What is the BEST bodhrán to get and how to TUNE a bodhrán

[@JamesWatsonComposer]

Ruairi, thanks for building this channel! It's such a great sense of musical community that you're fostering.

[@AaronHRobinson]

Your stuff has been invaluable to my growth with this instrument. I appreciate your years of kickassery. From one musician to another. Thank you!

[@jldrumm]

I never seem to make live streams in time, but wanted to say hello, Merry Christmas, and thanks for what you're doing for the bodhrán community.

[@bodhran]

Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for watching!

[@LucaS-fj2vh]

Thank you so much Ruairi for all your Videos, teachings and efforts. You're such a great player and teacher. Happy Holidays for you too.😊

[@bodhran]

Thank you Luca! Many happy returns 🙌

[@davebell4754]

Hello Ruairi I've been banging away on my own for years now I have had to go and get myself a new one as the last was just worn out. I lived in Scotland from a good 7 years with plenty of people to play along with. Thanks for the videos.

[@kathleenmccoy-iq2tu]

Good morning from Canada

[@kathleenmccoy-iq2tu]

Mr Glasheen, I have a beginner's Bodhran. I love it and I thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge. I wanted to ask you which would be a great Bodhran to purchase next? There are so many to choose from. Thank you so much .

[@IroncladMephilus]

Hi, I’m playing percussions in Japan. Why didn’t I know the existence of this superb drum until today. I think it goes much better with acoustic music than cajons . Your videos are great !

[@flokimedved6275]

Just watched this whilst working 😊 Very nice and informal, lovely and lively approach ✊ And yes, one of the reasons people tend to look down on the bodhrán is the idea that you don't have to learn the tunes like the "proper" musicians... Though tunes that you don't know usually follow a structure that an experienced and amazing player like Ruairi can easily work with, the tunes that you know are so much more fun and easier to play with and confidence boosting... ❤from Scotland

[@bodhran]

Hope to catch you for the next live tomorrow!

[@FreeRadicalslifestyle]

I keep coming back to you and your instructional videos Ruairi when doing the google search for playing bodhrán .. thanks mate you have a very good teaching style

[@bodhran]

Delighted you find the videos helpful! Enjoy the journey 🙏

[@bulldog19581]

Hello from Florida!

[@wolvesdansullivan12]

Great great stuff:) could you recommend sources for handmade bodhrans? I couldn't make out the name of the grey drum maker you mentioned in this vid. online I'm not sure if some sites are just people saying it's handmade... but really mass produced:) thanks

[@BK-cs4gv]

Check out Seanie McGrath, Ben March, Brendan White, Diarmaid O'Kane, McHugh Custom Drums, and GOYT Craft Instruments (amongst others) for real hand made bodhrans.

[@kyliebarlow5816]

Hi ruairi from jamie Victoria Australia cheers from jamie

[@bridboland8839]

I can count over 17 bodhráns there in the back!

[@catherinekreisel3257]

I really like your lessons so far. I’ve only done Lessons 1 and 2. You give instructions very clearly. Could you please give me the name of the metronome app that you recommend? When I tried to download Metro Timer, it cost money.

[@AnxoGiraldez]

Hi, im Galician music player, and id like to use Bohdrams, who inches i must buy for beginer?? Thank you

[@jldrumm]

What mic do you find best for live playing?

[@bodhran]

To be honest, I don't have a preference, I usually leave it to the sound team to sort out. If I’m not moving around too much I like a fixed mic so I can lean in and out a bit depending on the song/tune/piece. Rode NT2a is my regular studio mic at home.

[@agiosioannis5207]

Hi there