Alec Finn
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Alexander J. Phinn, known professionally as Alec Finn, was a British-born traditional musician who is famous for his unique style of accompaniment on the bouzouki.
Alec Finn on stage with De Dannan at the 1985 Trowbridge Folk Festival
Bodhrán
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The bodhrán is a frame drum used in Irish music ranging from 25 to 65 cm in diameter, with most drums measuring 35–45 cm. The sides of the drum are 9–20 cm deep. A goatskin hide is tacked to one side.
Bottom view of a bodhrán-like frame drum made in the 1960s or earlier; note scarf-joined frame.
Painted Bodhrán for decoration purposes
Traditional tippers
Modern tippers