Learn bodhran from Irelands best players on OAIM [Jimmy Higgins] 

This Bodhran lesson teaches you the technique needed for playing reels in Irish music sessions from Irish bodhrán maestro Jim Higgins. Start with this funky reel rhythm here then visit the Online Academy of Irish Music's website for a free mp3 of this rhythm and notation of the drum pattern and more info on how to speed up your learning - www.oaim.ie/bo...
Course Synopsis: In this course 'Intermediate Bodhran Technique', maestro percussionist Jim Higgins presents a range of rhythmical accompaniments to cover a variety of tune types - Reels, Jigs, Slipjigs, Slides, Polkas and Hornpipes. Over the course of the13 tutorials, Jim discusses and demonstrates many techniques that the learner Bodhran player can add to his palette of techniques - rolls, backhand motion, the use of syncopation, the 'Bo Diddley Beat', and rim techniques to name but a few. As a drummer, he frequently discusses how to apply what can be done on a drum kit to the Bodhran. The video tutorials are in a split-screen format, so the learner can view the backhand as well as the forehand at all times. Jim Higgins, who hails from Renmore, Galway has been a member of 'The Stunning' and 'The Saw Doctors'. He spent four years touring with 'River Dance' and is a member of 'The Mairtín O'Connor Band' and also of Donegal band Altan. He has also played with Lunasá, Paul Brady and Christy Moore.
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Jim plays along with a recording of whistle and flute duo Breda and Cora Smyth 'The Sun Street Shuffle'.
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