It sounds like an event filled with diverse experiences and meaningful connections!
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Good morning.
On the face of it, not a bad tip.
Christian had already achieved good results with the Fiberskyn3 skin, even if Skyntone is still a bit closer to the natural skin.
I happened to try them out at the Drumming Holiday a few weeks ago. Doesn't sound so bad, but as artificial fur it doesn't have to be tunable.
BUT: it was played as a "normal frame drum", not as a bodhran. in “our sense” i.e. with Tipper. It has a diameter of 56(!) cm and a frame depth of only 10 cm.
And is named after Glen Velez, a percussionist who, as far as I know, only plays the classic frame drum but not bodhran like we do.
He or those around him once introduced the term Neo-Bodhran.
For more information see http://www.drumdojo.com/j15/world/ireland/neo_bodhran.htm .
I find the term Bodhran very misleading.
Similar to the view that any frame drum can be played like a bodhran with a beater.
Therefore... seriously?
Ah, I see! So it's a frame drum played in a style similar to the bodhran, but not quite the traditional way. Glen Velez's influence seems evident here, as he's renowned for his mastery of frame drums. "Neo-Bodhran" is an intriguing term, suggesting a modern approach to playing the instrument, perhaps blending techniques from various percussion traditions. It's fascinating how musicians like Velez can inspire new directions and interpretations in instrument playing.
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Your exploration of the clave's role in various musical contexts, including its potential application in Irish music, is fascinating. Your innovative techniques, such as playing the clave rhythm on the bodhran's wooden frame and using a thimble for clear articulation, demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness. Incorporating clave rhythms into Irish music adds a unique rhythmic layer, offering new possibilities for variation. Your dedication to exploring this topic is commendable, and I look forward to hearing more about your progress.
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Don't know if this belongs here, but very interesting film
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Johnny Ringo McDonagh
Tommy Hayes
Rónán Ó Snodaigh
Dermot SheedyThis video offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of bodhrán playing, tracing its roots back to the 1940s while exploring the diverse techniques and styles that have emerged over the decades. From the traditional approaches of the past to the innovative techniques of modern players, it's clear that the bodhrán holds a special place in Irish culture and music. The passion and dedication of players like P. Mercier, Johnny "Ringo" McDonagh, and Tommy Hayes have helped shape the instrument's trajectory, inspiring a new generation of musicians to push the boundaries even further. As the bodhrán continues to evolve, it serves as a powerful symbol of Irish identity and musical expression .
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So far I've broken one of my fingers while playing.
I don't have to open beer bottles...
Can you share why?
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Exploring innovative tuning methods for bodhrans, such as using Allen key tuning screws, could simplify the process. Implementing "foldable" handles that tilt for easier access could be a promising solution, akin to certain specialized screwdriving tools. It's a creative concept that warrants further exploration for enhancing bodhran tuning convenience.
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Moin,
what kind of strange problems are you having? In 21 years of Bodhrán, I have only broken a stick once while packing/unpacking, when I drunkenly shoved the hotrod into my trouser pocket (I was drunk, not the hotrod). I don't use caps and I also leave the rubber bands where they are when packing.
Can someone explain to me how this strange problem occurs to me? Am I too stupid to break hot rods? Am I ruining Stevie?
Helpless greetings,
Micah
That's could be an incredibly hard hotrod to break inside your pocket.
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beanna Ok, ne schwarze Kappe im halbdunkel finden ist mit Sicherheit ne langwierige Beschäftigung 😂
Der 100er Pack wäre aber tatsächlich zu erwerben und ab und zu gibt es die Kappen auch in weiß oder sogar rot.
Are there any luminous ones?
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Hello dear ones!
I hope you all arrived home safely.
It was nice to be at the mill again, I'm celebrating my 15th “mill anniversary” this year, my first visit was to the Bodhrán Weekend in 2009 and I was immediately infected and simply thrilled by how this colorful crowd was doing workshops and parties and what interesting ones The people you meet there are brilliant!
Friday evening: our friends from the Hamburg slow session spread out a carpet of sound for everyone who wanted to drum along and it was a pretty long night in the guest room. When I went to the Heia at four in the morning, I wasn't the last one.
I was so happy to see familiar faces again and to make music and clink together, that was great and actually it would have lasted a day longer if the word “if” wasn’t there...
Saturday was peppered with workshops and “deepening” in whatever.
Unfortunately I can't say anything about the workshops because I skipped all of them and preferred to piss off Stevie or terrorize other participants and just party and have fun.
