Why Buy a Bodhran Sale?
The Bodhran is at the core of traditional Irish music sessions. An ancient drum, it has transformed and become the rhythmic backbone of contemporary Irish music.
Beginners typically find it easier to learn to play a drum than other musical instruments like flute or violin, making it an excellent first percussion instrument.
Bodhrans for sale
Beginning musicians often struggle to understand and grasp musical instruments quickly and efficiently; but the bodhran is one that many can pick up quickly. It makes an ideal introduction to Irish music for beginners while experienced musicians can use it to add greater excitement and energy into their sessions.
As a simple folk drum, the bodhran has an intimate sound that can liven up traditional dance and song performances in an intimate setting. Once mastered by players, its deep bass tones, sharp slaps and muted clicks, melodic phrasing and unique tonality become possible through skillful playing techniques on its backside drumhead – giving unique tonality for this instrument!
The Bodhran is at the core of Irish music, serving as the focal point of traditional gatherings for centuries. Eventually becoming a celebrated stage instrument during the Folk Revival movement of mid-20th century is proof of musical tradition’s ability to adapt with changing social needs.
Even its simplicity does not limit its capabilities: the bodhran can be played in numerous styles ranging from contemporary Irish music, world music collaborations and orchestral settings. Today it can be found all across the world’s stages and continues to develop under contemporary performer’s hands as they explore its rhythmic possibilities and expand expressive uses.
McNeela Bodhrans offer an expansive collection of tunable and non-tunable bodhrans to meet every budget, featuring quality goat skin cured, stretched, and treated without chemicals – providing superior durability as well as a wide variety of tones for professional drummers. Our collection also includes models featuring lemo skin that has been stretched over a mold.
Bodhrans for beginners
Beginning musicians often find musical instruments daunting; the bodhran, on the other hand, is easy to pick up and play from day one – making it an excellent choice for exploring traditional Irish music while not yet sure if learning an instrument that will require years of practice to master is right for them.
The bodhran is a round wooden frame drum featuring a goat skin head attached on one side, played using a tipper stick which strikes across its surface to produce sound and rhythm. Historically used to animate rural gatherings and ritual ceremonies; today, an integral component of various genres of Irish music.
Finding the ideal bodhran depends on personal preference and budget. A non-tunable drum will cost less, yet won’t produce as many different tones; shallow or deep rim bodhrans may provide more comfort for younger players or those with shorter arms; deeper rim drums offer deeper bassy tones.
McNeela offers both Lambeg and Vellum goatskin bodhrans for sale, each boasting its own distinctive sound to make your bodhran truly your own. Additionally, we provide an online bodhran course suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced players aspiring to become professional bodhranists – included as part of any purchase of any one of our bodhrans for sale! Select a model which best meets your playing level while simultaneously developing skills that will take it beyond.
