Bodhran For Sale
Bodhran playing can help you connect to your Irish heritage while simultaneously exploring your creative side. Playing also improves physical coordination, concentration and mindfulness.
Bodhrans come in various sizes and rim depths. Choose one suitable for your level of playing; beginners might look into purchasing a 16 inch drum with a deep rim as an initial starting point.
LP’s World Beat 18′′ Tunable Bodhran
The Bodhran is a Celtic circular frame drum. Initially used as a husk sifter, its later transformation into musical instrument by Gaelic peasants transformed it into musical instrument known as Bodhran (pronounced boar’-nan). Played by holding it with one hand while striking its head using either fingers or lathe-turned sticks called tippers, beaters, or cipins (Tipper/Batter/Cipin).
Quality tunable bodhrans are typically constructed using top grade goat skin, featuring a deep rim to increase sound depth & resonance, as well as a mechanical tuning system that allows users to alter pitch by tightening or loosening skin tension – an especially helpful feature since bodhrans are highly responsive to atmospheric conditions.
A quality bodhran may be costly, but with care it will provide years of playing pleasure. Be wary when purchasing from music stores as they often sell at cost price and profit more from selling than their manufacturer does; music store employees also tend to know very little about bodhrans; instead opt for purchasing from a private maker who has knowledgeable representatives that can assist in choosing your model.
McNeela Instruments
McNeela Instruments was established in 1978 by Paraic McNeela when he began handcrafting bodhrans from wood. Combining his woodworking talents and passion for Irish music, McNeela Instruments has since grown into an international family business dedicated to maintaining and innovating Ireland’s musical traditions.
The Bodhran is an ancient frame drum played with a tipper or beater. Each player will find their perfect drum during their learning experience; many may go through multiple drums before finding one which feels good in their hands and produces sounds they prefer.
The bodhran is an ideal instrument to get started in traditional Irish music because of its ease of playing. When in the hands of an accomplished player, its powerful sound can elevate any song to new levels; investing in quality bodhran will never disappoint you! When shopping for drums, look for ones with interior thumb-wheel tuners to easily tune their drum without needing tools that may get misplaced; also remember to purchase hard cases to prevent scratches or bumps to its finish!
Paraic McNeela
The Bodhran is an integral component of Irish musical heritage. From farm tool to revered presence on Celtic music stages, its transformation demonstrates its adaptability and its broad integration into Irish culture and tradition. Sean O Riada was instrumental in its resurgence during the 20th century; through his efforts at including it into formal ensembles and recordings he elevated its popularity from kitchen and pub sessions to theatres and concert halls.
Paraic McNeela began crafting his first bodhran in 1978, using both his woodworking skills and love of Irish traditional music to craft it. Thanks to his commitment to quality and innovation, his business rapidly flourished into an international company offering traditional Irish instruments including Phoenix concertinas, Irish flutes & whistles, bodhrans and other stringed musical instruments.
The Bodhran is an integral component of Irish festivals, lending an irresistibly vibrant sound to events like St Brigid’s Day celebrations with its deep, resonant beats. This ancient instrument’s deep connection to Irish life and tradition demonstrates not only musical history but a rich cultural legacy which McNeela Music takes great pride in upholding with our dedication to preserving and modernizing Irish musical traditions.
