The Role of the Bodhrán Player

Mícheál ó hAlmhain explains the role of the bodhrán player in a traditional session. In English and in Irish, with English subtitles, and including performances.

17 February 2010

2 minutes

This clip is from

Ceird An Cheoil—The Bodhrán

Irish Traditional Music
The rich and distinctive traditions of music and music-making in Ireland.

Making The Skins
Duration: 03:08
Singing and Playing the Bodhrán
Duration: 01:47
Performing With Seamus O'Kane
Duration: 03:52
The Status of the Bodhrán
Duration: 02:15

The Music of Deiseal—The Flute
Duration: 03:16
Appeal Of The Low Whistle—The Flute
Duration: 01:37
Tuning The Low Whistle—The Flute
Duration: 02:09
The Sound Of The Low Whistle—The Flute
Duration: 02:30