Bodhran shop - bodhrans, tippers, hotrods by Ralf Siepmann

Welcome !

The bodhrán is a special kind of frame drum native to Ireland. It is played using one hand, a stick, hotrod, or brush, while the sound of the skin is altered by the use of the other hand.

The playing technique as well as the construction of the instrument took a vast development over the past few decades and is still in full progress. On a modern bodhrán, like the ones you´ll find here, advanced players are able to simulate the sounds of a full drumkit.

See Eamon Murray play a solo on a drum built by me and check out the new Bodhráns !

I´m also playing on one of my drums with my band "Sionnach"





			Welcome ! The bodhrán is a special kind of frame drum native to Ireland. It is played using one hand, a stick, hotrod, or brush, while the sound of the skin is altered by the use of the other hand. The playing technique as well as the construction of the instrument took a vast development over the past few decades and is still in full progress. On a modern bodhrán, like the ones you´ll find here, advanced players are able to simulate the sounds of a full drumkit. See Eamon Murray play a solo on a drum built by me and check out the new Bodhráns ! I´m also playing on one of my drums with my band "Sionnach"