best system for lefties

So Im still not sure on which system I should learn myself and since Im a lefty, I thought I might ask around before getting started, so which system is best for lefties? (by ichnusa6 for everyone)

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Masters of Speed

  If you are wondering how legibility is affected by speed, take a look at the two samples below, one from Charles Lee Swem (240 wpm) and another from Martin Dupraw (280 wpm).  The amazing thing is that they were able to transcribe the takes: Swem misread four outlines while Dupraw misread three.  The total…

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Minute Speed Drills

  I found this exercise in an old issue of the Gregg Writer, and I decided to post it because I found it interesting.  Although it may seem a little repetitious, it should give you an idea of difficulties in keeping proportion and accurate transcription when writing fast.   Instructions: Practice each of the following…

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Medical Shorthand

  If anyone is interested in medical shorthand dictation in Simplified Gregg, the book “Dictation for the Medical Secretary” is up for bids.  Click below for more information:   http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2228&item=6925731250&rd=1

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Dupraw writing sample

I have uploaded to the Documents section a short article written by shorthand champion Martin J. Dupraw in Gregg shorthand about shorthand size. It is in Simplified Gregg Shorthand. This is just so that you may all witness the shorthand penmanship of a master other than Mr. Charles Rader and so that you may all…

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GREGG SHORTHAND

Hello,Shorthand has really served me well. I used it in two different long-term jobs. Other than that, I copied books of shorthand to help me quit smoking. I used it for notetaking in college. NOW I am enjoying just reading all the shorthand I can find to help me while away the time while I…

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seek book

Does anyone know of a copy of Most Used Congressional Phrases. I’m interested in buying a copy that conforms to the Simplified (1949-1963) version. Thanks Brian (by bjb29407 for everyone)

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