HOW TO PLAY BODHRAN: Playing REELS on BODHRAN with 4 simple but SUPER effective patterns- LESSON 2

In this video I'll take you through the really awesome world of reels, and share 4 simple but super effective reel patterns.
Reels are the most popular of traditional Irish dance patterns, and there are many thousands of reel tunes to have fun playing along with; they truly are the mainstay of most traditional Irish music sessions!
Make sure to use headphones for some juicy bodhran sound :)
LESSON 2 : REELS
1. What is a Reel? ( 1:41)
2. Reel Pattern No.1 (4:27)
3. Reel Pattern No.2 (10:34)
4. Reel Pattern No.3 (13:57)
5. Introducing the Open Sound (15:27)
6. Reel Pattern No.4 (21:31)
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I’m Ruairi Glasheen, and I’m a percussionist, composer and filmmaker based in London. I’ve been playing bodhran since I was 4 years old and I simply love this instrument! This is the first episode in a series of informal tutorials where I’ll share with you my approach to playing this instrument so please comment below any suggestions or requests you might have!
Frame drums like the bodhran have popped up in musical cultures all over the world for thousands of years though since the early nineteenth century the bodhran has been an important part of Irish traditional music. Some people believe the bodhran found its name from the Gaelic words for skin and tray combined. Others believe it has derived from the Irish word ‘bodhar’ which means deaf or dull.
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The metronome app I am using in this video is called MetroTimer: apps.apple.com/gb/app...

[@bodhran]

Thanks so much for checking out this video - I hope you enjoyed! ☘️ You might be interested online course How to Play Bodhrán : Begin Your Journey which includes over 4 hours of video content in 42 videos, specially recorded practice tracks and much more! Check it out at the link below-> bodhran.teachable.com/p/how-to-play-bodhran

[@katies3625]

For reference: 1:41 what is a reel? 4:27 pattern 1 (accenting on beat) 9:55 pattern 1 with music 10:35 pattern 2 (accenting off beat) 13:25 pattern 2 with music 14:00 pattern 3 (on and off beat mixed) 15:26 introducing open sound 20:35 four counts alternating open and bass w/ metronome 21:30 pattern 4 (syncopated - galloping galloping coffee) 27:30 pattern 4 with music 28:15 same thing double speed 😬😅 Thank you, Ruairi, for the excellent lessons!

[@AliAlderete]

Do you know the song's name for the last exercise?

[@NostroDioNima]

I was looking since 2011 for a tutorial on how to play bodhran and this is the real first one that deserve this name. Also the first person who had enough care to show both right and left hand to the students. Thanks lad!

[@bodhran]

Ah, thanks for such kind words- I'm really glad you found the tutorial helpful. Take care and happy practice!

[@tishierkrisis]

Thank you for these great tutorials! Altough I have to say that "galloping horses" makes more sense to me 😎

[@bodhran]

I like it!!!

[@bootslawless]

I'm a French Canadian that is exploring the roots of traditional Quebecois music, which has led me down the path of Irish folk music and I've become infatuated! I've always loved percussion instruments and the Bodhran will be my next venture. Thank you for these clear and concise lessons! Cheers x

[@bodhran]

Very cool! Enjoy the journey @Juul Pod 🗺

[@casperkasparov302]

Ruairi Glasheen's passion for the Bodhran is very inspiring.

[@MrDougiew1]

I’ve been a drummer for 50 years and played with many top bands but the Bodhran has always eluded me…..not anymore. Thank you for your tutorials. Dougie, York

[@bodhran]

Delighted to hear it Dougie! Thanks for the kind comment!

