It's so crazy how similar our experiences are in discovering the beauty of Celtic music. When my brother and I were young (around the age 5 or so) we had seen Riverdance on VHS at my nana's house and were absolutely hooked on it (we're also American and she had just randomly found it at Walmart and it looked interesting so she bought it). We would always be excited to go over there and watch it again and again. Later we had sort of forgotten about it, but after we had phones and such, we found it again on RUclips and had an even greater interest in it. I've been playing violin/fiddle since 2014 when I joined my school's orchestra program, but in my own time, I would look up some of my favorite Irish fiddle tunes, slow them down, and mimic what I heard. I've always been drawn to a particular sound heard in Reel Around The Sun (kicks in at 1:13 of this video). One day while browsing around RUclips, I stumbled upon the band Lúnasa and I heard that same otherworldly sound. After some research, I discovered it was the uilleann pipes. I became very interested in the instrument and decided to get my own set the summer of 2018 (I sounded like a dying goose for the first 2 months but got the hang of it later lol). My brother decided to take Irish dance lessons in 2016. It was always his dream to dance with the Riverdance troupe, and he finally did that last summer at Riverdance Summer School in Boston. We often do little duo performances for friends, nursing homes, etc. and recently, we met our new neighbors and did a little show in our drive way for them as well. Long story short, we ended up on the local news the next week (they were showing what people were up to during quarantine) so that was neat. Anyways, within the past week, I've been thinking about getting a bodhrán because it looks so fun to play, and today I discovered your channel. I often feel alone in my musical taste (my friends are usually like "Wth is this" when I play something from my playlist😂), but it's cool to see someone else with similar experiences and interests. I like the way you take two genres and fuse them together. I've always liked musical fusions such as Davy Spillane's album East Wind (which is like a fusion of Irish and Bulgarian traditional music). Your playing is incredible and I hope to hear more! (Btw, sorry for writing a book lol)
Hi there! And thank you so much for your encouragement as well as your kind comment. It means a lot!😃 I started playing in 2008. For the longest time, I just played to Celtic music. Then after I started getting more comfortable and experienced, I started experimenting with other genres as well. This beautiful instrument is getting forgotten about and I want to expose as many people as I can to it. Where are you from? I've always wanted to get a group started. If you're on Facebook, feel free to send me a friend request. My name on Facebook is "Sally J Avant". Do you mind if I ask you what your name is?
Thanks for the reply! That's really cool and I feel the same, I think this music and the instruments that produce is deserves more love and exposure. I'm Nick from NC. I'll add you on FB (though I don't use it often, I'm most active on Discord).
Thank you!!😀 That means a lot! Just keep going! You'll get there! Practice makes perfect. I've been playing for 12 years and I'm still discovering new techniques.
Ah my childhood. I must've watched Riverdance hundreds of times. I can still see Michael Flatley's smug face, and the delightful smile of the gent who cam after, in the VHS tapes that we had. Words cannot express how much joy this brought me
Wow! I am a 58 year old lady who wants to start learning simply to do what this young man is doing. Listening to that beautiful music and being able to take part! Wonderful! You are an inspiration. These sounds just send me soaring. Thank you so much for this video!
Kim Quinn Hi Kim😊. And thank you very much for your kind words of encouragement! I'm honored that that inspired you. Good luck on your musical journey! It's a blast! I'm actually a girl though lol😁. But that's all right. You're not the first one to make that mistake😊. Thanks again!
Sally Avant 😶so sorry! I have cataracts if I may use that for my excuse. Ugh. Just learning about counting rythms. How do you count for this? I use this same version, with the taps when I use the arc trainer at the gym. Magnificient. Also, Cry Of The Celts, with taps. Could you do a cover of that also with taps? Your playing and expression is how if feel on the equipment. Buying my Bodhran in August. Can not wait! Your beautiful smile at 3:40 says it all.
Kim Quinn Hey, no problem. And thank you for the compliment😊. As for counting rhythms, I have no idea what it is. I just listen, let go, and play. I don't know anything about music theory. I just stop thinking, and have fun😊.
@@stephensamwell711 I am 60 , taught myself to play 15 years ago, its never too late, but take it easy as it can make your shoulder and arm muscles sore, and watch your wrist, when I first started playing I played with just my hand, it is a style, and I ended up with a ganglion cyst on the side of my wrist that took a year to go away
Totally in awe! Amazing playing! I've just purchased my first bodhran fingers crossed I can learn to play it 😂 I'm a piper but have always been drawn to different types of drums bodhran being my favorite so thought I'd give it a go 😉
Hey, thank you very much! I appreciate that. Thank you for your kind words. You can do anything you set your mind to. Just keep at it and you'll get better and better. It's not going to happen overnight. Rome wasn't built in a day, so don't get discouraged. But the rewards will be great when it all starts to make sense. I've been playing for eleven years, and I'm still discovering new techniques.😊
Oh, thank YOU so much. When I first started doing this, I didn't really know what to expect. I didn't know if people would take the time and listen. I didn't expect it to effect people the way that it has. I'm thankful that people, including you, are experiencing such joy from it. God is so awesome. Music is how I feel most connected to God.
