This 32 page book is intended to introduce the novice to the care and handling of the bodhran and comes with an accompanying CD, both authored by Conor Long.
Learn to play this wonderful, ancient, percussion instrument and liven up your traditional Irish sessions!
This book aims to teach the beginner the basics of good bodhran playing with full participation in a traditional session as its principal goal. Standard notation is utiilzed in the text.
The companion CD aids in understanding the dynamic function of the bodhran in session playing. The descriptions and instructions in the book are very well illustrated, and it also includes reel and jig exercises and nine songs.
We recommend this as a great addition to any bodhran purchase.
This 1998 issue is published by Walton Manufacturing Ltd.