[@earthboundireland]

You're a very good teacher dude. So clear and patient. I've been self taught for a few years and revisiting the fundamentals here with your course had been really useful

[@bodhran]

Very kind of you to write- thanks Daniel, and wishing you the best with your bodhrán 🙏

[@OlgaPalna]

Hi Ruari! Greetings from Moscow, Russia! A great big THANK YOU for taking the time to record and post these tutorials. Your explanations are very clear and they really encourage one, well, not to get discouraged! I think with many people who are not professional musicians discouragement can be an issue. I've had a bodhran for almost twelve years now (a big ceilidh drum though, not like the one you have), but I have not made much progress on it. Still I have neither given the drum away, nor lost the wish to learn to play it, and just recently I discovered your tutorials. They seem to have a simple step-by-step method which gives one hope of improvement. My experience from other areas (like language learning or cross-stitching!) tells me that if you take a huge big task and then divide it into little parts and tackle them step by step, persevering, a little bit every day, than you can achieve more than you'd ever think possible. The key is to persevere and not to get discouraged. So thank you, again, for your tutorials and especially for the spirit of good will and encouragement that you put into them!

[@LucaS-fj2vh]

Thank you so much. I noticed you lift the Tipper higher for accents and not put more force into it. You turn it more inwards towards your body. 🤩 took me some time to notice that 🙏👍🏼

[@JoeawesomeandBerlin]

As an addition, as I've practiced the reel strokes, I've found that "Marie's Wedding" sung by The High Kings has a really nice pace to practice to, would recommend it as well!

[@AveysGottaTalk]

omg yes. Great tip thanks. The rhythms in that song really inspire improvisation too! so exciting

[@PeterPaul175]

Good teacher.

[@jaedanedhel7118]

Love the concept of galloping coffee :) And that rhythm actually feels like I'm PLAYING the bodhran rather than simply playing with it! It seems a very short time, which is wonderfully encouraging. Thank you!

[@mikehill3303]

Just seen The Repair Shop on which a Bodhran was repaired, I remembered I bought one in Mayo 20 years ago, got it out of the loft and logged onto Ruari’s KZbin and started practising - great videos and so glad I didn’t throw it away ❤

[@fradrake11]

Ruairi I am giving this a go during coronavirus. I downloaded a metronome to assist with speed of beats. I am loving your lessons G.R.M.A

[@bodhran]

Awesome Francis! Metronomes are a super helpful tool, and a big part of my practice routine. Delighted the lessons are working out and being helpful! Keep drummin'!

[@luisapontonutti5185]

UUUUHHHH! THERE' S A WORLD IN THAT WEBSITE!!!!!!! THANK YOUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pique-nique]

I am an American and I have loved Irish music for all of my life. I bought a bodhran many years ago and it has had a special place in my music room but I have never played it as I couldn’t figure out how. Now that I have found these brilliant lessons, all that is about to change! 🙏 Thank you!

[@bodhran]

So delighted to read this- makes me really happy that people find them helpful from all over the world 🌎 🙌🙏

[@feniciacia]

Thanks!!! I'm researching rhythms and patterns to adapt them to the flamenco cajón and this video is very interesting. Your explanation is very clear and the timbre (voice) of the instrument can be heard very clearly. That 3+3+2 pattern is also very common in Piazzola' s tangos. It sounded familiar to me.👍 Greetings from Argentina. ☘💙🤍💙

[@kristinamullen4066]

My son's name is Rory.I've been playing bodhran for 33 yrs, largely self taught.The first time I played, I had a rudimentary lesson and played immediately in a small session.I. developed my own style.Your teaching is very clear and detailed, and I will be listening to more of you.Thank you so much!

[@bodhran]

Awesome! Thanks for the kind words Kristina, and glad your finding the videos helpful - happy practicing and stay safe! R :)

[@emmaburke4514]

Hi Rurai I'm only 11 and I took up the bodhrán yesterday and your videos really help People think it's easy(I was one of those people!) But it's not there's patterns it's not just banging a drum that you hold in your hand and your a brilliant teacher Do you do live lessons?

[@jacquieoyoga8293]

Loving these beginners tutorials, I also love the sing a long of piccadilly and galloping galloping coffee, so helpful. Thanks !

