Suitable for a complete beginner at Bodhran with no previous musical knowledge but with many useful tips and pointers for the more advanced player and with a helpful CD to get you playing with confidence.
Accomplished and renowned percussionist Steafan Hannigan details all the intricacies of traditional Bodhran playing. This is a suitable manual for beginners with its gentle and careful progression through the techniques using numerous examples and exercises.
Learn the many, varied bodhran techniques through expert and detailed instruction. A selection of repertoire pieces which add depth to your playing. Includes sections on the history of the Bodhran including construction and maintenance. All clearly presented with illustrations, photographs and diagrams.
A CD of demonstration tracks of all the pieces in the book played by Hannigan himself is also included. this allows you to hear examples of the exercises and pieces as they should sound.