Q: if left handed do you need a special guitar?

No, you do not need a special guitar, but you might prefer one. Left-handed players have to choose whether to hold a guitar left-handed (strumming with the left hand) or right-handed (strumming with the right hand). Your dominant hand should be used for rhythm, which for lefties is strumming.Choosing how to learn comes with a few pros and cons:Playing Left-HandedIf you choose a left-handed guitar, you hold the neck with your right hand and strum with your left.Pros: It often feels more natural and comfortable from day one.Cons: Left-handed guitars are harder to find in stores and can sometimes cost more. You also cannot easily pick up a friend's guitar at a campfire or party to play.Playing Right-HandedMany left-handed people learn to play standard right-handed guitars.Pros: You have access to nearly every guitar on the market, making them cheaper and easier to buy. You can also play any guitar you pick up