Irish Drum Bodhran For Sale
Are You Searching for Quality Irish Drums? Look No Further
A great bodhran will produce a quality, deep and mellow tone, so here are the most important factors to keep in mind when purchasing one: 1. BODHRAN TYPE.
Frame
The Bodhran is the signature drum of Irish traditional music, providing rhythmic accompaniment. Constructed as a circular frame drum with one side covered with goatskin and one open, this traditional instrument can be played using a wooden stick known as a beater or tipper to generate its rhythmic pulses.
Initial online research will uncover many theories regarding the origins of the bodhran. Some speculate it might have evolved as an adaptation of an existing tambourine brought over from Europe via trade relations or it may even have originated as an ancient Druidic drum.
Colin Harte has spent fifty years studying the bodhran as an instrument and its evolution over this time period has seen it undergo significant design, playing technique and musical practice changes. This book serves as an important reference for scholars, students and practitioners of this fascinating drum; an essential read for all bodhran players!
Skin
A bodhran is composed of animal hide stretched over a circular wooden frame. A goatskin head – though synthetic versions may also be used – is attached at one side, while its open-ended counterpart allows players to place their hand against it to control pitch and timbre. Striking occurs with wooden sticks known as cipins, tippers or beaters.
Red Cow Music provides an introductory collection of these amazing instruments, along with all of their accessories for playing them. When properly played, these unique instruments can produce complex rhythms that add an exciting element to any session.
Before beginning to play it is a good idea to rub some clear water over the back of the skin to soften and allow more variations in sound production. Beware not overdoing this as your skin may tighten back once dried out.
Beater
At concerts or in your own home, the Bodhran is an engaging way to bring Irish traditional music into your life. A simple instrument to learn and play, its beat will get feet tapping to its beat!
This 18 inch frame Bodhran comes complete with drilled sides and goatskin head for your playing pleasure, plus it includes an additional tipper – you can never have too many!
The Bodhrn, sometimes known as a Bodhran, is a single-headed frame drum from Ireland that’s played using a wooden stick known as a Cipin, Tipper or Bdhrn Beater to strike its skin. Additionally, one side of its skin has open ends which allows one hand to control pitch and timbre through drum head placement on inner surface of drum head.
Remo’s deep-shell Irish Bodhran features an internal tuning system and synthetic Bahia bass drumhead to produce soft attacks, deep tones and pitch bending notes for pitch bending notes. Also includes hex tuning key and tipper drumstick.
Sound
The Bodhran is at the core of Irish traditional music, whether you hear it in a pub, living room or elsewhere – you simply can’t resist tapping your feet to its rhythm! Learning this drum is straightforward yet very expressive.
Protecting and maintaining a good condition for your bodhran is of utmost importance. Without being stored inside an enclosure with cover, heat and sunlight may damage it over time. In addition, using clear water on its back skin before playing will loosen it up more and produce more variations of sound variations.
Every bodhran player needs an extra tipper to protect the drum from being damaged by other players or accidental spills. A spare brush and bag is also useful.
