How to Play the Bodhran For Beginners: 5 Basic Steps
Learning how to play the bodhran can be a challenge for anyone just starting out, so I've tried to make things easier by giving beginners 5 easy steps to follow to get them started...
How to Play the Celtic Harp: A Beginner’s Guide
It is believed that the sound of the Celtic harp, sometimes called the lever harp or folk harp, is so melodious that it is akin to the music heard in the heavens. With deep roots in the...
How to Play the Concertina: A Simple Guide For Beginners
Similar to various accordions and harmonicas, the concertina is a free-reed musical instrument with buttons and bellows on both ends. The concertina was invented in Germany and England independently along the same timeline. The...
How to Play the Tin Whistle: 5 Easy Steps
The tin whistle, popularly known as the penny whistle, is considered by many to be the most recognizable instrument within Irish traditional music. In England, it is recognized by various names like the Clarke London...
How to Play the Hammered Dulcimer: 5 Simple Steps
Looking to learn how to play the hammered dulcimer? First, let's explore where this fantastic instrument came from. The hammered dulcimer was invented in the Middle East somewhere around 900 A.D. and was brought to...
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Bodhran Page: History of the Irish Drum
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...
