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WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE, IN YOUR OWN TIME
The course has been designed with the bodhrán player in mind. Work through 8 modules of content at your own speed, and in your own time. We start at the very beginning working through the fundamentals, tonal hand, reels, jigs and a range of dynamic technical and music exercises.
SPECIALLY RECORDED PRACTICE TRACKS
One of biggest challenges for a beginner bodhrán player is finding suitable music to practice with. I’ve recorded 4 tracks comprising 7 tunes in total especially for this course and together I’ll take you through a selection of brilliant patterns so you can play along with confidence. The tracks feature Aleksandra Henszel on flute and whistle, and Dave Dellare on guitar.
OVER 4 HOURS OF VIDEO CONTENT
The course includes over 4 hours of broadcast quality video content in 4k with both front and side camera angels to demonstrate playing and tonal hands at work. The course includes 42 videos in total. On screen graphics are also provided to help you visualise the patterns in practice.
How to Play Bodhran: Begin Your Journey Course Curriculum
- Introduction to Reels (4:08)
- Introducing the Set (5:57)
- Reel Pattern 1 (7:45)
- Reel Pattern 2 (9:58)
- Reel Pattern 3 (8:40)
- Reel Pattern 4 (7:28)
- Reels Combination Pattern (9:15)
- Joe Cooleys Reel into Drowsy Maggie Audio Files : Fast
- Joe Cooleys Reel into Drowsy Maggie Audio Files : Slow
- Reel Playlist
MEET YOUR TEACHER
Ruairi Glasheen is an award-winning percussionist, composer and film maker based in London. Obsessed by drums and rhythm from an early age, he made his musical debut on the Irish bodhran at the age of 4. In 2013, Ruairi graduated from The Royal College of Music with 1st Class Honours and recipient of the President’s Award from HRH Prince Charles.
Ruairi leads a truly diverse career in music. He performs with numerous artists and ensembles, collaborates with arts organisations to create high impact and inclusive education projects and is in demand as a presenter, workshop leader and facilitator.
Find out more about Ruairi at www.RuairiGlasheen.net
HERES WHAT COURSE PARTICIPANTS HAD TO SAY...
I am enjoying and getting so much out of your bodhrán course thanks so much for offering this amazing insight and foundation of playing skills needed for my bodhrán playing. The course is fantastic value it would cost me 10 time more to get a fraction of this skill set.
John, Queensland, Australia
About a year ago, I enrolled in your online bodhrán course, and it has been an invaluable learning resource. The chapters are exceptionally well organised and easy to follow—challenging yet fun and achievable! Ruairi, your teaching method is incredibly effective, bring on the intermediate course!
Aisling, Wicklow, Ireland
I’m so glad I enrolled in How to Play Bodhrán: Begin Your Journey, as the journey did begin for me, and here I am 18 months later playing bodhrán at my local pub’s Irish session on a Thursday night!
Paul, Leeds, United Kingdom