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 …

What Type of Musical Instrument is a Bodhrán? The Irish Bodhrán drum is a circular frame drum most commonly found in Irish traditional music. It gained significant popularity during the great …

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, …

Popular among beginners, the Waltons 15" Bodhran pack contains all you need to get started learning the best known Irish folk drum. Our 15" pack includes a bodhran, beater, instructional …

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 …

Oct 14, 2024 · In this article, we will explore the history, structure, techniques, and modern use of the bodhrán drum, highlighting why it continues to captivate musicians and audiences …

Our regular shop hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 12 to 6pm or order online any time! The bodhrán is an Irish frame drum. It ranges in diameter from 9 to 25 inches, with a side depth of between …

The bodhrán/bodhran (pronounced “bough-rawn”) is a hand-held Irish or Celtic drum, classified as a frame drum. Bodhráns are the essential percussion accompaniment to traditional Irish music …

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 …

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 …