Bodhran, Music, Etc.

Guess what, my sister Mary Rose got a bodhran (Irish drum) for Christmas.

It's really fun to play; you sort of take this little stick (called a tipper), and strum it like a guitar, while at the same time moving your other hand around inside the drum to vary the tone.

We made a video of some divers songs, in which Mary plays the bodhran, and I play the dulcimer, and Lydia plays harp:

Also there are more videos of other songs, to be seen on my mother's blog, and my sisters' blog.

Check 'em out, they're real nifty.

Comments

[Heather - Doodle Acres]

Quite grand to be able to hear our favorite musicians playing such dandy music from the comfort of our own home!!!

[Margaret in Minnesota]

This is truly lovely and takes me back (way back) to a happy vacation on the Emerald Isle.

The pub music was my favorite, I think...or was it the kindness of the locals...or the steaming bowls of Irish stew...or the frosty half-pints of thick & creamy Guinness...or the take-your-breath-away beauty of the land?

Huh. I'll have to get back to you on that, but meanwhile...thank you. You all play beautifully.