[@bodhran]

Delighted to read this Jacquie - happy practicing! Ruairi

[@raymondwhatley9954]

I ordered a Bodhran online and it arrives Thursday. I watched your videos to get an idea what I'm in for and I was so itching to go that I couldn't wait for Thursday and I grabbed a box lid and a paint brush and started practicing right away. I'm getting the basic movements (got to practice slow, build muscle memory and start stepping up the metronome, but I'm doing ok so far playing along with you in this video) and I can't wait to do it with a real drum.

[@bodhran]

Awesome! Thats the spirit, and your warmed up and ready to go for when your drum arrives! Ruairi

[@raymondwhatley9954]

@@bodhran My bodhran just arrived today and I've started practicing with it. It feels nice to be off the box lid and paint brush!

[@alexandracollard7109]

Hi Ruairi Several months ago I learned to play the Bodhran from your videos. You were the first person who helped me finally get it. But the best news is I went to Ireland to celebrate my Birthday and had the opportunity to play with musicians from Riverdance on stage with a large audience! Thank you, thank you, thank you for the experience of a lifetime!

[@bodhran]

So happy to read this, congratulations! Wishing you all the best with your bodhrán - Ruairi

[@Siralantoon]

Well here I am with a tipper.. As a 70 year old guitarist thats a surprise for me too.😆 But I also do a bit of wood carving and couldn't resist the little stick that someone had so lovingly made. So I have a stick and have been enjoying your video's on what to do with it! Damn your charm for leaving me no alternative but to buy a drum to hit with it. There seem to be a a lot of different style of drum some bigger some smaller, some with more sticks inside some with none.. So any advice from anyone on how to choose would be appreciated. I don't travel well so have to rely on the internet. Who can I rely on to sell me something that is a proper instrument and not a tourist toy? Price is not the issue authenticity is. ❤

[@bodhran]

Great! Have a look at Brendan White, Seanie McGrath, and Seamus O Kane bodhráns!

[@Siralantoon]

@@bodhran thank you!☺️

[@nukesmithUSN]

I've had a bodhran for years but I've never even touched it. Your tutorials have helped me find passion for this wonderful instrument. I hope you do a video version of your upcoming 6 week course. I'd be all over it.

[@bodhran]

Ahhh, this makes me so happy to read Ryan! Delighted you are enjoying the bodhrán. Currently working on some more videos so keep an eye on my KZbin channel as they pop up. Take care and thanks again for the kind words. Ruairi

[@jeremiahbybee4062]

I played the bodhran as a kid at 12 years old... hadn't touched it for 3 decades...after picking it back up 30 years later this was perfect to get me right back into it!! Thanks, perfect for a yank stranded in Suffolk!!

[@bodhran]

Delighted you found the tutorials Jeremiah! Happy practicing! Ruairi

[@Zoransland]

Thank you dear Ruari, l’m a guitar teacher for 28 years and l’m loving your friendly & easy access approach, two thumbs up! :-)

[@bodhran]

Thank you Jan, so glad the videos are a help! Ruairi

[@janetrobertson2091]

I bought a Bodhran many years ago in Dublin and never got to focus enough time to get to grips with it. Life circumstances have changed and after scouting numerous online tutorials (so many confusing options and styles) I found you Ruairi. At last it’s making sense and the noises I’m making are actually beginning to sound like it should ! I’ll definitely be tuning in again and often - so thank you for clear and helpful directions. Looking forward to getting better and enjoying this fabulous instrument.

[@patcuikani]

Thank you so much for this! I'm from Mexico, and I'm learning with you, hope to record something with my little bodhran and singing at the same time soon! 🥰

[@zappy006]

Haven't bought one yet, but after seeing your videos I certainly am now! You are a very good teacher! Your amazing mate!

[@bodhran]

Thanks a million! Enjoy !

[@TheBridgeToYou]

A real sense of achievement after lesson 1 and 2 🎉 plenty to play about with! Grá ❤

[@libbyscarfe511]

Hello there! Thank you for doing this brilliant series. I'm on lesson two with a drum I found hiding in a cupboard at church. I'm just borrowing it, honestly. I was doing ok right up until we started galloping with coffee which is ironic because that's my life. I'm aiming to sing and play with a local folk group for St. Patricks. Bless your kindness and lovely manner of teaching.

