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
Christy Moore
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Christopher Andrew "Christy" Moore is an Irish folk singer, songwriter and guitarist. He was one of the founding members of the bands Planxty and Moving Hearts and has had significant success as a sol
Bodhrán
…skins are tightened or loosened depending on the atmospheric conditions. Some notable music acts and people who have made use of the bodhrán include Christy Moore, Planxty, Moving Hearts, The Chieftains, The Boys of the Lough, The Pogues, Hothouse Flowers, Stockton's Wing, De Dannan, The Saw Doctors, Great Big…
Moore performing in 2008