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).
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).
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sam132
Sep 6, 2011 @ 9:45 am | delete
- Cool lens, I'm moving to Ireland in a couple of months and play the drums so would love to give this drum a go, although I must admit I've never played "hand drums" before! Wish me luck!
Sam from Roland Electronic Drums
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sandralynnsparks
Mar 17, 2011 @ 3:49 pm | delete
- Too funny. I once went into a music vendor's tent with Robin Morton, who was one of the original members of the band Boys of the Lough. He helped me pick out a good bodhran tipper. The saleswoman got excited, took me aside and asked "do you know who you're with, DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU'RE WITH???" I said, "yes, someone who's heard me play bodhran and knows he just did a hopeless favor..." ;) Happy St. Pat's...
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Ilona1
Feb 23, 2011 @ 6:47 am | delete
- Love it- I own two.
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GrammaLinda
Nov 19, 2010 @ 1:59 am | delete
- This is great. I learned something about my heritage here.
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Photahsiamirabel
Sep 11, 2009 @ 1:33 pm | delete
- The answer is yes.... I play myself and a good player can not only play quietly, but get different notes! More later! LOL :)
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theWebsmith
Nov 7, 2008 @ 10:04 am | delete
- I also am (trying) to learn. I appreciate the information. Thanks!
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musicchickmusic
Aug 30, 2008 @ 11:21 pm | delete
- Love this. I never realized that it was that complicated. Great way to educate us all. Thanks!
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badmsm Mar 31, 2008 @ 10:43 pm | delete
- I am learning to play myself. Thanks for all the info.
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