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What is a Bodhran?

April 26, 2017bodhran

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What is a Bodhran?

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The bodhran is an Irish frame drum ranging anywhere from 10″ to 26″ in diameter, with most drums measuring from 14″ to 18″. The sides of the drum are 3 1/2″ to 8″ deep. A goat skin head is tacked to one side (although today, synthetic heads, or new materials like kangaroo skin, are sometimes used). The other side is open ended for one hand to be placed against the inside of the drum head to control the pitch.