Since Sean O Riada reintroduced the bodhran during the Irish folk music revival of the 1950s, this drum has seen extensive modification – from tuning
A bodhran stick is an integral component of any instrument, as it should fit comfortably and evenly in your hand and be able to strike
Listening to professional bodhran players can be the key to learning; pay close attention as they highlight and embellish natural rhythms in tunes; rather than
After Irish musician Sean O Riada introduced it into Ceoltoiri Chualann group, the bodhran became an instrument with mainstream appeal – as opposed to being
Amy Richter (athas, Danu) provides private bodhran lessons. Additionally, she instructs Irish music classes for CUNY and has led rhythm workshops at Valley of the
The Bodhran is a hand-held frame drum commonly employed by Irish musicians in concert halls. Initially it served as a tambourine with jingling along its
Tippers for your bodhran have a significant effect on its sound, making it necessary to experiment with various tippers in order to find one best
The Bodhran is at the core of Irish music. Due to Sean O Riada’s championing and that of virtuoso players like Peadar Mercier, Mel Mercier,
Take full advantage of your bodhran with these free online lessons from McNeela Instruments – they will have you playing traditional Irish music sessions in
The Bodhran is an ancient Irish frame drum that’s long been part of Irish music, culture and heritage. Nowadays, it remains one of the most
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