Bodhran

Accomplished and renowned percussionist Steafan Hannigan details all the intricacies of traditional Bodhran playing. Nothing is taken for granted or forgotten, making this a suitable manual for beginners with its gentle and careful progression through the techniques using numerous examples and exercises. Learn the many, varied bodhran techniques through expert and detailed instruction. Also included is a selection of repertoire pieces which add depth to your playing, plus sections on the history of the Bodhran and Irish music, including construction and maintenance. All clearly presented with illustrations, photographs and diagrams. A CD of demonstration tracks of all the pieces in the book played by Hannigan himself is also included. This allows you to hear examples of the exercises and pieces as they should sound.

Product details

• Authors: Steafan Hannigan
• Publisher: Ossian Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Mixed media product
• Released: 05.07.2005
• EAN: 9781900428729
• ISBN: 978-1-900428-72-9
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 172 mm x 249 mm x 6 mm
• Weight: 248 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Music > Organology