Hey guys -
How do you tune a Halpin bodhran (ie which direction does what?) and how do you know when it needs to be tighter or looser?
Edited to add to subject line so my brother won’t think I am driving irresponsibly. 
[ This Message was edited by: avanutria on 2002-11-27 17:17 ]
On 2002-11-27 17:06, avanutria wrote:
Hey guys -How do you tune a halpin bodhran (ie which direction does what?) and how do you know when it needs to be tighter or looser?
Not to veer of topic, but I swear the first time I read the title I thought you were trying to add spice to your roadtrip by asking how to turn hairpins!
Ok back to business. Is it a Bb Halpin? Chris or Zubbie pie might be able to help you out if they can cross the language barrier.
Mark V.
Hey, give me a break, I only got another 45 minutes of work before a four day break and I’m bored out of my skull.
Righty tighty, lefty loosy. I assume a haplin has a alan head screw system? If it does you tighten by going clockwise, and loosen by spinning counter-clockwise.
A bodhran needs to be loosened when it sounds too tin-y. And it needs to be tightened when it sounds too sloppy. Personal preference and your ear is the real judge in this one ava. Tune it according to your preference.
Hope this helps and good luck,
Jack Murphy
On 2002-11-27 17:14, markv wrote:
Is it a Bb Halpin? Chris or Zubbie pie might be able to help you out if they can cross the language barrier.
Sorry I can’t be of much help. I only dream of a tuneable bodhràn. Scarce stuff hereby. All I have is a couple beaters (one home-made) and a shoebox…
I’m a zuBbie-pie !
…and I can securely hop over the tongueing wickets, you Englysh vocalizing k-niggggetts !