Many didgeridoo players eventually own more than one instrument. When it comes to choosing a second, a common piece of advice is to pick something noticeably different from the first. This explainer looks at that advice and the reasoning behind it. It draws on a short video from a free buyers guide series in which […]
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Didgeridoos are sold in a range of finishes, from bare wood to glossy polish to detailed painted artwork. A common question is whether the finish affects the sound. This explainer answers that question and describes the main finishes you are likely to see. It draws on a short video from a free buyers guide series, […]
Didgeridoo Dojo, an online school for learning the didgeridoo, introduced Koji Matsumoto as its newest instructor in a short welcome video. At the time the video was published, the Dojo said that new lessons from Koji were coming soon. This page gives some context on the announcement and on why online music schools bring in […]
The mouthpiece is the narrow end of a didgeridoo, where the player’s lips meet the instrument. Unlike the metal mouthpiece of a trumpet, it is not a separate part that can be swapped. It is formed by the instrument itself, sometimes with the help of a ring of beeswax. This explainer covers the two main […]
Didgeridoo prices cover a wide range. A buyer browsing online can find one instrument listed at around a hundred dollars and another at several thousand, even though both are made from the same kind of wood. This explainer sets out the main factors behind that range, drawing on a short video from a free buyers […]
The didgeridoo is a long wooden wind instrument from northern Australia, played by Aboriginal Australians in ceremonies and to accompany songs and dancing. Its deep, continuous drone is one of the most recognisable sounds in world music, even for people who have never held one. This guide explains what the instrument is, how it is […]
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