Bodhrán - Wikipedia
The bodhrán (/ ˈbaʊrɑːn, baʊˈrɑːn, ˈbɔːrɑːn, ˈbɔːrən /, [1][2] Irish: [ˈbˠəuɾˠaːnˠ]; plural bodhráin) is a frame drum [3] used in Irish music ranging from 25 to 65 cm (10–26 in) in diameter, with most …
Irish Bodhráns for Sale - Authentic Irish Drums | McNeela
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 guide to the Irish bodhrán drum - IrishCentral
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, …
Bodhrán: History of the Irish Drum - Celtic Roundhouse
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 …
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Roundstone Musical Instruments is the studio and shop of renowned bodhrán maker Malachy Kearns, or Malachy Bodhrán as he is fondly know. The Bodhrán is one of the oldest Irish …
The Bodhrán: Ireland’s Traditional Drum and Its Meteoric Rise
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 …
The Bodhrán: The Beat of Irish Music - Celtic Musik
The bodhrán is an Irish drum with a goatskin top. You play it with a stick known as a tipper. It started as a farm tool but moved to music by the middle 1800s. New types have tuners. Its …