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Didgeridoo, The

Catalogue No: MLB20194M
ArrangementDidgeridoo
Product FormatSheet Music/Online Audio
£18.99
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Pages64
Publication Date2015
ISBN9780786689453 (0786689455)

The didgeridoo is an ancient instrument of the Aborigines of Australia, but the discovery of its rhythmic and harmonic richness has only been in the West for a few years. This work gives all the essential advice needed to test, appreciate and buy a didgeridoo. The many exercises and sound samples given in the audio lets you appreciate the acoustic qualities and playing potential of the didgeridoo. Includes access to online audio.

Contents

  1. 1. The Origin of the Didgeridoo
  2. 2. Testing, Appreciating, and Buying a Didgeridoo
  3. 2.1. If You Are Looking For Your First Didgeridoo
  4. 2.2. If You Already Have a Didgeridoo
  5. 2.3. Maintaining Your Didgeridoo
  6. 2.4. Transporting Your Didgeridoo
  7. 2.5. Repairing Your Didgeridoo
  8. 3. The Musical Qualities of a Didgeridoo
  9. 3.1. Its Musical Quality
  10. A. The Root Note
  11. B. The Basic Harmonic or ?2nd Note?
  12. C. The Overall Harmonic Richness: A Polyphonic Impression
  13. 3.2. The Timbre
  14. A. The Sound of a Tube
  15. B. The Nasal Sound
  16. C. Heavy Sound vs. Bright Sound
  17. D. Clear Sound vs. Resonant Sound
  18. 3.3. The Acoustic Qualities of the Didgeridoo
  19. A. Volume and Power
  20. B. The Spaciousness of the Sound
  21. 3.4. The Playing Potential
  22. A. Air Column Resistance (ACR)
  23. B. Playing Speed
  24. C. The Ability to Use Effects
  25. D. Ease of Playing
  26. 3.5. The Types of Didgeridoos
  27. 3.6. Summary: Criteria for Choosing a Didgeridoo
  28. PART II: PLAYING THE DIDGERIDOO
  29. 1. The Basics
  30. 1.1. Playing Position
  31. 1.2. Play from the Front or from the Side?
  32. 1.3. The Root Note
  33. 1.4. The Mouthpiece
  34. A. What Type of Wax Do We Use?
  35. B. How Do We Apply It?
  36. C. What Shape Do We Give the Mouthpiece?
  37. Some Forms of Mouthpieces
  38. 1.5. The Returning Sound
  39. 1.6. The First Tones
  40. A. The ?OO-EE?
  41. B. Positions Between ?OO? and ?EE?
  42. C. The Basic Rhythm Sounds
  43. D. The ?WOOAH?
  44. E. The Jump of the Kangaroo
  45. 2. Playing
  46. 2.1. Circular Breathing
  47. 2.2. Abdominal Breathing
  48. 2.3. Rhythm and the Rhythms
  49. 2.4. The Main Effects
  50. A. Singing
  51. B. Shouts
  52. C. High and Low Pressure
  53. D. Overtones
  54. E. The ?Oof!?
  55. 3. Further Development
  56. 3.1. Some Advice for Advancing
  57. 3.2. Building a Piece (Composing)
  58. 1) Starting
  59. 2) Continuing
  60. 3) And Finishing
  61. 3.3. Playing with Others
  62. 3.4. Accompaniment with Clap Sticks
  63. APPENDICES
  64. I. Didgeridoo Rhythms: Transcriptions of Didgeridoo Music
  65. II. Didgeridoo Discography
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