MEINL Sonic Energy Bodhran with Napa Head 16 in.

The Meinl Sonic Energy Bodhrán with Napa Head fuses time-honored Irish design with contemporary enhancements for today's percussionist. The Meinl Sonic Energy features a sturdy wooden crossbar crafted to enable effortless playing and hand control. With its high-quality Napa head, this bodhrán generates deep, resonant tones that sing with vibrancy. An included mallet empowers you to explore the drum's diverse tonal palette fully. Whether you want to play traditional Irish music or use it in sound bath sessions, the Meinl Sonic Energy Bodhrán provides exceptional functionality.

Wooden Crossbar Enables Effortless Playing and Control

The Meinl Sonic Energy Bodhrán incorporates a sturdy wooden crossbar on the back of the drum frame. This crossbar enables you to hold and play the bodhrán with ease, giving you excellent control over the drum. The ergonomic wooden grip makes it comfortable to play for extended periods without hand fatigue.

Napa Head Produces Deep, Resonant Tones

This Meinl Sonic Energy Bodhrán features a quality Napa head that generates tones with remarkable depth and resonance. The Napa head responds sensitively to your playing dynamics, allowing you to elicit a diverse range of pitches and timbres. From bright, crisp slaps to deep, thunderous thuds, the Napa head brings out the bodhrán's acoustic potential. The rich resonance sustains notes, filling spaces with enveloping reverberation. Whether you want short, percussive accents or sustained, drones, this Napa head delivers exceptional tonal quality.

Included Mallet Expands Your Tonal Range

To unlock the Meinl Sonic Energy Bodhrán's full musical scope, an included mallet lets you explore new tones. Using the mallet on the drumhead yields an array of pitched, melodic sounds. You can recreate traditional bodhrán rolls or conjure experimental textures. The mallet provides additional means of expression, complementing hand playing. With the mallet's textured rubber tip, you can draw out warm, full-bodied notes or metallic, shimmering timbres from the Napa head.

Ideal for Grounding Rhythms and Sound Baths

With its excellent acoustic properties and sensitive response, the Meinl Sonic Energy Bodhrán excels at grounding rhythms in traditional Irish music sessions. The wooden crossbar and Napa head enable nuanced playing for reels, jigs and slip jigs. Beyond Irish music, this bodhrán's resonance makes it ideal for sound baths and other rituals seeking to promote inner harmony. The Meinl Sonic Energy Bodhrán's expansive voice establishes soothing drones and hypnotic pulses to aid relaxation.