hi! I have trigeminal neuralgia from a dentist shot gone wrong numbing my lower right jaw but i LOVE the didgeridoo ...so i was determined to figure out how to pay without hurting as bad from nerve pain that is sometimes very debilitating especially when irritated. and YOU helped me. by saying to shift it to another piece of my mouth. so thank you!!!
As an Australian, I respect the Australian Indigenous culture. It's taboo for females to play the yidaki (aka didgeridoo in westerners language) dreamtime stories claim it's cursed for them and will bring infertility.
The didgeridoo is essentially a large brass instrument. What you are doing to find your drone is essentially tightening or loosening your lips, making various different notes, until you find the one your didgeridoo resonates with, which causes a significant amplification of the sound.
Yep. And then you realize that brass instruments are all just tubes. They're all tubes! There's also very limited evidence that the material of the tube even matters--it's more likely the texture is what makes an instrument's sound. Or at least 95% of it.
Haha "not like a horse...and not like a fly" Great explanation! I just got my first didgeridoo yesterday at age 56. Never played one before. So here I am figuring all this out!
I just got a didge (just love to call it that lol) today and this video was incredibly helpful because the only thing that I knew was that I had no idea what I was doing. Now I got loads of things to practice, amazing! Thanks so much, what a great instrument.
Just got my didgeridoo back after YEARS of not knowing where it was an I picked it up and instantly got the drone back. Like riding a bike haha it’s so crazy.
Thank you for taking the time out to explain this to us. With your help, I was able to find my drone! I literally just received my very first didgeridoo an hour ago. I'll buy an authentic eucalyptus root didgeridoo when I feel I've nailed it. Thanks again brother! Be well.
Thanks a bunch for your explanation about circular breathing. I've always wondered how didgeridoo players can breathe in and out at the same time, which, it turns out isn't actually the case. I can't do it myself, as I just learned about it from watching your video, but now I can certainly understand the concept and how it works once you've mastered the technique 🙂👍
I have had it all down after years of a didgeritsotting in the corner of the tattoo shop, but the recirculating breathing, but you told the trick. (Never played brass or wood winds )
Fantastic video, really helpful.. I made my own didge when I went outback Oz many years ago, but the circular breathing is what I have to master. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for this wonderful video!! I'm a beginner didge player, and this is the first serious and best video I've found so far on teaching myself this wonderful instrument. Thank you very much for this, and may you continue to release more such amazing videos and materials :)
Thanks again coach! I have some work ahead of me but this is something that I also found intriguing and wanting to learn. It seems to have amazing healing properties. Stay well!!!
Quick side note I never read the comments below me but when I do after I leave a comment it's always like I'm saying the same thing the person below me did not on purpose I have my own ideas and I am truthful when I say them to you didgeridoo
One small tip (while I'm learning circular breathing!): instead of the straw trick, push your index finger against your lips and let the air from your cheeks escape out of the small corner between lips and finger.
Last night I dreamt that I had to play a didj and could not, as I was blowing in the wrong end :-D I wonder what that means? Now this video popped up in my TH-cam this morning. Does the Algorithm listen to our dreams? Anyhow, Now I am looking for a pvc pipe :-D. Thank you for a very helpful video.
Saludos desde Puerto Rico. Eres el mejor en esto de enseñar la respiración circular. He visto montones de videos explicando cómo hacerlo y lo cierto es que ya estaba pensando que nunca aprendería, pero lo logré.. Pude respirar mientras exhalaba aire. No fue muy largo pero ya por lo menos se que si lo puedo hacer. Vi tus otros videos y resulta que tienes videos en los instrumentos que quiero aprender a tocar. Solo faltan la ocarina y el “tongue drum”.
I have been playing for a while. Not brilliant. I actually do the horse sound and it does give a deeper sound, which is 1 style I've heard indigenous doing. However, i absolutely agree with all you've said and I will practice doing this better lip tension. Amazing
Sometimes I'm vocalizing or even singing through the didgeridoo as I'm playing and that adds some crazy harmonics. other than that, any other harmonics come from the shape and interior of the instrument. the more uneven and chaotic on the inside of the didge the more harmonics.
lol... yeah... I hoped I didn't come across as going pro in an hour... you could spend decades on the instrument. But one thing I loved about the instrument is that you can learn the basics pretty quickly and just get going. Not like some instruments where it takes years to get a single good sound. Anyway, good luck on your journey
Thank you so much for sharing this instructional video!!! I have come to it by way of a sleep study as I suffer from UARS (Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome). It is not quite apnea, but a disturbance in my night time breathing which causes many awakenings and a lot of daytime fatigue as a result. Right now I am using a 17" vacuum cleaner tube as my 'instrument.' I can get a 'sick moose' drone and make a lot of different sounds, but because I have such allergies, circular breathing is eluding me. I just read about the Orange Swirl PVC instrument and hope it would be a good choice as I am a very small person with a small mouth. Do you think that is a good choice? Any other recommendations? So far I'm having fun, am noticing an improvement in my sleep (and really irritating my partner). Thanks again for posting this!
