Item found in trash kick starts lifelong ambition...

Jules · 15th November 2009

Yes, as I passed a house nearby where I live I did a double take when I spotted a dusty old digeridoo leaning against a trash can.

I knocked to make sure it was ok to take and it was it was.

A good half hour of disinfectant cleaner and hotwater later I was blowing rasberries into the thing.

It's pretty hard!

But fun to learn.

I thought I aced it but then I realised that I was blowing into the wrong end!

Ok back to the drawing board!

The final target is of course, the circular breathing technique.

But I see that as a few months away.

Fun.

superburtm · 15th November 2009

awesome

Kris · 16th November 2009

Find one of this band's cds for some inspiration: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outback_(group)

Infernal Device · 16th November 2009

Cool Jules! Pics and clips!

Coyoteous · 16th November 2009

I'm pretty good on one, except for one critical technique: circular breathing.

That's a great find and funny about blowing the wrong end... good luck with it!

Enginearing · 17th November 2009

hey Jules... once you get your lungs rolling, I'd love to know what your fav bits of gear are... so far M88 or e906 have been my favs on the didge (only live so far)

Led · 18th November 2009

Don't let a woman play it...it's taboo..
You might wanna re-wax the mouth piece to get rid of crusties too..

TheAppliedLife · 18th November 2009

ahhh lucky guy!

i wish i would stumble across more "found instruments"

Jay- · 18th November 2009

remember to "Smell your breath" (Sniff as you use mouth pressure to blow)
If that does not work I can suggest hallucinogenic mushrooms and play all night and you will circular breath.

One night every one in the room leaned to circular breath while on shrooms.
4 guys! What a trip!

Also you want to keep a full lung of air pretty much at all times, you cant circular breath with an empty lung very well. Take tiny gulps of air into your nose and eventually you will figure out that your mouth is able to push air out your lips with cheek muscles.

kthanksbye.

Led · 18th November 2009

Aborigines learn by using a hollow reed to blow bubles in water till they can keep a steady stream. It also helps to have the dij slightly to one side of your mouth rather than in the centre like you would with a trumpet.

Burned Mind · 19th November 2009

In my neck of the woods, didgeridoos are SADLY becoming a fashion statement for the Trustafarian Gliterati, to the point where some of us refer to them as "Didgeri-don'ts"...
Ah.. the Great North-West!!! Nice find!! those things prevent snoring and possibly sleep apnea!

Jules · 20th November 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Led

Aborigines learn by using a hollow reed to blow bubles in water till they can keep a steady stream. It also helps to have the dij slightly to one side of your mouth rather than in the centre like you would with a trumpet.

yeah I found a good website that gives the tips like that away..

Dij to side - check!

Ability to create drone at will - fail!

Takes me about 20 mins to remember how I did it last time at the moment!

I need better lip memory!

I will get the hang of it eventually though!

Thanks for tips

MonoBrow · 20th November 2009

Maybe a little diy Projekt for you^^?
Yaktronix: Electronically Modified Didgerodoo

macakinho · 21st November 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluxpod

Maybe a little diy Projekt for you^^?
Yaktronix: Electronically Modified Didgerodoo

That thing looks like a sniper rifle!!!

redwardo · 27th November 2009

make sure you try to make sounds that imitate stuff from around where you live.

i try to make the sound of a tram going round the corner into the depot at the end of my street. theres not much wildlife where i live. cats fighting, truck horns, v-8 car. notice the word "try". i only have a go when no one can hear me.

another tip i got from someone who had just come off a stage playing, was that he learnt to play on the pipe from the vacuum cleaner. it does the same job, and all you have to do is raid the cleaning cupboard. maybe not as romantic.

also i wouldnt worry too much about the taboo of a female playing it. if you follow that logic thru then i dont think anyone other than initiated tribesmen should be playing it. but i eat pork, meat on friday, drink alchohol and i'm pretty sure i offend all the other religions without even realise it.

Vikesh R M Kerai · 3rd December 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluxpod

Maybe a little diy Projekt for you^^?
Yaktronix: Electronically Modified Didgerodoo

Quote:

Originally Posted by macakinho

That thing looks like a sniper rifle!!!

More like a sniper blowdart!

The sound of that thing is really cool though. I can think of quite a few applications for it.

+1 for the dij-synthesiser

15th November 2009	#1
Jules Gearslutz.com admin Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A Yank in London, UK Posts: 17,356 Thread Starter 1 Review written	Item found in trash kick starts lifelong ambition... Yes, as I passed a house nearby where I live I did a double take when I spotted a dusty old digeridoo leaning against a trash can. I knocked to make sure it was ok to take and it was it was. A good half hour of disinfectant cleaner and hotwater later I was blowing rasberries into the thing. It's pretty hard! But fun to learn. I thought I aced it but then I realised that I was blowing into the wrong end! Ok back to the drawing board! The final target is of course, the circular breathing technique. But I see that as a few months away. Fun. __________________ Jules Add your reviews to the new reviews area! Gearslutz on Facebook Follow my GS picks on Twitter

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Kris Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 2,418	Find one of this band's cds for some inspiration: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outback_(group) __________________ http://www.logcabinmusic.com - studio "... fuuck" - Yours Truly "a GOOD mic pre is good with any mic on any instrument or voice for any genre of music and into any recording device." - W. Wittman (ProSoundWeb) "Ahhh the hell with it... get 1073's and you'll be guaranteed platinum!!" - Fletcher

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Jay- Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,955 1 Review written	remember to "Smell your breath" (Sniff as you use mouth pressure to blow) If that does not work I can suggest hallucinogenic mushrooms and play all night and you will circular breath. One night every one in the room leaned to circular breath while on shrooms. 4 guys! What a trip! Also you want to keep a full lung of air pretty much at all times, you cant circular breath with an empty lung very well. Take tiny gulps of air into your nose and eventually you will figure out that your mouth is able to push air out your lips with cheek muscles. kthanksbye. __________________ Cell phone free dating back to 1992! Canned Fart spray will never smell like real farts.

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