[@bodhran]

Thank you for your kind words and support! I'm thrilled to hear you're enjoying the series and finding it helpful.

[@libbyscarfe511]

@@bodhran might have accidentally just booked LIC in March. You'll have your work cut out 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@jennytstudentdrummer8857]

Many thanks for your clear tutorials. Just started today and will strive to get the speed going now. You're fun! 😃

[@bodhran]

Awesome!

[@OtuaoPaak]

Great lessons, well done & thank you for teaching these rhythms of Ireland!

[@psyne000]

I have been given a BODHRAN made in Roundstone. I think its time to play it! God bless Ireland x

[@bivers4399]

Your website is interesting and amazing, drums were my passion as a teenager but forgotten about until now. I am in my fifty’s taking up the Bodhran for the first time, love your style of teaching. Thanks 🙏

[@bodhran]

Delighted to read this Lee - thanks for the kind words and wishing you many happy hours with your bodhrán 🙌

[@birdinzki]

Thank you for sharing your great tutorial.

[@nickwake4073]

Great tutorial! Thanks

[@quodlibetful]

Such fun.. I thought this would be way to hard, but you break it down so it is possible. I think I want to buy a bodhran. Thanks.

[@burntmoon5366]

Hi, really enjoyed this. The coffee didn't sit right with me so I changed it to Galloping Galloping Gallop, This worked better for me. Thanks for taking the time to teach us 🙏

[@vickisutherland5512]

Absolutely brilliant....can't thank you enough. Looking forward so much to more from you.

[@bodhran]

I’m delighted it was a help Vicki! More on the way soon :)

[@dontbe2silly]

Class, rhythm with beautiful flares

[@strollingireland9860]

I'm getting great benefit from your lessons, many thanks. I've gone with Gall Uh Ping Gall Uh Ping Don Key Gall Uh Ping Gall Uh Ping Don Key 🐎 🐎 🐎 🐎 🐎 🐎 🐎 🐎 🐎 🐎 🐎 🐎 🐎 🐎 🐎 🐎

[@quiltqueendom9227]

Brilliant tutorial. Such simple and clear explanation for a daunting concept. As an American that grew up on Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire tapping rhythms, the soul calls out for actualization. Thank you!! A.C. McCabe

[@bodhran]

Delighted it was a help! Ruairi

[@GameOnWithFamilyJam]

I am learning how to play Irish music on the violin and just purchased a bodhran for fun. These videos are helping me with the violin as well.

[@bodhran]

Awesome!

[@user-is3zs6ve6r]

Great video! Exactly what I've been searching for... Please keep the videos coming. Thanks from Japan!

[@bodhran]

Thanks for the kind words, and I'm delighted that its working for you! Next episode due on Monday - Arigatou gozaimasu!

[@la50plus49]

Awesome lesson. Thanks so much ! They way you explain makes it seem effortless.

[@bodhran]

Delighted the lesson is helpful! Happy practicing and thanks for the kind words 🙏

[@JoeawesomeandBerlin]

Awesome tutorials!!!!!!!! Thank you so much!

[@bodhran]

Glad you like them!

[@kungfudrummer33]

Really love how you teach by saying words outloud "pickadilly" "gallupping galluping coffee"- find actually sing them while playing helps both my musicality and my breathing.

[@bodhran]

Thanks Bryan- so glad the videos are a help.

[@keesvanderlinden5753]

Tnx. I think its a very good lesson for introduction to the Boghran. Very well and clear explained. I am a drummer, nd I gonna buy one now. Gr Kees The Netherlands.

[@KphexTwin00]

Amazing. Loving this course!

[@bodhran]

Great to hear!

