Bodhran Basics - Part Three: Jig and Reel Patterns

Once you’ve got the hang of the basic stroke, you’re ready to start playing actual music. In this video I talk about adding accents (louder beats) and leaving spaces in your patterns to add interest and definition to the groove
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[@thescallywagcrew]

Hi Matt, At the young age of 73 😵‍💫I have decided that I wanted to learn to play the bodhran (I've already discovered that I have no aptitude or musical ability to learn guitar or anything else along those lines). I have just dropped on your videos, and have to say that I found them excellent - just at the right level for me and, so much so, that it has inspired me to keep at it, slowly and steadily, and perhaps I might just get reasonably proficient in playing the drum in a few months (at my age, I might not have a few years 🤔🥴) Anyway, thank you and keep them coming, please.

[@mattdeblassmusic]

I'm so happy to hear they're helping you! And I think it's a great instrument to start at any age (I'm a little biased, I play a bunch of instruments, but bodhran has always been my favorite).
Slow and steady is the way to go.

[@pangolin414]

Really helpful thanks! What are the reel and jig you play as examples? I quite like them and don't recognize them!
I've been really enjoying this whole series of videos, keep up the great work!

[@mattdeblassmusic]

The Redhaired Boy and my mangled version of Out on the Ocean!