(Music Sales America). 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. Learn the many, varied
bodhran techniques through expert and detailed instruction. Also
included is a selection of repertoire pieces which add depth to your
playing, plus sections on the history of the Bodhran and Irish music,
including construction and maintenance. All clearly presented with
illustrations, photographs and diagrams. A CD of demonstration tracks of
all the pieces in the book played by Hannigan himself is also included.
This allows you to hear examples of the exercises and pieces as they
should sound.