Alison, I just got mine over the weekend, and did the same as Alice! I went straight home from the Poast oddice and got the Borhran out! We were supposed to be somewhere, and I was almost late because I wanted to get some of the various forms in my head! Could you expound a bit on the proper way of holding the instrument as well as the tipper? Hate to be dumb, but it's not like I can run down to the pub and see one of these being played! In fact,I have told about 10 people about the disc and every single one said "instructional CD for WHAT?" Thanks, Jim   PS The CD is terrific!