Watch The Bodhran

Steafan Hannigan's new video takes you through every stage of learning the bodhran. If you're a complete beginner, Steafan will show you how to hold the instrument correctly to develop the best sound and technique. If you're more experienced, he'll show you how to progress from traditional Celtic dance accompaniments to more contemporary rock or world music rhythms. Using simple exercises and examples, Steafan makes learning this most distinctive of Celtic percussion instruments a uniquely enjoyable voyage of discovery!

The Bodhran is a 2005 documentary with a runtime of 38 minutes.