An in depth look at playing the bodhrán. Peter Houlahan takes the absolute beginner to professional status in this easy to follow tutorial. All Irish dance rhythms are explained in detail, reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas, slides, marches and slip jigs. Both left and right hand techniques are explained. Foreword from Brian Finnegan.

An in depth look at playing the bodhrán. Peter Houlahan takes the absolute beginner to professional status in this easy to follow tutorial. All Irish dance rhythms are explained in detail, reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas, slides, marches and slip jigs. Both left and right hand techniques are explained. Foreword from Brian Finnegan.

The Irish Drum An Bodhrán is complemented by an optional excellent soundtrack featuring Peter Houlahan, Brian Fennegan, Stephen Hayden, Dave Mallinson and Gerrard Thompson. It features lessons and the tunes can be heard both with and without bodhrán.