Traditional yidaki were very recently living trees, and wood will shift. Cracks can and do occur! But we will show you below, how easily cracks can be dealt with. After you calm down and stop crying!
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).
There are many different Aboriginal names for the instrument, primarily because there are so many different language groups amongst the Aboriginal people. Read the rest of this entry »
Awesome yidaki (didgeridoo) player Jeremy Cloake is returning to Europe and Japan this year to deliver more workshops.
So far he has booked in:
2 weeks of teaching in France between the 16th and 30th July. 3 hours tuition for 6 days. This is organised by Midushi. Email: info@mt-yidaki.com
4 day immersion course in Switzerland 9th to 12th September. 3 hours tuition for 4 days. This is organised by Serious Sticks. Email: christian@serioussticks.com
Bookings for these courses can be made by emailing the above email addresses. Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment as last years immersion class was full.
In addition to these workshops, Jeremy will also be teaching many day workshops at various locations. Dates and locations for these will be advised in the following weeks.
If you have any quetsions at all about Jeremy’s workshops, you can email him at info@resonance.co.nz
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 didge arrived at the door yesterday and i just wanted to say WOW!
It is probably the best low key instrument i've ever had the pleasure to play. The range of sound, balance and playabilty are simply out of this world!! In so many words, a perfect C#...I think i might be in love with this instrument ;-)
Thanks again for the continuously fantastic service. I really appreciate both the bag and the help with the customs issue. That really saved me some $$!!
Wish you guys an awesome week! Ciao and all the best.
Doron, Italy
1/5/09
Hi Tony,
THANK YOU so much for the didgeridoo bag. You guys really are the BEST!! :-)
