Didgeridoo - A Beginners Guide (1995)

The didgeridoo is unique on the world of music, The didgeridoo comes from the Australian aboriginal people, who have the world's oldest continuous culture, dating back 40,000 to 150,000 years.
didgeridoo music has its origins in the mystical Aboriginal Dreamtime. It can be haunting and mysterious, calming and healing, or pulsate with an uplifting spirit.

Even more remarkable is the fact that all of these feeling, emotions and an incredible range of sounds arise from a simple hollow tube made from a tree trunk.

The playing of the didgeridoo relies on the coordination of the players lips, tongue and vocal cords - and the intriguing concept of circular breathing. this allows the playing of continuous music without pausing for breath!

In this video, Alastair Black unravels the secret of didgeridoo playing in a simple step-by-step method. You too can begin to master this instrument in a surprisingly short time!

Alastair was taught the didgeridoo by aboriginal elders in Arnhem land, in the Northern Territory of Australia. he is a highly respected teacher of the instrument and has performed for such people as the Dalai Lama, Prof. Suzuki, Rolf Harris and Burnum Burnum.

He joined in the program by aboriginal friends who show how a didgeridoo is made and decorated. They also show a traditional aboriginal dance accompanied by Alastair on the didgeridoo.

The educational and entertainment content of this program make it a valuable addition to your video collection, even if you never play a didgeridoo!

A unique Australian instrument - a unique Australian program.

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