It's Also Wren Day

[Subdeacon Joe]

 

 

https://theconversation.com/wrens-day-an-old-irish-tradition-that-survives-today-246375

 

 

 

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

Okay, what is that drum called and where can I find one?  I don't usually see drums as "mellow" instruments.

[Subdeacon Joe]

2 hours ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said:

Okay, what is that drum called and where can I find one?  I don't usually see drums as "mellow" instruments.

 

That's a bodhrán. Go to almost any music store and you should be able to find one or order one. Prices run about $50 to $500.  

Even if you just search "Irish Drum" you'll turn up places that sell them.

https://waltonsirishmusic.com/products/16-inch-standard-brown-bodhran

 

 

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

Seems like I once knew that.  Also seems like it was often sided by bagpipes and some kind of flute.

 

Thanks.

[Subdeacon Joe]

1 hour ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said:

Seems like I once knew that.  Also seems like it was often sided by bagpipes and some kind of flute.

 

Thanks.

 

Probably a pennywhistle.

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

3 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said:

 

Probably a pennywhistle.

Sounds about right.  My heritage is mostly Scottish and Italian.  You would think I would remember these things, but when you haven't been around your roots you just let a lot of things waste away.

 

I still love the sound of pipes being played by someone who knows how to make them sing.....like the Black Watch band.

 

Thanks.