@@sallyavantmusic yes it seems the love of music is sth that connects all of us across the cultures i love Irish traditional music but i also love arabic music and chinese , i love all of them and i love most of all that we seem to be sharing our music with one another and the amount of other nations commenting under these videos all admiring each other's music is good to see.
This really touches me; including what you say below, "I just listen, let go, and play." It gives me hope that I can really engage and enjoy my new bodhran without grasping the full depth of music theory... it's going to be a fun journey, and hopefully a long one. Play on, friend! Thank you so much for sharing your gift and your joy.
I've just stumbled across your videos the other day. You are AMAZING! I will soon be attempting to play and you are definitely an inspiration. I have a passion for Irish Trad music but it remains to be seen if I have any talent for playing. Love your playing! Thanks for sharing your passion!
Bodhran is so easy when you have irish blood and a beat in your heart. I picked it up from my dad. And have played ever since. Would be lovely to have a gig with ya as well. Peace and love.
Thank you so much!😀 To be honest, I don't have a spec of Irish blood in me. I've just always been drawn to the music and the power of it's culture. I've never been there, but I really want to. Are you from Ireland? How long have you been playing? Peace to you as well. I've always wanted to be part of a band, but they don't play a lot of Irish music where I live. I'm from Minnesota.
You possibly might be incorrect about not having any Irish or Celtic blood because your last name stems from Welsh region but name stemming from the Celtic language. 🙂
Very inspiring. Beautiful emotion and technique that is pure rhythm. Too many these days are just interested in what I call 'trick playing". It seems to be getting more aout showing off than loving the beautiful rhythms. I enjoyed your video so much.
Thank you Michele! I'm honored! I'm actually a girl though lol. That's alright. You're not the first person to make that mistake, and you won't be the last. Thanks just the same though.😃
@@wynflaeth You're welcome. And don't worry, I'm used to it lol. It kinda comes with the territory. But I also believe in being honest. Have an awesome day, and thanks again for your encouragement😃!
Я послушал Random Reel группу, и увидел слово bodhran, решил погуглить. Чувак, это реально круто, я смотрел как заворожённый. Я уже хочу научится играть эту гельтскую музыку. Респект тебе. Ты настоящий когда играешь эти ритмы, это видно. 😃
Thanks, man! I'm actually a girl, though lol😁. My mentor, Mance Grady built it. He's one of the top players in the world. He's located in Cumberland, Road Island if you want to learn from him. But here's his link...Acebodhrans.com
Excellent sound. Ive played your video a few times. I feel like I need a better Bodhran than a $50 12”waltons off amazon. Any chance you could show the difference in sound between cheap and expensive bodhran?
Thanks, mate!😃 With a cheap bodhran, you won't be able to get nearly the amount of pitch bends that you would with a high quality one. It'll sound pretty flat and toneless.
Just started playing with bodhran yesterday & its a joy hearing your passion through this music.. i had the same inspiration when i was around ten when my mum let me listen to Bob Whelan´s Riverdance on VHS. Cause of this compositions and musicians i decided to become a musician.. Wonderfull, keep your energy and enthusiasm and go on, it sounds great what you do!
Thank you so much Sabastian! That means a lot! Yeah, Riverdance is awesome! Next year in February, my brother is taking me to see Riverdance in Denver for their 25th Anniversary. If the Covid thing clears up by then anyway lol. As much as I love Riverdance, I've never seen it live before so I'm REALLY looking forward to it! Hey, I see you're into world music from India. If you're into that, there's this really good bodhran player named Cormac Byrne and his style incorporates a lot of world music. He designed a bodhran that really has a world music feel. He uses a sound bar with it so you can get MANY tones with it. It almost sounds African. I want to get one eventually. But I'll send you the RUclips link showcasing his bodhran he designed, and I'll send you the link to where you can buy it too. Thanks again for your comment and good luck with your music!
@@sallyavantmusic thx a lot for the tipp, sounds awesome. Is there a physical restriction to use a sound bar on natural skin bodhrans or is it better to use them only with synthetic skin?
Absolutely wonderful Sally, well done. Great sound and I hope you record something I can play on the radio sometime. Best wishes from William at Irish Ways Radio Programme Florida.
Thank you so much😃! That would be awesome. But I only play to other people's music. I don't write my own. But I could do a cover in your studio if you have bodhran players do that. Do you know of a group that's looking for a bodhran player?
