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Good call, well done. Now get practising..! (Well, not too hard..! A couple of 10-15 minute sessions, each and every day to start off with...).

The thickest string is at the top like normal 6 string guitars, then they descend like they should from the thickest string as a normal 6 string would.

Have a look here ... Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book (Left-handed edition...)... ... This will get you on the right track; it's very good. Here's another on the subject, but I've not looked into it very deeply; probably worth the minimal expense occasioned... How to Play the left-handed Guitar ... Another, based more on the electric guitar (although the ideas are the same for any guitar...)... Left-handed Guitar Method ... I usually buy books and methods of the sort second-hand, as they are almost always in 'new' condition, but cost far less. It would be a Good Idea to buy all three, second-hand, in my opinion, as there is always something to learn from all of these methods. The cost is very low. Have a look at these; if questions still remain, get back to us on here. Hope this helps Douglas

Can I just get some precision about answer 4, please..? For me, the thickest string is the low 'E', and, for your, 'lefty' guitar, I would expect it to be furthest from the floor, when in playing position. Is that the case..?

Subject to the above questions... as a left-handed player, I always found it much easier to pick up chords in the early days - I just mirror imaged the demo from the other, right handed players.

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@Richards Guitars... I am one of several Moderators of this fine Forum; this task has been very simple for several years past, as the folk here are a great bunch. We enjoy the occasional bout of banter (whilst remaining civil, naturally...) between friends that are used to each other's little ways and foibles; nothing wicked or hurtful. If there is any doubt as to any posts here, there is, top right of every post, three little dots (...), from where it's easy to create a Report. Every Report is brought automatically to the attention of the Mods and Admin, and what rare issues that do crop up are handled with serious and diplomacy. Feel free to avail yourself of this function at anytime (this goes for all that read this, naturally...). This site is an extension of Basschat.co.uk, which has been active for many decades now. Here, things tend to be a little slower-paced, but there is a healthy cross-over from one Forum to the other (many here are members of both...). This leisurely pace suits us fine, so don't be surprised if some replies to posts come only after a few days. I'm usually here sporadically several times each day, but then again : I'm retired, so... Glad to have you aboard; meanwhile... Have a wonderful day. Douglas

We are very close to the incomprehensible, here. Can we try to un-weave some of the strands, please..? Please answer the questions below... 1 - Are you left-handed..? 2 - Is your guitar a left-hand guitar..? 3 - When holding your guitar, ready to play, is the neck of the guitar to your left, or to your right..? 4 - When holding your guitar, ready to play, is the thickest string at the top (furthest from the floor...)..? With the answers to these questions, we will have something from which to start explanations and assistance. Over to you...

Thank you both for the birthday wishes. Very kind. Life has been pretty crazy for the past year or two one so many levels but hoping my birthday signifies the start of a new chapter ! For the past 6 months I’ve been on an improving footing almost by the day - seemingly from ADHD burnout / chronic fatigue. It’s the most extraordinary “thing” that’s very hard to explain especially as it’s not really very well understood. I have an equal interest in psychology / anxiety / adhd / autism / Nero diversity these days as I do guitars - as I have certainly been experiencing many aspects through my life either through my own lived experiences - or through my children - as I have been playing guitar and running my business. My business is an extension of my passion in life - so it would be nice to share a space with like minded people outside of “work” if at all possible - it naturally the two worlds are kind of one for me so it’s difficult. You’ll find when I write about guitars on my site - I’m often highlighting what may seem like completely unrelated topics because to me they are entirely connected ! So for example when I wrote a blog about buying an acoustic guitar under £1000 I ended up talking about “fast food reality” - a phrase I use to explain the ever shortening of our brains ability to concentrate on fact finding / learning new things - due to modern society / technology useage etc Anyway… I’m rambling . Surprise! Anyway - I will try and see if it’s possible to chat on here without attracting any negativity and don’t worry - if I do - I’ll stay away!