I've not tried the orange swirl PVC instrument but I have researched them and I think it's a fantastic choice. If you need to modify the mouthpiece to fit your mouth you can use beeswax (or some people use a PVC to rubber grommet attachment). A longer instrument than 17" will make a tremendous difference and make it easier to do the circular breathing.
I got a 6 ft bamboo stake from ace hardware for $2.50 and nocked out all the inner rings I think I’m getting the drone there’s definitely a pitch that seems different then the rest. Would you recommend cutting the bamboo shorter? Would the ridges from the inner rings cause problems would it be better if it was entirely smooth inside?
thank you so much kuch for the tutorial! im 15 and just got gifted a didge after messing around with my uncles one. my didge sounds a lot lower pitch on the drone.... is this normal?
@@SoundAdventurer I’m so sorry you have to deal with these comments, I like your positive attitude to them, shouldn’t be mean back, but don’t worry about these types of comments, they really don’t think anything else matters but their own feelings, either way, have a great day!! ❤
hi! I have trigeminal neuralgia from a dentist shot gone wrong numbing my lower right jaw but i LOVE the didgeridoo ...so i was determined to figure out how to pay without hurting as bad from nerve pain that is sometimes very debilitating especially when irritated. and YOU helped me. by saying to shift it to another piece of my mouth. so thank you!!!
You're so welcome! I hope that you are able to get the joy out of the instrument without pain. You're doing great!
Women aren’t supposed to play the didgeridoo
@@hollymorley3452 you might want to delete that comment, BUDDY.
@@hollymorley3452 don’t even go there
As an Australian, I respect the Australian Indigenous culture. It's taboo for females to play the yidaki (aka didgeridoo in westerners language) dreamtime stories claim it's cursed for them and will bring infertility.
Very straightforward and informative video. No "secrets", just clear and cogent demonstrations. Thanks for posting this!
The didgeridoo is essentially a large brass instrument. What you are doing to find your drone is essentially tightening or loosening your lips, making various different notes, until you find the one your didgeridoo resonates with, which causes a significant amplification of the sound.
Yep. And then you realize that brass instruments are all just tubes. They're all tubes!
There's also very limited evidence that the material of the tube even matters--it's more likely the texture is what makes an instrument's sound. Or at least 95% of it.
@@SoundAdventurer can you play a melody on the didgeridoo? Kind of like with an Alphorn?
Haha "not like a horse...and not like a fly"
Great explanation! I just got my first didgeridoo yesterday at age 56. Never played one before. So here I am figuring all this out!
Wow! Same. I'm 52 and first Didge.
As a dentist, I appreciated the idea of shifting your position angle depending on your skeletal jaw pattern & bite 🙌
I just got a didge (just love to call it that lol) today and this video was incredibly helpful because the only thing that I knew was that I had no idea what I was doing. Now I got loads of things to practice, amazing! Thanks so much, what a great instrument.
same here! just picked mine up today. its such a medatative sound, totally magical when you finally hit that drone
Wow, you are an amazing good teacher! Thanks for all the small, clear parts of information and the great examples of do's and don'ts!
Just got my didgeridoo back after YEARS of not knowing where it was an I picked it up and instantly got the drone back.
Like riding a bike haha it’s so crazy.
Excellent! That's fantastic.
This was an excellent tutorial for beginners of the Didgeridoo, it took no time at all to learn the basics :)
Thanks for the great tips, I did my best circular breathing drone before video was over.
Thank you for taking the time out to explain this to us. With your help, I was able to find my drone! I literally just received my very first didgeridoo an hour ago. I'll buy an authentic eucalyptus root didgeridoo when I feel I've nailed it. Thanks again brother! Be well.
I've had a didgeridoo for years but never actually been able to play. I'll definitely give this video a go!
Did you succeed?
@@larsstougaard7097 yeah i need to know too!
@@wladislawshamin5447 we give Brad another month to practice and then hopefully he will tell us 😁🎶
Brad, it has been a year. I'm sure you're playing the heck out of that thing.
brad its been 2 years
Complete noob but this video took me from wishing I could make a sound to having fun making all kinds of sounds, I can't thank you enough!
You helped me get my first drone... thank you!
