Bodhrán Polkas Episode 1

Matthew Bell explains polkas on the bodhrán. Part 1 of three videos. available on ContemporaryBodhran.com!

[@HeyItsMattBell]

Thanks Corie! Yes, things like walking bass lines and other jazz-influenced ideas are definitely possible on the bodhran.

[@coriejohnson4434]

Love your videos Matt. Can you do jazz riffs on a Bodhran?

[@HeyItsMattBell]

Thanks ParkRoadGuy! I'm using a custom bodhran by Christian Hedwitschak with a Remo Skyntone synthetic head. The Mic is an Audio Technica ATM 350.

[@FrankKolarekJr]

Dude,... you rock. thanks so much for this. I don't want to dislike Polkas anymore and this helps a lot...

[@ParkRoadGuy]

Great video! What microphone and Bodhran are you using?

[@HeyItsMattBell]

You're very welcome Frank!

[@HeyItsMattBell]

Oh, and Corie, Matt is just fine :)

[@coriejohnson4434]

Apologies Matthew, I think I called you Matt.

[@camillabywater452]

Polkas are in 2/4 time though so why write the rhythm in 4/4?

[@MadailinBurnhope]

he explained at the start; 2/4 is half of 4/4, it can be played over the top but is less exhausting