Roundstone Trip Overview
Meet a master Irish drum maker in his music shop.
Learn the history of the unique Irish drum/Bodhran.
See how the Irish drum/Bodhran is made.
See and hear how the Irish drum/Bodhran is played.
Enjoy a cup of tea / coffee and a scone with cream and jam.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Roundstone, Ireland
Trip Category: Classes & Workshops >> Music Classes
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Meet a master Irish drum maker in his music shop.
Learn the history of the unique Irish drum/Bodhran.
See how the Irish drum/Bodhran is made.
See and hear how the Irish drum/Bodhran is played.
Enjoy a cup of tea / coffee and a scone with cream and jam.
Itinerary
On this private tour meet Ireland’s only full time Bodhran maker at his craftsman’s music & craft shop, which lies within the walls of an old Franciscan monastery in a quaint fishing village in the heart of Connemara. He describes his craft amidst the smell of goatskin, glue, varnish and perspiration; – the story of the Bodhran, its name and why its playing style is the cleverest idea in the world of manual percussion. This this famous instrument’s beater or bone originated as the leg of a sheep or goat!
Enjoy the unique sounds of the Bodhran beat over a cup of tea or coffee and a delicious homemade scone with cream and jam.
Bodhrans can be purchased here and they can also have Celtic designs hand painted on them or even a family crest.
Tour Highlights:
Meet a master Irish drum maker in his music shop
Learn the history of the unique Irish drum/Bodhran.
See how the Irish drum/Bodhran is made.
See and hear how the Irish drum/Bodhran is played.
Enjoy a cup of tea / coffee and a scone with cream and jam.
