Take your bodhrán skills to the next level with my intermediate course, immersing you in a dynamic blend of technical mastery and musical exploration. Deep dive on hornpipes and slip jigs, delving into real-life musical examples that will enhance your proficiency and musicality
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DESIGNED FOR INTERMEDIATES AND IMPROVERS
In this course I’ll be sharing all the tools you need to become a confident and expressive bodhrán player. We will build on the foundations established in my first course, and I'll challenge you and your bodhrán’s musical potential through 8 modules of graded material.I’ll set you up for success by breaking down the practice process in detail, and how you can structure your bodhrán practice time effectively to see and hear real results.
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 39 bespoke videos in total. On screen graphics are also provided to help you visualise the patterns in practice.
INCLUDES BESPOKE PRACTICE TRACKS
I’ve especially recorded a selection of tracks with some of London’s best session musicians Philippe Barnes, David Delarre and Aleksandra Henszel for us to work with. Tracks come with and without the bodhrán, so you can play along with me or play along in your own time at home, so that you can clearly hear how all the music fits together.
How to Play Bodhran: Develop Your Practice
Course Curriculum
- New tonal hand sounds for this course (5:27)
- Technical Exercise 1 - Tonal Hand (6:05)
- Technical Exercise 2 - Slide (2:58)
- Introducing Triplets and Rolls (4:35)
- Technical Exercise 3 - Triplets and Rolls (5:09)
- Technical Exercise 4 - Stone Killer for Speed (8:16)
- Technical Exercise 5 - Rudimental Excercise (4:21)
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