Advanced
This is the advanced techniques section. If there’s a particular technique you want to see in here we’d love to hear from you, drop us a line on the contact us page.
The drop jaw technique allows you to lower the pitch of your drone. It is a great effect that will add more dynamics to your didgeridoo rhythms
This lesson shows you how to take a groove from your favourite song and turn it into a didgeridoo rhythm
Time to step out of your comfort zone and try some new rhythm timing. In this lesson we introduce you to rhythm timing and show you how to play 3, 4 & 5 dot rhythms
In this lesson, we show you how to play the wobble sound. Every didgeridoo player will probably have a different interpretation of the wobble – each will sound different and involve a slightly different technique. This is the first in the wobble lesson series
In this lesson, we show you how to play the wobble sound. This is the second variation in the wobble lesson series.
This lessons shows you how to add an interesting accent or beat to your playing. This technique helps add a little punch to your playing style
Ready to crank your didge playing into the percussive world? Here is the first step to weaving some beat boxing style into your playing
Take your didgeridoo rhythms beyond a single bar by overlapping harmonics to create an ever-evolving rhythm with this technique.
Integrating vocals into a rhythm
Fining it difficult to put awesome vocal sounds into your favourite rhythms? This lesson will guide you through how to substitute a popping bark vocal into a rhythm
In this lesson, we show you how to play an exciting rhythm by combining the wobble breathing technique with harmonic variation
In this lesson we break away from solid drone playing and get into some more dainty tonguing techniques
This video shows you how to combine double tonguing and a high-pitched vocal to produce a super cool staccato effect
As didge players, we get comfortable putting certain techniques in certain places. Altering the timing of your vocals can give an exciting new feel to your rhythms
This is a clever little tongue technique that works on stopping the drone briefly. It is great for creating punchy fast rhythms. This lessons shows you the technique and also a funky rhythm to practice it
Ever heard a didge player pump out rapid vocal calls and thought… where are they breathing?! This technique allows you to do a punchy vocal pop and take a breath at the same time. Sweet!
Wouldn’t it be great to have an endless supply of didgeridoo rhythms to keep you motivated and inspired? Problem solved! Follow this simple formula and you will be able to create your own long and intricate didgeridoo rhythms using the techniques you already know
Sanshi shows you how to build a great sounding didgeridoo rhythm by using the Double Rhythm technique
Sanshi shows you how to build a great sounding didgeridoo rhythm by using the Double Rhythm technique
Sanshi shows you how to build a great sounding didgeridoo rhythm by using the Double Rhythm technique
Us didge players can too easily get caught up with wanting to play faster and faster and more and more technical. While this is great and a lot of fun, it can be really rewarding to put all this aside and play some high quality, but simple didgeridoo. This lesson is all about doing as little as possible, the best you can
In this lesson, we show you a different way of thinking about didgeridoo rhythms. It will help simplify the breakdown of rhythms and allow you to understand and play more complex rhythms
Adding a simple percussion instrument to your didgeridoo playing will add a whole new dimension to your sound. In this lesson, Sanshi shows you the first steps in playing with an egg shaker
Adding a simple percussion instrument to your didgeridoo playing will add a whole new dimension to your sound. In this lesson, Sanshi shows you the first steps in playing with tapping sticks
In this lesson, Sanshi shows you the next steps in playing with tapping sticks. Learn how to alter the timing of your tapping rhythm
In this lesson, Sanshi shows you a rhythm using snare sound on the didgeridoo while breathing in!
Want another unusual sound on your didge? In this lesson, Sanshi will teach you how tongue click on a Didgeridoo.
Tongue Click on the Didgeridoo
Want another unusual sound on your didge? In this lesson, Sanshi will teach you how tongue click on a Didgeridoo.
Didgeridoo Tongue Pop and Click
This video will show you the great sound it will make when you combine a tongue pop and tongue click into a rhythm.
Want to learn to play an unusual sound on your didge? In this lesson, Sanshi will teach you how to play the flute sound on a Didgeridoo.
Eastwinds 7 for Esi – Advanced Didgeridoo Rhythm
In this lesson, Sanshi shares a rhythm that was used by his band on their first album “East winds” for the first track “7 for Esi”.
Meet Koji Matsumoto, our latest Didgeridoo Dojo instructor!
The drop jaw technique allows you to lower the pitch of your drone. It is a great effect that will add more dynamics to your didgeridoo rhythms
In this lesson, Koji will teach you a 7 phrase-rhythm that you can play on a didgeridoo using the Papa Mumma Technique.
In this lesson, Koji is going to show us some beat boxing techniques on the didgeridoo.
In this lesson, Koji will share a technique on a didgeridoo using 7 beats.
In this lesson, Koji is going to show us a new rhythm called African Rhythm with Toot.
In this lesson, Koji will share another African Rhythm with Staccato
In this lesson, Koji is going to teach us the Shhhoh Technique using the didgeridoo.
In this lesson, Koji will show us how to make a Jaw Toot.
In this lesson, Koji will share to us a technique called Double Wobble, a well used technique in a didgeridoo.
Circular Breathing on the Toot
In this lesson, Koji will share to us a technique on how to circular breath while tooting.
In this lesson, Koji is going to teach us to create a tooting sound on a snare
In this lesson, Koji will share a new technique to create a much like beatbox beat on a didgeridoo
In this lesson, Koji will teach us the Papa Mumma Extreme technique on a didgeridoo
Beginners – Learn How to Play the Didgeridoo
Before we start
Must know information before you pick up your didgeridoo. How to hold, where to play, different didge sounds, and how to warm up to sound your best. This is where it all begins.
Vocals & sounds on the didgeridoo
Adding you voice allows you to make the dingo, dog howl and the great Australian Kookaburra! We show you how to make these awesome sounds on your didgeridoo.
Diaphragm
Want to play louder? Want to play quieter? Here we show you how, and even more exciting… we get you playing a rocking didgeridoo rhythm!
Well Done
You’ve made it! What a ride. Well done, you have achieved so much on the didgeridoo! It’s time to give yourself a huge pat on the back. And now brace yourself… and get stuck into the Intermediate section to take your playing to a whole new level!
Making The Didgeridoo Drone Sound
Undoubtedly the most important section of all… getting you didge vibrating and your body shaking, oh yeah it’s a great feeling. In these lessons, we teach you how to make a drone that sounds great.
Tongue & Mouth Shapes on the Didgeridoo
In this section we show you how to make that sound that every learning didge player wants to make. And its a lot easier than you think.
Playing Didgeridoo Rhythms
This is the exciting part where we put everything you now know together, into didgeridoo rhythms. Not only is playing rhythms on your didge extremely satisfying and fun… it is excellent practice for your circular breathing. So even if your circular breathing is a little shaky, give these a go.