As a beginner, this video was super helpful for me to understand how to use my new didgeridoo. Thank you much!
Thank you so much!! I have mastered my drone and new sounds. I am ever thankful. You are a great teacher.
You are so welcome!
VERY GOOD TUTORIAL MY FRIEND, I HAD A CHANCE TO PICK IT UP VERY FAST i LOVE IT THXS AGAIN
Thanks a bunch for your explanation about circular breathing. I've always wondered how didgeridoo players can breathe in and out at the same time, which, it turns out isn't actually the case. I can't do it myself, as I just learned about it from watching your video, but now I can certainly understand the concept and how it works once you've mastered the technique 🙂👍
I have had it all down after years of a didgeritsotting in the corner of the tattoo shop, but the recirculating breathing, but you told the trick. (Never played brass or wood winds )
I was struggling so hard til you said don't use too much pressure 😅
This video works wonders but only thing I can focus on now is the left eye blink but not the right, thank you for the help though for sure
I actually got a PVC dodge today and it's great 😃
Fantastic video, really helpful.. I made my own didge when I went outback Oz many years ago, but the circular breathing is what I have to master. Thanks so much!
Thanks for this! Awesome video!
11:00 circular breathing
Big thank you for heading me in the right direction 👍🙏
Thank you so much for this wonderful video!! I'm a beginner didge player, and this is the first serious and best video I've found so far on teaching myself this wonderful instrument. Thank you very much for this, and may you continue to release more such amazing videos and materials :)
I just bought 1 yesterday. It sounds like I'm passing gas 😅. I will keep on trying 😊 Thank you for your helpful information
Nice, I just got my first didge and this is super valuable!
Thanks again coach! I have some work ahead of me but this is something that I also found intriguing and wanting to learn. It seems to have amazing healing properties. Stay well!!!
thank you for this claass
Thank you for this! I always had trouble learning how to circler breathe. This helped so much!
Very helpful, thank you very much! 😎
I'm Lucky I found your channel. I got as a present Meinl DDG-BOX and your instructions were so help full, Thx
that is so kind of you, thank you!
Best tutorial I've seen! Thanks, dude!
Glad you liked it!
Very excellent and thorough explanation on the circular breathing thank you so much my didgeridoo dude
Quick side note I never read the comments below me but when I do after I leave a comment it's always like I'm saying the same thing the person below me did not on purpose I have my own ideas and I am truthful when I say them to you didgeridoo
This is such an interesting and really funny sounding instrument 😂😂😂
I want to learn this to help with my sleep apnea
never saw someone solo left eye blink so many times in a row
you ain't seen nothin', yet ;)
Thanks
This was soooo fun!!!
Awesome, thanks, been watching a lot of vids. Can't wait to receive the instrument.
Excellent. Very helpful. You’re a great instructor 👌
One small tip (while I'm learning circular breathing!): instead of the straw trick, push your index finger against your lips and let the air from your cheeks escape out of the small corner between lips and finger.
I love it! Thanks for sharing
Loved this! Thank you so much!
Great tutorial! Thank you!
Amazing tutorial
Thank you ! I just got one for Christmas 🎄 ❤ I realized I was blowing in the wrong hole lol. I’ll keep trying.
Thankyou so much for this video 🤍🌸
I feel more hope to explore my didg now...
Great vid bro ty🙏
Tremendous help I will say
Yidaki is a sacre instruments used in different ceromanys n has heeling powers for the player n heeling other people using vibration on their chest
Clear and precise instructions.
Thank you! so kind of you to say.
Great video thank you 🙏!
I find it easier to use the side of my mouth, you can then 'push' sounds into your other cheek - awesome :)
And practice the alphabet ;)
Last night I dreamt that I had to play a didj and could not, as I was blowing in the wrong end :-D I wonder what that means? Now this video popped up in my TH-cam this morning. Does the Algorithm listen to our dreams?
Anyhow, Now I am looking for a pvc pipe :-D.
Thank you for a very helpful video.
That's simultaneously awesome and terrifying
Excellent! Thank you for this!
This is the best video I’ve found. Thank you! Super helpful
That is so kind of you, thank you so much for your comment, and I wish you the best in your didge journey!
Saludos desde Puerto Rico. Eres el mejor en esto de enseñar la respiración circular. He visto montones de videos explicando cómo hacerlo y lo cierto es que ya estaba pensando que nunca aprendería, pero lo logré.. Pude respirar mientras exhalaba aire. No fue muy largo pero ya por lo menos se que si lo puedo hacer. Vi tus otros videos y resulta que tienes videos en los instrumentos que quiero aprender a tocar. Solo faltan la ocarina y el “tongue drum”.
That was a good lesson. Thank you!
