HOW TO PLAY BODHRÁN - Lesson 1

[@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

[@mikebutterworth9643]

Hi Ruairi, i've just stumbled across your videos, you make playing the bodhran look so enjoyable, i want to get one. But i live in Cyprus so will probably have to buy one on line, have you any suggestions for an absolute beginner please?

[@videoie]

With your assumed permission I took the liberty of posting your first video and recommending you series to my followers. Thank you in advance!

[@phillipadams9285]

Hi Ruairu, I'm just starting out with playing the Bodhran. I have a condition with my left hand that prevents me from straightening my fingers and I wear a wrist brace. Do you have any tips for how I can adjust my technique? Thanks.

[@melodymckayburton2206]

Thanks so much for the video. I’m a 72-year old widow currently in lockdown for 12 weeks in the UK. While tidying my garden shed last week I came across my husband’s old bodhran, which I had planned to give away. I thought I’d bang it during the Thursday night tribute to the NHS, then decided I’d try to learn to play it a bit while I’m stuck indoors. I don’t suppose I’ll be a fast learner at my age but I’m going to give it a go. I think my husband would approve but he’s probably having a laugh somewhere at my efforts so far.

[@bodhran]

Thats so lovely to hear Melody, and I hope your doing ok through this particularly difficult period. Keep going with the bodhrán and let me know if I can do anything to help you out. All the very best to you and happy drumming! Ruairi

[@tarabrietta7498]

This makes my heart happy! I'm glad your husband reminded you of the music within you! Blessings to you, Melody!

[@ephamurfi]

You sound like a thoroughly wonderful woman Melody. Your optimism, creativity and grit are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your lovely story, the very best to you love.

[@colson8327]

Hi! I am 62 yrs and am teaching myself to play ukulele. I like folk music instruments and am now trying to decide between bodrahn or frame drum. I have arthritis in my right large thumb joint and am wondering if one or the other would be better. Any thought? I also have Irish whistles and dulcimer. 😅

[@christine6059]

Melody McKay Burton You are such an inspiration to me. I hope it’s going well.

[@greckles7821]

Thanks for the tutorial! I didn't have a bodhran or tipper, so I used a computer case and a wooden salad fork. This is really fun!

[@bodhran]

Great stuff Grace! Don’t let it stop you - pizza boxes are great too.. and you get to eat the pizza 😋

[@louisasmiles]

@@bodhran greatest tip. Thanks. I'm off to buy a pizza now

[@JW-gl4yp]

@@bushcat274 what?

[@jasonwick3257]

🤣🙊

[@TwixCatArt]

👍

[@apocako]

Great lesson! Followed it on a cardboard box, with a thick pen for a tipper. Halfway through and I can make it sound like something distantly resembling stuff I've heard played on a bodhrán hahaha. Made my day.

[@bugstuff2121]

have a bodhran in my house my entire life, never knew the name of it. saw it yesterday after a few years. decide to look it up and play it. it's been a random object that i barely paid any mind too other than picking it up and playing with it for a few seconds before putting it down for my entire life but now it's gonna become something i can actually play. i've been trying and failing to learn insturments but i'm determined to learn this one! wish me luck!

[@bodhran]

Keep going!

[@grahamord8529]

Wow Ruairi this is really great. I've been playing since about September 2019 and have been surfing the vids and yours are wonderful on so many levels. First the quality of the video and lighting is first class. Second the audio is great with your voice on the lav and the drum on a second mic. These are details that so many instructors don't get or don't know how to get. BUT most of all you are teaching at the same level as what you are teaching. In other words for a beginner like me to understand what you are teaching you are not making any assumptions about me and overplaying the lesson. Many teachers out there seem to want the student to "get it" right away and then show off with impressive rolls and triplets that are not part of the lesson. I've been playing sax and flute my whole life and wanted to learn something new that I can use to sit in with folks and the bodhran is giving me that. I look forward to more of your videos.

[@bodhran]

Thats really kind of you to take the time to write Graham, and it means a lot. I' m really delighted you have got something from the videos, and I'm planning to make several more in this series. Feel free to let me know what you think of the other videos, and if you have an specific requests for subjects for me to cover. Best wishes for your bodhrán playing, Ruairi

[@EmiliesPiano]

Thank you for this amazing video! 🙏🏻 I just bought an 18 inch Bodhran and I’m so excited to start playing! I love your straight forward teaching style. It’s very easy for a beginner like me.