[@briancotgrove8480]

Thank You Very Much....all I have to do now is Practice....nose to the grind stone etc When I was in Ireland way back in 2007 (Touristing) visiting Co Wexford (where my Grand Father was born) I purchased a small tourist Bodhran and have forever "just looked at it", Now I'll have a play. But, I'll make a large one (I have the skills to do that) then I'll be forced to get stuck into it properly..... Thanks again for the tutorial

[@IrelandBelongsToTheIrish]

Definitely the best bodhrán tutorials on KZbin, go raibh maith agat 😊

[@bodhran]

Delighted that they are a help- thanks for the kind feedback and happy bodhrán playing !!! 👍👍👍

[@IrelandBelongsToTheIrish]

Could you please do a video of single ended triplets, I can do the top end triplets but I haven't a clue how to do the single end one's.

[@bodhran]

For sure! Great idea

[@annakalista77]

great help!

[@DalCecilRuno]

Thanks to random circumstances, I have taken my dear bodhrán out of the case and I needed some practice after more than 7 years of not playing. I'm so glad to find yoyr channel. Instant subscribe.

[@bodhran]

Fantastic news! Im so delighted you found my videos and hope they are a help - happy playing :-D -Ruairi

[@DalCecilRuno]

@@bodhran first session of "reviving the rusty hand, and I can already do the "galloping galloping coffee" at the faster speed in this video. I'm still a bit off, but with a few weeks I'll be there. That's the rhythm that seems to flow more naturally from me. Thank you again. Keep the videos coming, I'm here for it.

[@JulieStarlingMusic]

Thank you very much! Great lesson!

[@bodhran]

You're very welcome!

[@tombryans3378]

Nice one. I just bought my first bodhran and these videos have been very helpful

[@artcosta3043]

Wish I had your "Piccadilly-Coffee" back when I picked up my first drum in 1984. This is truly great instruction ! It's never too late to learn more about the nuances. Your comment about the "ear" playing in the traditional style is so RIGHT ON ! There are some wonderful players out there with very personal grooves for any given jig or reel. Thanks, Ruairi ! Art

[@bodhran]

Glad you enjoyed the video Art, and keep on picadilly'ing all the way home!! Take care and happy practicing! R

[@rossalcock]

Great videos man! Started playing a few months ago and had got kinda stuck the last while until your videos. Keep them coming 👍🏻

[@bodhran]

Nice one Ross- delighted to hear they are helping you out. I better crack on with the next one then!! 😂👍

[@ssedarius]

I love this so much! Thank you! 😃

[@bodhran]

Delighted you enjoyed it !

[@ilanajacobs5539]

Thank you for these tutorials! Mine arriving next week and I’ll use your videos to train.

[@bodhran]

Awesome Ilana - enjoy!

[@N1robin]

Thanks Ruairi, great videos, well structured with easy to follow instructions and at a pace thats comfortable to keep up with.

[@bodhran]

Glad you like them Robin!

[@lucieclaire9970]

super premier contact vidéo. Merci pour cet agréable moment d'initiation. Bonne Année 2023

[@enchantedone1111]

Fantastic tutorials! Just started learning on my new Bodhran, can't wait to get proficient with it. Thank you from Atlanta!

[@bodhran]

Wonderful! Delighted to read this, and I hope you really enjoy your practice and playing 💫

[@liamdaly5286]

Super helpful Tutorials Ruairi , keep em comming mate

[@bodhran]

Cheers Liam!

[@viviennecarty2418]

Wow.....super tescher🎉😊

[@michaelbastin9851]

-G'day Ruairi, I'm ever so glad to have landed on your "really awesome world of reels". Particularly as me and the another 3 million Melbournites are just coming out of our 5th Covid lockdown here in Australia. I too smiled (for the first time in a while) at 28:30 to your "double speed" playing of "galloping-galloping-coffee"; lol what a JOY! You have inspired me to pick up the Bodhran which I purchased s few years back (with all good intention) and never got around to learning it. I too have downloaded a metronome and for the first time in a while feel enthused about something; your lessons mate. Here's to joining the ever-growing "Piccadilly" chorus. Friendly greetings

[@bodhran]

Wonderful! Have fun Michael

[@nicoleperrier3840]

Just great thank you again. I have to practice now👍

[@bodhran]

Have fun!

[@luisapontonutti5185]

Fantastic! Now my bodhran come back to life, with your lessons!!! Thank you!!!!!!! 🙏

[@bodhran]

Delighted to read this Luisa!

