The didgeridoo is believed to have originated in the north of Australia, in what is known as Arnhem Land. Here, the wind instrument is used both for communal music-making and for ceremonial purposes. However, it is usually only used to accompany singing and is therefore rarely used as a solo instrument. At the beginning of the 20th century, it finally came into contact with Western culture for the first time. As a result, by 1950 it was known throughout Australia. Nowadays, the didgeridoo enjoys great popularity all over the world and is often used by multicultural bands as an "exotic instrument" that shapes the rhythm and bass. It has therefore found a permanent place in the instrumental line-up of many modern bands in the pop, rock and techno genres.
The didgeridoo is believed to have originated in the north of Australia, in what is known as Arnhem Land. Here, the wind instrument is used both for communal music-making and for ceremonial purposes. However, it is usually only used to accompany singing and is therefore rarely used as a solo instrument. At the beginning of the 20th century, it finally came into contact with Western culture for the first time. As a result, by 1950 it was known throughout Australia. Nowadays, the didgeridoo enjoys great popularity all over the world and is often used by multicultural bands as an "exotic instrument" that shapes the rhythm and bass. It has therefore found a permanent place in the instrumental line-up of many modern bands in the pop, rock and techno genres.
The didgeridoo is carefully blown with vibrating lips in order to produce an aesthetic sound. Several parameters are important for the perfection of the playing style, such as lip control, the constriction of the mouth, the use of the voice, the movement of the larynx and the change in blowing pressure. The special breathing technique is characterized by the fact that the fundamental tone can be maintained permanently through continuous circular breathing. This works if we are able to bring an uninterrupted flow of air into the didgeridoo with the mouth and breathe in through the nose at the same time. To master this technique, however, specific practice is necessary.
The didgeridoo is carefully blown with vibrating lips in order to produce an aesthetic sound. Several parameters are important for the perfection of the playing style, such as lip control, the constriction of the mouth, the use of the voice, the movement of the larynx and the change in blowing pressure. The special breathing technique is characterized by the fact that the fundamental tone can be maintained permanently through continuous circular breathing. This works if we are able to bring an uninterrupted flow of air into the didgeridoo with the mouth and breathe in through the nose at the same time. To master this technique, however, specific practice is necessary.
Didgeridoo playing is also recommended for therapeutic purposes. Particularly in the case of respiratory diseases (e.g. respiratory apnoea, chronic bronchitis, mucoviscidosis, etc.), it is possible to achieve considerable improvements in the state of health through targeted training.
Learning the right way to play the didgeridoo can be learned in specialized workshops with us. We have been teaching the didgeridoo for more than 25 years.
Didgeridoo playing is also recommended for therapeutic purposes. Particularly in the case of respiratory diseases (e.g. respiratory apnoea, chronic bronchitis, mucoviscidosis, etc.), it is possible to achieve considerable improvements in the state of health through targeted training.
Learning the right way to play the didgeridoo can be learned in specialized workshops with us. We have been teaching the didgeridoo for more than 25 years.
Dunum: AWhen you want to buy musical instruments (in Switzerland or elsewhere), we want to be your store of choice. Dunum was born out of a love of music, sound and vibration. On countless journeys we got to know many different instruments and sounds that inspired us and that we would now like to share with you. We want to produce and offer quality musical instruments and win your heart for world music. That is why we have brought back the diverse sounds from our travels and are now passing them on to you. In our store you will not only find gongs, but also chimes, wind chimes, didgeridoos, singing bowls and much more. Have fun browsing!
Find the right didgeridoo for you. In our
music store in Zofingen and/or in our online store, you have the opportunity to try out the instruments or buy them directly.
Dunum: AWhen you want to buy musical instruments (in Switzerland or elsewhere), we want to be your store of choice. Dunum was born out of a love of music, sound and vibration. On countless journeys we got to know many different instruments and sounds that inspired us and that we would now like to share with you. We want to produce and offer quality musical instruments and win your heart for world music. That is why we have brought back the diverse sounds from our travels and are now passing them on to you. In our store you will not only find gongs, but also chimes, wind chimes, didgeridoos, singing bowls and much more. Have fun browsing!
Find the right didgeridoo for you. In our
music store in Zofingen and/or in our online store, you have the opportunity to try out the instruments or buy them directly.
