Gapanbulu Yunupingu is back in Fremantle for Special Didgeridoo Lesson! He is specialized in North East Arnhemland Traditional techniques! Let’s learn from Native tongue, you will find the most original and traditional sound ever! Lesson is on this Thursday 20th May 6pm-7:30pm, $30/ person at Didgeridoo Breath!
During a recent visit to Arnhem Land (Yirrkala, Nhulunbuy, Ski Beach), we had the privilege of spending time with Djalu Gurruwiwi and his family (Djalu is a senior member of the Galpu skin clan, Yolngu people and an internationally renown didgeridoo maker and player).
I just love working with wood. I love the smell of the different timbers as you cut and sand. I love crafting, shaping and finding the Didgeridoo inside every log. I love listening to and working with the grain as I shape, sand and carve. I love finishing the inside and outside to highlight the unique grain and features, so special, beautiful and different in every log.
Yet with every draw of the blade and every stroke of sandpaper, every chip of the chisel, weakens the original integrity and overall strength of the log. Read the rest of this entry »
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I am introducing indigenous culture through aboriginal story-telling, art and music to teachers as part of Korean Ministry of Education English In-service Training.
I have just purchased one of your plastic didges to do some demo work with the teachers and was wondering if you could suggest appropriate didge music (not techno version) for my trainees. As I am sure they will be interested in my recommendation.
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As far as story telling goes I love Ash Dargans Territory http://www.didgeridoobreath.com/product_p/cd-310.htm Ash is an Aboriginal Didgeridoo player and this CD tells 13 different stories from the Northern Territory. Each little story has a short description on the inside cover to help set the scene for the listener. I love it. It does have other instruments playing, all played by ash, a little percussion and flute, but the Didgeridoo is by far the dominant instrument, a wonderful album. You can hear the crocodile, see through the eye of the eagle, tread carefully around sacred ground and much more.
The other choice which is solo Didgeridoo without any other instruments is the Ash Dirt and Dust album. Not telling any distinct story but powerful raw didgeridoo playing, this is a very popular album for anybody chasing just the range of amazing sounds of the Didgeridoo. http://www.didgeridoobreath.com/product_p/cd-ashdustdirt.htm ‘
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Hey guys. Thanks for the great service and impromtu free lesson on Tuesday. The Didge I bought is fantastic and the art work on it is exceptional. I've been practicing and managing to get a sound out of it and once or twice got the breathing thing happening. Will keep practicing and when I'm good enough I'll drop in to show off :)
Cheers and thanks again
Andy, Australia
23rd Feb 2010
Hi all,
Just a short note to say many thanks for dealing with my order so promptly, and efficiently. The Stix Didge i purchased, is absolutely brilliant, can't fault it, superb.
I am so pleased with, not only the didge, but also the fantastic service you guys offer, and be assured, when i am looking to expand my collection i will be back... wonga permitting.
I own a couple of Gurruwiwi Yidaki, and although they are great instruments, the Stix takes the didge to another level.