[@lollypop9575]

Thanks a mil, you're a great teacher

[@bodhran]

Thank you! 😃

[@DYNABIKE1]

Such a Great final pattern. I can see Your smile of contentment playing that. I too am smiling hoping I can get there soon to that level. ( beginner ) I am.

[@Katherine95419]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@emmajcr]

thanks!!! very well made

[@juliebrett9017]

Amazing. Thank you so much. I have had a bodhran for years but hadn't been able to work it out and now I can finally play something on it!

[@bodhran]

Wonderful!

[@noahroangoldwing]

Had my bodhrán for about a week now. Love listening to my favorite Irish tuned and trying to find the beat. Ex. When playing to “Marie’s Wedding” by the High Kings or “Galway Girl” by Celtic Thunder (not the Ed Sheeran cover, the other song about a Galway Girl), I treat it like a reel. 4 beats. But with “The Old Irish Washerwoman”, I'm beating out 6 like a jig.

[@ginavandam735]

So much fun! Thanks!!! Greetings from Sweden

[@bodhran]

Glad you had fun - thats what its all about :)

[@lugenedelozier6753]

I haven't played my drum for so long, but because of social distancing, my neighbor and I go outside in our yards and play. She plays the dulcimer. I am so rusty; your lessons have helped me tremendously. Thank you so much. You are an excellent teacher! (we are in Pennsylvania)

[@bodhran]

Rock on! I love this story - thanks for the kind words, and I'm delighted the videos are a help :-D

[@bbbernier]

Thank you, very impressive. I think I'll give myself a bodhran for my next birthday :)

[@bodhran]

Lovely idea! You wont regret it 🌟

[@Invisible_Hermit]

Fantastic lesson! I've been playing off and on for a couple years, starting when I wad 54. I found your video to be very informative! I've had a devil of a time trying to figure out how to get my "tonal hand" to produce the sound I want. I've seen various teachers online demonstrate different methods, but it seems to overcomplicate the matter. I will try your more straightforward approach. Looking forward to more lessons. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the Spotify list! Super helpful to have musical suggestions to play along to.

[@bodhran]

Delighted to hear the videos are helpful Michael, particularly on the left hand/ tonal hand, as your right, its a tricky one to explain clearly sometimes. Happy practicing, and look out for more videos coming your way very soon!

[@janonikyesoyes1429]

Cool!

[@jacquelineodonovan1024]

Fantastic videos Ruairi, took out my sons bodhran as he doesn't play it, so here am I looking up your videos, thrilled to bits that I can play along to all the Irish ballads I've known for years.

[@bodhran]

Wonderful stuff Jacqueline - delighted to hear this! Take care and all the best, Ruairi

[@margaretbaker9259]

Fantastic lesson! Thank you!

[@bodhran]

Very welcome!

[@assistantassistant5516]

Thanks for that! Really great.

[@bodhran]

My pleasure!

[@lollypop9575]

Hi, I've watched all your videos to help me learn to play, been playing about a month now and feel I'm getting the hang of it! I find I struggle with single ended rolls and triplets, I guess I just need to practice more. I also loved watching your hidden drummers videos, cool to see different kinds of percussion in other cultures. I find your lessons very helpful so thanks a mil! :)

[@bodhran]

Ahh, thanks so much for the kind words, and glad the videos are helpful! Ruairi

[@martinriley810]

Hey Rauiri thanks so much for these tutorials. I have had a Bodhran on my wall for a while which was left to me so I thought during lockdown right, I'm going to learn how to play this. Your sessions are excellent! I'm actually a professional musician/composer and its great to remember what it feels like to be a beginner again. I keep telling myself to not run before I can walk. So far on lesson 2, a long way to go yet! Thanks I will be practicing (slowly!!)

