A traditional Irish instrument, the Bodhrán is an open frame drum. The head of the drum is traditionally made out of goat skins, but other animal skins as well as some synthetic materials can be used. The head of the Bodhrán is tacked to one end of the frame and the other end of the [...]

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• Playing the Bodhrán The Irish drum known as a Bodhrán is an open ended frame drum, which allows the player to place their hand inside the drum. Having the hand inside the instrument provides a way to control the pitch and timbre of the drum. Generally, the Bodhrán ranges in diameter from between......
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• Introduction to the Bodhrán and Bouzouki Instruments There are musical instruments that you hear a lot about, and then there are many that do not find their way into the limelight much at all. The Bodhrán and Bouzouki instruments are examples of unique musical instruments that are still being played but that do not get a lot......

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The violin is traditionally associated with western style Classical music. Musicians who learn the violin do so by reading printed music, playing exactly what is written from one note to the next. The music associated with playing the violin is often regarded as being complex and challenging. One example of an accessible sample of violin [...]

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• Confused About the Difference Between a Fiddle and a Violin? Basically, a violin is just a more specialized type of fiddle. A fiddle can be any type of stringed instrument that is played with a horsehair bow. The main distinction between a fiddle and a violin generally refers to the different styles of music played on each. Fiddles are more......
• Learning to Play the Violin Although the violin can be played simply by plucking the strings with your fingers, the best way to learn how to play the guitar is by using the bow. When you first begin playing the violin, this can appear difficult, and even a bit awkward, but if you are patient......

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