Demonstrations of Various Makes of Bodhrans
There are so many bodhran makes available these days. This sample of makers represents a SMALL number of options. The demos range from reliable instruments for beginners to high-end, signature models the pros use. Check out each of these videos. Watching them will inform you about playing technique, drum options, and - most importantly - the VOICE of various makes of drums. Watching these videos will help you make an informed decision about what bodhran make is best for you.
Five Reliable Bodhran Makes for Beginners
You aren't ready to spend big bucks on a pro-level drum. Not yet. But you do want to buy a reliable bodhran. This video demonstrates five good options for beginners: Trinity College - Roosebeck [2 models] - Remo - Meinl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-neojTTRhtA
You aren't ready to spend big bucks on a pro-level drum. Not yet. But you do want to buy a reliable bodhran. This video demonstrates five good options for beginners: Trinity College - Roosebeck [2 models] - Remo - Meinl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-neojTTRhtA
Tipper Demonstration
The choice of tipper style can substantially alter the voice of the bodhran. This video provides a demonstration of how various tipper styles change the voice of the drum.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvuCEHnxU6g
The choice of tipper style can substantially alter the voice of the bodhran. This video provides a demonstration of how various tipper styles change the voice of the drum.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvuCEHnxU6g
A Pro-Level Bodhran Without Expensive, Fancy Finishes and Woods
The CoreLine series of bodhrans, made by Christian Hedwitschak, delivers professional level sound without a professional level price.
Here is a demonstration of each drum in the CoreLine Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTIKH_cCzPU
A reliable source for purchasing these drums is: https://www.bodhran-info.de/en/bodhrans/coreline
The CoreLine series of bodhrans, made by Christian Hedwitschak, delivers professional level sound without a professional level price.
Here is a demonstration of each drum in the CoreLine Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTIKH_cCzPU
A reliable source for purchasing these drums is: https://www.bodhran-info.de/en/bodhrans/coreline
What the Pros are Playing
These demo videos are wonderful learning opportunities. Listen to the voices of the drums and see the playing techniques of the masters. This is a SAMPLE of drum makers. I offer this list because I have played, or owned, drums from each of these makers.
Don't overlook the possibility of buying a professional-level bodhran. It costs a great deal less to buy a professional level bodhran than it does to buy a professional fiddle, guitar or banjo. A professional level instrument of any sort holds value and is easier to re-sell.
These demo videos are wonderful learning opportunities. Listen to the voices of the drums and see the playing techniques of the masters. This is a SAMPLE of drum makers. I offer this list because I have played, or owned, drums from each of these makers.
Don't overlook the possibility of buying a professional-level bodhran. It costs a great deal less to buy a professional level bodhran than it does to buy a professional fiddle, guitar or banjo. A professional level instrument of any sort holds value and is easier to re-sell.
- Eamon Murray Signature Drum
- Fireball from Christian Hedwitschak
- Fireball Hand style of playing
- Martin O’Neill Signature Drum
- McNeela Wave Bodhran
- Meloef Bodhran by Rob Forkner
- Deerskin Bodhran from Metloef Drums