Some professional modern bodhráns integrate mechanical tuning systems similar to those used on drums found in drum kits. It is usually with a hex key that the bodhrán skins are tightened or …

The bodhran is a traditional Irish drum which possibly got its name from the Irish word "bodhar", meaning 'deaf' and 'dull-sounding'. Irish festivals showcased the bodhran as an instrument to be …

Apr 12, 2023 · What is a Bodhrán made of? A bodhrán is essentially a cross between a tambourine and a drum, and there are studies into the resemblances between the tabor, tambourine, and the …

In this tutorial we will explore all of the essentials for beginner bodhran students. My Online Course: https://bodhran.teachable.com/p/how-t...

Roundstone Musical Instruments is the studio and shop of renowned bodhrán maker Malachy Kearns, or Malachy Bodhrán as he is fondly know. The Bodhrán is one of the oldest Irish musical instruments, a …

Dec 3, 2016 · In order to fully appreciate the bodhrán’s history, it is essential to place it into the wider context of Irish music generally. It is an instrument that has fallen in and out of popularity over the …

Aug 6, 2025 · Today, the bodhrán holds a prestigious place in Irish culture. It even appears on Irish postage stamps, alongside other national symbols like the harp and fiddle. While the harp remains …

The bodhrán is an Irish drum with a goatskin top. You play it with a stick known as a tipper. It started as a farm tool but moved to music by the middle 1800s. New types have tuners. Its fame grew in the …

Embark on a fascinating journey through the enigmatic history of the bodhrán, Ireland’s iconic drum. This blog post delves deep into the heart of Irish culture to explore the disputed origins and evolution …

A bodhrán is an Irish frame drum, which in modern day is traditionally played with a tipper/beater. The bodhrán became popular in performance music in the 1950s and 60s, but its origins are thought to …