How to Make a Didgeridoo Mouthpiece
Every didgeridoo player has a slightly different approach to making a beeswax mouthpiece. Some prefer to build up a massive mound of wax, while others make a single ring around the end of the didgeridoo. Some like to use many tiny, thin pieces of wax, while others use a few big chunks. Some prefer a small hole in the mouthpiece, while others like a bigger one. Learn the basics, then tinker around until you find an approach that works for you.
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Instructions
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If your didgeridoo has sharp edges near the mouthpiece, sand them away with a piece of fine grit sandpaper. Wipe the end with a clean cloth.
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Warm up some beeswax. An easy way to do this is to put it in your pocket in a bag.
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Roll up a sausage of beeswax with your fingers and work it against the inside of the rim of the didgeridoo so that it forms a seal all the way around. It should stick out past the rim.
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Roll another sausage of beeswax and work it along the outside rim of the didgeridoo. Smooth it over so that it joins the inner rim. For some didgeridoo players, this is enough of a mouthpiece. If you want a narrower mouthpiece, continue to step 5.
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Keep adding sausages of beeswax to the mound. Knead the beeswax together to make a tapering, triangular mound of wax. The more you add, the thicker the mound will get and the thinner the opening will be.
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