Detail 01
Left-handed orientation
Chord diagrams and fretboard charts are mirrored, so the low E sits where a lefty actually sees it.
Product detailSKU #1274034473169
Hal LeonardLeft-Handed Guitar Book
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Hal Leonard guitar book written specifically for left-handed players, with diagrams oriented for a lefty instrument. Under ten dollars.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Left-handed guitarists tired of mentally flipping right-handed diagrams
- Parents buying material for a left-handed beginner
- Lefties who play a left-strung guitar rather than a flipped one
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Right-handed players — the diagrams are reversed
- Lefties who learned on a standard right-handed guitar
- Anyone wanting a specific artist's songbook
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Hal Leonard publisher
Standard educational print house, so the chord voicings and layout follow conventions other method books use.
Detail 03
Under $20 price
Low enough to buy alongside a first guitar without committing to a full method series.
Detail 04
Print reference format
No screen, no app subscription. It stays on the music stand and works with the guitar in your hands.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Print book only — no audio CD or download code included
- 02Only useful if your guitar is strung left-handed, not flipped over
- 03Confirm the contents match your goal — chords, method, or scales differ by edition
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this only for left-handed players?
Yes. The diagrams are mirrored for a left-handed instrument. A right-handed player would have to reverse every chart mentally.
02Does this work if I play a right-handed guitar upside down?
Not cleanly. The string order differs from a properly strung lefty guitar, so the diagrams won't line up with what you see.
03Does it come with audio?
No. It's a printed book with no CD or download included.
04Is it good for a complete beginner?
It's aimed at left-handed players who need correctly oriented diagrams. Pair it with lessons if you're starting from zero.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Left handed
