The Bodhrán

In this fantastic video method, accomplished and renowned percussionist Steáfán Hannigan details all the intricacies of traditional bodhrán playing. Nothing is taken for granted or forgotten, making this a suitable method for beginners with its gentle and careful progression through the techniques using numerous examples and exercises.

Lessons

• Introduction (03:59) - In this first video, Steáfán Hannigan welcomes you to the course.

• Sticks (04:04) - Steáfán discusses technique for using the stick.

• Reel 1 (01:45) - Learn about the most common rhythm used in Irish traditional music, the Reel.

• Jig 1 (01:38) - Steáfán shows us the second most popular rhythm, the Jig.

• Reel 2 (01:20) - Steáfán discusses another Reel rhythm.

• Jig 2 (01:38) - In this video, Steáfán shares another Jig.

• Reel 3 (01:58) - Watch as Steáfán shows another Reel.

• Jig 3 (02:31) - Steáfán discusses another Jig.

• Reel 4 (01:46) - Steáfán talks about another Reel rhythm.

• Jig 4 (04:01) - In this video, Steáfán demonstrates another Jig.

• Gimmicks (02:59) - Steáfán shows different gimmicks you can use instead of sticks.

• Hornpipe (01:21) - Steáfán shows the third most popular rhythm, the Hornpipe.

• March (01:08) - In this video, Steáfán demonstrates the march rhythm.

• Slip Jig (02:16) - Steáfán discusses playing the Slip Jig.

• Polka (01:55) - Watch as Steáfán shows the Polka playing style.

• Hand Styles (03:56) - Steáfán shows techniques for using your hands instead of the stick.

Play Alongs

• Play Along Intro (04:12) - Steáfán welcomes you to the play along section of the course.

• O'Brians Jig with Bodhrán (02:07) - The band plays O'Brians Jig with the Bodhrán.

• O'Brians Jig without Bodhrán (02:07) - The band plays O'Brians Jig without the Bodhrán so you can play along.

• Tooramora Polka with Bodhrán (01:51) - The band plays Tooramora Polka with the Bodhrán.

• Tooramora Polka without Bodhrán (01:51) - The band plays Tooramora Polka without the Bodhrán so you can play along.

• Hardiman Slip Jig with Bodhrán (02:21) - The band plays Hardiman Slip Jig with the Bodhrán.

• Hardiman Slip Jig without Bodhrán (02:18) - The band plays Hardiman Slip Jig without the Bodhrán so you can play along.

• Stack of Barley Hornpipe with Bodhrán (02:51) - The band plays Stack of Barley Hornpipe with the Bodhrán.

• Stack of Barley Hornpipe without Bodhrán (02:49) - The band plays Stack of Barley Hornpipe without the Bodhrán so you can play along.