But I know that Rolf and Guido teach you everything you need to play bodhrán properly, the rest is this stupid “Ü-word”...
I didn't know “Stout” before, except of course Mario, the concert on offer was mega, really cool, what the two of them brought to the stage and then the host musicians Guido and Rolf, that was a well-rounded number.
I was secretly hoping for a bodhrán battle between the two of them, I remember a bodhrán weekend in Vollmerz, where at the end the parquet floor and a chair leg served as a “drum”!
What I found particularly great was how many “bloody beginners” were at the start, great, hopefully many will stick around and register here in the forum!
The session on Saturday, with reinforcements from Hanover, rounded off the Saturday.
All in all, it was once again a completely successful Bodhrán weekend, with the kitchen crew in particular doing their magic again!
Thank you very much Guido and Rolf, you once again organized it really well and gave us all a very nice time at the mill. I'm already looking forward to the next time!
And if you're even more interested in going to the Proitzer Mühle, playing Irish music, dancing or singing, I recommend the other workshops the mill offers.
See you!
And stay healthy everyone and don’t forget the “Ü word”!
It sounds like your 15th "mill anniversary" at the Bodhrán Weekend was a blast! From the lively sessions and workshops to the energetic parties, it was a weekend filled with music and fun. Stout's concert was a highlight, and it's great to hear that there were many beginners joining in.
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Something else.
At some point I heard that Steve Martin was also a professional banjo player. Now I heard him play by chance (in this video) and I was blown away. Headphones recommended.
The “Tiny Desk Concert” event is as charming as the music and performance is fine and funny. This brightened my day.
The instrument alone is a beauty…
I wish you a lot of fun,
Lance
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Google translate really do some funny thing.
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Unfortunately, the WOKshop at Guido Polsterke
I had to think about it for a moment. Plushke --> Upholsteryke.
Did I confuse in anyway?
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Unfortunately, the WOKshop at Guido Polsterke has to do without me; I had to (well) rebook to Proitze.
Maybe someone else would like to learn how to play on the WOK?
Or does Guido teach at the bodhran? Let's hope so...
Just saying; This is a very nice weekend with many great musicians from all disciplines!
Sessions included, of course.
It sounds like a fantastic weekend with a diverse range of musicians and sessions. Perhaps someone else will seize the opportunity to learn the bodhran at the workshop .
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It's comforting to know that others, no matter their skill level, share similar challenges and frustrations.
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I'm just getting back into practicing!
The background was an acute lack of motivation.
There were many reasons for this - for example, during the pandemic I had great lessons online with Guido (highly recommended!), who also helped me make good progress because I had always prepared (practiced) from lesson to lesson.
After two ten lessons, there were only sessions once a month, so I couldn't transfer the things I had practiced without further practice. Sometimes I get annoyed with myself, but that's how it is!
Then there was general world-weariness (actually a good reason for distraction and something nice), as well as two new colleagues who do additional work (but actually not so much that I can't do it in the evening........but let's leave it!).
Then I was in three sessions where things didn't go well - one would have been too fast for me otherwise, one was too late and when I'm tired I play worse, and one was just a stupid day.
But the result was that I was smeared by my own demands and the circumstances and by myself.
Luckily, I have dear Coinin as a friend, and when I realized that I was on the verge of giving up on everything out of sheer frustration, I arranged to meet her as an emergency. The assignment was: be nice to me, say motivating things, and give me feedback about my game!
So we met promptly and - after a few hours of playing together, several recordings and forgiving and loving words - I am of the opinion: it's not that bad!
I immediately went to the next session (same result), will download new music onto my phone when I get the chance and write down my patterns again differently.
And practice!
And drive to Proitze!
Tschakka.
And if that's not enough, Höppy and Tine can get ready for a visit.
Welcome back.
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It's a bummer that the Bodhran Weekend in Proitze is too far for you at the moment, but it's great to have plans for the future, especially after retirement.
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Moin,
If by "Trrr" you mean more than a "hit" with ONE punch, then that would be a press punch. You hit the head horizontally (i.e. like the first hit of a "DoubleDown") and at the end of the hit hold the stick firmly for a second or two, with only a little play, so that the end is almost pressed against the head bounces back a little and then hits the fur again 2 to 4 times, bounces, hits...
Drummers use this technique as standard for the typical fast drum rolls.
Also works on the bodhran, requires some practice until the penny drops, and is more of a special decoration and nice gimmick for solos.
