DIDGERIDOO by Dirk Schellberg
Ritual Origins and Playing Techniques
$12.95
The didgeridoo plays an important role in the creation myths of the original inhabitants of Australia -- the sound of this wind instrument helped create the world and everything in the world. The deep, vibrating tones of this hollow pipe evoke a feeling of the powers of the earth, reaching more and more people outside of Australia.
The instrument itself is a miracle of simplicity. It consists of a pipe approximately as thick as a man's wrist. Authentic didgeridoos are made of eucalyptus wood naturally hollowed out by termites, and usually have a mouthpiece made of beeswax. The wealth of different sounds that an experienced player can conjure up with this apparently simple instrument can open up an entirely new world of experience for the listener.
This book tells you more about the world of the didgeridoo -- it's origins, the stories about the instrument and the players. It not only deals with Australian musicians and bands, some of whom are gradually becoming popular in the West, but also discusses the experiences of Western therapists who have discovered new applications for the ancient sound. For anyone who is so fascinated by this sound and its possibilities that he or she would like to own a didgeridoo, the author includes practical instructions for building or purchasing a didgeridoo.
Above all, this book provides insight into the background and living conditions of the members of the ancient culture which produced the didgeridoo -- the Aborigines.