Playing With Tapping Sticks 1
Lesson Overview
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
Lesson Goals
- Know how to hold the tapping sticks to get the clearest sound with good resonance
- Play the rhythm “dida (B) dida (B)” while tapping on the first “d” of each dida
- Keep the timing of your tapping sticks and didgeridoo playing together
Training Tips
- Take the time to get comfortable holding and tapping the sticks first
- Get your didgeridoo in a comfortable place, whether you are holding it or it’s on a stand
- If you don’t have a stand, you can rest one stick on your lap, and tap with the other. That’s frees up your other hand to hold your didgeridoo
- Some players tap a stick on their didgeridoo. While this works, it can also lead to damage or cracks in your didgeridoo if it’s not very strong
- Try and play the rhythm faster and faster to improve your control
Links
- Buy tapping stick online at Didgeridoo Breath – click here
- Buy hands free didgeridoo stand online at Didgeridoo Breath – click here
Give it a try, let us know how you go and if you get stuck, post a question in the comments section below.