Thank you! Oh, I am. I've just been preoccupied with life lol. I'll get around to making a new video eventually lol. I've thought about making tutorials. But I'd have to figure out how to explain it, because I don't know anything about music theory. When people say 2/2 time or 5/8 time, I have no idea what they're talking about lol. I basically just listen and play.
Hi Sally, I am French and I love this piece and your interpretation with the bodhran. I would like to be able to put this music in a future video that I am performing on the theme of "SGIAN DUBH" traditional Scottish knife. That's why, I ask you permission to be able to integrate this piece in this video. Of course you will not be forgotten in the credits. While waiting for your reply, Best regards.
Jean-Marc Duval Sure.😊 No problem, and thank you. That means a lot. But I don't own the music. I'm just playing to it. What kind of video are you making?
Thank you Sally for your agreement and prompt response. This video will be finished in a fortnight. You can watch it on my RUclips channel by typing: videojmduval. To answer your question, I am a hunting videographer and cutlery maker. I travel around the world to make all kinds of videos related to hunting and cutlery artists. Good reception, Best regards.
Thanks Sue! That means a lot! Just keep practicing. You'll get there😊. It's a lot of trial and error. It'll be frustrating sometimes, so just be patient. Good luck and cease the day!
Really powerful finish. I like how you resisted the triplets and flashy stuff earlier on and brought out more tone and kick towards the end. I think it compliments the song more by going with the building energy. Also, that's a really big bodhrán!
I love how much you're clearly vibing throughout this song; feeling every beat. I can't wait to upgrade from random objects around the house to a real drum!
Thanks man! Oh, yeah. This was SO much fun to play to! Hey, I actually was practicing on a cardboard box before I got my first bodhran, so I can relate 😁. This video was like 3 or 4 years ago, so my playing style has changed slightly. I've upgraded to longer tippers since then because I feel that with a longer tipper, I can do more but with less work.
@@sallyavantmusic Haha, a cardboard box sounds like it would be much better than this clipboard! It's a good job we had pizza tonight, I'll be utilising one of the boxes to try it out! Is there a kind of tipper you'd recommend for a beginner? There seems to be lots of different kinds!
@@shaman8798 As long as it has a padded grip, I think anything is fine. It all depends on personal preference. Even though I use longer tippers, I still prefer to do double ended triplets. I wouldn't use anything too heavy though, because I think it'll just slow a person down when they're trying to build up the tempo overtime. Do you prefer the smaller tippers or the longer tippers?
@@sallyavantmusic Sounds like a good excuse to get a bunch of different tippers to experiment with! Normally I just use my hands when I'm drumming and experiment with random objects, so it feels a bit alien to actually use a beater of any kind. But I'm starting to get the hang of triplets with an unsharpened pencil! Finding the best way to hold a beater is the most frustrating.
@@shaman8798 You know the bodhran was originally played with just the edge of the hand. The tipper didn't get introduced until many years later. If using your hand is what moves you the most when it comes to playing the bodhran, you should pursue that route. I tried using my hand. That style doesn't speak to me. But if it speaks to YOU, you should go with it😃.
Thank you for this video. I’ve been learning to play the melody on piano and have played along with your drumming as my backing track a few times ☺️ I have loved this music since it came out in the 90s, too.
I'm honored😌. Thank you, Elizabeth. Me too! Riverdance was my first exposure to this kind of music it's what made me fall in love with it. I was 10 years old when my dad brought the video home from the library and the rest is history😊.
well I hope your well, I've just started out myself at the age of 61, seen dozens on here, but none like you, I like your style of playing and your choice of music, so saying that, I joined the your club.
Thanks, man!😃 How I got started is watching a few of Michelle Stewart's tutorial videos on RUclips. Then after I learned macanics and fundamentals, I just started playing along to CD tracks. That's going to be your best teacher. I've been playing for 13 years. 9 years ago, I went down to Road Island and got mentored by Mance Grady for a weekend. He's one of the greatest on this instrument. He built the drum you see me playing in all the videos. You should go work with him. He is an amazing teacher. I would even recommend seasoned players to work with him. I'm a different player by learning from him.
@@sallyavantmusic I've another question for you. I know that the best instruments are custom built and tailored to the user, but can you recommend a commercially produced bodhran that might do for getting started?
@@andrewames247 Oh, the drum you see me playing, that's the third bodhran I've owned. The first one that I got was just a cheap one I got off of Amazon. You don't need anything really fancy when you're first starting out. In fact, when I was first learning from tutorial videos on RUclips, until I got my first bodhran, I was just using a cardboard box and a sharpie marker as my tipper.
Learning myself in Belfast Ireland... You make it look so easy.. Tell me do you play to the feel of the music as you go along or is it a pattern your following?
It's all feel for me. I don't know how to read music at all, and I know nothing about music theory. I just allow my body and spirit to become one with the music, and allow God to work His magic through me as I play at His feet and in the company of Angels.
