The most joy I gain from you revisiting your videos comes from noticing how you've grown, advanced and further developed your style. Thank you for this.
@NicolleFigMusic
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Corvid Eclectica for this beautiful message. It really touched my heart. Thank you for your support. I have definitely grown and I'm so excited about what's ahead. All the best, Nicolle Fig
@johannesbachlein149
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nicolle, I just started with the Bodhran so your videos are very very welcome!! In this one you talk a lot about unclear "hushy (?))" sound (appr. in the middle of the video). I found in an other video a very helpful practice method to get rid of it: play 8 separated downs, then 8 separated ups, then 8 up-down-... This worked great for me, as the unclean sound seems to be produced by tension / not enough relaxation. If you're relaxed, the tipper is thrown on the skin and jumps back on it's own by the impact. If you are tense, you prevent the tipper to act naturally, so it scratches over the skin and also looses energy. The elastic drumskin and your muscles are like springs where one gives energy to the other and back without much loss. That's how I understand it. Maybe this also is the cause why some day it happens and the other day not and it's not easy to find out why. It's about the angle but not only. If you play 45° you optimize for this giving-energy-forth-and-back, because in-and-out angle are similar 45°. But you have also to be relaxed to get this happen. I play the fiddle and there is everything about relaxation, so I always have an eye on this. The fiddle bow reacty exactly the same, the bow hair gives energy to the string and the string gives it back to the hair and the hair gives it to the stick and then the stick back to the hair and to the string and so on, but with microscopic tiny motions, and if you' re not relaxed enough, your hand absorbs this energy and you get a non-resonant unpure sound. If you're too relaxed, your bow (tipper) flies away ;-) And the magic in all is to get as much control as needed while allowing as much relaxation as possible.
@douglamb8894
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful info for a new bodhran player! Thank you!
@roundrockpubsongs77
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info on grips. Thought I was doing it wrong when my finger started to bleed ;-) The other grip is so much more natural, and more inline with modern drumming.
@NicolleFigMusic
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped and I know exactly what you mean about bleeding fingers - yikes! Good luck and keep playing!
@user-uo6tv4wu9y
10 ай бұрын
Just starting out. I appreciate the way you explain and demonstrate thoroughly.
@mreroots
3 жыл бұрын
great content, great presentation, great energy! Thank you for taking your time in making this content. also the topic on "the husshh" sounds is explained so well! this is brilliant tutorial! I'm surprised there's only sub 6k subscribers on the channel. only got my first Bodhran the other week, such a great instrument.
@NicolleFigMusic
2 жыл бұрын
You're so kind! Thank you so much.
@barbaralevittwarren9809
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful information, thank you very much for your generosity in sharing your expertise.
@NicolleFigMusic
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@gottardopaganin2772
Жыл бұрын
what a great lesson! what a swing. you made me want to seriously study this magnificent instrument. Thank you
@KM-px8cs
2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for pointing out in this video and also in another vid that using thinner tippers can sometimrs be challenging playing for long periods of time causing hand discomfort. I experience discomfort already in the thumb muscle areas due to issues related to.my arthritis, so this saved me money and time buying a thinner tipper!
@DYNABIKE1
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all You help , tips , advice !! I play a drum kit but Today was My first try at the Bodhran and I needed lots of how to's !
@jb-ef1zu
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this info!! Just got my Bodhran today. Really appreciate your attention to detail with the different grips. BTW your grip is not a baby grip, its very similar to how we are taught to hold the Tilli (thin stick) when playing the big Indian Dhol drum. Its very ergonomic. 🙏❤️
@davidgunter6106
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely appreciate you and your stellar instruction!
@lollypop9575
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a million, great advice :)
@joan.ps1
4 жыл бұрын
“you wanna see what is in my tipper bag”😂😂
@phillenihan1046
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@nostocales9506
Жыл бұрын
Hi Nicolle, I‘d be grateful if you could tell me the name / brand of the very thick tipper you‘re playing with in this video. It seems I do need sth. thicker as I have quite big hands. As a beginner my finger begin to hurt, playing / practicing with my DropMo. Where can I buy such a thick tipper you recommend for starting ? Thank you 🙏
@charlie3095
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Nicole
@Tuttodunfiato.N.A.F
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks🙏🏻
@johannesbachlein149
2 жыл бұрын
I have a question about hot rods: I started with a relatively slim tipper that gets a little thicker at both ends. After watching the videos, I noticed that I also get tension in the middle of the hand and the slim size makes it not so easy to control it when I use the "baby grip". I started with the "pencil grip" and with this it works just relatively fine, but I may like the "baby grip" more. Now I think about replacing it with a hot rod. Is a hot rod useable for beginners or is it better to switch over when being more advanced?
@paulinewhite5789
2 жыл бұрын
I have a very large old bodhran that has a cross at the back. I think its too big for me its nearly 18" and it slips off my knee and I cant get my hand working at the back. I am only 5' 2" so can you advise me what size I should get please. I am a total beginner at 74 but love the idea of playing along with you on your videos.
@NicolleFigMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, thank you for your message. I would recommend the CoreLine Universal. I think it would be much more comfortable. Here is the link to the website: www.bodhranmaker.de/seite/472502/coreline.html I hope this helps!
@castle54027
4 жыл бұрын
Could u show a close up of your hybrid tipper slash hotrod tipper? Great video! Going to get my bodhran off the wall and practice for a bit
@NicolleFigMusic
4 жыл бұрын
Hi UnseenChariots, that's what I love to hear! Keep Playing! I have a video up in which I talk more about that tipper. It is called JazzMO and you can find me talking about it at 9:39. Here is the link for that video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/mIWIm2qFnoyYoqA Here is the link to Stevie Moises website for the JazzMO: www.tippermaker.de/index.php/en/shop/mogrip-series/product/view/7/48
@castle54027
4 жыл бұрын
@@NicolleFigMusic alright, thanks!!
@congamonty
4 жыл бұрын
Nicolle Fig I just got my JazzMo and Hedrod HR5 (along with my Coreline Universal), and am really enjoying both tippers!
@NicolleFigMusic
4 жыл бұрын
@@congamonty Woohoo I am so happy to hear that. They really are made with incredible craftsmanship. So glad you're enjoying them!
@saoirse579
4 жыл бұрын
As gaeilge:Táim ag imirt Tommy Hayes style. Ba líom imirt cos' leatsa, an lámh. Fearr. As bearla: id like to play like you as it is better for the hand..but has an interesting twist to it. Thanks. Go raibh maith agait cailín Bodhrán :)
@paulinewhite5789
2 жыл бұрын
is there any teachers in Suffolk please. I'm a beginner.
@NicolleFigMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I don’t know of teacher around the area. I teach online lessons on zoom, if you’re interested. All the best!
@congamonty
4 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your tipper bag?
@NicolleFigMusic
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, I got it at a festival a couple of years ago. I can’t remember who made them, sadly. I believe it was a really nice lady who handmade them all. I wish I could give you more info, apologies!
@markkavanagh4457
Жыл бұрын
Utterly wrong! Never ever play with you wrist bent at 45 degrees, this will lead to cramping and muscle pain, the wrist and hand should be held in line, because that is a natural and unforced hand position..
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