Well, I’m amazed. I’ve made a bodhran, or frame drum. It’s made from a cut down 13” rack tom, from a cheapo ex-school beginner kit.
It’s quite high pitched and resonant. And I think a ‘true’ bodhran would have a bigger heavier frames and lower tone. But hey, it’s a first attempt. And I have to confess I’m chuffed. Chuffed it’s a playable drum at all!
I’ve kind of jumped from the previous post to the finished thing, with this second post. I might at some point put up more pics and info’ on the complete build process.
I don’t know how to play it. Leastways not in the authentic bodhran manner. And I don’t have a stick/tipper/beater thing. I’m trying (unsuccessfully so far!) to put up a short video or two, just for a quick sample of the tonal characteristics.