Thank-you! As you're playing solo, is the music from RD in your head or are you listening to the music? In either case, doesn't matter, I think you're brilliant.
Have you tried jamming to less traditional music? I have been looking at bodhran styled drums but failed to find examples outside of Irish folk music to see if it would fit for what I want. The djembe is my favorite sounding drum, but it is a bit bulky (I bike most places and sadly doesn't fit in amongst medieval reenactment). The bodhran has some fun potential and the only thing keeping me hesitant is the limited playing space it seems to be used in, is this a case of me not diving through the search engine hard enough or is there a good reason its use is entirely traditional?
Hi there. The bodhran is nearly limitless in the potential it has when it comes to the amount of genres it can be used in. I'm making it my life mission to prove that. I play anything to Irish all the way to rock and anything in between. Just the other day I was playing to nothing but songs from Evanescence and Disturbed for like 3 hours. Although I haven't made any videos to it yet. Check out the rest of the videos on my channel. I play to a variety of a lot of music. If you have any questions, or if I can help with anything, don't hesitate to ask😊.
Hi, Erica! And thank you! Well, I've been playing for 12 years. I was self-taught for 4 years, and then 8 years ago I got professionally mentored for a weekend in Rhode Island by one of the top bodhran players in the world, Mance Grady.
It's so crazy how similar our experiences are in discovering the beauty of Celtic music. When my brother and I were young (around the age 5 or so) we had seen Riverdance on VHS at my nana's house and were absolutely hooked on it (we're also American and she had just randomly found it at Walmart and it looked interesting so she bought it). We would always be excited to go over there and watch it again and again. Later we had sort of forgotten about it, but after we had phones and such, we found it again on RUclips and had an even greater interest in it.
I've been playing violin/fiddle since 2014 when I joined my school's orchestra program, but in my own time, I would look up some of my favorite Irish fiddle tunes, slow them down, and mimic what I heard. I've always been drawn to a particular sound heard in Reel Around The Sun (kicks in at 1:13 of this video). One day while browsing around RUclips, I stumbled upon the band Lúnasa and I heard that same otherworldly sound. After some research, I discovered it was the uilleann pipes. I became very interested in the instrument and decided to get my own set the summer of 2018 (I sounded like a dying goose for the first 2 months but got the hang of it later lol).
My brother decided to take Irish dance lessons in 2016. It was always his dream to dance with the Riverdance troupe, and he finally did that last summer at Riverdance Summer School in Boston. We often do little duo performances for friends, nursing homes, etc. and recently, we met our new neighbors and did a little show in our drive way for them as well. Long story short, we ended up on the local news the next week (they were showing what people were up to during quarantine) so that was neat.
Anyways, within the past week, I've been thinking about getting a bodhrán because it looks so fun to play, and today I discovered your channel. I often feel alone in my musical taste (my friends are usually like "Wth is this" when I play something from my playlist😂), but it's cool to see someone else with similar experiences and interests. I like the way you take two genres and fuse them together. I've always liked musical fusions such as Davy Spillane's album East Wind (which is like a fusion of Irish and Bulgarian traditional music). Your playing is incredible and I hope to hear more! (Btw, sorry for writing a book lol)
Hi there! And thank you so much for your encouragement as well as your kind comment. It means a lot!😃 I started playing in 2008. For the longest time, I just played to Celtic music. Then after I started getting more comfortable and experienced, I started experimenting with other genres as well. This beautiful instrument is getting forgotten about and I want to expose as many people as I can to it. Where are you from? I've always wanted to get a group started. If you're on Facebook, feel free to send me a friend request. My name on Facebook is "Sally J Avant". Do you mind if I ask you what your name is?
Thanks for the reply! That's really cool and I feel the same, I think this music and the instruments that produce is deserves more love and exposure. I'm Nick from NC. I'll add you on FB (though I don't use it often, I'm most active on Discord).
As a new bodhran player, I have to say, if I am ever half this good, I'll be more than satisfied. Amazing drumming. Thanks for sharing it
Thank you!!😀 That means a lot! Just keep going! You'll get there! Practice makes perfect. I've been playing for 12 years and I'm still discovering new techniques.
Ditto. Trying to learn. More difficult than I thought, or maybe I’m too old to keep a beat, lol. You are terrific!
@@southernlady5085 You're never too old. Don't think. Just relax and feel the music. It helps if you close your eyes sometimes.
Ah my childhood. I must've watched Riverdance hundreds of times. I can still see Michael Flatley's smug face, and the delightful smile of the gent who cam after, in the VHS tapes that we had. Words cannot express how much joy this brought me
Thank you! And me too😃!
Toca hermosisimo el bodhrany qué agilidad con el manejo de la muñeca de su mano felicitación 😊😊😊❤
is great to see, that you have so much fun to play this instrument. great job Sally! Greets ! Herwig
I love when you crack a smile when the vibe hits ya! 😁
Wow! I am a 58 year old lady who wants to start learning simply to do what this young man is doing. Listening to that beautiful music and being able to take part! Wonderful! You are an inspiration. These sounds just send me soaring. Thank you so much for this video!
