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Irish Drum Bodhran

Irish Drum Bodhran

Lose yourself in Ireland West

Immerse yourself in the romantic beauty and drama of the West Coast of Ireland. Take the time to discover the lesser-explored parts of Ireland - the vibrant Irish-speaking region of the Gaeltacht, and the array of arts and music festivals, all surrounded by the dramatic vistas of the West.

The Gaeltacht region

The West Coast's Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) region offers a unique and exciting glimpse into the richness of the Irish language. Spoken over a wide area (mainly in Galway and Mayo), Gaeilge (Gaelic) is still spoken as a community language and is at the heart of Irish culture. You'll see it in the road signs all around Ireland, but in this part of the country, you'll also hear the locals chatting in their native tongue. Make sure you try and pick some up - it always helps to know how to say cheers! (Sláinte!)

Music and arts festivals

As you make your way through the small towns and villages of the West Coast, make sure to plan your trip with time for a detour. The West is alight with brilliant arts and music festivals all summer long. Traditional music can be heard everywhere from city centre pubs to rural festivals. The bodhrán, which is like a hand-held drum, is one of the most popular instruments in Irish music. The Galway Arts Festival, Earagail Arts Festival and World Fleadh (Ireland's Traditional Folk & Celtic Music Festival) are just some of the dozens of festivals that make this part of the world one of the best places to really relax into the Irish way of enjoying yourself.

The Galway
oyster festival

Celebrate the start of the oyster season with the Galway International Oyster Festival (24-27 September). Running for more than half a century, it's been voted one of the 12 greatest shows on earth! The city of Galway really comes alive as thousands of people flock in to enjoy a unique festival celebrating the oyster, a food known for its aphrodisiac effects. The festival also hits the streets and theatres, with artists, cabaret and dancing.

Natural beauty

The dramatic landscapes of the West Coast have been inspiring writers and artists for centuries. Famous poet William Butler Yeats was greatly inspired by the scenery in his hometown of Sligo, while contemporary playwright Martin McDonagh set many of his plays in the small villages and islands situated along the West Coast. Shaped by the raw force of the Atlantic Ocean, the stretch of coastline from Malin Head to Kinsale has some of the most dramatic coastal scenery on the whole of the island, with magnificent cliffs and quiet tranquil inlets. The mountains of North Mayo are also a must for all who travel there. But wherever you venture, you'll witness jaw-dropping natural beauty, be it in Cork or Connemara.

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Bodhran $43.1 Accomplished and renowned percussionist Steafan Hannigan details all the intricacies of traditional Bodhran playing. Nothing is taken for granted or forgotten, making this a suitable manual for beginners with its gentle and careful progression through the techniques using numerous examples and exercises. Learn the many, varied bodhran techniques through expert and detailed instruction. Also included is a selection of repertoire pieces which add depth to your playing, plus sections on the history of the Bodhran and Irish music, including construction and maintenance. All clearly presented with illustrations, photographs and diagrams. A CD of demonstration tracks of all the pieces in the book played by Hannigan himself is also included. This allows you to hear examples of the exercises and pieces as they should sound.

The Irish Drum $14.45 (An Bodhran). By Peter Houlahan. Edited by Dave Mallinson. For Bodhran. Methods. Mally's Presents. Celtic/Irish. Beginning. Book. 32 pages. Published by Dave Mallinson Publications

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A Celtic Fantasy - Bodhran Drum/Bass Drum (Digital Sheet Music) $6 Arranged by Mark A. Brymer. For Bodhran Drum/Bass Drum. Strings. Celtic; Concert; Irish; Light Concert. Individual instrument part. 5 pages. Duration 7:10. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music

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World Beat 18 Tunable Bodhran Wb239 $89.99 World Beat WB239 18" Bodhran Husk sifter The bodhran (pronounced "bow-rawn") is a popular Irish frame drum that, for most of its history, served as a lowly husk sifter: that is, a pan used to shake the husks off grains. Gaelic peasants first converted the sifter to a musical instrument by replacing its wire mesh head with stretched goat skin.The heart of traditional Irish music Although the bodhran is the heart of traditional Irish music performed today, it was only as recent as the 1960's that it could be found outside southwestern Ireland. A bodhran is played by tucking the drum between the left arm and the chest, as the right hand beats the skin with a double-headed stick called a beater, tipper, or cipin (the Gaelic word for kindling).

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Celtic Bodhran - 8 $24.99 The heartbeat of Irish music! Handcrafted from goatskin and wood. Can be played with the knuckles or a wooden beater (included). Ireland.

Bodhran Book $22.71 Accomplished and renowned percussionist Steafan Hannigan details all the intricacies of traditional Bodhran playing. Nothing is taken for granted or forgotten, making this a suitable manual for beginners with its gentle and careful progression through the techniques using numerous examples and exercises. Learn the many, varied bodhran techniques through expert and detailed instruction. Also included is a selection of repertoire pieces which add depth to your playing, plus sections on the history of the Bodhran and Irish music, including construction and maintenance. All clearly presented with illustrations, photographs and diagrams. Author: Hannigan, Steafan/ Hannigan, Stefn Series Title: Bodhran Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 96 Publication Date: 2005/06/01 Language: English Dimensions: 9.60 x 6.56 x 0.23 inches

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How To Play The Bodhran DVD $30 By Chris Caswell. For Bodhran. Methods. Lark in the Morning. Celtic/Irish. Beginning. DVD. Duration 50 minutes. Published by Lark in the Morning

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Meinl Frame Drum Tipper 2 $6.99 This Meinl Frame Drum Tipper is constructed of ash wood and specially carved for a comfortable grip. This is the traditional drumstick used to play the Irish bodhran drum.

Meinl Frame Drum Tipper 1 $6.99 This Meinl Frame Drum Tipper is constructed of ash wood and specially carved for a comfortable grip. This is the traditional drumstick used to play the Irish bodhran drum.

Meinl Frame Drum Tipper 3 $6.99 This Meinl Frame Drum Tipper is constructed of ash wood and specially carved for a comfortable grip. This is the traditional drumstick used to play the Irish bodhran drum.

Meinl Frame Drum Tipper 4 $6.99 This Meinl Frame Drum Tipper is constructed of ash wood and specially carved for a comfortable grip. This is the traditional drumstick used to play the Irish bodhran drum.

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