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how to play a didjeridu

a didjeridu is played using a technique called
‘circular breathing’: air is breathed in through the nose
and blown out through the mouth at the same time.
this allows the player to create a continuous sound for
as long as he wants.

playing the didjeridu is not easy and the classical styles
of arnhem land are renowned for their complex and
multi dimensional rhythms.
traditional aboriginal techniques are based on pulsed
accents affected through tongue, throat and diaphragm
manipulations.

the sound of a didjeridu is low and constant with players
preferring instruments that play the keys from d to f#.

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david hudson
http://www.davidhudson.com.au

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alistair black
http://www.users.on.net/~didgedist

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‘lessons’ on how to play the didjeridu
http://aboriginalart.com.au/didgeridoo/dig_background.html




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see


what is a didjeridu



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artwork on didjeridu



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francesco arcuri playing the didjeridu



mark robinson with a friend playing in bob druett’s studio on one of bob’s didjeridu
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