[@juliejames6322]

What an excellent lesson! You’re a great and engaging teacher and I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@eusebiopingalarga8637]

I have to say that this is the right place for everyone who really wants to learn to play the Bodhrán properly. I`ve seen many good tutorials on how to play this interesting instrument but none is so good as yours. Thanks so much for the tutorial.

[@bodhran]

Thanks for the kind words Eusebio - really glad you find the tutorials helpful 🙌🙏

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you so much!!!

[@jackelinelima0518]

Hi, I'm Brazilian and honestly I love the sound of the Bodhrán, I've been listening to a lot of songs with this instrument for a couple of years... I don't know maybe I was just born in the wrong country 😅❤

[@kishinslayer2228]

Don't worry, I'm an American and i've been having a ton of fun listening to and learning Brazilian instruments. Ter a mente aberta e sempre bom!

[@清水-d5p]

me too

[@terenceetullyjr]

Music is universal and has no borders

[@RoryNellis]

Thanks a million for that. My bodhrán career has officially started. Great lesson.

[@nomandad2000]

Well you got a perfect name for a bodhran player, ha!

[@judithheald4437]

Ok, I really want to learn this so I can introduce it with my singing with the worship group at my church. Don’t worry, I won’t be trying anything public for a long time 😂, but just contacted my dad for his Bodhran as it’s been sitting waiting for one of us to use it for decades!

[@monicaerbeck2230]

I’ve always wanted to play an instrument & loved the sound of the bodhran. I bought myself one for Christmas & pulled it out eager to play. Realizing a needed some lessons, I checked out a couple of KZbin videos. But I’m so glad I found yours. Your instructions really helped me understand how to hold the tipper & the bodhran so I had success in drumming & actually striking beats! I’ve a long way to go, but now I’m looking forward to playing!

[@bodhran]

Lovely to read your comment Monica, and delighted to hear you got a drum for Christmas! What a great way to start the New Year! Enjoy your journey learning this wonderful instrument, and hopefully my tutorials here on KZbin are a good help. Ruairi

[@jtstorywheel]

Thank you! Great place to start and so clear to follow.

[@tarabrietta7498]

I also have had a bodhran in my closet for some time now and am using this quarantine period to get creative and learn how to play it. I'm super excited to see how it goes! Your video is the first I've watched actually. I definitely connected with your style and will be watching more. Thank you!

[@bodhran]

Wonderful to hear that Tara- delighted the videos are a help, and happy practicing :-) take care and thanks for the lovely comment- Ruairi

[@thescallywagcrew]

Before I make my comment, can I just confirm that the profile photo IS NOT me 😂😂First of all, Ruairi, can I say that both your video and your teaching method are brilliant 👏 My wife and I love Ireland, and when we were last there before lockdown, I just had to buy a Bodhran. I have to be honest and say that I never did anything with it until a few days ago, when I made a belated New Years Resolution to pick it up and learn to plat it a little. I've looked at a few Bodhran 'tuition' videos on KZbin, but yours stands out by far, and I think that I can stick with you on my journey. I also just wanted to say how inspired I was by the comment made by Melody McKay Burton, and the numerous replies to her comment. I, too, hope that Melody kept on with the Bodhran and has had much pleasure from playing it. Me? Well, I'm 74 this year 🤫

[@bodhran]

Wonderful! So happy to read this, keep practicing and have fun! All the very best, Ruairi

[@chengotyeno3700]

What a great teacher

[@bodhran]

Thats kind of you to say!

[@sandolorsilverdollar]

day 1 lesson 1 , metronome , basic playing stroke ,gather round children and away we go . they say simple is best , this may become my anthem rhythm

[@thecourageouschristian]

I just received my bodhran today and am so happy I found you! Subscribed

[@nancyzabel-hofstaetter1867]

Thank you so much for this video, everything you say is brought in a natural way that makes it easy to follow! After many years of thinking about it, this video has given me the courage to finally get a Bódhran and start with your videos!! Many thanks!!

[@bodhran]

So, so delighted to read this! You can do it Nancy! The journey has already begun 🌟 Have fun! Ruairi

[@nicoleperrier3840]

Thank you so much. Your instructions are clear and straight to the point and that works great with me. Big thumb up👍

[@bodhran]

Thanks Nicole!

[@nfinityfarm6242]

Bought a Bodhrán at the renaissance festival and I’m excited to play it.

[@kiaradrake541]

I just received my Bodhran and I can’t wait to start playing!

[@bodhran]

Awesome news! I hope my tutorial videos are a help :) have fun Kiara!

