Perhaps together we can find the answers to many heretofore unsolvable mysteries.
is for Didgeridoo
Is it an instrument? Is it a stick of wood? And most importantly, how can you get more than two octaves of notes from it, not to mention all the other cool sounds it can make?
The didgeridoo is from northern Australia and dates back over 1000 years. They can be 3 to 10 feet long. Didgeridoo players have to use circular breathing, meaning they continue to blow air into the didgeridoo while at the same time taking in breath.
Listen to how cool they sound. Wait! Before you listen, I need to explain this clip. It's by an awesome band called The Wicked Tinkers. They are a Scottish bagpipe band. This song has a cool didgeridoo introduction.
Now we have a whole new mystery: Bagpipes and a Didgeridoo? How did they come up with that combination?
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a couple of my grand-kids just took part in a talent show at their school--a child played this instrument--it was very lovely---my granddaughter who is not quite 2, hummed along perfectly---thanks for the post!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a pretty talented group of kids!
DeleteIt is such a distinctive sound. I can't imagine being out in the wilds of Australia and hearing that noise floating on the breeze. I have heard bagpipes on the breeze in Scotland though.
ReplyDeleteI love the bagpipes too. My husband plays. But when he practices in the house, it doesn't sound like bagpipes floating on the breeze, it sounds like a bagpipes nuclear explosion. Loud.
DeleteThis makes me think of grandpa's didgeridoo at the cabin. And the biggest question - how do you spell that??
ReplyDeleteWe should totally make him play for us. I've only heard him play that thing once or twice! You should add this to your list of spelling words for next year.
DeleteI LOVE the sound of a didgeridoo - and the name is quite appealing too!
ReplyDeleteSort of an all-around cool instrument.
DeleteI like the 'tappy stick' effect! It has an awesome name!x
ReplyDeleteThe tappy stick definitely adds to the coolness. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI will have to check out this band! Bagpipes AND a didgeridoo? Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThey have some awesome stuff. They perform live every year at our local Scottish Festival.
DeleteThat has got to be one of the most original "D" entries I've read! I do remember seeing those when I was in Australia and I'm amazed that people can coax music from it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! They are pretty strange instruments.
DeleteNow that is some combination!! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThese are great Julie!! Each post makes me happier :)
ReplyDeleteWow! I've never heard of a didgeridoo. They sound pretty cool. Thanks for sharing.
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