The bodhrán, properly pronounced bow-rawn, like "Cow Brawn", with a slight emphasis on the first syllable, is an Irish frame drum. It is most often played with a tipper, also called a cipín (pronounced ki-PEEN). A goatskin head is attached to one side, and the other side is open ended for one hand to be placed against the inside of the drum head to control the pitch and timbre. The most popular playing styles are the Kerry style, and the West Limerick style.
