*#Bodhran* (How To Practice Without A Bodhran And Make Your Own Tipper)

[karahan246]

Thank you Michelle, very useful information as very often I was thinking how to practice a rhythms while my drum is far away from me.... So, time to go shopping :)

[mclean2010100]

Michelle, that was awesome never thought every day home products could be used as a practice drum . i use your lesson plan very helpful being visually impaired i listen for your up down method thanks Shawn

[aprilshey16]

this one is awesome!!!

[673Piper]

Awesome videos Michelle. I bought a tipper today and spent the last 2 hours practicing with your videos, on a clipboard LOL. I've been a competitive piper in Ontario for many years and can't wait to buy a drum and keep learning and practicing.

[faithgiftz]

Haven't gotten my drum yet but excited to see how I can practice anyway. Off to make my tipper and clip drum! Am really enjoying your 7 Rhythms in & Days! Thanks

[Squgy]

Your amazing :D very pretty too :D i think its great you helping all them people play that instrument keep it alive girl :D

[emeraldspiritstalker]

Love it! Thank you now I can practice while my 3 yr old naps!

[RusRPGamer]

Thank you!!!

[Beleth1a]

A fantastic tip! I've been looking for a quiet solution for bodhran practicing for long.

[rayoemt]

hi Michelle thanks again for your great Tips i am already to practice slainté from Dublin Ray (",)

[MrDreamwitch]

love it ,I'm going to make both tomorrow

[lisaminooli42]

Thank you!!! That's great.

[k1banjo]

Thanks for the great instruction. I travel quite extensively and am always looking for tips.

[winterwolf731]

I would never have thought of using these materials but you are right and they work FANTASTICALLLY!!! Now i can practice anytime anywhere A LOT quieter. THANK YOU

[richardbeaton1]

pensil and cardbord box works a treat hahaha ;)

[JDPISH]

GREAT !!

New to the Bodhran and wish to use it along with my Irish Comedy as an entertainer

Thank you Sooo MUCH !!!

PISH

[SheinaFae]

When I need to be quiet, I play a canvas double cd case!

[Folkyou1994]

Thank you very much for the videos. I just went out with my pearent to get a bodhrán for a Christmas pressent so up intill then I need something to practis on so seeing your video has helped me find ways of practising up intill Christmas. Thanks alot! :)

[Steph9737]

thanks for the video!

Well, i have a small bodhrán that i bought back then on 2006 in Ireland at the Guinness factory, i know it is just a souvenir, but while my real bodhrán arrives home i am using that lil one, is kinda hard to practice in an 8 inch bodhrán but i think i am having some progress

thanks again for all the great videos!

[Farizula]

thanks for the suggestions! this will definitely help in getting some more practice time into my day. many thanks!

[terrymolloy]

HI Michelle... this vid is excellent! Now I can practise without freaking my 12 week old puppy out by banging at my drum!! Thanks

[forester01737]

Wow, this is great! I really like how enthusiastic you explain all this... just watching your videos leaves me in a very good mood, it kind of makes me happy! :-)

Thanks for uploading all these helpful videos, they're a great gift! I think I'll give the "bodhran" a try, this cheap practice pad is a good opportunity...

Oh, but in your videos - I'd leave out this psychedelic intro... ;-)

[bodhisurfer]

what a great idea!

[Icekler]

genius, I don't live in a place where they sell those drums so easily found, so I can make this to practice !

[lindamon8]

Great tips. I've even found a paperback makes a reasonable makeshift bodhran!

[irishcougar]

Excellent Michelle! I live in a high rise and this will allow me to play at any time. I also wanted to share another great practice bodhran..... An empty pizza box works great too! I did this when I was on vacation and was missing my drum. You can even place a folded towel inside to change the sound. Just make sure to hide it from the maid if you're in a hotel so it doesn't get thrown away!

[Riobha]

Great tips! i've been using a styrofoam packing insert...it's a little quieter.

