Bodhrán stuff

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Comment by Tom Schultz on May 23, 2008 at 4:19pm

Mornin', friends: I've been asked to teach bodhran this summer for the Central Missouri Celtic Arts Association. I've been playing for about 15 years, but I've never taught -- any suggestions? I'm inclined to add a bit of historical content and such (that's what I get for being a librarian!) Any help appreciated. Go raibh maith agaibh,

Tom

Comment by Nick Cannon on May 9, 2008 at 12:11pm

Hi to all, well having just joined the group this is a little about me, I have played and still play the Bodhran for nearly 30yrs, I am quite lucky to own a Dick Lett drum given to me by himself,it is made with goat skin and sounds as good today as when i first got it, he was a wonderfull drum maker and person however passed away some 12years ago, I remember him telling me that Kevin coneff (chieftains) asked him for a drum but dick refused giving the reason that he did not like the way he played the side of the drum and it is supposed to be the silent drum in the background.

Comment by Tom Schultz on April 3, 2008 at 8:24pm

Hey friends : Conas a tain sibh? I'm off to a Len Graham concert in a couple of hours -- should be great craic. I hope everyone has a good weekend. Stay in touch,

Tom in Missouri