Kim Quinn Hi Kim😊. And thank you very much for your kind words of encouragement! I'm honored that that inspired you. Good luck on your musical journey! It's a blast! I'm actually a girl though lol😁. But that's all right. You're not the first one to make that mistake😊. Thanks again!
Sally Avant 😶so sorry! I have cataracts if I may use that for my excuse. Ugh.
Just learning about counting rythms. How do you count for this? I use this same version, with the taps when I use the arc trainer at the gym. Magnificient. Also, Cry Of The Celts, with taps. Could you do a cover of that also with taps? Your playing and expression is how if feel on the equipment. Buying my Bodhran in August. Can not wait!
Your beautiful smile at 3:40 says it all.
Kim Quinn Hey, no problem. And thank you for the compliment😊. As for counting rhythms, I have no idea what it is. I just listen, let go, and play. I don't know anything about music theory. I just stop thinking, and have fun😊.
Sally Avant bodrhanplayed by hands
@@stephensamwell711 I am 60 , taught myself to play 15 years ago, its never too late, but take it easy as it can make your shoulder and arm muscles sore, and watch your wrist, when I first started playing I played with just my hand, it is a style, and I ended up with a ganglion cyst on the side of my wrist that took a year to go away
Great attitude Sally, and nice rithm, thank you for your passion!!!
Totally in awe! Amazing playing! I've just purchased my first bodhran fingers crossed I can learn to play it 😂 I'm a piper but have always been drawn to different types of drums bodhran being my favorite so thought I'd give it a go 😉
Hey, thank you very much! I appreciate that. Thank you for your kind words. You can do anything you set your mind to. Just keep at it and you'll get better and better. It's not going to happen overnight. Rome wasn't built in a day, so don't get discouraged. But the rewards will be great when it all starts to make sense. I've been playing for eleven years, and I'm still discovering new techniques.😊
I love how you feel the music in beginning before you started to drum.
Think I'll buy a bodhrán, great stuff Sally 💚
Beautiful timing and playing.
A joy to watch and listen to thank you
Very skillful playing and quite enjoyable to watch and hear.
Thank you!😃
Sally i am listening to this now almost daily it pulls me through the darkness i see ... i am soooo grateful to you you have no idea ❤❤
Oh, thank YOU so much. When I first started doing this, I didn't really know what to expect. I didn't know if people would take the time and listen. I didn't expect it to effect people the way that it has. I'm thankful that people, including you, are experiencing such joy from it. God is so awesome. Music is how I feel most connected to God.
@@sallyavantmusic yes it seems the love of music is sth that connects all of us across the cultures i love Irish traditional music but i also love arabic music and chinese , i love all of them and i love most of all that we seem to be sharing our music with one another and the amount of other nations commenting under these videos all admiring each other's music is good to see.
I really enjoyed that and I can see you were really in the zone. Thank you Sally. Subscribed.
This really touches me; including what you say below, "I just listen, let go, and play." It gives me hope that I can really engage and enjoy my new bodhran without grasping the full depth of music theory... it's going to be a fun journey, and hopefully a long one. Play on, friend! Thank you so much for sharing your gift and your joy.
Thank YOU, Jessica😊. I appreciate that. Good luck on your musical journey. It's been quite the ride so far!
I love everything about Irish music and dance. The language makes my head spin but this is fabulous. I’d love to learn how to play.
Thank you! Never too late to start!😊
Great stuff, thanks for sharing!
Wow !! Beautifully done !!! Greetings from UK and Erin
Mercy..
Amazing indeed. Droim go Bodhrán go dtiocfaidh na Ba abhaile!!! (Drum that Bodhran till the Cows come home.)
I've just stumbled across your videos the other day. You are AMAZING! I will soon be attempting to play and you are definitely an inspiration. I have a passion for Irish Trad music but it remains to be seen if I have any talent for playing. Love your playing! Thanks for sharing your passion!
UcureU Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying them.
Truly fine playing! Loved every beat of your inspired music! Also loved the tipper change! Most excellent. 🎵❤️🎵
Bodhran is so easy when you have irish blood and a beat in your heart. I picked it up from my dad. And have played ever since. Would be lovely to have a gig with ya as well. Peace and love.
Thank you so much!😀 To be honest, I don't have a spec of Irish blood in me. I've just always been drawn to the music and the power of it's culture. I've never been there, but I really want to. Are you from Ireland? How long have you been playing? Peace to you as well. I've always wanted to be part of a band, but they don't play a lot of Irish music where I live. I'm from Minnesota.
