Posted: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Articles, News
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Posted: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Articles, News
Fortunately the didgeridoo is one musical instrument that requires very little maintenance. Having said this, there are a couple of important things that you need to be aware of to keep your beloved didgeridoo in its current condition. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Articles, News
(Question)
Hey Didge Breath
I was wondering what is the best platform to play on? I know hard surfaces are the best to project the sound. Is there anything in particular that can be used so you can really hear the didge. The rug in my room really dulls things down haha.
Mike
(Answer)
Mike, you have to lose the rug!
Rugs, carpets, sand, grass and air all steal you Didgeridoo sound, you may as well be playing into a pillow or underwater! Read the rest of this entry »
Indigenous Australian art today is recognized throughout Australia and the world for its strength and vitality. Australian Aboriginal Art has come from traditions that emphasizes the continuous links between Indigenous art, place and “The Dreaming” – the central core of Indigenous Law and religion.
ACRYLIC PAINTINGS
Acrylic paintings are a relatively new form incorporating the classic elements of Aboriginal Life. They represent a person’s relationship to those around them, to the land and to the Dreaming. They also represent a new context of interaction between indigenous and western societies. Through modern art the Aboriginal people introduce and express their culture to the world.
CONTEMPORARY ART
Acrylic paintings by Central Australian Aboriginal people is one of the most exciting developments in modern Australian Art. Read the rest of this entry »
What I am about to tell you may come as a surprise! The word didgeridoo is not an aboriginal word for the instrument. That is why you can find it spelled so many different ways, such as digerido, dijeridoo, didgeredoo, didgeredoo, didgiridoo, didjerido, digereedoo, didjeridou, diggery doo, dijerido and even more!
If we take a look back in time it is evident that the word didgeridoo is only around 100 years old, where as the instrument itself is reportedly 40,000 years old. Read the rest of this entry »
A huge thanks to Mark Atkins who dropped into Didgeridoo Breath recently and ran a didgeridoo workshop for the lucky locals!
It was a fantastic workshop, featuring the almighty strengthening technique of playing didgeridoo, submersed in a bucket of water, continuously. I was sweating just watching!
For those of you who are not familiar with Mark, he is an incredibly powerful didgeridoo player. He visits Europe every summer to perform and also run didgeridoo workshops. Mark has some music available also.
The time has come… the sleepless nights are over… are you ready to find out who the winner of the superb quality Stix Didgeridoo is?…
The hugest congratulations go to Chris from Washington State, USA!
Chris is now the proudest owner of a superb Stix Didgeridoo!
“I’m sending out a very special HowdeeDoodleeDoo to all my fellow didgeheads… why you might ask??? Because I’m the PROUD WINNER OF THE STIX DIDGE DRAWING…. I’m here to tell ya I about crapped my pants when I heard I won this little gem… I’M SOOOOO STOKED!!!!! Man this baby practically plays itself… it’s sooooo responsive and effortless to play… it’s like being with an intimate lover, you just kinda become one with it… there are NO words that can do this bad boy justice… you have to play it yourself to Really Truly Appreciate This Work Of Art… simply put… it’s “FRICKIN AWESOME”!!!
Thanks DidgeBreath Crew… from the VERY Proud Winner Of The STIX Drawing
A friendly face returned to visit us today, a regular Fremantle visitor and friend of Didgeridoo Breath for a long time. John Butler dropped through to say hi and check out the latest offerings of Didgeridoo Breath. It didn’t take long for John and Niki to discover the newest and most amazing instrument in town, the Happy Drum. I was upstairs in the store and I heard two “Happy Drums” being played like I had never heard them before! Cool, fast, in tune, in time, with pulsing rhythmic percussive dynamics. I almost floated out of my chair down the stairs to check out who was responsible for these sweet, happening melodies. It was a huge pleasure and surprise to see John laughing and grooving as he pumped out some awesome “Happy Drum” improv. Within seconds Niki (drummer) and Byron (bass) joined in and that was it, game on for the next half an hour. It was happy drum heaven! Now, I know that a man as talented as our John could make baked bean cans sound impressive, but you have no idea how easily he jumped on and played these Happy Drums. We asked John if he was happy for us to take a short video while he was playing, and he was, so here it is…
The recording sound quality is not great, but you can see the smiles and judge for yourself if these “Happy Drums” are fun to play! We are always thankful when John drops in, today was a quiet day in Fremantle but it was a bright day for all of us as Sanshi joined in the jam with Didgeridoo and Jesse with the egg shakers…. Yep today we had a ball. Can you feel it, I am still smiling. Thanks John, our doors are always open, we thank you for sharing your time and music with us, today is a day to remember. Thank you Niki and Byron for your smiles, conversation and laughs> Today your company was another blessing to all of the Didgeridoo Breath Family. John Butler is an independent artist of Global recognition, but he is also a warm and humble man to be around. If you ever get the chance to see John Butler perform live, we recommend it HIGHLY. Take the opportunity to see this incredibly talented and grounded musical inspiration play. John has taken two “Happy Drums” with him, whether they go on tour or are for his home, friends or family, doesn’t really matter, what does matter is that we all get behind this amazing young man in his efforts to share music and message to the globe. Again thank you John, today has been a great day for all of us, bless you.
My Didge arrived yesterday in the post. The delivery service was impeccable and the instrument is simply wonderful, I still can't believe the sound that it can make!
I just want to thank you for your excellent service and helpful tips on the free DVD.
Thanks!
Olly, U.K.
Got the Didge today, All in tack. Everything there.
Already got a few drones going, not very good but its lost of fun
With practice I'm sure I will get it. Thanks for all your help, from the emails, to organising the packing to to the delivery. The professionalism is great.
