Bodhrán Basics
This course is designed to equip the beginner with all the rudiments necessary to tastefully accompany traditional Irish music. The tutor will patiently guide you from holding the stick and the drum, and learning the basic stroke, right through to sophisticated patterns on the drum, step by step. The emphasis in this course is on technique. The tutor equips you with the rudiments you will need to develop your own style of playing. You will also learn fail proof techniques to differentiate between reels and jigs and how to follow the structure of a set of tunes in your playing. Chapters 6 and 10, respectively will tell you all you need to know to get going on the bones and spoons, respectively, so that you will have the full quiver of traditional Irish percussion instruments in your armory.
Lessons
The Scale of D Major
Bodhrán Basics Lesson 1
Level 1 | Accompaniment
Introduction and How to Hold the Drum and the Stick
Focus on Technique
Bodhrán Basics Lesson 2
Level 1 | Accompaniment
How to Hold the Stick and Introduction to Reels and Jigs
Focus on Technique
The Scale of D Major
Bodhrán Basics Lesson 3
Level 1 | Accompaniment
Rhythmic Playing in Reels and Jigs
Reel
Bodhrán Basics Lesson 4
Level 1 | Accompaniment
Variation in Tone Production using the Heel of the Hand / Jig Rhythm
Bodhrán Basics Lesson 5
Level 1 | Accompaniment
Using the Hand As A Stick
Focus on Technique
Bodhrán Basics Lesson 8
Level 1 | Accompaniment
Advanced Rim-Shot Techniques and ‘Vamping’ in Jigs.
Bodhrán Basics Lesson 11
Level 1 | Accompaniment
Putting it all Together
Focus on Technique
Bodhrán Basics Lesson 12
Level 1 | Accompaniment
Putting it All Together / Improvisation
Focus on Technique
Bodhrán Basics Lesson 13
Level 1 | Accompaniment
Session Etiquette and New Rhythms
Focus on Technique
Welcome to OAIM
Online Academy of Irish Music
- Would you like to become a better musician or singer?
- Are you on the path to mastering your instrument but need some top technique tips?
- Are you interested in beginning a journey into Irish music and want to get off to a great start?
- Do you have a busy life style and find it hard to fit in the time to drive to weekly music lessons or are there no Irish music teachers in your area?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, you have come to the right place!