18" Roosebeck Bodhran Drum w/ Play Book/CD

Description

There is evidence that during the Irish rebellion of 1603 (Tyrone's rebellion) the bodhran was used by the Irish forces as a battle drum[citation needed], or that the drum provided a cadence for the pipers and warriors to keep to, as well as to announce the arrival of the army. This leads some to think that the bodhran was derived from an old Celtic war drum. Sean O' Riada declared the bodhran to be the native drum of the Celts, with a musical history that predated Christianity, native to southwest Ireland.
Play Book renowned percussionist, Steafan Hannigan: In this book, 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. A CD of demonstration tracks of all the pieces in the book played by Hannigan himself is also included.
Features:
Includes Learn to Play Book/DVD by renowned percussionist, Steafan Hannigan
Double fixed crossbars
Goatskin head - exterior tunable
Measures 18" x 3 1/2"
Solid Rosewood Frame
Includes tipper & tuning wrench
Shipped insured
Brand New!