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 drums …

Embark on a fascinating journey through the enigmatic history of the bodhrán, Ireland’s iconic drum. This blog post delves deep into the heart of Irish culture to explore the disputed origins and evolution …

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, tambourine, and the …

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 thought to …

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 remains …

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 musical instruments, a …

The bodhrán/bodhran (pronounced “bough-rawn”) is a hand-held Irish or Celtic drum, classified as a frame drum. Bodhráns are the essential percussion accompaniment to traditional Irish music and are …

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 fame grew in the …

Feb 14, 2025 · At its core, a bodhran is a drum made with goat or calf skin stretched over a circular wooden frame, tuned to produce various notes from urgent to melodious ringing beats and anything …

Mar 30, 1999 · Far too many people pick up the bodhrán with the laudable desire to join in the music, but without the dedication necessary to learn to play any instrument properly. If you work at it, you …