or they're so fast I can't figure out what they're actually doing.

Well pointed out, but your ao true.. The Irish accent is the best accent to have in the English speaking world.. I dunno what is but it come across with people with a keen ear for the language 🤛🥁🇨🇮🤜

I stumbled onto her channel and had a feeling she might be Mexican or East Indian mix. She kinda reminds me of Norah Jones with her look. Both of my parents have Texas roots too. BTW, Good lessons, Nicole. Saludos desde San Francisco, Califas.

As an Irishman I find it to be a beautiful hybrid accent, very lovely

That you so much for your kind message. I'm so happy these series are helping you! I hope to hear more of your progress soon!

I'm so happy. Keep Going!!! 🎵🤩🍀

Hi Easnadh*, Thank you so much for your message. I am so happy that my videos have been a help to you! Kind Regards, Nicolle

Woohhhooo keep going!!!!

Thank you for your support ziz hin!

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching.

Thank you! Will do!

Cool a Japanese person learning to play an irish instrument, best if luck with ur goal stc tk. I bet ur really good now if your still trying?? Let us know if u read this won't you? Slàinte!!! 🇨🇮🥁🇨🇮

@@michaelgeoghegan8850 Yes! I keep trying! I sometimes have Irish music session with my beginner music friends! It really is too bad that St. Patrick's Day's Event in Japan cannot hold in this year by COVID-19... but we will overcome this adversity. コメントをありがとう！アイリッシュミュージック大好きです！

@@stctk3722 Yes we will, we just need to use our common sense at this time n we will pull thru this together. I hope ur Bodhran playing is coming along nicely? Don't ever give up ok u can only improve with time my friend 🇨🇮🥁🇨🇮

That’s right! As long as your posture and the position of the bodhrán are good.

Hope it’s going well!!

Thank YOU for watching!!

Hi, thank you for your message. Have you tried changing the angle of your tipper? Sometimes that can cause the scratching. Also, it helps if you make “deep” movements as you hit the skin. I hope this is helpful but if you need more help, I could make a video about it!

Woohooo! Great to hear that Michael. I'm glad my videos have been of some use to you. I like your approach of setting goals and taking it from there - amazing! You defiantly got this! I try to respond to comments and questions as much as I can but I do offer private lessons on Skype, if you think that would be more beneficial to you. All the best, Nicolle Fig

@@NicolleFigMusic Why thanks for your reply and support first n foremost, and with some more practice I cud very take u up on ur offer to a private session or 2 to bring me on? I'm not the best with technology but I'm sure we cud sort something. I live in Ireland on the west coast co clare. If u we ever to visit Ireland and would like to visit to Irish traditional capital of the world (Doolin) I would be more than willing to help give u a tour around parts of ireland that would take u off the beaten track of where they encourage most visitors to ireland to go to n make ur trip more unique if u haven't done that already? N visit places where Irish music is played in sessions almost every evening and night and the craic is just wonderful. Something to bear in mind if u ever visit Ireland. And I have friends very much involved Irish Trad music in the East of Ireland to. So if this may sound like ur thing please dont be afraid to stick ur neck out n ask for guidance in the future sometime ok Nicholl. Like for like I'm also a fitness instructor too so maybe I cud help with that to while on holiday in Ireland too? Either that or music n Guinness only Ha ha.. Slan for now. 🇨🇮🎶🎵🍻☘🇮🇪

Hi Michael. Of course! You can send me a message via my website www.nicollefig.com if you feel like having a lesson or two. That is very kind of you. I’ve actually lived in Ireland for nearly 6 years. I studied at UL and I’m in the middle of completing a Master degree there too. Ireland is truly a beautiful and magical place. All the best, N

@@NicolleFigMusic I thought as much ud might of lived here with ur accent, I trained as a sprinter at the UL from 1989 a wee 14 yr old and come 1997 I became national champion at sprinting 200m under my coaches then Dr Drew Harrison n his lovely wife Hayley. They helped produce many Olympians and countless national champions. I absolutely loved being in the Ul, even tho I wasn't a student but I've always been welcomed by the Athletic coaches there over the years n got to meet n train with many Olympic medalists, world record holders n meeting my hero's, it was amazing just like u are as a coach to Bodhran playing. Ives just spent 45mins doing my rashers n sausages ha ha n just like Athletics uv gotta put in the training. Thanks again for getting in touch, I'm so honoured by that from you. Keep up the good work theres something definitely special about you 🙏🥁🏃‍♀️🇮🇪☘

I know it’s a bit late, and I’m not sure if they’re on KZfaq but jigs like the leg of the duck would probably be good Happy bodhrán playing!

You could try the theme from Halo (video game)

Thank you for your message. Many bodhráns have one or even two bars in the back. You can definitely play with them, but in my experience, they do limit the range of motion for your tonal hand. Some people carefully take them out, but that is defiantly up to you! Perhaps you can contact the maker for more information and advise!

Hi HerdingDogRescuer, I have a Christian Hedwitschak CoreLine UNIVERSAL! You can get in touch with him here: www.bodhranmaker.eu/en/ All the best!

