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  • The History of the Bodhran

    Posted on by Rory Mc Cormick

      The bodhrán is perhaps the most difficult of all modern Irish instruments to write a history of. This is because single-skin drums and simple percussive instruments are among the...

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  • The History of the Bouzouki

    Posted on by Classical Shop

    The bouzouki has quite a short history in Ireland, however the extent of it’s modern usage and has certainly earned it a place in any discussion on traditional music. The...

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  • The History of the Flute

    Posted on by Classical Shop

    Flutes have been found across the globe dating back thousands of years with only slight changes to the original anatomy. This is also the case in Ireland, but as manufacturing...

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  • The History of the Whistle

    Posted on by Classical Shop

    The tin whistle is a type of ‘tipple flute’, which is a much easier type of instrument to maintain a steady airflow as opposed to a transverse flute in which...

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  • Bodhrán Buying Guide.

    Posted on by Matchetts Admin

    Lots of people come into the store looking to pick up the Bodhrán, and nearly everyone asks ‘what kind?’ This blog seeks to answer some questions you may have to...

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