kip: thunderheart bodhran

[ABlissfulRainbow]

Hi ya. Loved listening to this. Just curious, I'm wanting to learn but have no idea on what type to buy. I dont want to get one and then have to replace it a few months down the line...I'd like one that will do me for a fair while. I'm serious about learning. Thanks :)

[0x0221]

Wow, you're amazing! How long have you been playing?

[nchune]

@0x0221

thanks. that vid was from 2007 or so, so i had been seriously playing for 2 yrs or so

[Steacy783]

Never played but appreciate very much ! I notice this tape advise though. I used to play drums at one time and I'd do the same thing with my snare, as you say to reduce ring. The seventies required different drum sounds then. I'd also put a blanket or heavy pillow in my open faced base for the same effect . Sorry, just saying !

[mrpants1971]

Sweet playing, Kip!



[nchune]

the tape isn't to fix the skin...its to deaden the overtones and ringing of the drum

if your skin is cracked try some leather care product

Neats Feet Oil

Lanolin

I use a little bit of Lexol ( very rarely and very sparingly)

You only need tape if that is the sound you want from the drum

[susanshelit]

Ehmm The skin of my bodhran is showing some cracks. Its a single skin type. Do I need to put tape on it?? My first bodhran ever so I have no idea but seeing how you say you put tape on it, I might need to as well?

[Labrabob]

Tell me about the tape on the permiter please, is it standard electrical tape or a specil kind of tape, and how well does it stay on? GREAT PLAYING!!!

[nchune]

@Labrabob

thanks for the comment.

its just whatever electrical tape i had around the house. it stayed on very well for this drum

i have had other drums/skin types that the tape would come off after a few days

some makers ive talked to will use a bit of contact cement to keep the tape in place

[wunjothurisaz]

Fantastic!  Though you look so angry... ;)

[hamstersniffer]

Love the deep, dense, throaty sound of your bodhran. Do you mind me asking who the maker of that one is? Thanks for sharing your playing.

[nchune]

@hamstersniffer

hi! thanks very much

that was a non tuneable 20" goatskin from John Millen at ThunderheartdrumsDOTcom

i bought it in 95 at an Arts Festival. The skin was very hard and fairly thick. I did a number of skin treatments to soften up the skin, and sanded the skin as well.

Added some tape, and the inside of the drum has some tubing insulation sitting around the perimeter on the skin to give it more bass

-Kip

[Mebbe2]

Love how he sits there and looks around like he's bored.. Cracks me up! You make it look so easy!!

[nchune]

@synthpathetic

sorry....long gonw

I had a maker move the skin from that shell to a smaller 16 tuneable shell..then a friend of mine bought it...and then sold it overseas!!!!

-kip

[Fraususemil]

Impressing, even nice to watch.

But hey, darling ... SMILE! Just a tiny little bit ... :o)

[TheRantingBrit]

How do you get that really deep tone? I love that tone.

[Thomas05091942]

Very nice.  Interesting to hear the difference different tipper's make!

[Christyless1]

now thats proper bod playing - none of that stupid pitch sliding - great vid and great playing man - well done

[alaffey3]

savage... clean cut, no messin, non- showy decent bodhrán playing! great sound, any tips on where to buy a good bodhrán in the galway area?

[nchune]

thanks! no idea... i'm from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA

[MacMan282]

@nchune I love your style and the sound of your bodhran. It's deep and relaxing. Very well done!

[EireEire100]

That's it, I'm taking up the bodhran!

Great video!!!!

[nchune]

do you bend your wrist or do you keep the wrist straight

if you play with the wrist bent, try to straighten it out (dont bend it) andadjust the tipper so the tipper is facing back towards you

all the movement is from your elbow to hand...like you are opening a door or turning a key

think of your forearm as an axel in a car.

it turns from the elbow down

[nchune]

Hi. This vid was uploaded in 2007. At that point I had probably been playing seriously for 2 or 3 years

[legendofthelake]

this bodhran has a magnificent sound!

lisette

[KaiBailey]

Very warm, clean playing, I like it a lot.

[madceltguy]

A fine job! Just got my Bodhran and hope I get as good!

[rivermaggie]

ok....your right lol......a bit in the cups when last emailed you....it is a tipper.......and STILL struggling with it lol,........hope your holiday is warm and full of cheer

maggie

[ivor36]

bad

[hellmonster666]

u must be on the nancy side then aye

u done a great job on the drum of me homeland

[rivermaggie]

ok........every time I try this I loose my timble lol......any hints? Your GREAT! Shoot I need to practice more lol

[redhotchilidogs]

isnt it tipper ?

and try using electrical tape at the top of where you grip,

thats what i do

[MajesticJustice]

cool I need to get me one of these

[rabbitspliff]

FOUND IT! haha, wasn't so hard after all!

[KTMownage]

wow thats REALLY too quite... i have to strain to hear it

[Waelwulfas]

Great sound, what microphone have you recorded this with? Cool playing too.

[kingofcelts]

Excellent playing. Not only do you have a good feel for the instrument. But you are a technician also, you understand all the areas of and tensions in the Bodhran.. Good work

[popolot]

Very nice. Keep up the good work and make more videos.

[LoneGranger]

Well done! I'm inspired and wish i could lessons from you.

[selleryn]

Excelente sonido!!! yo estoy aprendiendo a tocar y espero llegar a hacerlo tan bien como él, saludos :D

[nchune]

the drum is a 20" NON tuneable from John Millen at thunderheartdrums dot com

[fiddleit]

Fantastic and a great sounding drum too.

[BoudicaConn]

Hey Kip, awesome, ty!More please :)

What size drum and depth is that?

Love the deep, rich tones!

[dayglowdave]

fantastic!

[vampytooth]

finally some quality.......much needed thank you for sharing. ppl thinks its a easy to play........wrong!!!

[upkilt]

Thanks for being one of the decent players on YouTube!

[sixnow25]

Mmmm... feels good.

[irishlad6]

How much did this beautiful baby end up costing, if you don't mind me asking? :)

[nchune]

thanks for the comments! i've played drum set for years, but the bodhran is now my absolute obsession. the simplicity and elegance of the instrument and also the tonal component that you can get with the hand on the back of the skin.

[DanyNicola]

The bodhran: a unique instrument!!!

[rockstothebass]

I really like the bass you're getting from this bodhran. I don't play one, (I play mandolin, flute, and cello) but I really admire the bodhran because its seemingly simple design is blown away once you hear what it can do...

[upaescape]

I play bodhran myself (not great mind you) but that is some great bodhran playing. Very cool technique.

Cheers

[NotReAn]

realy gud...

[shaalis]

Dude I so want to session with you.

[futureboycolin]

you have a such a light playing style...wife asleep?

[nchune]

the drum is a 20" NON tuneable from John Millen at thunderheartdrums dot com

[gobhooligan]

This bodhran is givin me a chub

[spartan55874]

pretty sweet. thats a little too deep for what style I'd be playing. What I'd be playing mostly is bluegrass and some for square dancing. But I dont have one yet, i will in a month or so. and keep it up!!

[bnojammymulligan]

You're very good...if you ever visit Sligo,bring yrself and the bodhran to Mcglynns,Shoot the Crows or the Harp for a session..

[gobhooligan]

Nice freakin bodhran! It sound awesome. Can I ask you where you got it friend?