[@RebeccaFerber]

My dear husband got me one of these for Christmas and your video is the best! I hope you post more!

[@bodhran]

charleston011 I’m so happy to hear that! What a wonderful gift to get :) next video is due tomorrow 🙏 happy practicing 😀

[@jaedanedhel7118]

This is terrifically helpful. I've just started to learn the bodhran and played this video a few times. Each time I can hear myself produce a cleaner and more confident sound. Thank you so much!

[@bodhran]

Wonderful stuff! Keep going Jaedan 🙌

[@turtlesilk]

How clear you make this! I’d love to be able to play the the bodhrán, because I cannot be lugging my double bass everywhere. I feel empowered to try. 🎉

[@bodhran]

Go for it!

[@Clash3010]

I've been dain it all wrang. Holding the tapper the wrong way and using both ends. I don't think drummers are very good at bodhran but you've set me straight Ruairi.

[@luisapontonutti5185]

Ooohhhhh!!!!! Wonderful!!!!! I found a very good teacher!!!! !!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!

[@TheSpiritWitch]

Finally, someone I can learn from! I've tried sooooo many tutorials and sucked. Then followed this one and I've got it! The grip of the tipper really messed me up because I just wanted to use my finger movement and not the wrist. Thank you!

[@bodhran]

Delighted to read this and I'm happy to be of help! Keep going! This is only the beggining :)

[@TheSpiritWitch]

@@bodhran I will, I honestly hate the tipper I have, it feels weird and stiff. I'm going to look for one with the strands, but not sure Ill find one here in the US. Might have to get my mum to send me one. Or buy one when I go home and visit.

[@alotrfan]

I purchased a Bodhran from McNeela’s 18” tunable, and it will hopefully get to me in 7-10 days or so. Until then I plan to watch your videos and learn a bit of the techniques and tips to get started. Still HIGH off attending a Celtic Woman concert and the idea of getting to learn/play the Bodhran drum that is so instrumental to Ireland and the culture, is a great feeling and journey I’m eager to jump on. Thank you for this video, and hope I can reach out for any questions. You seem to know a lot and as you mentioned are experienced from a young age. I’m 30 so hoping its not too late to get going at this point in life 😅. Cheers man.

[@howzegoinlad1336]

hello R, its important to explain the position of the palm of your hand on the inside flat of the drum even in the beggining lessons, getting the feel of control on the snare and base if you like. thanks again for teaching this wonderful Irish instrument to the world!

[@beatamianowska8618]

Thank you, I’ll try

[@thehedgehogofdeath230]

Loving these lessons. You make it easy to get your head around the instrument. Really enjoying learning from you. Cheers

[@bodhran]

Awesome! Thanks for the kind words and have fun with the bodhrán

[@mcmadison3]

Super excited to learn the bodhran! Your tutorial is excellent. I might suggest you tell beginners that putting some tape (like athletic tape or the tape used on tennis racket handles) on the tipper. Most basic tippers are pretty slick in the hand when first using it. I found the tape made a big difference, even in just practicing the basics as you show in this beginner video. Can't wait to feel comfortable enough to move to #2!

[@nickfoster8262]

This is the best tutorial I’ve found. Thank you so much!!!

[@bodhran]

Delighted to help out Nick - happy practicing!

[@FloorDoughnut]

ive had my dad's old bodhran for years. thank u for teaching me how to finally use it

[@bodhran]

Fantastic!

[@bodhran]

Thanks so much for checking out my video on how to play the bodhrán! My next 6 week bodhrán course kicks off next Saturday 7th November and in the case you are interested, you can find all the details at the link below-> www.ruairiglasheen.net/how-to-play-bodhran-6-week-online-course

[@makumontogomeri]

Just found your channel lad. Would love to learn this.

[@mtnestar]

I just saw you on TV. And yesterday,as I helped clear out my husband`s house,my eyes alighted upon his bodhran.He bought it when we shared our lives on a narrow boat for many years,I always "wanted a go" but he was funny about it. |Now, no one really knows how strange it is that I finally have it in my hands and can play with it, that I possess it.I am making tentative steps with your help.Like a previous comment,I ,like she,am picking up her husband`s instrument,so there is grief involved. But also a new start,so thank you.

[@bodhran]

Thank you so much for sharing this Suzanne, and wishing you all the very best with your bodhrán - keep going! Ruairi

[@ChristineHorner-q3y]

I'm learning what your teaching me. I can't say the patern out loud I have to say it in my head I have autism thanks for the lessons. I can't afford a teachsr.

