Sharper Didgeridoo Drone: Mona Lisa Smile

Lesson Overview

There is a big difference between a fuzzy, messy drone and a crisp, sharp, well played drone. We show you one of the greatest tricks to make your drone sound amazing. Getting a clear drone will make everything else you play on the didgeridoo sound so much better.

Lesson Goals

• Play with the Mona Lisa smile to get a sharper sound
• Know the point where your lips are too tight to play the drone
• Focus on playing just under this “too tight” point
• Be able to play for over 10 seconds on one breath

Training Tips

• It’s good to make your smile too tight so the sound goes bad. You will get to know what works and what doesn’t
• It’s the point just before you lose the drone that will sound the best
• The better your drone sounds, the less air you will be using
• Focus on the sound quality, not blowing air
• Your drone will keep improving over the coming days, weeks, months, years. So keep this technique in mind and practice it every time you play

Give it a try, let us know how you go and if you get stuck, post a question in the comments section below.