I signed up with Blayne at http://www.blaynechastian.com to check out his Bodhran lessons
that was after a free week with http://www.oaim.ie in their whistle and bodhran lessons.
So between the 2 sites....
What did I learn? hmmm that's the cool bit

Reel rhythm
Jig rhythm
The Skin - tone manipulation
Accidental triplets (neither sharp nor flat just accidental)

So as a reminder and celebration of my humble bodhran beginnings I've made this recording encompassing what I've learned so far in my 2.5 weeks
of practice. It'll be good for a laugh for you guys if nothing else, O and please, just one thing no pen-knife tipper jokes
as I've already checked and I can't find them anywhere on-line.
So have a listen and comment if you wish

Bodhran, cipín & mé

Free Bodrhan lesson by Michell Stewart

Andreas I bought a Waltons 16" deep side, double skin http://www.waltons.ie/Product/View.aspx?id=10653 was about £80. When it arrived I sand papered (with 400 grit) the surface and inside of the skin to make it smooth and done the same with the cipín (stick)

Another one crazy for more and more instruments 😉

Thanks for the hint, i checked the website, he build beautifull bodhrans but my bodhran plas have to wait, i am saving money for a piano and if i get a bodhran, it has to be a cheapy first, cause i am not sure if i will play much - i probabbly get one of the cheaper walton bodhrans with a pianting on top 😉