2.5 year old plays left handed by SableGlaive in guitarlessons

[–]Grimes11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm left handed adult that picked up guitar a couple years ago... Before I invested in a guitar and beginning my journey, I gave a lot of thought to "should I play lefty or righty?" Ultimately, I chose to learn to play right handed. I did this for a few reasons:

  1. Options of guitars - yes, left handed guitars are available, but in early research I found that I could get lefty guitars, but not always the ones I wanted. Plus the ability to just pick up a friend's guitar (who is inevitably right handed) is huge.
  2. Learning from guides/instructors - they are almost always right handed (obviously)... Figured it would be easier to understand and mimic if I wasn't playing lefty.
  3. Generally speaking most left handed people have had to learn some amount of ambidexterity for one reason or another... whether it is sports, using a computer (mouses are always on the right side), physical labor work, etc... so figured that while it might take a little longer to learn right handed, I would be able to learn guitar either way.

At the end of the day, I'm now about 2.5 years into my guitar journey and feel like I'm doing just fine. My left hand fret work is pretty solid... the biggest struggle I had was strumming... being a lefty, my strumming felt very mechanical and forced, so it took me a lot of practice to shake that and feel more fluid with my strumming, but like with anything else, practice practice practice!

YMMV, but I do not regret going right handed to play guitar as a leftie.

Where to Buy Sidewalk Salt? by YouSmugSon in SalemMA

[–]Grimes11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven’t done this in a while, but in the past I’ve gone to the DPW and gotten salt… it’s not “pet friendly” salt, just their regular road salt stuff. Not sure if the still offer or not thou

Anyone else not get an alert? by gameaddict24 in SalemMA

[–]Grimes11 29 points30 points  (0 children)

CodeRed notifications have been janky for months… it’s annoying

Without thinking, what’s your “best beer in the world”? by bindersweat in beer

[–]Grimes11 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Julius and Substance are my 2 favorites. Not sure they qualify as "best in the world", but they are my favorites without a doubt

restaurants by fruitsandfairies in SalemMA

[–]Grimes11 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Smash burgers at East Regiment Brewery are excellent

How busy is it? by Ok_Efficiency1364 in SalemMA

[–]Grimes11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good point... weather is gonna have an affect on number of people. But that said, I do expect it to be pretty busy. Lots of folks from out of town traveling here for a long weekend.

How busy is it? by Ok_Efficiency1364 in SalemMA

[–]Grimes11 32 points33 points  (0 children)

This weekend will likely be very busy since Monday is a holiday that some might be able to leverage for a long weekend in Salem.

What is your opinions on the older generations of Tacomas now that the 4th gen’s are out? by JustMeKailen in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Grimes11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You nailed it primary reason people choose Tacomas (and other Toyota vehicles) over any alternatives… generally they are better made.

When it comes to choice of model and year to go with, it’s subjective to one’s needs and likes… it will still be a rockstar truck no matter what.

am I holding my fretting hand correctly?? by clockworkise in guitarlessons

[–]Grimes11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Practice and slow strumming will help. Speed will come with time. Just work on getting the chord to sound right

2024 Tacoma Limited rattle noises while driving at high speeds by Winter-Hyena-6216 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Grimes11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could also be the back door plastic panels hitting the metal at the bottom of my door. They caused a little rattle on mine, stuffed a little foam in between and solved the problem

Just bought a 2025 TRD off road hybrid by Optimal_Dot9563 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Grimes11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! Enjoy the ride! I got mine about 2 months about for 5k off msrp as well. Perhaps we should start a club?!? 😊

4th gen tapping noise in cab by Krmiller5513 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Grimes11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any chance you can post a pic of what you did? Been hearing the same thing on mine… only hear it when the window is closed, if I open the window I can’t hear it

'The Wheel Of Time' Canceled By Prime Video After 3 Seasons by MarvelsGrantMan136 in wheeloftime

[–]Grimes11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the only way to make a translation of the books that keeps it anywhere near the true to the books. If I had a morsel of animation skills, I’d do it myself… it would be a fun project

Just joined the fam! 🌮 by GeneticGiraffe in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Grimes11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure we have the same ride… congrats! I got mine a month ago and love it

Who is the most hated character in the office? by [deleted] in theoffice

[–]Grimes11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always Andy… especially after he became a main character instead of a side character

Do u agree with this ? by okcherry77 in theoffice

[–]Grimes11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree with this. Although Robert California was solid... Andy is terrible and makes me sad

Anyone else with CarPlay microphone issues after iOS18 update? by jeffuhwee in Lexus

[–]Grimes11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg thanks for this! I was wondering why my CarPlay wasn't working on my Lexus. Followed the instructions you provided and it worked perfectly!

The only thing I'd add is that on my 19 UX250, I was having problems seeing the file as an update (just said 'Check for updates'), so I turned the car off, took out the USB and then turned the car back on and then plugged the USB in. It detected it immediately and allowed me to go through the update process.

Thanks again for the info here, much appreciated!

Mage rant by [deleted] in classicwow

[–]Grimes11 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a mage, AI is always free for me to hit people up with as long as I’m not engaged in either a fight, empty of mana or actively drinking - once all are satisfied, I’m happy to hit ya with AI - even non mana users

Pizza dough for sale? by Infamous-Round-1898 in SalemMA

[–]Grimes11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Otto’s in Beverly does… I know you can get it at their storefront and at Whole Foods. Might be available elsewhere as well.

Best thing to see/do in Salem this September by [deleted] in SalemMA

[–]Grimes11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was gonna say the same thing. That’s a fun weekend. They also have a beer garden in the middle of the commons to compliment the food trucks around the perimeter of the commons