Five tips for a good posture to play your didgeridoo

Did you know that in Kyūdō, the Japanese archery, the archer works his posture for months, before unleashing his first arrow? Any activity that uses the body relies on a correct posture. Didgeridoo is no exception to this rule. By following these five tips, you will be surprised to see your playing change under the […]

The origins of the didgeridoo: the Aborigines of Australia

The didgeridoo has its origins with the Aboriginal people of Australia. More precisely in a small part of this immense country: the north of the Northern Territory. Several hours by dirt track from Darwin, in the tropical wilderness and hostile climate of Arnhem Land, several aboriginal groups still today preserve the roots of the didgeridoo. […]

Why is the use of a metronome essential when playing your didgeridoo?

During the masterclass I lead, I meet a lot of didgeridoo players who have an approximate tempo. Their phrasing is good and well articulated, but the beat spoils their work. Unfortunately, this is the common lot of musicians who never, or nealy never worked with a metronome. Mozart himself said “the most necessary and the […]

Does playing the didgeridoo cures snoring?

In 2006, a study made in Zurich showed that regular practice (20 minutes per day) of didgeridoo on a three months period reduced obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). I already provided didgeridoo courses at that time. Thus, I had heard of this study, but I had not had the opportunity to teach to students suffering from […]

4 steps to make your own didgeridoo beeswax mouthpiece

At a time when wooden mouthpieces are becoming the norm, it is still good to know how to redo your beeswax mouthpiece!
There are several reasons for …