Some professional modern bodhráns integrate mechanical tuning systems similar to those used on drums found in drum kits. It is usually with a hex key that the bodhrán skins are tightened or …

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 …

What Type of Musical Instrument is a Bodhrán? The Irish Bodhrán drum is a circular frame drum most commonly found in Irish traditional music. It gained significant popularity during the great …

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, …

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 …

Oct 14, 2024 · In this article, we will explore the history, structure, techniques, and modern use of the bodhrán drum, highlighting why it continues to captivate musicians and audiences …

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 …

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 …

Liam Ó Bharáin, among others, has done fundamental research on the origin of the bodhrán and published it here. It is to him that I refer in this section. The Bodhrán is a frame drum. Frame …

Sep 3, 2025 · Over the years, the bodhrán has evolved from a simple peasant’s instrument into a sophisticated tool for musical expression, embraced by traditional and contemporary …