they are special order i'm left handed, but have played the cello in a right-handed fashion for about 20 years. i really think it gives me a technical edge over right handed players on the fingerboard. From what I've read, all people, either left-handed or right-handed are all tought violin right handed. My brother is left-handed and he plays guitar right handed. The same thing with Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees. Most definitely. I'm left handed, and I play violin and upright bass. I've played in orchestras, as well as on my own. Being left handed can be a bit of an advantage. My left hand is already dominant, which is quite helpful in mastering finger positions. It's easier to coordinate that hand for quick movement.
The instruments don't get switched around. Every person plays them the same way.