The Joy of Learning: Backwards Bodhrans

David Hughes playing bodhran with Mithril.

David Hughes discusses his awkward introduction and initial approach to playing the Irish Bodhran frame drum. “…the percussionist will often times find himself holding on to a completely new piece of percussion and fighting to figure out a completely new playing technique that is completely foreign to the hands, fingers and mind.”

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David Hughes to perform with Billy McLaughlin & Mithril

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David Hughes, percussionist with the Celtic/World music quartet Mithril, will perform with Billy McLaughlin at the Saenger Theater in Mobile Alabama.

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Great Video of 16-year old Percussionist

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Paul Smadbeck’s “Rhythm Song” performed by sixteen-year old percussionist Joshua Jones.

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