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5 Bodhrán Players You Should Know - McNeela Music

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      There’s no shortage of brilliant bodhrán players in traditional Irish music today. This once ridiculed and overlooked frame drum has gone on to become the heartbeat of Irish music. It’s a true rags to riches, zero to hero story. I’m often asked who my favourite bodhrán players are. So I’ve put together this list of some of the best movers and shakers on the Irish percussion scene. You already know of my love and admiration for the fantastic   Rónán Ó Snodaigh   so I decided to shake things up a little. I’ve chosen five of the greatest bodhrán players in the world for your listening pleasure. Some are legendary, others are on their way. Either way you don’t want to miss out on hearing these phenomenal Irish percussionists in action. They are guaranteed to inspire you to bodhrán greatness. I’ll tell you about their signature styles and the impact they’ve made on the world of Irish traditional music. Learn where bodhrán solos came from (who’s to blame), and listen to the most imitat
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Which Irish Instrument is the Easiest to Learn?

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  Which of These Irish Musical Instruments is Right For You? How easy is it to learn the Irish   concertina , the Irish   fiddle   and the   Irish flute ? These are easily three of the most popular Irish musical instruments catching the attention of beginners today. But how long does it take to become session ready? To help you out, I’ve examined three very different, but much loved Irish musical instruments to see what the learning curve is like for each. So, if you’re wondering which of these Irish musical instruments is the quickest or easiest to learn, look no further. This short guide will give you an idea of how fast (or slow) the learning process is and how long it will be before you’re playing tunes. Contents   [ hide ] The Concertina The Irish Flute The Irish Fiddle Make a Start The Concertina If you want an instrument that can more or less play itself within a few weeks, the concertina is for you. The Anglo concertina   is a bisonoric instrument. That means each button produc
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