Fahn† 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 I'll cut to the chase. I have no musical talent at all. I can't read sheet music. I used to have a keyboard... I labeled the keys 1-52 and memorized songs by number LOL. A didgeridoo is one of the easiest instruments to play... literally anybody can pick one up and make it drone. For those who don't know, a didgeridoo is the oldest wind-instrument in the world. It was created by Aborigines in Australia over 1500 years ago. It is played by vibrating your lips into what is basically a hollow low. The pulsating drone created by one is one of the most recognizeable sounds in the world. It only has the ability to play one note, and that note is dependant on the size of the instrument. However, by manipulating your toungue and lips you can create an astonishing array of sounds. If one can master the art of circular breathing the instrument can be played indefinatly without ever having to stop for a breath. Here is a music sample of one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFGvNxBqYFI&NR=1 A (real) beginner's didge will set me back $250-300. So, what do you think... is it worth it? PS - Sorry if this thread is in the wrong place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flechmen 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 Interesting choice. As foxbunny was saying, no matter the instrument, its still going to be an effort to learn to play it well and make more than just a droning sound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wally Bear† 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 Didgeridoos rock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fahn† 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 Interesting choice. As foxbunny was saying' date=' no matter the instrument, its still going to be an effort to learn to play it well and make more than just a droning sound. [/quote'] I know, but after hearing experienced players I'm rather excited by the possibilities. But, droning or not, they only play one note, so it's not like theres a whole lot to learn LOL. I'm practicing on PVC (recommended by several players as cheap practice tools) and can drone, toungue roll, bark, hop and trumpet rather easily... the only real obstacle is circular breathing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carson Coyote† 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 $250-300? :s Wish I had that kinda money... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fahn† 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 $250-300? :s Wish I had that kinda money... A synthetic didgeridoo is only $25, but you may as well be playing a piece of painted PVC. A wooden didgeridoo is handmade, takes hours of painstaking work and each one is a unique piece of art. They are also meticulously tuned, polished and decorated. That is why they cost so much, especially the authentic ones. And I don't have that kind of money either LOL, but with Summer coming up I can work nearly twice as many hours, so my paychecks are much better ^____^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carson Coyote† 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2011 Ahh, I see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
