How does the tunable bodhrn work?
I have enclosed a number of close up photographs of our tunable bodhrn which I hope you will find useful. Here is one of the Bodhran 18″Tuneable full bodhrn. This second photo is closer and is of the lower section of the same bodhrn. Finally here is a close up of the tuning knob/knurl. The skin of the bodhrn is attached to the outer rim.Using the tuning knob/knurl. It is possible to move the inner rim in the direction of the skin.This will tighten the skin. By loosening the knobs/knurl again the inner rim will retract away from the skin and the tension across the skin will lessen and pitch of the skin will become lower. To tighten or loosen the tuning knobs you just use your index finger and thumb or you can just roll a finger across the knob/knurl. A tunable bodhrn will allow you to easily alter the pitch of the bodhrn . When playing for a long periods of time, at a pub or on stage the surroundings, particularly heat can tighten the skin of your bodhrn.By loosening the knobs/knurls yo
