The Bodhran Book [With CD] (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781900428729)

(Music Sales America). Accomplished and renowned percussionist Steafan Hannigan details all the intricacies of traditional Bodhran playing. Nothing is taken for granted or forgotten, making this a suitable manual for beginners with its gentle and careful progression through the techniques using numerous examples and exercises. Learn the many, varied bodhran techniques through expert and detailed instruction. Also included is a selection of repertoire pieces which add depth to your playing, plus sections on the history of the Bodhran and Irish music, including construction and maintenance. All clearly presented with illustrations, photographs and diagrams. A CD of demonstration tracks of all the pieces in the book played by Hannigan himself is also included. This allows you to hear examples of the exercises and pieces as they should sound.

Author: Steafan Hannigan
ISBN-10: 1900428725
ISBN-13: 9781900428729
Publisher: Music Sales
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2005
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 9.56h x 7.00w x 0.20d