[@bodhran]

Delighted to read this Martin, and I'm so glad the videos are helpful. Happy practicing and all the very best! Ruairi

[@DannySchneible]

Just deiscovered your videos, and I'm loving it. I've been self taught with no real formal understanding of technique - I've just been playing what sounds good with what other players are doing. But I'm ready to level up. I've actually owned a double skin Tunable Brendan White drum for over 15 years, and I don't play it as much as it deserves. Looking forward to spending time with these exercises. I really want to learn how to do tripplets with only the single tip. Thanks for doing this! Cheers!

[@bodhran]

Enjoy Danny!

[@timothydonovan1261]

Thank you !

[@Explain5AI]

Absolutely brilliant, Piccadilly technique actually really helped me, counting numbers just felt weird and was annoying, treating it like a language made so much more sense. Literally on day one with Bodhram and I feel like I'm really getting somewhere! your videos have helped the most!

[@bodhran]

Ah I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you for the kind words, and keep on going- your smashing it :-D

[@theempoweredvoice8346]

This is my second time working through your videos and it’s been so much fun, thank you so much! would you consider doing a video about tippers and what you like, how to make one, and what the different sound qualities are? I’m really intrigued by what you’re using - i just have a solid wood one! thank you!

[@EJ-dz6gd]

Another great lesson! I'm a highland dancer and thought to try out some of the techniques from this lesson with the Highland reel music, which worked great.

[@bodhran]

Awesome! I'm delighted they worked out for you - happy days! Take care and thanks for the kind words. Ruairi

[@katmushumaro8931]

Been trying to learn the bodhran for about a month now (give or take) but until now I’ve been using this super old DVD that came with my drum and I’ve gotta say your tutorials run rings around it! Thank you! I will be practicing even harder

[@bodhran]

So delighted to read this Kat, and that your gonna practice even harder! It all pays off, it all pays off - take care and enjoy :) r

[@traceytinyhouseelohi7803]

Piccadilly! In the stats we say parradiddle! Neat!

[@tatyannafrancis9935]

Great tutorial!

[@bodhran]

Thank you! Cheers Tatyanna!

[@heleng2274]

Thank you for these videos, they are very informative. I recently bought a bodhran, it sat around for a while when I realised that it isn't as easy as it looks! I watched lesson 1 & 2 of your videos and it's really inspired me to get going on it. You have an excellent way of explaining to make it easy on the newbie!

[@bodhran]

Delighted to read this Helen- have fun with your bodhrán! Ruairi

[@macasanchez5240]

Ohhhhh I see you have a Brendan White bodhran! : ) Nice to hear your galloping and picadilly again! I love your approach!

[@bodhran]

Thanks so much Maca! We miss you and hope life is super good :) I love Brendan White bodhran's and have a handful of them- they get better with age!

[@mollyfarrell549]

Hi Ruairi, I just am leaving a comment on how great the videos are! I got a bodhran for Christmas, and never had played one before. I did lesson 1 yesterday and this one today and I'm comfortably playing reels with music now! Your videos are paced so well and so clear, and I am thoroughly enjoying myself, so thank you! :)

[@bodhran]

So happy to read this Molly - wishing you many happy hours of practice with your new Bodhrán, Ruairi

[@alexg5513]

Fab and so easy to follow you

[@bodhran]

Very glad to hear it Alex! Happy practicing :) Ruairi

[@MadWitch]

unfortunately i bought without research first and got a tiny little 8" drum... but even so I'm glad i did, cuz even with these videos i'm still learning a lot and will be getting something that fits my hand :D thank you so much for these.

[@camaroblackstar]

My lass bought me a bodhran from a car boot sal e last Sunday, so Ive been following your tutorials although the galloping coffee malarky gets me a bit confused, I just remember the up downs (seems a bitlike strumming a guitar) lol :D

[@kaiateya]

Thanks for the side view, that is really helpful! I was wondering what to do with that hand vs where to tap the other side of the drum, and this clarifies it. I just got a bodhran today myself, starting to play with it!

[@bodhran]

Generally playing just below the tonal hand- rule of thumb halfway between center and edge of drum.. no hard rules on this though!

[@yonatanbarrashi8036]

Great tutorial

[@bodhran]

Glad it was helpful!