Papa Mumma Beginner Technique

Lesson Overview

The Papa Mumma Technique is a contemporary great technique that will add more dynamics to your didgeridoo rhythms.

Lesson Goals

• Be able to produce 2 opposite rhythmic sounds
• Create a rhythm using the 2 sounds “Pa” and “Ma”

Training Tips

• First, just basically say the words Pa and Ma while popping your lips in and out. Pa – out, Ma – in.
• Practice repeating popping your lips in and out in a faster way without the didgeridoo.
• Once you created the right sound, try to pop your lips on a didgeridoo and produce the Pa and Ma sounds.
• To produce the higher pitch of the “Ma” sound, just imagine having a lipstick and popping your lips while sucking the air in
• Try making 2 “Pa” sounds first, then 2 “Ma” sounds.
• Keep practicing and feel free to make some variations to produce a rhythm.

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