July 27, 2007, Newsletter Issue #201: Bodhráns

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The Bodhrán is an Irish drum. The Irish word ´Bodhar´ means deaf or haunting. The Bodhrán began as a skin tray used for drawing turf (peat) on the bogs.It stirs the spirit when played with the "tipper" or beater hitting the skin in a racing style while a hand presses the back of the skin to vary the tone.

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