[zarasplanet]

Perfect!

[LinusFurious]

I just got my bodhran down off the wall and started playing again - your videos are great inspiration!

[TheKathyRoberts]

Love it. I'm waiting for my drum to arrive so this is PERFECT! Headed out to the dollar store for skewers and a clipboard!

[crakesdog]

LOVE IT! i'm out to buy a Bodhran this weekend! So inspirational Michelle thank you! :)))

[Janivarius]

¡¡Simplemente espectacular!! Por favor sigue así, no dejes de subir videos, aprender contigo a tocar el Bodhrán es una maravilla!

[SvitlanaNA]

GREAT !

[arossjr]

Simply stunning! You're an amazing player & teacher! Love your enthusiasm and evident love of the instrument. Awesome!

[katekakes]

awesome thank you so much i always wanted a bodhran and never had the money to buy one awesome thank you so much very very helpful

[aikighost]

Great video. Nice technique.

[Ainslie1979]

Michelle,

Great video, I've been wanting to figure out how to practice without making a racket in my apartment. The clipboard is fantastic...can't wait to go out and find some skewers.

[dtp1888]

howye ,ive been practising at work for a while now ,with a beater and clipboard as you suggested excellent with a jig or reel playing on the old cd player in the background ,thanks for the videos ,dan, scotland

[paulcjohnston73]

Your videos are wonderful, I especially like this one... I can practice/learn even before laying my hands on a bodhran !

[idrumba]

Brilliant idea, I work with groups of children. Now we can all play.

Thanks again.

[jmrsing]

Thanks Michelle for all the lessons. Could suggest where to buy a descent Bodhran?

[odysseusjak]

Great tip! I am getting a bodhran for my birthday and was practicing with all sorts of things (a pencil, my notebook, etc.). After I saw your tip, I went down to the local Dollar General and bought some bamboo skewers and rubber bands and made my own practice tipper. I am using a practice pad I got for Christmas a couple of years ago to practice on.

Thank you SO much for your time and talent. I am so excited about playing this fascinating drum!

Peace be with you,

OD

[dacahe]

This is so cool I had no idea, I have to start practicing.

[laellagos]

Thank you so much for sharing this helpful tip! This way I can practise playing the bodhran practically anywhere, even at school! :D

[rewderse]

Great| Nice n simple

[MaiaGlor]

thanks a lot!! iìm from italy and i'm going to buy my bodhran next time ill go to ireland.. but for now this vid has been very helpful!!

[firejazzman]

GREAT VIDEO!!!

I USE A SHOEBOX =p

THANKS A LOT

[julieh28]

I have spent all night learning how to play from watching your videos. Thankyou so much. And just as I was about to go to bed, I came across this one! What a gem! I could even try this one with my class at school. I think they would really enjoy it. Also, it means that wherever I am, I know that I can pop into the local supermarket and come out with a drum! Thanks again. jmag57 in Wandiligong

[pinkbarracudagirl]

Just Perfect, Thank You...No drum as yet, so I can start learning now.

[TheQuarrymen8]

woow! I thought it's impossible to make an instrument that sounds as well as a real one! 7/5!

[frizzell32]

Hmmm I can use that home made tipper as a different sound..lol Great job.

[ThePilatesLounge]

GREAT GREAT GREAt ! and I ove hyour intro before the intro- makes so much sense! Thank you ! Look at how many videos you have! You are awesome

[lovestruck941]

WIll be using this to play quieter when practising...thanks Michelle:~)

[quiltedscot]

I love the idea of playing a little quieter....and with skrwers and a book! Wow...what a great idea! thanks

[DIATOMUZIK]

Merci beaucoup pour tous ces bons conseils et un grand bravo à l'excellente musicienne que vous êtes... 5 *****

[jigkids]

Great information! We will definitely be trying this out. You play so great even using skewer sticks and clipboards!