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| Are you ready to learn a challenging, exciting new beat for didgeridoo? In this video we cover the African 6/8 clave, a rhythm that stands on its own for endless possibilities for solo didgeridoo. This full break down and demo is almost guaranteed to help you level up your didgeridoo playing. Circular breathing is not required, though it will enhance the results. The video also features a special guest appearance with Kevin Nathaniel from It's All About Rhythm who teaches us how to count out this rhythm and gives a little background about where it comes from. |
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| Why learn an advanced rhythm on any instrument? AJ Block here. I once went to a week long singing workshop with the great Bobby McFerrin and one of the biggest takeaways was the following. Bobby said that if you want to improve as a musician, no matter what instrument you play, one of the best things you can do is to take a very difficult piece of music and learn it really well. Every time you do that, it is going to take your playing to a higher level. I really took that to heart. I studied classical piano, jazz piano, trombone, didgeridoo, trumpet, flute, guitar and many other instruments. Since I got that teaching I really tried to push myself on these instruments and learn difficult pieces of music. Just that alone has taken me so far. So I really encourage you, take a piece of music like the one in this new video, and if you can play it at a nice tempo with some embellishments it is going to take your playing to another level. Enjoy!
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| Have you ever tried playing a shaker or any other percussion instrument simultaneously with the didgeridoo? In this video, we share how to hold a simple rhythm with a shaker which allows you to explore your creativity on the didge. We also give you different techniques to play the shaker and we review an essential didgeridoo rhythm.
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These didgeridoos crafted by Sam David are top quality, sustainably harvested, and made from hand-picked yucca in California. The inside is specially coated with green clay to make the didge stronger and sound fantastic. They are lightweight, transportable, and have a beautiful finish. The current selection includes the keys of B, C#, and D, and other keys will be available in the future. All are tuned to 440Hz unless otherwise noted. Check out full video demos here! |
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In this video, we give you some essential tips for playing the didgeridoo with one of the most miraculous instruments on Earth: your voice. Learn to sing harmonies with the drone of the didge and gain an understanding of some of the most fundamental musical intervals. Practicing scales and harmonies has never been so fun!
*Note: The vocal approach in this video come from a variety of musical influences, most significantly Indian Classical Music, African rhythms, and western musical harmony. For traditional aboriginal didgeridoo sounds, we recommend learning directly from the Aboriginal people.
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Lip stretching is the fundamental warm-up for didgeridoo playing and it’s all about preparation. So before you touch the didge, before you buzz your lips, do these lip stretches. Also if someone comes to me and says they don’t know how to do didgeridoo lip buzzing, or they can’t even buzz their lips, I show them these lip stretches.
This video is an excerpt from our Live Didgeridoo Q&A on YouTube (replay here) that happened on Jan. 2, 2022.
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In this video, we cover everything you need to know when it comes to regulating air in circular breathing. Are you feeling that your lungs fill up too quickly, or that you are not getting enough fresh air coming in? Whether you are just starting out or already a master circular breather, this video will show you helpful tools for managing your breath while playing the didgeridoo. Happy didge playing!
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In case you haven't checked out our latest course:
Video #2: African Rhythm tutorial with Kevin Nathaniel |
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In our new video, we cover clave rhythms. Claves are syncopated patterns that have beats on both the downbeats and the upbeats. By learning to clap and play these rhythms on your instrument, you will establish a better understanding of time and a better overall musical feel.
What is It's All About Rhythm? This video course is designed to help you improve your rhythm through a series of musical exercises. Whether you are a singer, drummer, instrumentalist, dancer, or all around music lover, It's All About Rhythm will help you take your music to a higher level.
Join Afro-Roots musician Kevin Nathaniel in a video journey through 48 rhythm exercises, practice techniques, tips and strategies to help improve your musical feel and become a better musician overall.
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Clap, step and sing along with a series of exercises using our animated metronome (as shown in the photo here). This easy to follow rhythm method includes:- Video course with 48 Rhythm exercises
- eBook - 20 pages including printable worksheets
- Member Forum - share tips with others exploring this method
We are launching this product with a $20 discount coupon
Use coupon code dp-rhythm-launch-2021 to get this course for $59.99 (regularly $79.99)
Full course details and order info at
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| Didge
Project is a blog, youtube channel, series of courses and events,
instrument store and a collective of musicians who want to help you use
music as a tool for uplifting yourself and others around you.
On
our site you will find tips and tutorials to help you become a better
musician, didgeridoo lessons, instrument features and reviews, and
reports on the latest scientific research and spiritual discoveries
merging through the medium of sound.
When
we began in 2008 our main focus was on teaching how to play the
didgeridoo, a wind instrument originating in aboriginal Australia and
also said to be present in ancient Mayan times. After working with
countless people it became apparent that most musicians play multiple
instruments and that we have the community resources to help all
musicians get better results. While we still provide didgeridoo lessons,
classes and programs, our focus is to provide tutorials for music and
instruments from all around the world. Visit us for great music
resources at www.didgeproject.com |
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