How to Play the Didgeridoo
The didgeridoo is an Australian wind instrument that can be used to create a huge variety of sounds. Learn how to play the didgeridoo, with tips on articulation and circular breathing techniques, in this free series of music lesson videos from a professional musician and exotic instrument expert.
Series Summary
Often considered the world’s oldest wind instrument, the didgeridoo originated among the Aboringine tribes of Australia. It looks like a simple wood tube, but by vibrating their lips, players can produce harmonic resonances which result in the instruments distinctive droning sound. Generally about three to six feet long, the longer lengths produce lower pitches. The instrument has become popular as a souvenir of Australia and as a welcome addition to hippie drum circles.In our overview of the didgeridoo, Expert Village’s professional trumpet player shares his fascination with the wondrously strange sounds of this exotic instrument. He starts with a brief discussion of its origin, then describes the physics of how the didgeridoo produces such an ethereal drone. But this series does not stop with a few toots on a tube: Andrew Dawson tells you how to vary the pitches you produce, as well as how to keep blowing for long periods with circular breathing techniques practiced by the most advanced horn soloists! He even includes tips for correct body positioning and talks about the harmonic register the didgeridoo is capable of generating.
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How to Make a Slideridoo
A slideridoo, also called a digeribone, is a type of didgeridoo that can change pitches. An exotic instrument expert shows how to make a slideridoo out of PVC piping in this free music lesson video.
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Circular Breathing for Playing the Didgeridoo
Circular breathing is a didgeridoo playing trick that lets you create a continuous tone without seeming to need to take a breath. Learn about how to use circular breathing techniques to play the didgeridoo in this free music lesson video.
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Rhythmic Patterns on the Didgeridoo
To create a rhythmic pattern when playing the didgeridoo, use consonants to break up the airflow. Learn about articulation and using consonants to vary the sound of the didgeridoo in this free music lesson video.
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What is a Didgeridoo?
The didgeridoo is an Aboriginal wind instrument from Australia. Learn more about didgeridoos plus where to buy them and how to make them in this free music lesson video from a professional musician and exotic instrument expert.
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How to Create Your Own Didgeridoo Style
Get tips on creating your own individual style when playing the didgeridoo in this free music lesson video from a professional musician and exotic instrument expert.
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Advanced Articulation with the Didgeridoo
In didgeridoo playing, articulation means creating rhythmic patterns by breaking up your airflow. Learn about advanced articulation techniques on the didgeridoo in this free music lesson video from a professional musician and exotic instrument expert.
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How to Get Basic Sounds from the Didgeridoo
Use your lips to make simple sounds with the didgeridoo: learn how in this free music lesson video from a professional musician and exotic instrument expert.
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The Harmonic Register of the Didgeridoo
The toot register of a didgeridoo, also called the next harmonic or the partial, is much higher than the drown (the low pitch) of the instrument. Learn more about the toot and how to play high notes on the didgeridoo in this free music lesson video.
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How to Create Different Pitches with the Didgeridoo
A didgeridoo has one note that is its fundamental frequency, but it's possible to create different pitches when playing the instrument. Learn how in this free music lesson video from a professional musician and exotic instrument expert.
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Advanced Sounds with the Didgeridoo
The didgeridoo can produce a huge variety of sounds. A professional musician and exotic instrument expert shows how to make advanced sounds with the didgeridoo in this free music lesson video.
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Breathing Techniques for Playing the Didgeridoo
Basic breathing techniques for playing the didgeridoo: a professional musician and exotic instrument expert demonstrates breathing techniques that will help you play the didgeridoo in this free music lesson video.
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Correct Body Position for Playing the Didgeridoo
The didgeridoo can be played standing or sitting. Learn the correct body position for playing the didgeridoo in this free music lesson video from a professional musician and exotic instrument expert.
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Playing Songs on the Didgeridoo
A professional musician and exotic instrument expert shows how to play a song on the didgeridoo, using techniques such as articulation and circular breathing, in this free music lesson video.
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How Does a Didgeridoo Work?
How does a didgeridoo create sound? Learn the physics behind the operation of the didgeridoo in this free music lesson video from a professional musician and exotic instrument expert.
