Cipíní, sticks, brushes and slides by Rónán Ó Snodaigh

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

I had the pleasure of Ronan's company just a few days ago, an absolute gentleman and one of the most important musicians the country has ever produced. Elemental, raw genius and a voice from another time and dimension.

[@whaustin]

I love the way your smile just blooms on your face as start playing your drum!! You are an exceptional talent and delight to watch and listen to. Thanks!!

[@resipsaloquitur13]

Ronan is a gem. A national treasure.

[@Duisighingra]

You have taken the bodhrán to a whole other level.. 🙏🙂

[@ronanosnodaigh]

Thank you .

[@wornoutdad4648]

One of the Bodhran players in the world, and you're still experimenting with playing styles. Thats incredible. A true artist.

[@simonbrooksstoryteller]

He is! And I love the joy he shows!

[@daraghhyland6271]

Ar fheabhas ! My partner recently got me a seamus o kane for my birthday and this video has inspired me to spend every spare minute on looking and making my own sticks now !

[@ronanosnodaigh]

Gooooooood

[@simplyimpish1055]

Nothing but pure joy watching him play. He is definitely “one with the spirit of the drum” as they say 💞🌸🌈

[@peterflute2817]

Brilliant ronan you are the first person I've seen using the pipes at the back of the bodhran at a gig in dolans limerick in 2002 I always enjoy watching you playing bodhran thank you for the great nights of music hup hup from limerick 💯🙏🙏👏

[@ronanosnodaigh]

Maith agat 🙏🥁🎶

[@eutytoalba]

You know this guy is legit old-school when he starts talkin' inches and linseed oil. This is the second video of his I've clicked on; the first one (his hand-warmups video) blew my mind, and I was immediately wondering what's different about this bodhran player.

[@derrickmurphy7632]

A bloody genius. The best.

[@thegiantyeti1367]

Great to see how you make the adjustments to them i neve thought about doing that to the plastic brush i have they are very heavy to play with the plastic covers in the handles lovely sound though. Like you i steered away from the metal ones before i punctured the skin. Thanks for sharing.

[@dambrelis3742]

Thank you for insights and inspiration. Hope I will use some.

[@LucaS-fj2vh]

Yesss, I also made drumsticks like that and experimenting as well. Comfort to see you do that, as I admire your style. 😅 I love to see you share your Love for the Bodhran with the world. You're amazingly authentic. Thank you for being you. Thank You so much.

[@nedeireann1232]

Hola Rónán Ó Snodaigh, normalmente la gente cuando escucha a los musicos se centran en el sonido , en la voz . Servidor , personalmente , lo que sintio fue el sonido de tu alma . ( Normally when people listen to musicians they focus on the sound, on the voice. Servant, personally, what he felt was the sound of your soul . Thanks for the lesson & God Bless you , Rónán Ó Snodaigh .

[@JGrowl-er9md]

A gem of a video from a gem of a musician

[@watermirrorvirtualbodhranp1736]

You are my longing, teacher, and goal.

[@lauriehutchison449]

What a great bunch of inspirational ideas! Any recommendations on varieties of wood for branches to work with? Any to avoid?

[@ronanosnodaigh]

I'm trying out a few Ash sticks at the minute .... I think they're alright ....

[@resipsaloquitur13]

Ps. I havnt heared anyone say , "Chin-chin" in 30 years. That made me happy😊

[@daviddowdeswell-allaway8241]

It is always a joy watching your joy that comes through your craft.

[@colmmooney3634]

Deadly video!!!

[@greeeeasy2996]

Great in depth video Rónán, you truly have took Bodhran playing to a whole other level.

[@richardbacon8701]

Slàinte Mhaith Rónán. My favourite stick at the moment is an old, long handled, water colour paintbrush! I tape around the ferule to stop it scratching, but the combination brush sound and stick sound, sounds great to my ears.

[@ronanosnodaigh]

Georgouse sound with them 🥁👍

[@MattZur]

Great video, thanks for all your generosity Ronan! On an unrelated note would you be able to share the words to sliabh gan anam? I'd really love to see the poem in its original form!

[@ronanosnodaigh]

I haven't really changed much , just left one half/verse out Níl á tuar Ach biseach raithnigh The rest is more or less as is . I have a photo of the lyrics in my phone ..... if ye send me a number or an email i could probably send it to ye ....

[@davebell4754]

Thank you

[@lightningspirit2166]

Could you please tell me what kind of beater makes the best click and which makes the best springy boing sound ....all the best !

[@colinjames7569]

😁✌️

[@AriaIvancichArt]

ty!

[@sorinvanzino8754]

Brilliant video Ronan! I'm wondering what kind of wood the drum kit sticks you whittle down are? I've been trying to cut down a Hickory drum stick but the hardwood is pretty stubborn stuff. Cheers from Tasmania!

[@ronanosnodaigh]

Old drumstick are usually the best to whittle down , sharpen your blade and always cut away from you .... 🙏

[@castle54027]

What's the ideal weight for your sticks? I'm currently making my own and it's a very interesting process

[@ronanosnodaigh]

Ye kind of just keep cutting bits of them 'till it's done ....

[@youtubularTV]

Jayz, you look younger by the year

[@ronanosnodaigh]

Ah now , i dunno about that but howaya inananyway 🥁🎶

[@youtubularTV]

Mental could be the word. But sure who can spell