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| The didgeridoo is the traditional instrument of the aboriginal tribal people of Australia, tracing their history back at least 40,000 years. The didgeridoo is actually created by termites who eat away the centers of eucalyptus trees, leaving them hollow. The natives learned long ago to tap on the branches and trunks to find a hollow section, and fashion an instument from it. The sound is an odd vibration, a sort of drone that pulses. A special technique called circular breathing allows the player to play continuously without stopping to breathe. The didg can be used for everything from meditation to trance dance. The didg is also a powerful therapeutic tool, both by playing or just listening to it; through creating a relaxed state of being. It is actually easy to learn for most people, and can be an especially good confidence builder for people who've never played an instrument before.
"When i play the didg, my mind gets dissolved by the vibrations, and my spirit is free to explore the infinite universe." -- Jim Gagnon.
Prices range from $50-250, depending on the material and artwork, and each didg comes with a free lesson!
Also check out my article on didgeridoo's in the Articles section.
Below are some example photos of the didgeridoo's I offer:     |
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