[@chuckwebb4360]

Hey thank you for this beginner lesson on my very 1st day as a bodhran owner. Always nice to have someone who can explain techniques.

[@bodhran]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hoonose2154]

Fantastic thanks! ;)

[@philmorgan8743]

Super, thanks.

[@bodhran]

👍

[@suebarlow1097]

I’ve had my bodhran for many years and only been a decoration on the wall ... would love to be able to play properly.... that doesn’t happen without practise.. I know!! Am going to get the metronome app and have a go thank you

[@bodhran]

You can do it Sue! Have fun with the bodhrán and I hope my tutorials are a good help for you on your journey with this instrument

[@AoifeMysthart]

Have had music teacher this good at breaking things down in years. Thank you for making this video.

[@briandunphy5196]

Absolutely class tutorial Ruairi! I’m starting bodhran classes in a few weeks and this has really wetted my appetite…

[@bodhran]

Awesome to hear it Brian! Have fun!!! Ruairi

[@MichaelLynchMusic]

Great stuff here 🙌 Thanks for this, Ruairi!

[@bodhran]

Thanks Michael - glad its helpful!

[@mdvocalstudio]

This is the most thorough and helpful “how to play” video I’ve ever seen ALSO I love your boots 🥾 just sayin’

[@bodhran]

Cool - thanks Molly! Boots are Timberland from charity shop :)

[@dixiefallas7799]

Thanks a lot and cheers.🇬🇧

[@papaglenford]

very helpful! i'm in canada (BC), ordered one from Ireland. now i can stop beating it like a caveman. 😊 plus the green shirt is a nice Irish touch man - thank you i never thought about metronome apps either

[@bodhran]

Have fun!

[@janbotting1751]

Thank you, thank you!! So pleased to have found your easy to follow 1st lesson. Xx

[@bodhran]

You are so welcome Jan and wishing you many hours of happy bodhrán practice :)

[@janonikyesoyes1429]

Awesome! Thanks a lot!

[@HiPumpkin50leslie]

I'm hooked! Can't wait to get an instrument & start practicing!!

[@bodhran]

Awesome! DELIGHTED to hear it Leslie🙌

[@lachlo7666]

Ok! Let's go from France! During the confinement... c'est parti mon kiki !

[@bodhran]

Merci Chloé!!! Delighted to hear the videos have made it to France :)

[@LordGribeau]

Just got my first bodhran and this is the first tutorial I’ve looked at. Very accessible and built my confidence to move on to no. 2!

[@KAnnah-gh1mi]

BRILLIANT. Cheers

[@cedaroregon6131]

Thank you for being a such a good teacher on this subject. Tonight my 11 yr old daughter found a mention of a song in her schoolwork, looked up more on the subject, started playing videos and singing to Sea Shanties and Irish Jigs. Then we found your channel. I am pretty sure we have a Native drum, and not a Bodhran, but between that and a wooden chopstick, my daughter has picked up on using it as a bodhran, and learned something new due to your generosity of posting these videos. Thank you so very much from Oregon.

[@heidsterzsoups2133]

Omg I've been a fan of Celtic music for how long now? And I've been pronouncing it wrong... 😑

[@bodhran]

It’s a tricky word Heidi! Don’t feel bad ☘️🙌

[@selkie630]

It also depends on the dialect ;)

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

@@bodhran Gaelic is a very challenging language

[@florenceweismusic]

Great tutorial, thanks a million!

[@bodhran]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jimwhealan2745]

thank you

[@amyspain8595]

I'm living in Japan and I'm in a taiko group at the moment. I got a bodhrán shipped to me from Galway and planning to teach myself. Very different feeling! Thank you for the vid!

[@bodhran]

Awesome stuff Amy! Thats so cool that your doing Taiko too - take care and have fun! R

[@jenibylsma9845]

Thanx so much for such an inspiring video! I am an Australian who has recently discovered I have Irish ancestry, so have decided to get in touch with my roots and learn to play the bodhran during lockdown! I bought one a couple of weeks ago, but it is yet to arrive, so I have made my own tipper and I’m practicing the strokes on my cutting board! Having an absolute ball! :)

[@bodhran]

Wonderful - that is serious commitment! Have fun learning bodhrán, and I hope that the videos are a good help! All the best, Ruairi

[@petrskalsky9417]

This is a great lesson, very understandable and covering every little step. Your cheerful and positive attitude surely make you a great teacher, I can only envy the attendants of your face to face students:)!