You possibly might be incorrect about not having any Irish or Celtic blood because your last name stems from Welsh region but name stemming from the Celtic language. 🙂
@@mahsih2007 Really? I thought "Avant" was French?
I just love your attitude! Playing is awesome too.
Awesome!
Very inspiring. Beautiful emotion and technique that is pure rhythm. Too many these days are just interested in what I call 'trick playing". It seems to be getting more aout showing off than loving the beautiful rhythms. I enjoyed your video so much.
Thank you so much Vicki😊! That means a lot. I don't do 'high end' playing, because I like the drum to sound tribal and ancient. But that's just me.
Awesome vid, thanks for sharing your gift!
Thanks! And you're welcome!
Excellent work! Thank you. Wish my bodhran playing sounded that good
Thank you!! I appreciate that! Keep going. You'll get better and better!😀
Such a deep, bassy feel to this!. EXCELLENT!.
This guy is my favorite! Wonderful job!
Thank you Michele! I'm honored! I'm actually a girl though lol. That's alright. You're not the first person to make that mistake, and you won't be the last. Thanks just the same though.😃
I'm so sorry! Thank you for being so gracious about it. 🙂
@@wynflaeth You're welcome. And don't worry, I'm used to it lol. It kinda comes with the territory. But I also believe in being honest. Have an awesome day, and thanks again for your encouragement😃!
@@sallyavantmusic 👍😉
you look like you enjoyed that from note 1 haha very good I like your calm style
Super, absolut Profi ❤
You sir are a master of Celtic music!
Thank you Marvin! I appreciate the encouragement! That means a lot. I'm actually a girl, though lol. Thanks just the same!😉
I have been playing for tears and you sally are a very good bodhran player with a lot of protentional. Great stuff don't stop playing
Thank you very much😃! I appreciate that!
Brilliant
Absolute Legend. Thank you.
Oh, you're welcome!😊
@@sallyavantmusic Thank you so much for everything you do~ Y/w/Y 🧡
Fantastic stuff lass! Keep er lit 👍
Я послушал Random Reel группу, и увидел слово bodhran, решил погуглить. Чувак, это реально круто, я смотрел как заворожённый. Я уже хочу научится играть эту гельтскую музыку. Респект тебе. Ты настоящий когда играешь эти ритмы, это видно. 😃
Oh, you're welcome😊. I appreciate that. Thank you!
Great performance!
Wow! Loved it!!
What a gift !!! Amazing buddy
Thanks man!
Holy SHIT BRO.
This is prob the best I've heard outside getting to see the show live.
Thank you very much! I'm honored and that means a lot!
Well done man.....and class drum !!......where did you get it......got a link?
Thanks, man! I'm actually a girl, though lol😁. My mentor, Mance Grady built it. He's one of the top players in the world. He's located in Cumberland, Road Island if you want to learn from him. But here's his link...Acebodhrans.com
Excellent sound. Ive played your video a few times. I feel like I need a better Bodhran than a $50 12”waltons off amazon. Any chance you could show the difference in sound between cheap and expensive bodhran?
Thanks, mate!😃 With a cheap bodhran, you won't be able to get nearly the amount of pitch bends that you would with a high quality one. It'll sound pretty flat and toneless.
Accuracy, great sense of space and silence and feeling. Thats what l see here. Gepreat playing.
Great playing, Sally! You really made my feet dance under the office table;)
That's awesome! Thank you!😃
Freedom drummer. The greatest honour goes to a fine drummer!
I'm honored. Thank you!😊
Wonderful! I am learning...
You look like you're really enjoying yourself - love it.
Just started playing with bodhran yesterday & its a joy hearing your passion through this music.. i had the same inspiration when i was around ten when my mum let me listen to Bob Whelan´s Riverdance on VHS. Cause of this compositions and musicians i decided to become a musician..
Wonderfull, keep your energy and enthusiasm and go on, it sounds great what you do!
Thank you so much Sabastian! That means a lot! Yeah, Riverdance is awesome! Next year in February, my brother is taking me to see Riverdance in Denver for their 25th Anniversary. If the Covid thing clears up by then anyway lol. As much as I love Riverdance, I've never seen it live before so I'm REALLY looking forward to it! Hey, I see you're into world music from India. If you're into that, there's this really good bodhran player named Cormac Byrne and his style incorporates a lot of world music. He designed a bodhran that really has a world music feel. He uses a sound bar with it so you can get MANY tones with it. It almost sounds African. I want to get one eventually. But I'll send you the RUclips link showcasing his bodhran he designed, and I'll send you the link to where you can buy it too. Thanks again for your comment and good luck with your music!
ruclips.net/video/XGUvjxF3KRQ/видео.html
boddrums.co.uk/drums/talking-bodhran/
@@sallyavantmusic thx a lot for the tipp, sounds awesome. Is there a physical restriction to use a sound bar on natural skin bodhrans or is it better to use them only with synthetic skin?