Awesome!
I have been playing for a while. Not brilliant. I actually do the horse sound and it does give a deeper sound, which is 1 style I've heard indigenous doing. However, i absolutely agree with all you've said and I will practice doing this better lip tension. Amazing
Dude great video thanks
Right on. I need to know how you’re getting some of those harmonics
Sometimes I'm vocalizing or even singing through the didgeridoo as I'm playing and that adds some crazy harmonics. other than that, any other harmonics come from the shape and interior of the instrument. the more uneven and chaotic on the inside of the didge the more harmonics.
I died when he pulled out that droning accent 😆
thanks!
Thank you, this was amazing
thank you so now I can annoy my brother for the next 40 minutes
Same
Buzzing without the cheek puffing makes my whole head buzz and makes me dizzy. Lol i need to learn circular breathing!
Great video - Thank you :)
This video is so helpful! Thank you
You're so welcome!
I guess I need a mouthpiece. Thanks for the tip!
Great video
Great tutorial ❤
This is very helpful thank you!
Really educational thank you
Thank you
So fucking helpful. Im a transcended human now
Very good thank you! Clear and straightforward
Thanks, very much! I appreciate your comment. :)
Of all the scam titles of fully mastering an instrument within an hour--- I believe this one.
lol... yeah... I hoped I didn't come across as going pro in an hour... you could spend decades on the instrument. But one thing I loved about the instrument is that you can learn the basics pretty quickly and just get going. Not like some instruments where it takes years to get a single good sound.
Anyway, good luck on your journey
Air blew out my eye
This is so hard to learn! I'm trying everything I can think of to get this to work.
I’m going to buy one and annoy my neighbors
Thank you so much for sharing this instructional video!!! I have come to it by way of a sleep study as I suffer from UARS (Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome). It is not quite apnea, but a disturbance in my night time breathing which causes many awakenings and a lot of daytime fatigue as a result.
Right now I am using a 17" vacuum cleaner tube as my 'instrument.' I can get a 'sick moose' drone and make a lot of different sounds, but because I have such allergies, circular breathing is eluding me. I just read about the Orange Swirl PVC instrument and hope it would be a good choice as I am a very small person with a small mouth. Do you think that is a good choice? Any other recommendations?
So far I'm having fun, am noticing an improvement in my sleep (and really irritating my partner). Thanks again for posting this!
I've not tried the orange swirl PVC instrument but I have researched them and I think it's a fantastic choice. If you need to modify the mouthpiece to fit your mouth you can use beeswax (or some people use a PVC to rubber grommet attachment). A longer instrument than 17" will make a tremendous difference and make it easier to do the circular breathing.
I got a 6 ft bamboo stake from ace hardware for $2.50 and nocked out all the inner rings I think I’m getting the drone there’s definitely a pitch that seems different then the rest. Would you recommend cutting the bamboo shorter? Would the ridges from the inner rings cause problems would it be better if it was entirely smooth inside?
Is it the similar way as trombone?
I would love to learn to play the didgeridoo. Can you recommend a good one/type to start.
As soon as I breath it all colapses...
I just can’t find the drone while I’m pushing the air out with my cheeks
I have a video on drone troubleshooting... I think it could really help
This is so good in 2x speed 🤣
My one is about 90cm, does that affect it?
i'm planning on picking up didgeridoo for a track.
I love it! you can make a lot of progress in a short period of time. good luck to you!
Don't smoke doing so makes this harder
so how do you have the tension in the lips when puffing your cheeks
that is a good question, practice definitely helps but I haven't found the secret to explaining exactly how to do that
My one sounds like a trumpet or horn
How much did your Alesius V Drum go for, by the way? great video!
Thank you! I got it for $400 like... 8-9 years ago?
But the video is 20:18 long?
thank you so much kuch for the tutorial! im 15 and just got gifted a didge after messing around with my uncles one. my didge sounds a lot lower pitch on the drone.... is this normal?
yep. length and width of the didge affect pitch
@@SoundAdventurer thank you!
Make sure your lips are not chapped. Ii play trumpet, and a "blown lip" hurts and doesn't make playing much fun. Hydrate!
Good video!
Raise your right eyebrow occasionally too, to keep your face from becoming permanently lopsided eventually...
it's facial paralysis I was born with. but I'll keep that in mind. 😅
@@SoundAdventurer I’m so sorry you have to deal with these comments, I like your positive attitude to them, shouldn’t be mean back, but don’t worry about these types of comments, they really don’t think anything else matters but their own feelings, either way, have a great day!! ❤
@sound Adventurer. What is the material your didg is made of? I got a teak wood one. Is that a good material?