[@bodhran]

Thanks so much Petr for your kind words. Fingers crossed we can get back to face to face teaching in 2021.. happy practicing and take care- Ruairi

[@unakenny1626]

i love the bodhran

[@btblueearth]

Thank you! This was a great instruction. You are a great teacher. I used to play sessions but never really had instruction playing my bodhran. I kind of winged it. I had a hard time with jigs. I will def. looking at all your tutorials. xo

[@SugarfreeYT]

Thanks this was a great first lesson!

[@bodhran]

Arthur Nichols your very welcome Arthur- I’m delighted it was helpful 👍

[@knitdesignbycaroline]

Wonderful tutorial, Ruari! Clear and easy to follow. You had me playing along by the end. I'm looking forward to learning more. Thank you so much.

[@bodhran]

Fantastic! Glad it was helpful

[@mcremex827]

Just got a Bodhran for my birthday, (my husband is the musician in our house) knowing that I love drums he got this for me so I could play with him and his latest obsession, the banjo. Not exactly Celtic, I know, but I’m determined to learn how to play my beautiful drum anyway and we’ll see what happens. I looked at a lot of teachers on Utube but your videos seem to be the most beginner friendly, and I love your enthusiasm , your genuine and friendly personality and you natural teaching abilities. Love how you take ever😊thing step by step but still give us a taste of things to come or what to aspire to. It’s so much fun to work towards a goal, not just drone on …just one question…if I may? Trying to put together a practice schedule as a beginner. How long should I practice each step and what is a good beat sequence for the metronome? Thanks for any help!!

[@LawrieFWhite]

I’m a new subscriber. I really appreciate your lesson style, marvellous. I’m in a Folk group with too many guitar players & enjoying learning Bodhran. Of the many tutorials out there I feel best wth yours. Thank you for taking time to share your skill.

[@bodhran]

Thanks so much for your kind comments - I'm delighted your enjoying the videos and you can apply some of the techniques to your Folk group. Happy practicing :-D

[@elainelang2700]

Great fun and instruction this! Thank you for starting with picking the right chair!!! I loved the pub energy of this lesson and opening video. I approached this with true passion and enjoyed an unfiltered cider during the lesson. On to the next lesson : )

[@AriaIvancichArt]

Ty!!!!

[@Naturesresonancecsheedy]

Thank you 😊

[@kathilisi3019]

I'm an Austrian in love with Irish music. I've been thinking about buying a bodhran but haven't, so far, because I didn't know where I'd find a teacher. I think that with your tutorials I might actually stand a chance of learning the basics even during lockdown.

[@bodhran]

So glad to hear that your going to learn bodhran during lockdown! Enjoy my videos, and don't hesitate to ask me any questions in the comments. Take care - Ruairi

[@gerrychurchill4936]

Just found this thing kicking ... great time to start, great video, thanks!

[@bodhran]

have fun Gerry and happy bodhrán'ing!

[@wildfowler100]

Hello Ruairi cracking videos. They have definitely encouraged me to learn to play, Any suggestions/guidance on buying a Bodhran would be much appreciated

[@bodhran]

Hi Simon! So glad you enjoyed - I have a full video on my course which goes into detail on the different shapes, sizes and makers to consider before buying a bodhrán 👍

[@jonathantripp4731]

I feel it in my bones.

[@teseraph2043]

Thank you so much for making this! This has been the easiest video for me to follow and I can’t wait to keep practicing!

[@bodhran]

Delighted to be a help :) take care and happy practicing ! Ruairi

[@crow666ification]

In Asturias there a similar instrument called Panderu/pandero :)

[@user-is3zs6ve6r]

Please keep the videos coming....

[@bodhran]

Sure thing! Just finished filming the next instalment this afternoon

[@davidhasson7578]

My new Bodhran arrived today: this new adventure really starts. I´ve watched a few lessons around you tube: yours are the best I think. I hope to be reeling (no doubt slowly) by next week!

[@666madmetalhead]

Brillant lesson mate, very complete and straight to the point. I just ordered a Bodhrán yesterday and I cannot wait for it to arrive and start playing it. Greetings from Mexico!

[@bodhran]

Awesome Diego! Have fun!

