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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jan 9, 2025 · A bodhran is an Irish drum that has gained widespread acceptance as a musical instrument due to its distinctive sound and versatility. Bodhrans can be found used across genres – …