Bodhran Drum For Sale
McNeela Instruments has the bodhran drum for you – no matter whether it’s your first or tenth time playing! From non tunable models with shallow or deep rims to those made with goatskin or lemo skin skin. Our selection includes both tunable and non tunable drums.
At Bodhrans.ie we stock an extensive variety of beaters (also referred to as cipins). Your choice of beater will impact the sound produced from your bodhran.
Buying a Bodhran
The bodhran is the world’s most beloved Irish drum. Traditionally played using one hand with both palms touching, producing sharp beats while flat palms provide soft sounds.
As its ancestor the tambourine, a standard bodhran is a circular wooden frame featuring a goatskin head on one side. It can be played using either your hands or with the aid of an instrument called a tipper/beater/cipin stick.
Bodhran makers commonly employ tape to cover the rim of their drums – an innovation by Johnny “Ringo” McDonagh that reduces edge loading (when vibrations from skin contact hit rim and create unwanted overtones) as well as making tuning the instrument easier.
Beginners can learn bodhran strokes through online tutorials; however, an experienced tutor is recommended as they can assist in developing correct technique as well as providing tips to vary tone, accompany jigs and reels and more.
Finding a Bodhran for Sale
Some musical instruments can be more challenging for beginners to master than others, but the bodhran is one of the easiest instruments for them to learn quickly and effortlessly. By finding quality bodhrans for sale, you will soon be accompanying traditional Irish music sessions without delay!
At McNeela Instruments, we carry an assortment of bodhrans that will meet the needs of beginners and advanced players alike. With everything from tunable bodhrans to non tunable ones and shallow to deep rim bodhrans available – McNeela Instruments has what you’re searching for!
At Bodhran Beaters USA, we carry an assortment of bodhran beaters to help you create the sound you’re after. From hard tippers with teardrop or elipsoid heads to split tippers and hotrod dowel beaters – we have something suitable for every musical taste! Check out our helpful guide titled Everything You Need to Know About Bodhran Beaters to gain more knowledge about each stick and the sound they produce.
Bodhran Accessories
As well as cases, beaters and care products for your bodhran, there are also various sizes and budget-friendly models to suit all requirements; regular, deep rim and tunable.
The Bodhran is an ancient musical instrument that has quickly become one of the most sought-after Irish frame drums, thanks to its versatile sound that lends itself to accompaniment for virtually every genre of music, from traditional Irish tunes to world music.
A bodhran is a round wooden frame drum featuring a goat skin head tacked to one side, with the other side open-ended. To play, a special stick called a beater (tipper or cipin) must be struck against its skin to produce various sounds; to find one which suits your sound preferences is key – beaters come in many different forms including hard tippers with teardrop or elipsoid heads; split tippers; hotrod dowel beaters; mixed beaters etc.
Bodhran Lessons
The Bodhran is a basic frame drum featuring a goatskin head on one side and played using a small stick known as a beater or tipper. An experienced player can produce an array of rhythms and sounds when using this versatile instrument correctly.
Beginners to the instrument can find many helpful resources available to them to learn the fundamentals. One such is this bodhran lesson DVD by accomplished percussionist Steafan Hannigan, which details all of the intricacies of traditional bodhran playing while providing gentle yet progressive techniques suitable for beginners.
This exquisite 16″ tuneable bodhran features a handcrafted four and a half inch rim that produces rich and deep tones, and comes complete with a free hardwood bulbous beater and lightweight gig bag from McNeela. Incorporating his trademark tuning system, taped edges for enhanced harmonic range performance, as well as an arm cutout to maximize playing comfort it is the ideal bodhran for professional or novice players alike.