@@sebastianhaidutschek1206 I have no idea. This is the first that I've seen it used with a bodhran ever, so maybe it could work. Give it a shot!😀
Absolutely wonderful Sally, well done. Great sound and I hope you record something I can play on the radio sometime. Best wishes from William at Irish Ways Radio Programme Florida.
Thank you so much😃! That would be awesome. But I only play to other people's music. I don't write my own. But I could do a cover in your studio if you have bodhran players do that. Do you know of a group that's looking for a bodhran player?
Ive listened to a few videos that featured demonstrations of the bodhran, and this is the only one I have found I enjoy so far.
I'm honored! Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed that.😃
Awesome! I hope I’m that good someday. 🤞 That was 4 years ago. I can’t imagine how good you are now.
Thanks Kevin! That means a lot! My style of playing has changed a little since then😊. Thank you for the encouragement!
Just watching the sheer enjoyment on yer face man, puts a smile on mine! Fair play te ye. Batter on! Amazing channel!
Thanks Dominic!!😃
I haven't seen one of your videos in quite some time, and I'd forgotten how good you are. Hope you're still at it!
Thank you! Oh, I am. I've just been preoccupied with life lol. I'll get around to making a new video eventually lol. I've thought about making tutorials. But I'd have to figure out how to explain it, because I don't know anything about music theory. When people say 2/2 time or 5/8 time, I have no idea what they're talking about lol. I basically just listen and play.
@@sallyavantmusic Well, what ever you're doing, it's working for you. Quite a challenge, doing tutorial video. Wishing you luck!
I'm a Slav, so celtic instruments are not my heritage, but this music makes my blood circulate faster xD Great skills 👍
Thanks, man!
What a knack!!
Hy is GOOOOOD !!!!
Hi Sally,
I am French and I love this piece and your interpretation with the bodhran. I would like to be able to put this music in a future video that I am performing on the theme of "SGIAN DUBH" traditional Scottish knife. That's why, I ask you permission to be able to integrate this piece in this video. Of course you will not be forgotten in the credits.
While waiting for your reply,
Best regards.
Jean-Marc Duval Sure.😊 No problem, and thank you. That means a lot. But I don't own the music. I'm just playing to it. What kind of video are you making?
Thank you Sally for your agreement and prompt response. This video will be finished in a fortnight. You can watch it on my RUclips channel by typing: videojmduval.
To answer your question, I am a hunting videographer and cutlery maker. I travel around the world to make all kinds of videos related to hunting and cutlery artists.
Good reception,
Best regards.
Really does sound like an epic chase around Dublin!
Didn’t know what to expect in the first 30 seconds but this was fantastic 😄 well done
Thank you so much!
Well done Sally.You've obviously put a lot of hard work into playing your bodhran. I hope to be as good as you some day.
Thanks Sue! That means a lot! Just keep practicing. You'll get there😊. It's a lot of trial and error. It'll be frustrating sometimes, so just be patient. Good luck and cease the day!
Amazing!! I hope to hear more 👌
Really powerful finish. I like how you resisted the triplets and flashy stuff earlier on and brought out more tone and kick towards the end. I think it compliments the song more by going with the building energy. Also, that's a really big bodhrán!
Thanks, Conor!
Triplets and flashy stuff are great
amazing!!!
Really wonderful!
I love how much you're clearly vibing throughout this song; feeling every beat. I can't wait to upgrade from random objects around the house to a real drum!
Thanks man! Oh, yeah. This was SO much fun to play to! Hey, I actually was practicing on a cardboard box before I got my first bodhran, so I can relate 😁. This video was like 3 or 4 years ago, so my playing style has changed slightly. I've upgraded to longer tippers since then because I feel that with a longer tipper, I can do more but with less work.
@@sallyavantmusic Haha, a cardboard box sounds like it would be much better than this clipboard! It's a good job we had pizza tonight, I'll be utilising one of the boxes to try it out! Is there a kind of tipper you'd recommend for a beginner? There seems to be lots of different kinds!
@@shaman8798 As long as it has a padded grip, I think anything is fine. It all depends on personal preference. Even though I use longer tippers, I still prefer to do double ended triplets. I wouldn't use anything too heavy though, because I think it'll just slow a person down when they're trying to build up the tempo overtime. Do you prefer the smaller tippers or the longer tippers?
@@sallyavantmusic Sounds like a good excuse to get a bunch of different tippers to experiment with! Normally I just use my hands when I'm drumming and experiment with random objects, so it feels a bit alien to actually use a beater of any kind. But I'm starting to get the hang of triplets with an unsharpened pencil! Finding the best way to hold a beater is the most frustrating.
@@shaman8798 You know the bodhran was originally played with just the edge of the hand. The tipper didn't get introduced until many years later. If using your hand is what moves you the most when it comes to playing the bodhran, you should pursue that route. I tried using my hand. That style doesn't speak to me. But if it speaks to YOU, you should go with it😃.
