Klarinet Archive - Posting 000829.txt from 1999/08

From: Dave Sandusky <daves@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] RE: left-handed clarinets ad ligatures
Date: Fri, 27 Aug 1999 13:09:05 -0400

On this lest handed thing:
I am left handed (at least I write left handed, and use the mouse left handed
too!), but I have noticed that I, like most other left-ies am not totally
dependent on doing all things left handed. Living in a right handed world, I
notice that "we" have learned to do things right handed too. I throw and catch
right handed, play golf and tennis righty too. BUT, I bowl, shoot and throw
under-hand lefty. I use tools pretty much with either hand, kick mostly lefty
but can do righty too.
My point? I think most right handed people are pretty much right-hand only.
Most left handed people are not totally dependent on the right. We don't have
a choice (have you ever tried using a right-handed can opener left handed? Or
scissors?). This makes us more versatile (and as the old joke goes, in our
"right mind").
I would find it hard to believe that anybody would have real difficulty
tightening ligature screws with the "other" hand. Geez, deal with it!
As far as mice go, the reason I use the left hand is because I 10-key with the
right (again, have no choice, the number pad is on the right side of the
computer). It made more sense to me to have one hand on the mouse and one hand
on the key pad. Sort of like eating "European" style (which of course, I do!).

In short, left handed people just "deal". Like we said in (gulp-no flames for
this part, please) Marching Band, "Adapt and Perform"!

Dave Sandusky
Looking forward to have 10 years less of life expectancy for being left handed

"Buckman, Nancy" wrote:

> I, too, am left-handed, but learned to use which ever hand was called for
> when it came to things musical. However, I can't seem to use a mouse with
> my right hand, which drives my office mates crazy. I am the one who uses
> the computer the most, so the mouse is on the left side of the keyboard. I
> am wondering if there is a device for dual mice. Mark?
>
> Nancy (oh no - off topic :o) )
>
> Nancy E. Buckman, Technical Assistant
> Anne Arundel Community College
> Arnold, Maryland 21012 USA
>
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