Bodhrán, an Irish Drum

Bodhrán, an Irish Drum with a “tipper” to play it.

I remember in middle school, my dad found his old drum set. I had fun watching him play, and even attempted some beats myself.  So when I saw this drum in Ireland I brought it home so I’d have my own little drum. It is a Bodhrán, a drum that is opened at the back, and is nicknamed the “poor man’s Tamborine”. You can hear how it is traditionally played. I found this drum in the shops near Blarney Castle.

The back of the drum.

The back of the drum.

Souvenir Saturday

Souvenir Saturday is an every-other week series on the items that represent travel memories.