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Bodhrán Drum - Traditional Irish Muscial Instruments

Ancestral Tones on Instagram: "The Irish bodhrán played by @ruairi_glasheen The bodhrán is a traditional Irish frame drum, often considered the heartbeat of Irish music. Typically made from goatskin stretched over a wooden frame, it ranges from 25 to 65 cm in diameter. The player uses a wooden stick called a tipper to strike the drum, while the other hand manipulates the pitch and tone by pressing against the inside of the drumhead. Historically, the bodhrán was used for various purposes, includ