Didgeridoo Lesson: You Got the Drone! Now What?

Here is a long list of things to try and to think about once you are able to play the drone!
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[@nelfi0940]

I have been playing the didge for 2 days now and your lessons have really thank you

[@christopherblomeley6925]

I've been 'droning' for too long and not doing much more due to lack of encouragement. I really like your approach, please keep it going...

[@ROY-COLLEY]

I must say you do express things clearly and understandable. Thank you for the tips.

[@thetinyitalian2595]

Great video thank you. This is probably strange but I always find it amusing that after playing a few minutes and then pulling it away from the mouth you can feel all that hot breath coming out lol.

[@Breathwood]

I know EXACTLY what you mean!!!! It's weird, isn't it!

[@lisalisious]

Ya get's muggy in there. Lol

[@Gez734]

Always felt that Didge was the 'highest yoga' ;)

[@karinround8531]

This lesson was really helpful in my practice on my didgeridoo. 🙏

[@hubertcumberdale3063]

Thankyou for this video! I bought a didge at a festival, learned the drone then put it in the corner and didnt know what else to do with it. Will be practising all these sounds and techniques:)

[@KatyaBabaYaga]

exceptionally useful advices! Thank you very much!

[@alancline7138]

Wow, this video is fantastic. I think it has helped me get closer to circular breathing in a very short t8me. Thanks!

[@billgeoghegan6112]

Super lesson!

[@pristinewilderness9003]

thanks for the help!

[@Breathwood]

No problem!

[@cindymurdocca2376]

Thanks David; you give great tips on learning to play the didge, along with circular breathing. Also, love your circular didge with the unique design and colors!

[@Dreadshoop]

This was perfect! Thank you so much! I have been on a good drone, multiple sounds rich and full for about a year but have not played much lately. This was exactly what I needed. I can circular breathe sometimes but have been stuck on well now what to improve. I am a homeschool mom in Alaska and have been considering teaching a didg class but want more experience under my belt to get the kids going and having fun!

[@Breathwood]

I'm so glad to hear that this was helpful to you! One student of mine in particular has been asking for this kind of video for a while now, and I think she was right - we need more content about what to do after the drone starts working! I'll be doing more on this topic....

[@jcmusc]

I noticed with playing the jaw harp and throat singing it's the same vowel sounds to make the cool sounds they make

[@frankdelnoij938]

Great teacher

[@Breathwood]

Thank you! 😃

[@kickasscorm]

After this video, I am now a fan of yours. This is phenomenal info to chew on. Thank you so much for this video!! You are a great teacher. Lol. Good humour too! Thank you for your videos. Blessings to you and your family

[@phil2bfree]

Thanks for all your videos. I am a slightly advanced beginner. I have one question that may not interest others, but It has some implications for my health & for circular breathing. Here it goes: During a "normal" day to day breathe, I usually inhale approx 4 seconds & exhale for 4 seconds. That's is thankfully slower that many folks due to my yoga training. My main point is that inhales & exhales are approx equal. However, while playing the didge, including during most forms of circular breathing, this in & out ratio is often very different. I have been told that while playing one usually breathes out for a fairly long time & then one takes only a tiny sniff in (while continuing the drone). So instead of a 4 to 4 ratio, one might exhale to the count of 6----depending on the rhythm----and then sniff in for just one count. Does this sound right to you? One final note: On your website you mentioned that you might work on putting your lessons in order. I would greatly appreciate that. You are a great didge player & teacher. Keep up the good work!!!

[@BrianLife]

Love the Huhhhh, Huh! can I sample that for a music?

[@rosshalfpenny8969]

Fantastic video, thanks for taking the time to make it, your video's are the best I have come across. Love the way you are laying down foundation for circular breathing even before we attempt it 👏🙏🏻

[@Breathwood]

Thank you SO MUCH for the kind words!

[@HumandesignJudittal]

Your work is so appreciated!!! You made me connect to my breathing so much, thank you!

[@wouterdevries2075]

hahaha iron the sheet, great comment. love your videos. helping a lot!!

[@Breathwood]

Good point! I should have ironed it! LOL. Thanks for the kind words!

[@maveri.k]

Was watching it on the treadmill! :) So excited to try it out..great stuff, thank u so much!

[@Breathwood]

You're welcome! Let me know if any questions arise!

[@jennyburkhart]

Youre a good teacher. Thanks!

[@Breathwood]

Thanks for the compliment! You're welcome!

[@BrianLife]

Amazing knowledge, explanation demoing. Thank you ! Pro!

[@TimeWobblers]

Im about a week into this, drone seems to ok and Im starting to get a grip on a circular breathing... Got a small question - for some reason I can't get the drone by using the center of my lips, but seems ok when I place it to the side. Is this an issue, should I even try to get over, or is it ok to just stick to the side of the mouth and that's it? :) Thank you, great videos! :)

[@LassieFarm]

Where'd you get that circular didge?

[@DivaBClub]

Way more than sparkly lightheaded. No, I'm not stalking, I'm just trying to learn LOL

[@Breathwood]

I totally get it! Keep going!

[@ofearths7430]

thank you

[@LassieFarm]

Could you do buyers guide to full size real eucalyptus digeridoos? How to know if its quality

[@ffrankk]

This will get me over caring to much for my neighbours. It helps to completely get over to care about them at all :-)

[@sophieberube8680]

Thank you this is awesome! I find that I have a better sound and better vowel sound when I place the didge on the side of my lips. I don't want to build bad habits... Is is ok to place the to the side or should I strive to place it right at the front?

[@MehtabKirtan]

Thanks for the video! What kind of camera are you using?

[@boyankmetov7487]

This is great! thank for sharing all the tips :)

[@Breathwood]

You're so welcome! I really hope it helps!

[@logicallyfallacious4151]

Hey! So I've got the circular breathing down. I can do it about.. ohh once or twice. But then it starts to catch up with me because my breathing-in doesn't take enough air. Maybe my cheeks aren't large enough to hold enough air? At that point I can't get enough air in my cheeks to produce a vibration that makes noise. Yikes. Any tips? Also, love the videos!!!

[@Breathwood]

Are you breathing often? Most players end up breathing every few counts or so.

[@robford3211]

What comes before the drone?

[@tiger355]

Got the nuances of playing didge sounds but can’t circular breath

[@earth-planetofhypocrites180]

What does drone mean?

[@rohitjain6616]

Not the flying drone. It's like a sound.. continuous sound. Try listening other didgeridoo music videos.

[@danispoon1421]

I DONT GET IT!