What is a baron drum?

The bodhrán (/ˈbaʊrɑːn, baʊˈrɑːn, ˈbɔːrɑːn, ˈbɔːrən/, Irish: [ˈbˠəuɾˠaːnˠ]; plural bodhráin or bodhráns) is a frame drum of Irish origin ranging from 25 to 65 cm (10–26 in) in diameter, with most drums measuring 35–45 cm (14–18 in). The sides of the drum are 9–20 cm (31⁄2–8 in) deep.

What is the Gaelic drum called?

The Irish bodhran drum is a frame drum with a shallow body and a single-skin head. It is common throughout Irish traditional music and other forms of Celtic music.

How do I pronounce bodhrán?

The letter “a” in bodhran should have a fada (faw-dah) over it. A fada is a slanted line over a vowel. Any letter with a fada over it should be drawn out. Without a fada on the a bodhran would be pronounced bow-ran with the fada it is bow -rawn.

Is the bodhrán easy to play?

While the bodhran is relatively easy to learn, some of its hand movements can be quite tricky. And since these hand movements and placements help you control the instrument’s pitch and timber, it’s obviously an important part of learning how to play it.

What is a borran?

Borran(s) is a Lakeland word. I don’t know of the origin but perhaps it came with the Vikings, who invaded and settled after the Romans had left. It basically means ‘stone pile’. For thousands of years the crags (cliffs) of Lakeland left behind by the retreating ice have been exposed to the wind and weather.

What does a bodhrán look like?

A bodhrán consists of a circular frame with a skin stretched over one face. The traditional bodhrán drum featured wooden frames that were made from green wood. The drums tend to be just over a foot in diameter, and they can be as shallow as three inches, or as deep as eight or more.

Is the bodhran played in Scotland?

The bodhrán is a percussion instrument used to beat out the pulse or heartbeat of the music when accompanying other instruments. It originates from Ireland but it frequently appears in the Scottish folk group.

Are Waltons Bodhrans any good?

Beautiful Bodhran at a great price. Normally you cannot find these drums for much less than $250.00 (I purchased for $180 at the time of writing this). The build quality of this drum is very high. The dark mahogany stained laminate shell looks great and feels like it could withstand quite a beating.

How long does it take to learn bodhran?

You can learn the basics in four hours, but the secret is following it up, emphasises Brian: “When you’re doing your one-and-a-half or two hours’ practice every day. . .

What is a bodhrán stick called?

What is a bodhrán stick called? The ‘stick’ used to play the bodhrán is often called a cipín, tipper, or a beater.