Waltons in Dublin!

Hi Jennifer! Thank you for your questions. So, that feel of the drum popping out from under you arm is normal! You are getting use to holding it and it can be very awkward at first! it's a little hard for me to help you because I can't see you holding the drum so I'm not sure exactly what the problem is. It could be a number of things: 1) The drum is not touching you side. You should be able to feel it pressing gently against your breast/ribs. 2) The drum might be touching your side but it may be placed too forwards. Make sure that the drum is snug back. It should not make you shoulder rise but it should be as far back as possible, while being comfortable. 3) Your drum is tilted too far out in a diagonal way, like 130 degrees. Make sure it's straight (better tilted inward than out tho). 4) You might not be putting enough pressure while holding it. If the pressure from your elbow against your ribs is too loose, it can make it difficult to have freedom of the arm and hand. 5) The placement of your drum on your leg might be too far out. Make sure your drum sits, more or less, in the middle of your thigh. I hope this helps! As I mentioned, it may be something else but it's hard to know without seeing you. For the tonal hand - I mostly use the heel of my hand or side of my hand (heel to side of the pinky). I do, however, use the heel of my hand, to the side of my thumb, to the fingertip of my index finger for my higher "pop" tones. Sometimes I use the same position but also add the fingertip of my middle finger to add more pressure and get higher tones. I know some players use 'fingertips only' to get the tones but I use: the heel, side of pinky, side of thumb, index fingertip, middle finger fingertip. I will try to make another video on my tonal hand soon!!

Thank you so much for your well thought out and clear replies. Holding it is getting better as I practice. Wow, those first few days were pretty funny! Looking forward to more tonal lessons. When I move my tonal hand from the top to middle the drum feels wobbly. . .and scratchy sounding as hell on that rough inside. But overall, I'm holding it better by pressing more with my arm against my side. (now can I chew gum too!? 😜)

I hope this can help you too! Keep playing! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d6uGeKeguNSciGw.html

got it, its the Universal ;-)

Yes!!!

Hi scott ford! Wow never heard the pineapple apricot but sounds cool! I will most definitely do both rhythms for ya. Keep checking my channel cause I will be uploading them soon!

Hi Jennifer, practice increasing over time? Do you mean if you'll have more stamina to play/practice for longer? If so, yes! Don't force yourself too much at first tho. Do it everyday but take breaks and make sure you have good technique and posture as to not injure yourself. Also, regarding the playing fast... I would recommend to play slow first! When you do things slowly, you can be more aware of your technique, and therefore can avoid creating bad habits. Also, your muscles and brain need time to get used to the new information. Yes, push yourself a bit to increase the speed but in a gentle manner. Try the same speed for a couple of days and then speed up a little (maintain the new speed). Before not too long, you will find it a lot easier to play fast, in a consistent way. In my videos I play in different speeds to help you get an idea of the pace... take your time tho!

Hi, thank you. It's a traditional jig pattern with a double emphasis on the up stokes. So take away the 5 and emphasis the 4 and 6. Hope this helps!

Hello, Thank you for your message, You probably don't have your bodhrán secured enough or in the right hold - that's why it keeps moving. It should feel snug against your ribs! Also, personally, I feel the cross bar at the back of the bodhrán makes moving your tonal hand a lot harder. It almost makes you touch the skin all the time (instead of allowing you the freedom to lift it a bit) which causes the FFROUCH sound. It's hard for me to really help as I cannot see you but I do teach private lessons if you're interested. I teach via Skype. This way I can help you personally with your grooves and goals and answer question you may have!

Hmm is your drum resting on your side (ribs area)? The pressure you use to assist the drum in place with your left arm should feel "minimum" but also coming from the arm/elbow area rather than your hand itself. This way, you have freedom to move your left hand and have better tones! Hope this helps. It hard to figure out the problem area when I can't see you. All the best!!

Hello, thank you for your message! Those bodhráns can be pretty hard to play because they restrict your tonal hand movement! You have to find a place which allows you the most movement. Otherwise, perhaps looking into taking one cross bar out?

@@NicolleFigMusic Thank YOU for the response! I didn't know the bar could be removed... In the meantime I think they and my left hand have worked out a space-sharing arrangement. :)

Norm Rautenberg Hi, perhaps neither of these grips are for you. Have you tried experimenting with different holds? Maybe you can make up your own. That’s how I came up with mine! It’s hard to give you more specific advise because I can’t see your grip. I hope you find your own grip that works for you!

charalampos Tsouflidis a jig is in 6/8 and a waltz is 3/4

That is a great practice plan... keep it going!!!! Absolutely not, if you're left handed, you should definitely hold the tipper with your left hand! Way to trust your instinct!

Here's a link to one of my bodhrán. I really recommend it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZthjaaknNrJe2w.html

That's really creative!! Keep playing!

Keep on playing!!

Nicolle Fig thank you! I will :D

Thank you! Mexican-Irish perhaps?

Go raibh maith agat!

Cathal Ó Diubhái