Taking Care OF Your Bodhran (Easy to translate by yourself)
The bodhran skin is a natural product and somtimes has imperfections such as scarfs,freckles,etc
The bodhran needs very little care.Try to keep it out of extreme heat and cold whenever possible.
Olive oil, almond oil,bee wax or any other good quality natural oil should be rubbed only on the playing side of the skin.
This can be repeated as often as you like.Rub it on,leaveit soak in for a couple of minutes and then wipe off the excess.
It helps make the skin waterproof and the skin will become very smooth and pleasent to play on. Additionally it also improve the sound.
The application of a breathable waterproof spay to the back side of the skin keeps it clean and waterproof.The spray is available in sports shops for tents,leathr jackets,etc.
If and when the back of the skin becomes black and dirty,wash it with lukewarm water and some washing up liquid.Clean with a sponge or cloth and leave to dry overnight.
Do not get warried when the skin become slack and loose, it will pull out during drying.The reason for cleaning the back is to
remove salt and dirt from the palm of your hand which soaking into the skin from playing.If it is not cleaned skin will eventually crack and tear.
VERY IMPORTNT:bodhrans with double skins have to be tightend slightly after playing.
I hope you enjoy playing your bodhran for many years. © Brendan White
Good Sound MP3 Files
You can listen to some tunes that were recorded with some of my Bodhrans here. Enjoy!
【Brendan White Bodhran / Pro User 】




John Joe Kelly and Ed Boyd From Flook