Shouldn't this thread be called bodhran tippers? Anyway, Lark in the Morning has video tapes, and that is the only way to go. It helps to have a padding of sock over the end of your tipper when you start, not quite as scary sounding, and gives a pretty neat sound. My mentor, Ric, also uses what appears to be a plastic whisk broom for some really interesting effects. Remember to hold the tipper like a pencil, and use a long one, or your wrist will scream in a short period of time.