Explanation and Solo of a Custom Made Hedwitschak Bodhrán - Collaboration of the Player and Maker

This video features an explanation and solo of a custom made Hedwitschak Bodhrán. It was a collaboration of the player and maker.

By: Award-Winning Bodhrán Player Jacob McCauley (www.jacobmccauley.com)

Bodhrán built by Christian Hedwitschak (http://www.bodhranmaker.eu/)

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Bodhrán
• Bodhrán Solo
• Christian Hedwitschak
• Jacob McCauley
• Irish
• Scottish
• Celtic Music
• Drum Solo
• Irish Music
• Scottish Music
• Celtic Drum

[mrbodhranhead]

Lovely drum, Jacob. As usual, Christian's work is superb. He just sent me some pictures of my new drum (my 2nd from him). I also went with the new tuning system and the DragonSkin spicy. I elected just the regular depth, though. I can see the advantages of the deep drum -- it's just a bit much for me. I'll be posting video when I get my new one. Thanks, and BTW your top end technique is fab.

[JacobMcCauleyBodhran]

@mrbodhranhead Thanks! You're right, Christian's work is superb. He never ceases to amaze me with his continuing innovation and constant top quality. Congrats on ordering a second drum from him! The new tuning system is great, and the Spicy skin will compliment that perfectly. Christian and I have some new projects on the go as well so keep an eye out for some new designs and some promo videos to go along with them. Thanks for your kind words about my playing as well!

[kishanabear]

beautiful. this sounds a lot like a brenndan double skin. thick, beefy sound w/ great attack! thank you for posting.

[JacobMcCauleyBodhran]

@kishanabear You're very welcome!

I haven't had a lot of experience with double skins, as they aren't really suited to my playing. But the "beefy" sound (which I would describe as a full, well rounded but not overpowering) is not just the result of the skin, but also the frame, and the mic being used. I use a large diaphragm condenser, and with the design of the frame, the achieved sound is full, ranging from deep lows, to crisp highs, but no over-powering bass. All in all a great sound!

[Copterdl]

Your techniques are superb!

Question, I understand the dragonskin is made from a goat skin, does the goatskin have as live a sound as a calfskin timpini head? Some of the newer transparent heads are great. I have heard Lucy Randall play a Christian Hedwitschak

bodhran and it sounds great, but I am wondering if it is as loud as a transparent calfskin like a alfonso drum?

The reason I am asking is because I am considering purchasing one of these drums and currently play Alfonso's drum.

[JacobMcCauleyBodhran]

@Copterdl Thanks very much!

In terms of the Goatskin vs the Calfskin. In my experience it usually depends a lot on the skin itself (thick or thin, trasparent etc). Some skins can have more or less attack or live sound than others no matter which animal it is from. I have only played a few calfskin Bodhrans so I cannot fully comment as to if a calfskin is generally more live sounding. But I can say that the DragonskinSpicy has the most attack and full live sound that I have ever played.

[JacobMcCauleyBodhran]

@DoryDL06708 Thanks!

[DoryDL06708]

incredible! Awesome drum and solo!