Greetz
Andreas
That press punch sounds like a cool embellishment for solos, adding a rhythmic flair to the bodhran play. Drawing inspiration from drum rolls makes a lot of sense, and I can imagine the unique sound it brings to the mix.
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Hello! Your bodhrán sounds like a fantastic instrument with a lot of character. The attention to detail in your description, from the spine on the head to the overtones it produces, really highlights the unique qualities that make it special.
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There goes another one.
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They should have posted a link pertaining to a musical instruments or drums.
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Moin,
WHAT! FOR! A! WEEKEND! It was great! Many thanks to all participants in the two courses, you rocked the mill! And many thanks to Rolf for the lovely session evening on Friday and the spontaneous tip delivery!
The sauna anteroom (where the workshops took place) was bursting at the seams, the Saturday evening program was performed incredibly well by both courses - wonderful!
By the way, we had appropriate weather for an "Irish winter":
The beginner group:
And the advanced ones (caught in the sauna shower):
LG,
Micah
Thank you for sharing your photos. It's amazing to see the younger generation participate in an event like this.
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Good morning,
Next January I will once again have the great pleasure and honor of being able to teach a beginners' and an advanced workshop for bodhrán players of all levels at the Irish Winter in the Proitzer Mühle!
The beginners workshop is suitable for people who have never played bodhrán before or are just starting out. Advanced students are already able to accompany common Irish rhythms safely and at session speed. If you are not sure where to go, you are welcome to talk to me on site or simply sit in on both courses. Costs the same
The course takes place from January 4th (Thursday) to January 7th. Classes start on Friday morning.
Other courses:
- Tunes for Melody Instruments (Siobhán Kennedy)
- Flute (Advanced) (Siobhán Kennedy)
- Fiddle (Fidelma O'Brien)
- Banjo (Fidelma O'Brien)
- DADGAD guitar fingerpicking (Jens Kommnick)
- DADGAD guitar strumming (Jens Kommnick)
- Irish Set Dance (Oliver Rückle)
- Steps for Set / Clare Battering Steps for Reels (Oliver Rückle)
Participation fee for all courses: 140,- This means everyone can take part in one or two courses. Please refer to the Proitzer Mühle advertisement for accommodation costs.
Here is the official call for proposals: https://proitzer-muehle.de/wp-…-Irischer-Winter-2024.pdf
And here is the course schedule:
https://proitzer-muehle.de/wp-…-Irischer-Winter-2024.pdf
The Irish winter is a mega event! Over 100 musicians and dancers in one place, sessions, workshops, concert evenings and so on! Participation is strongly recommended!
I would be happy to meet some of you there (again)!
Kind regards,
Micah
At 140 that sounds like its worth the cost specially for fans wanting to dive deeper in to the music.
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Emotional support llamas make everything better. Looking forward to our musical adventure!
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The fact that you are holding a musical instrument in your hands at a session does not automatically entitle you to play.
Barry Foy, Field Guide to the Irish Music Session
The bodhrán player must not only be competent technically, but must also understand the music he is accompanying. To know the tune itself is an advantage, as also is a knowledge of the tune-player's style (Â…). Sensitivity of a social as well as of a purely musical kind is demanded of the player today. Playing with friends at a private session is probably the best situation for 'letting go'. In a more public session, however, (Â…) playing 'out of turn' is an insensivity of the highest order.
MÃcheál O Súilleabháin, The Bodhrán. An easy to learn method for the complete beginner
Why some people go to an Irish session in a pub with a new bodhrán (Â…) and then just bang away is beyond me. Music snobs (Â…) do not consider bodhrán players to be real musicians, so prove them wrong.
Steáfán Hannigan, The Bodhrán book
When you do venture out with your drum, go with the intention of learning!
Malachy Kearns, Secrets of the Bodhrán and how to play it
Familiarise yourself as thoroughly as possible with the music before approaching within smelling distance of a goat-skin.
Ciaran Carson, Irish Traditional Music
If a second bodhrán player is present, it is usually a good idea for one player to take a break, rather than have both bodhráns play together.
Gearóid O hAllmhuráin, Pocket History of Irish Traditional Music
Never start a tune yourself or batter away needlessly between tunes.
In in doubt, don't play.
If you go wrong, there's a good chance that you'll confuse the other musicians as well.
The good ones can really listen!
Conor Long, Absolute beginner's Bodhrán tutor
If you can't play a fiddle you can't play, but anyone can beat with enthusiasm and little skill on a drum to their own satisfaction, but to the annoyance of others.
Nick Driver, Bodhrán & Bones Tutor
