Steafan is the author of the very popular  Bodhran Book and "Bodhrán DVD" and has personally taught about 5000 people over the years! Using simple exercises and examples, Steafan makes learning this most distinctive of Celtic percussion instruments a uniquely enjoyable voyage of discovery!

Steafan teaches 4 distinct styles: Double stick, Single stick, stick and loop, and Hand styles

If you're a complete beginner, Steafan will show you how to hold the instrument correctly to develop the best sound and technique.

If you're more experienced, he'll show you how to use rhythm, syncopation, ornamentation and skin tones progress from traditional Celtic dance accompaniments to more contemporary sounds

Over the week you will learn how to hold the instrument, how to choose drums and sticks, how to develop good stick technique, and how to teach the instrument.

Day 1 SimpleReels    

Day 2 Simple Jigs

Day 3 Complex Reels and  Hornpipes

Day 4 Complex Jigs and Slip jigs

Day 5 Polkas, Mazurkas Marches Waltzes and recap

Audio music sheets / tab will be provided as downloads - but the book is pretty good too!

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