Hey Chris, just found your vids and after watching different Bodhran tutorials, you're the first one I've seen to play like I do with my hand closer to the head with the majority of the tipper sticking out on the back hand. It dawned on me one day this instrument was originally played with the knuckles so any little piece of wood or bone held between the fingers would give more volume and save from raw knuckles or later calloused knuckles. But a longer stick or bone out the back would allow for faster rolls and triplets. So, that's how I first held my tipper when I started 6 months ago. Oh and with the very bent wrist as well! But being a set drummer of over 50 years playing traditional grip it all just seemed natural. Of course, watching all these different tutorials got me to experiment with other grips and from the start loving the look of the single end style of play. That was the hardest to conquer but recently it clicked and I found the "trick" to it! Now it's just a matter of more practice from here on but I'm feeling very comfortable playing Kerry style, psuedo- knuckle style and top end style. I look forward to watching more of your videos and I'm sure I'll be a better drummer for it! In the meantime, thanks for this one!
Great video, Chris. I can't remember where I heard it first, but the word that made triplets first work for me was 'over-rotate', same as you state. For any beginners watching this, trust me -- Chris is right. Once you get the hang of playing triplets, it is almost harder to NOT let them sneak in than to play them in the first place.
i got one 50 pounds on ebay,, the skin has a hard spot and the skin is as tight as old boots,and the frame buzzes like a bee wityh its bum on fire, spend about 100.00 pounds to 150 minimum convert that cost to usd .. waltons double skin deep is a good place to start 16 to 18 inch is good .. jeff.. english man who love the bodhran and it a novice player ..
Thanks Chris! Your lessons are just what I'm looking for. I was given a Bodhran as a gift and I love it. One question: my tipper bounces more than once sometimes when I strike the drum. Am I holding it incorrectly? Only been playing a week and I'm just getting the feel for triplets. Thanks again! Steve
As a stickler for theory, I’m curious as to why you and others refer to this as a “triplet” rhythm? Sound like the technique is mostly used to produce a sixteenth-sixteenth-eighth note rhythm, rather than triplet. And in instances where the technique could really be used to play a triplet, you’d have to “swing” the right hand so that the down stroke is twice as long as the upstroke... I mean... right??
Blues Mama Original I was hoping you had actually gone ahead and made a video of Bodhran positions for "busty female Bodhran players", since the first 2 words describe me and the last 2 words are what I aspire to be. I checked your uploads and didn't see anything about Bodhrans, but if you, or Chris Weddle, or anybody, want to tackle this topic I'd find it helpful!
you are absolutely correct - I did NOT make good on my "promise" - So I will, perhaps as soon as this evening. I'll message you here. Thank you for reminding me :D
Hey Chris, just found your vids and after watching different Bodhran tutorials, you're the first one I've seen to play like I do with my hand closer to the head with the majority of the tipper sticking out on the back hand.
It dawned on me one day this instrument was originally played with the knuckles so any little piece of wood or bone held between the fingers would give more volume and save from raw knuckles or later calloused knuckles.
But a longer stick or bone out the back would allow for faster rolls and triplets.
So, that's how I first held my tipper when I started 6 months ago. Oh and with the very bent wrist as well!
But being a set drummer of over 50 years playing traditional grip it all just seemed natural.
Of course, watching all these different tutorials got me to experiment with other grips and from the start loving the look of the single end style of play.
That was the hardest to conquer but recently it clicked and I found the "trick" to it!
Now it's just a matter of more practice from here on but I'm feeling very comfortable playing Kerry style, psuedo- knuckle style and top end style.
I look forward to watching more of your videos and I'm sure I'll be a better drummer for it!
In the meantime, thanks for this one!
I watched this video and had to comment. Your instructions were very easy to follow and helped me pin point the issues I was having. Thanks Chris! :D
i love this guy. he breaks it all the way down. thanks chris
Great video, Chris. I can't remember where I heard it first, but the word that made triplets first work for me was 'over-rotate', same as you state. For any beginners watching this, trust me -- Chris is right. Once you get the hang of playing triplets, it is almost harder to NOT let them sneak in than to play them in the first place.
Great vid, Chris! 👍 🏴
Could u a difference in sound between cheap $50 bodhrans and expensive bodhrans?
i got one 50 pounds on ebay,, the skin has a hard spot and the skin is as tight as old boots,and the frame buzzes like a bee wityh its bum on fire, spend about 100.00 pounds to 150 minimum convert that cost to usd .. waltons double skin deep is a good place to start 16 to 18 inch is good .. jeff.. english man who love the bodhran and it a novice player ..
What do you do when your tipper is a small one?
This is really good! Deserves more views! Thank you!
Thanks Chris! Your lessons are just what I'm looking for. I was given a Bodhran as a gift and I love it. One question: my tipper bounces more than once sometimes when I strike the drum. Am I holding it incorrectly? Only been playing a week and I'm just getting the feel for triplets. Thanks again! Steve
Brilliant lesson first I have found you been trying triplets for months. 20 mins got it down! here in Glasgow!!
Very clear, helpful information, thank you Chris!
Great lesson Chris. I thank you 😊 🙏🏻 from Australia 🇦🇺✅
Very helpful video for a rookie (I.e. myself)! Thank you very much!
If you don’t mind me asking, what did you use around the rim of the drum for padding?
Really clear instruction. Many thanks.
Cool video man, much appreciated!
The last beat wasn't explained very much and it went completely over my head. 😔
As a stickler for theory, I’m curious as to why you and others refer to this as a “triplet” rhythm? Sound like the technique is mostly used to produce a sixteenth-sixteenth-eighth note rhythm, rather than triplet. And in instances where the technique could really be used to play a triplet, you’d have to “swing” the right hand so that the down stroke is twice as long as the upstroke... I mean... right??
Nope
Great!!!
Very helpful thanks
Blues Mama Original I was hoping you had actually gone ahead and made a video of Bodhran positions for "busty female Bodhran players", since the first 2 words describe me and the last 2 words are what I aspire to be. I checked your uploads and didn't see anything about Bodhrans, but if you, or Chris Weddle, or anybody, want to tackle this topic I'd find it helpful!
you are absolutely correct - I did NOT make good on my "promise" - So I will, perhaps as soon as this evening. I'll message you here. Thank you for reminding me :D
Blues Mama Original Awesome! Antici....pation!
You’re like a ripped leonardo dicaprio but thanks for the lesson
Except younger and that’s his real hair.
very helpful, loved it ;)
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