Any bodhran instructors around Burlington, Wisconsin (between Milwaukee and Janesville)? A young13 year old girl, raw beginner, would love to learn the instrument. She has a beginner bodhran and is ready for guidance. Where does she find a teacher up there?
Linda, you could encourage her to join the Middle School concert and marching band. She is the perfect age! I have found that a lot of percussion skills are transferable. She will probably start with snare drum in school (I wonder if they have celtic school bands in the UK?). But she will learn to read rhythms, and meter and dynamics. Just a thought.
Also, there is a web service associated with celoas.com that has on-line instruction for all instruments, bodhran is about $40. You pay w/a credit card and is it self paced with videos and printable information.
This is just on the outside chance that you don't find the individual you are looking for. Her parents need to track down a local celtic band and simply ask their drummer. I have NEVER known a musician to turn down $30 bucks (more or less), for 45 munites of instruction once or twice a week.
yes, I know Geoff, as if i haven't heard you parrot this old saw at least 6 times on different threads before.... Braaaawk, drums aren't musical instruments,...... drums aren't musical instruments... Geoff, - does that squeezebox thing you play give you a bad rash on your tummy? or have you developed callouses by now? ...........ha, jus' slagging you mate.
Ps - the young drummer shouldn't overlook instructional video's. They are for sale on ebay every day of the week and it is an inexpensive way to get lots of good info. quick.
No one ever said drums weren't musical instruments, It's just that, as musical instruments go, they're pretty limited. And even as drums go, bodhrans are pretty limited. If Linda fancies learning the bodhran, that's fine. You never know, It might be a stepping stone to her wanting to take up an instrument you can play a tune on.
Encourage the young lass to play, and to ignore all the "its not a musical instrument" stuff. See the note from Tanya in the "dont knock the bodhranists" discussion: these people have either never heard a bodhran played well, or perhaps they dont happen to like it, but when any musician translates "I dont like ...." into "You shouldn't do ..." it is time he looked over his shoulder to see how far behind him is the path of wisdom.
You have stated the case precisely bass-ackwards (ass-backwards, - in case you are dyslexic, like me). You state that DRUMS are limited as musical instruments, and as far as drums go, bodhrans are more limited than the others. Sorry, that is exactly wrong. Bodhrans, with the delicate skins, sophisticated internal tuning systems, and open back for hand control are BY FAR, one of the most advanced percussion instruments yet created. This is a fact and I am surprised you were know aware of it!... It is probably not apparent if you have a Walton, and pound it like a tom-tom, but with a complex tipper action and well developed hand control from the back, open side, it is almost infinitely musical, and one of the most enjoyable instruments ever devised ... my opinion, of course... but one that is based on many years of experience with all sorts of percussion, and, truth is, I haven't paid enough attention to you to even realize what it is you play...? Flute, fiddle, banjo... jaw harp? Knock yourself out!
DRUMS ARE TOTALLY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS!! All music is based around rhythm, and what better way to get at that than with a drum?! I know several bands that have very prominent percussion sections. If that were lost it would be an immensely greater lose than say if the fiddle or flute dropped out. Say what you will but a band's back up (yes, including drums) make the band.
speaking of instructors...
speaking of instructors...
Any bodhran instructors around Burlington, Wisconsin (between Milwaukee and Janesville)? A young13 year old girl, raw beginner, would love to learn the instrument. She has a beginner bodhran and is ready for guidance. Where does she find a teacher up there?
# Posted on August 2nd 2003 by linda
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Linda, you could encourage her to join the Middle School concert and marching band. She is the perfect age! I have found that a lot of percussion skills are transferable. She will probably start with snare drum in school (I wonder if they have celtic school bands in the UK?). But she will learn to read rhythms, and meter and dynamics. Just a thought.
Also, there is a web service associated with celoas.com that has on-line instruction for all instruments, bodhran is about $40. You pay w/a credit card and is it self paced with videos and printable information.
This is just on the outside chance that you don't find the individual you are looking for. Her parents need to track down a local celtic band and simply ask their drummer. I have NEVER known a musician to turn down $30 bucks (more or less), for 45 munites of instruction once or twice a week.
good luck.
# Posted on August 2nd 2003 by irish ruff
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Wasn't that a bit pointed?
Q. Where can I find a bodhran instructor?
A. Learn a musical instrument instead.
# Posted on August 3rd 2003 by geoffwright
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Your a hard man geoffwright
Mikea
# Posted on August 3rd 2003 by Mikea
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yes, I know Geoff, as if i haven't heard you parrot this old saw at least 6 times on different threads before.... Braaaawk, drums aren't musical instruments,...... drums aren't musical instruments... Geoff, - does that squeezebox thing you play give you a bad rash on your tummy? or have you developed callouses by now? ...........ha, jus' slagging you mate.
Ps - the young drummer shouldn't overlook instructional video's. They are for sale on ebay every day of the week and it is an inexpensive way to get lots of good info. quick.
# Posted on August 3rd 2003 by irish ruff
Re: speaking of instructors...
No one ever said drums weren't musical instruments, It's just that, as musical instruments go, they're pretty limited. And even as drums go, bodhrans are pretty limited. If Linda fancies learning the bodhran, that's fine. You never know, It might be a stepping stone to her wanting to take up an instrument you can play a tune on.
# Posted on August 3rd 2003 by llig leahcim
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dear linda, the previously recommended web site for your young protege' is as follows:
http://www.scoiltrad.com/
Comes highly recommended.
# Posted on August 4th 2003 by irish ruff
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Linda
the following link may be of interest
http://www.halshawmusic.co.uk/bodhran.html
I know a number of people who have used it, and say it is good.
Dave
# Posted on August 4th 2003 by showaddydadito
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Linda
By the way, it's a bodhran tutor book and tape.
Encourage the young lass to play, and to ignore all the "its not a musical instrument" stuff. See the note from Tanya in the "dont knock the bodhranists" discussion: these people have either never heard a bodhran played well, or perhaps they dont happen to like it, but when any musician translates "I dont like ...." into "You shouldn't do ..." it is time he looked over his shoulder to see how far behind him is the path of wisdom.
Dave
# Posted on August 4th 2003 by showaddydadito
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Mr. Gill.....
You have stated the case precisely bass-ackwards (ass-backwards, - in case you are dyslexic, like me). You state that DRUMS are limited as musical instruments, and as far as drums go, bodhrans are more limited than the others. Sorry, that is exactly wrong. Bodhrans, with the delicate skins, sophisticated internal tuning systems, and open back for hand control are BY FAR, one of the most advanced percussion instruments yet created. This is a fact and I am surprised you were know aware of it!... It is probably not apparent if you have a Walton, and pound it like a tom-tom, but with a complex tipper action and well developed hand control from the back, open side, it is almost infinitely musical, and one of the most enjoyable instruments ever devised ... my opinion, of course... but one that is based on many years of experience with all sorts of percussion, and, truth is, I haven't paid enough attention to you to even realize what it is you play...? Flute, fiddle, banjo... jaw harp? Knock yourself out!
# Posted on August 5th 2003 by irish ruff
Re: speaking of instructors...
DRUMS ARE TOTALLY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS!! All music is based around rhythm, and what better way to get at that than with a drum?! I know several bands that have very prominent percussion sections. If that were lost it would be an immensely greater lose than say if the fiddle or flute dropped out. Say what you will but a band's back up (yes, including drums) make the band.
# Posted on August 8th 2003 by rae_rae_racer