[@davidstevenson8390]

Hi Ruairi ,just found your you tube channel, I would love to be able to play this instrument but unfortunately I am hopeless with musical instruments. I am 82yrs old and have travelled many times to Ireland and was always amazed at the talented musicians found in the bars and I have returned with about four bohdrans over the years but couldn’t get the hang of it (and gave them away)but last week I bought a koda 16” one from Ireland (actually as an ornament but after watching your first lesson thought I would give it a go. I never knew that you held the bohdran with your left hand pressing the against the skin (I always held it by the wooden cross members,also when I tried to copy you hitting it with my hand I can’t get the sound that you get it’s jus a scuffing noise. Rubbish I am a fan of Christy Moore and have been to many of his concerts in Glasgow and Dublin and I am amazed that he didn’t have a heart attack playing the way he did (I am not looking to be at that level I have a recording of the Corries playing THE LORD OF THE DANCE that I would like to join in (after a few years maybe) my favourite place in Eire is county Clare ,especially Ennis and doolin Anyway thank you for trying to to help me in my quest I send you a Scottish greeting. LANG MAY YER LUM REEK. I am sure you will understand this regards David

[@EJ-dz6gd]

Thanks for this, really helpful. I’ve decided to take up the Bodhran as a new hobby and I’ve signed up with the online academy, so this is a great support lesson for extra practice. I’ve got quite a large drum (I’ve had in my loft for years) and I did find when holding it that the sound seemed to ring a lot. But, from holding it under my arm and having a tighter hold it doesn’t vibrate as much. It’s also made it easier to using the tipper and get the sound I’m wanting. Because I am musical (piano and vocal), I find this helps a lot with understanding the basic foundations of music when applying to other instruments.

[@kickasscorm]

Amazing video series!! I first learned to play this beautiful instrument at the ripe young age of 11. I was only ever a basic level. I feel this video series might take me to the next level. It never leaves ya, but i wanna go further. Thanks for these instructions

[@henryshearman5550]

I really appreciate these video lessons, they're really helpful, you break it down brilliant with a great teaching style, thankyou.

[@robertbelanger6733]

Thanks!

[@bodhran]

Thank you so much Robert!

[@jamiewilmore7327]

Very helpful knowing how to hold the drum, helps with knowing how it should sound.

[@CaiValProcillus]

THANKS HOLY GOD ! MERCI SEIGNEUR ! Finally a tutorial which explain to me How to positioning my bodhran ! I'm a bit chubby and it was very hard to see how to. I'll follow very carefully, Ruairi, very thank you !

[@creakingbonesukulelegroup4489]

So well explained, love your tutorials, just sent for my very first Bodhran, cant wait to start learning thank you

[@caseyrebel9947]

I just happened upon this video. You’re a wonderful teacher. Your instructions are easy to follow. I just subscribed. Thank you for sharing your gift and knowledge.

[@bodhran]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@carolgriffiths2996]

Singing with the local (Melbourne OZ), I'm looking forward to learning to play bodhran with your excellent videos so I'm not just sitting there while the clever musicians do their melodies! Love your teaching style and patient explanations

[@UnkaDon]

BTW. I'm a lefty bass player. I just tell students, " think of a mirror."

[@hansmeeuwisse9543]

Thanks for your clear instructions , llways wanted to learn this instrument! Question: can you tell me what’s the length of the rods tipper?

[@jeremystacy3039]

I had a brain hemorrhage at age 14 in 1990, and my right arm is paralyzed, so I’m gonna have to try this with my left hand…

[@dermotshaw5722]

Hi, I started lessons with Colm Phelan a few years ago, for some reason I stopped during the lockdowns, I actually don't understand why I did that, I haven't picked it up since. I want to get back into it as my local ceoltias branch is getting bigger and starting a group of cheoil so id like to get in in that but i am struggling to get back to where I was. Gonna use this to help me

[@J1Bigtime]

Does this mean I have to learn to hold me pencil correctly? 😂

[@nicholasbullenwwe6842]

I do this with my pencil too

[@mreroots]

just picked a bodhran last week and your videos help tremendously in starting this new beautiful instrument! thank you very much for your time and effort in making those vids!

[@bodhran]

Great to hear! Keep going :)

[@jamesallen6426]

Thank you! This is a brilliant starter tutorial. Love the way you build it up. So intuitive.

[@bodhran]

Awesome - glad it was helpful James!

[@angelinvocon]

Nicely done and most appreciated. Just bought our first Bodhran and will follow you to learn from .Not all are good teachers ......you are one of the best. It's an art, thank you.

[@bodhran]

Thanks for the kind words Angel 🙌

[@nataliebarrow6348]

This is the best tutorial. He's very enjoyable to watch, I wouldn't mind being one of his students. I could learn a lot 🥰