Things To Know
For a detailed, knowledgeable discussion of tippers and skins, visit THIS LINK. The source is Christian Hedwitschak's website. Mr. Hedwitschak is one of the finest bodhran makers in the world. He is the source of many cutting edge advancements in the construction of bodhrans. He has great insight into what makes a successful bodhran.
The contents found at the link above explore questions including:
The article is based on science and Mr. Hedwitschak's decades of experience. It's a great read. Well worth your time.
The contents found at the link above explore questions including:
- How long will a drum head last
- How to play a bodhran so that the head lasts a long time.
- What is the "break-in" period of a drum?
- How do tippers affect the voice of a drum and the longevity of the drum head
- How do various tippers create their unique sounds.
The article is based on science and Mr. Hedwitschak's decades of experience. It's a great read. Well worth your time.