Irish Instruments

March 20, 2018 | Author: Anonymous | Category: N/A
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Irish Musical Instruments Jack Murray

Introduction Irish traditional music is very popular in Ireland and all over the world  Some instruments are only found in Ireland 

The Harp The harp is a stringed instrument that is shaped like a triangle  It is the national symbol of Ireland 

The Bodhran The bodhran is an Irish drum made from wood and goatskin  One hand hits the drum with a stick while the other is pressed on the other side to control the pitch  This is what it sounds like 

The Uileann Pipes Uileann means elbow in Irish  The uileann pipes are bagpipes pumped by bellows at the elbow  Scottish bagpipes are blown 

Examples of traditional music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Actkr 4Hrkmg  Or something more rock and roll..  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_Dtb 5U8Upw 

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