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Learning irish music

ScumLord · 2008-06-25 22:38:44

I got me a bodhran a few weeks ago and I'd like to get a quick lesson. I think I'm close enough to getting it right but I'd like a few tips before picking up any bad habits.

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25-06-2008 11:38pm

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ScumLord

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I got me a bodhran a few weeks ago and I'd like to get a quick lesson. I think I'm close enough to getting it right but I'd like a few tips before picking up any bad habits.

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#2 26-06-2008 1:26pm
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I suggest to get some books and tapes and then join in at sessions. They're usually ok with beginners as long as you can keep a beat. If there already is a bodhrán player in the session, forgeddaboudit, it's like having two drummers in a rock band. http://www.ceolas.org/instruments/bodhran/literature.shtml

You just missed http://www.galwaysessions.com/ but there's always sessions in the old bars.

Might wanna search the Trad forum http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=465

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#3 26-06-2008 1:58pm
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Didn't think of the trad forum, will check that out.

I have a book and cd, I downloaded a few good tutors off youtube too.

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#4 26-06-2008 2:33pm
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Head to the Crane, they'll teach you there!

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#5 26-06-2008 8:56pm
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here's a particularly good bodhrán lesson from the Crane

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eVqJDjohqk

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#6 27-06-2008 2:13pm
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That guys class!!

Wheres the crane?

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#7 27-06-2008 3:25pm
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ScumLord wrote: »

That guys class!!

Wheres the crane?

You know, I googled The Crane Galway and it got me this: http://www.thecranebar.com/
Search engines are such an amazing invention.

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#8 11-03-2009 11:44pm
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I teach bodhran if youre still interested! Im based in Limerick..pm for more info

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#9 12-03-2009 3:15am
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Not all the sessions at the Crane are beginners by a LONG shot, but there used to be at least one.

Dusty Banjos are great people!

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#10 12-03-2009 5:56am
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littlebug wrote: »

here's a particularly good bodhrán lesson from the Crane

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eVqJDjohqk

His name is Paddy - super musician! Tigh Colies or the western also have sessions - Also saw number for lessons on notice board in Colies.
Alternitively go into Powels or Irsih music shop beside Povidence cafe and ask.

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