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 …

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 …

Feb 27, 2026 · Discover what a Bodhrán drum is, its history, how it's played, and why this traditional Irish frame drum is central to Irish folk music.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Dec 3, 2016 · In order to fully appreciate the bodhrán’s history, it is essential to place it into the wider context of Irish music generally. It is an instrument that has fallen in and out of popularity over the …

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 …

Do you want to know about the bodhrán and its place in Irish music? Read on for more on how this old drum changed types of music and players all over the place.

Oct 7, 2015 · The bodhran (pronounced “bow-rawn”), or simply the Irish drum, is an Irish frame drum measuring 12 to 24 inches in diameter and a depth between 4 to 8 inches. Its body is usually a hard, …