The bodhran is a frame drum similar to the tambourine that serves as an excellent way to connect with Irish heritage while simultaneously developing rhythm and timing skills.

An excellent bodhran should be made of goat skin rather than synthetic materials such as lemo. Additionally, the instrument must be hand stretched for optimal sound production and treated accordingly to ensure its optimal tone and sound.

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Irish drumming is at the core of any traditional music session. Capable of producing an array of rhythms when played well, an Irish drum will have your feet tapping before long!

The Bodhran is an Irish frame drum composed of a circular wooden frame covered with goatskin skin and played using a small stick known as a Bodhran Beater or Tipper. One hand may be placed inside to control pitch and tone while striking it with another.

Our bodhrans are handcrafted using only premium materials such as natural wood and genuine goatskin. Tuned and equipped with a hardwood beater, each comes ready for playback.

At our shop we carry an array of books, DVDs, and accessories designed to assist in learning the art of playing this versatile instrument, such as “Round Ireland in 32 Beats”, an excellent tutorial which takes beginners through from novice to pro in an easy step-by-step method.

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The Bodhrn (pronounced bow-rahn), widely considered the heartbeat of Irish music, is a single-headed frame drum made of wooden construction coated in goatskin. Played using either a beater or tipper, one hand traditionally places itself inside the drum to control pitch and timbre while the other strikes it with beaters or tippers.

Glen Velez designed his bass range frame drum to feature an incredibly powerful voice, embodying his signature approach to percussion. Crafted from rosewood which offers both density and beauty.

This bodhran comes equipped with a removable cross bar and arm cut out for added playing comfort, and offers both a 1 year guarantee and 14 day money back trial period.

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The Bodhran is at the core of any Irish traditional music session; its rhythmic capabilities allow for a range of rhythmic variations when played properly. Red Cow Music stocks an excellent collection of Bodhran drums along with all necessary accessories to get playing right away!

A bodhran is a circular drum constructed with one side covered in goat skin for tuning and striking with a wooden beater known as a tipper, while its other side allows a player to place their hand inside it to control pitch and timbre using either their fingertip or various “tippers”.

A bodhran makes an excellent present for anyone wishing to learn Irish folk music, with many beginner options including the Waltons Bodhran Pack which features a drum, beater, carrying bag and instructional DVD.

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If you’re in the market for an Irish bodhran, there are various options available. From beginner models that include tensioned skins all ready-tensed up to more advanced ones that allow tuning.

The Bodhran is a Celtic frame drum played either with one hand or using a double-headed beater known as a tipper. Originating in Ireland and having been part of folk music for centuries; the Bodhran bears similarities to winnowing trays used on farms for winnowing grain (separating out chaff from grain).

Malachy Kearns of Roundstone Musical Instruments in Connemara is considered the world’s foremost bodhran maker. His instruments have been featured by such artists as The Chieftains, Christy Moore and Riverdance ensemble – not to mention his charming “Wallup,” an insightful account of bodhran making.

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