Thank you for this video. I’ve been learning to play the melody on piano and have played along with your drumming as my backing track a few times ☺️ I have loved this music since it came out in the 90s, too.
I'm honored😌. Thank you, Elizabeth. Me too! Riverdance was my first exposure to this kind of music it's what made me fall in love with it. I was 10 years old when my dad brought the video home from the library and the rest is history😊.
well I hope your well, I've just started out myself at the age of 61, seen dozens on here, but none like you, I like your style of playing and your choice of music, so saying that, I joined the your club.
Hey there! I'm honored, so thank you! Good luck on your musical journey!😊
I keep playing this, I just love it !
Thanks, Devon!
Hey, good job !!! Nice !
Hey! Thank you very much, Steffie. I'm glad you enjoyed that!
Amazing
Love this mate!! Get into the groove !
Thanks mate!😊
Great!!!
Awesome
This is astounding! It's something I'd love to pick up, but I've no idea where to start...
Thanks, man!😃 How I got started is watching a few of Michelle Stewart's tutorial videos on RUclips. Then after I learned macanics and fundamentals, I just started playing along to CD tracks. That's going to be your best teacher. I've been playing for 13 years. 9 years ago, I went down to Road Island and got mentored by Mance Grady for a weekend. He's one of the greatest on this instrument. He built the drum you see me playing in all the videos. You should go work with him. He is an amazing teacher. I would even recommend seasoned players to work with him. I'm a different player by learning from him.
@@sallyavantmusic I've another question for you. I know that the best instruments are custom built and tailored to the user, but can you recommend a commercially produced bodhran that might do for getting started?
@@andrewames247 Oh, the drum you see me playing, that's the third bodhran I've owned. The first one that I got was just a cheap one I got off of Amazon. You don't need anything really fancy when you're first starting out. In fact, when I was first learning from tutorial videos on RUclips, until I got my first bodhran, I was just using a cardboard box and a sharpie marker as my tipper.
Very cool ! :D
It is simply beautiful
Very cool 😎
Great vibe! thanks for sharing :)
Thanks, man!😃 You're welcome!
Very Inspiring.
Class
Love it, thank you 🙋🏻♀️
You're welcome! And thank YOU!
superb
You're incredible at this!!
Thank you! I appreciate it!😃
Learning myself in Belfast Ireland... You make it look so easy.. Tell me do you play to the feel of the music as you go along or is it a pattern your following?
It's all feel for me. I don't know how to read music at all, and I know nothing about music theory. I just allow my body and spirit to become one with the music, and allow God to work His magic through me as I play at His feet and in the company of Angels.
@@sallyavantmusic thanks for the reply. Amen
You're welcome😊.
Thank-you! As you're playing solo, is the music from RD in your head or are you listening to the music? In either case, doesn't matter, I think you're brilliant.
I'm playing to a CD. Thank you!
Awesome.
Thank you!😃
Nice!
Have you tried jamming to less traditional music? I have been looking at bodhran styled drums but failed to find examples outside of Irish folk music to see if it would fit for what I want. The djembe is my favorite sounding drum, but it is a bit bulky (I bike most places and sadly doesn't fit in amongst medieval reenactment). The bodhran has some fun potential and the only thing keeping me hesitant is the limited playing space it seems to be used in, is this a case of me not diving through the search engine hard enough or is there a good reason its use is entirely traditional?
Hi there. The bodhran is nearly limitless in the potential it has when it comes to the amount of genres it can be used in. I'm making it my life mission to prove that. I play anything to Irish all the way to rock and anything in between. Just the other day I was playing to nothing but songs from Evanescence and Disturbed for like 3 hours. Although I haven't made any videos to it yet. Check out the rest of the videos on my channel. I play to a variety of a lot of music. If you have any questions, or if I can help with anything, don't hesitate to ask😊.
It's stuff like this that makes me proud to have Irish ancestry.
As far as I know, I don't have a spec of it in me. But yet I can feel it in my bones😊.
@@sallyavantmusic You may not have it in your blood, but the forty shades of green is in your soul.
@@NobleRanger Thank you, Mark😊.
I'm a bodhran player myself
Very nicely played bro
Thanks man!
I like this. I love playing the Bodhran too. I've been at it for about 4 years. Do you microphone the drum?
Hey thank you! I do mike the drum but I didn't in this video.
This is so impressive!
Thanks James!😃
This is AMAZING. I could feel it in my cells. Where did you learn? 💚
Hi, Erica! And thank you! Well, I've been playing for 12 years. I was self-taught for 4 years, and then 8 years ago I got professionally mentored for a weekend in Rhode Island by one of the top bodhran players in the world, Mance Grady.
Rock on Sally
Dude awesome 😀
Thanks Dude!
Excellent