Description

Bodhran Tutor – Absolute Beginner’s
by Conor Long

Product Number: 96916WW
ISBN: 0786631309
Publisher: Walton’s Mfg., Ltd.
Difficulty Level: Beginning
Format: Book

A simple, easy-to-use introduction to the bodhran. Learn to play this wonderful, ancient percussion instrument and liven up your traditional Irish sessions! This book aims to teach the beginner the basics of good bodhran playing with full participation in a traditional session as its principal goal. Standard notation. The companion cassette is highly recommended for understanding the dynamic function of the bodhran in session playing.

CONTENTS

Song Title:

A Fig For A Leaf
Jigs (Primary Level)
Jigs (Secondary Level)
Other Forms Of Tunes
Reels (Primary Level)
Reels (Secondary Level)
Suggested Listening
The Ballydesmond Polka
The Dingle Regatta
The Dunmore Lasses
The Harvest Home
The Nine Points Of Roguery
The Sailor’s Bonnet
The Swallow’s Tail
The Tenpenny Bit