that is so sick! my buddies and i can rock the didge and stuff when we go camping but not like that. weve only been doin it for bout 2 years. some of my friends can circular breath but im not that advanced yet im more of the conga drummer when we play. AWESOME VIDS!
10-28-2008, 08:41 PM
Spaniard
Re: Digeri-Who?
I wish I knew some people that were into it in my area but everytime I mention the digeridoo people look at me like I have 3 heads.
I think I get more you're a weirdo remarks when I mention the didj than when I mention my snake keeping.
That is so cool Rich! How long have you been playing and what got you interested in it?
10-29-2008, 07:30 AM
BrucenBruce
Re: Digeri-Who?
Those are pretty awesome vids!
Tried to teach myself to play the didj a few years ago, but a fit of coughing that lasted a couple of months put the kobosh on it.
Still love the sound!
~Bruce
10-29-2008, 08:54 AM
Spaniard
Re: Digeri-Who?
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Originally Posted by rabernet
That is so cool Rich! How long have you been playing and what got you interested in it?
I've been playing for a year or two I can't remember when I bought my first one at the moment.
I think I've always known what kind of sounds a didgeridoo made from when I was a kid, I want to say a Crocodile Dundie movie but I'm not sure.
Fast forward many years later and I see an article on how playing the didgeridoo can help cure sleep apnea. I started looking up videos on youtube and was amazed at how many different sounds and possibilities there were with such a simple instrument.
I'm always looking for a new challenge are something off the beaten path to learn, so this was right up my alley.
Quote:
Originally Posted by BrucenBruce
Those are pretty awesome vids!
Tried to teach myself to play the didj a few years ago, but a fit of coughing that lasted a couple of months put the kobosh on it.
Still love the sound!
~Bruce
Pick it up again! I had a really hard time learning how to circular breath and I nearly gave up on it. After putting down the instrument for a couple months I gave it another go and was able to succeed. Its been quite a rewarding experience, its hard to describe the cool feeling your body gets after playing without stopping for a breath for minutes on end.
On a side note:
I just want to put this information out there because I have a tremendous respect for the aboriginal people that pioneered this instrument. If in fact you do want to learn the didgeridoo find a store that supports the tribes in Australia that make these instruments as their form of income.
Don't buy a cheap one made in Indonesia. These mass-produced operations are causing deforestation as well as taking away much needed money from the tribes.
If you want to give it a go without spending to much money there are many PVC alternatives to train on until you're ready for a Eucalyptus didj. You can even make your own for under $5 using pvc pipes from home depot.
10-29-2008, 10:58 AM
Laooda
Re: Digeri-Who?
That's just flippin' coooooo.......... that's some serious talent. I love the bloodwood BTW! Absolutely gorgeous!
10-29-2008, 11:38 AM
mainbutter
Re: Digeri-Who?
I like playing, but never got circular breathing down great, still have distinct sounds made when I switch from breathing out with my lungs to using just my mouth.
I wish I didn't live in an apartment, didj playing and practicing isn't exactly neighbor-friendly. One of these days I'll have a house, and I'm going to learn to play well, and then I'm going to learn to play the didj and guitar at the same time. Believe me, it'll be fantastic!
