Bodhran, the wonder hand drum
Feb 27, 2008 in General, Arts, Entertainment, Retail
The Bodhran is an Irish frame drum. Generally goatskin is used though synthetic head and kangaroo skin also used nowadays. This hand drum, the Bodhran is popular in countries like Ireland Scotland, Cape Breton and Newfoundland. In India, it is commonly used. There are small bells attached to the frame of drum, which gives extra sound. The sound of the bells is pleasing. Usually this instrument is used by street singers in India. However, famous music directors like A.R.Rehman and Ilaya raaja also have used this instrument extensively in the film songs composed by them. In India, this hand drum is used in small functions and celebrations. This instrument is suitable to produce melody music.



