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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: sleek on March 02, 2016, 08:02:21 pm

Title: Any body here play the didgeridoo?
Post by: sleek on March 02, 2016, 08:02:21 pm
My 10 year old has taken interest in it and can actually play it but is still learning circular breathing. His is a pvc one and i just made him on of bamboo. I cant get the bamboo to resonate and neather can he. Any tricks?
Title: Re: Any body here play the didgeridoo?
Post by: YosemiteBen on March 04, 2016, 01:41:01 am
narrow the mouth piece line it with bees wax. try blowing bubbles through a straw.... O hear it works but have been unable to accomplish it...youtube playing the didgeridoo.
Title: Re: Any body here play the didgeridoo?
Post by: Dakota Kid on March 04, 2016, 02:47:38 am
Also give it a good once over for extra holes, cracks, or anything that might hinder vibration. The more smooth you can get the inside the better.

The easiest length to play is between 4-5 feet. Too short and you get trumpet noises. Too long and it's hard to reverberate.