Bill Troxler
Gateway Bodhrán
Use the site map below to decide what topic best suits your goals. However, I urge you to follow the suggested order. Doing this will produce the best results in the quickest way. The content is arranged in an order to help you build skills. Each successive topic assumes you have mastered the skills presented in the earlier topics. Click on the topic heading to view the supporting videos and text.
Goals of Gateway Bodhrán
1. To get your bodhrán to speak with the voice you want it to have
2. To test contemporary tipper grip styles and discover what works best for you
3. To explore how to produce tones on the bodhrán
4. To learn how to play triplets, and rolls [single and double end]
5. To develop an inventory of sticking patterns that will support reels and jigs
6. To learn how to create and document your own sticking patterns