People think of percussion instruments as being sturdy and robust, but for the Irish frame drum, the opposite is true. The bodhran requires special care and maintenance to keep it
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How To Care For Your Non Tunable Bodhran
We all know Bodhrans are very sensitive to the weather. Why is this? Mainly this is because of humidity. Bodhrans vs Weather Conditions Bodhrans react differently to all types of
Top Tips for Violin Care and Maintenance
There’s no denying that musical instruments (especially those made of wood) can be beautiful but temperamental. Proper maintenance is vitally important to the lifespan of your violin. Learning to correctly
Irish Tin Whistle Care and Maintenance
Worried customers will sometimes contact me to ask what’s wrong with their tin whistle. The ‘problem’ is always the same. The whistle has developed black spots or dark circles around the
Top Tips for Caring for Your Bodhran
FAQ – Top Tips for Caring for Your Bodhran The bodhrán skin is the most important part of the bodhrán. It dictates the quality of sound your drum will produce.
How to Care for Your Celtic Wooden Flute
Wooden flutes are a thing of beauty but my goodness they are temperamental. Irish wooden flute maintenance is vitally important to the life of your flute. A well cared for
The Mechanics of the Irish Button Accordion; Everything You Need to Know
The Mechanics of the Irish Button Accordion: Everything You Need to Know The Irish button accordion is a complex instrument with many working parts. To get the most out of
Irish Flute Maintenance: How To Care For and Maintain Your Irish Wooden Flute
All flutes benefit from a little TLC. Whether you have a polymer or wooden flute, it’s essential that you provide it with proper care and flute maintenance. The more you
How to Care for Your Concertina
How to Care for Your Concertina Borne of a Victorian era mania for tiny machines, the concertina is an intricate instrument with many delicate moving parts – all designed to