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Is There Such Thing as 'Tasteful' Bodhran Playing?
If you are familiar with Irish music, Celtic music, and the like, then you already know why I ask this about Bodhran players.
Imagine this...
The penny whistle, the guitar, even the harp make such beautiful, sensitive music. Then in walks a Bodhran player.
OK, the drum is
loud,
misunderstood, and oft times
OBNOXIOUS.
This lens will hopefully 'frame' this Irish hand drum in a way that the average player can (at least) begin to understand its beauty (and its limitations).
Amazon: Bodhran
Bodhran & Bones
Amazon Price: (as of 10/07/2008)
Bodhran Lens Table of Contents
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YouTube: Bodhran Players
John Joe Kelly Bodhran Solo Irishfest 2004 - www.bodojo.com
Plexo: Bodhran Resources
The Irish Frame Drum in Celtic Music: Bodhran
History of the Bodhran in Irish Music
The definitive history of the Irish bodhran frame more...1 point
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A Beginners' Guide to the Bodhrán
Just about the best online tutorial to give you an more...0 points
The Bodhran on Amazon
Bodhran
Absolute Beginners Bodhran Tutor
Amazon Price: $32.95 (as of 10/07/2008)
What Do You Like About The Bodhran?
Bodhran Poll
""How many Bodhran players does it take to change a light bulb?"
YouTube vids of Bodhran Player
Guido Plüschke Bodhran Solo Vollmerz 2006
Wikipedia: the Bodhran
Bodhran Drum
The bodhrán ( or ; plural bodhráns or bodhráin) is an Irish frame drum ranging from 25 to 65cm (10" to 26") in diameter, with most drums measuring 35 to 45cm (14" to 18"). The sides of the drum are 9 to 20cm (3½" to 8") deep. A goatskin head is tacked to one side (although nowadays, synthetic heads, or new materials like kangaroo skin, are sometimes used). The other side is open ended for one hand to be placed against the inside of the drum head to control the pitch and timbre. One or two crossbars, sometimes removable, may be inside the frame, but this is increasingly rare on professional instruments. Some professional modern bodhráns integrate mechanical tuning systems similar to those used on drums found in drum kits.
New Flickr Photos of Bodhrans
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Bodhran Lens Feedback
What do YOU think of the Bodhran?
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musicchickmusic
Love this. I never realized that it was that complicated. Great way to educate us all. Thanks! Posted August 30, 2008 |
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badmsm
I am learning to play myself. Thanks for all the info. Posted March 31, 2008 |
