How To Play Didgeridoo For Absolute Beginners with AJ Block

[@AlexisSmithFilms]

1:39 when you’re bored in quarantine and therefore decide to buy a didgeridoo

[@Somnamber]

FuImaDragon did it work?

[@YungSteambuns]

@@Somnamber legend has it that he died

[@hugebigfooted]

@@FuImaDragon My family has a Didgeridoo, took it off the wall today to start learning it.

[@Vdub1910]

hahaha same

[@Mr-E.]

@@YungSteambuns Didgedie?

[@damax8369]

thank you, ibrahimovic.

[@Chip090994]

literally my thought

[@powers1av3]

HAHAHA

[@ceciliacal]

classic spot on laughed my ass off

[@Xnoob666]

cool mask psych !!

[@remabuljas]

Hahahahahaahha

[@dianegordon5366]

Oh thank you so much! I came across the didgeridoo in an odd way - I play guitar and piano. I am recovering from pneumonia and read somewhere that the didgeridoo helps the lungs recover just like the plastic tubes that you blow into - your doctor provides a person recovering from pneumonia with one. looking forward to a great adventure!

[@didgeproject]

Diane Gordon you will definitely experience strengthening of the lungs by playing didgeridoo. Let us know what is working for you as you learn to play.

[@palynegaenir8961]

awesome. Also just fyi serrapeptase supplement really helps with the lungs (search pubmed for medical research).

[@BramsCommando]

Get well soon ❤️‍🩹

[@MrDjfeight]

as a trumpet player, this is surprisingly harder than i imagined

[@chrisconstantino9827]

deditus libris as a tuba player, even I agree.

[@SoriArctics]

Same.. And I help play all instruments of brass...

[@primalreversion7034]

I’m going into this with a bass clarinet so

[@Sal_slothlife]

Im a trombone player and I can only hit one note on this diggeriedoo thingy

[@shadowslayer4352]

Also a trumpet player. I was thinking this would be easy seeing as it’s a similar lip function.

[@ezebrown6677]

People say there is art in everything but this, this is truly art.

[@Trapples]

I found a large paper roll and learned to play the instrument with your guide. Surprisingly it’s a lot of fun and I’m definitely gonna have to get one of these and continue learning. Thanks for the help!

[@didgeproject]

Didgeridoo is such a fun instrument to play. I am constantly amazed again and again after years of playing.

[@rickynoodles2816]

​@@didgeproject I've watched this video many times over but I still can't make the oooooooouuueeeeeeeoooooohhhhh in my drone

[@Tanner_Star-Tree]

@@rickynoodles2816 try looking up tuvan throat singing practices and then practice combining the didge breathing and mouth tech with the throat/tongue techniques. Hope that and having patience with yourself and the discovery of expression helps

[@dizzy8950]

I don't even own a didgeridoo.. How did I get here?

[@switchbladezzz9844]

Dizzyd1998 You clicked on the video dumbass -.-

[@liamyounger2743]

HAHA!

[@codyglencarter3774]

Kaleb Long oh I see you didn't catch the humor

[@Freshmintpainting]

Dizzyd1998 hahahaHAHAHAHA OMG IM IN TEARS, LOLLLLLL THAT IS THE FUNNIEST JOKE I HEARD IN A LONG TIME. HOW DID I GET HERE LMAO, HEHEHE OH BOY...

[@via_embre]

Tf2?

[@HashGray]

Are you supposed to hear the sound coming out of the instrument ? 'Cause now I'm blowing inside and it sounds more like a Didgeridon't.

[@burukobuma3134]

It's not an instrument if you can't hear it lol

[@didgeproject]

HashGray check out our tips on getting a better didgeridoo sound: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emeQpHefedR_qZo

[@ChristopherTradeshow]

Buruk obuma IS mayonnaise an instrument

[@Freshmintpainting]

HashGray nooo u noob its suposed to come out of ur ass ,u build up the preasure in ur stomach and release simultaneously

[@weedyspeedyhunter8438]

😂

[@ItsaJuraff]

THANK YOU! I just threw together a PVC Didgeridoo from Wiki How and had no idea how to play, but you got me playing a simple drone in five minutes! You're the best!

[@didgeproject]

Willdabeast happy to hear that you got the hang of it. Keep us posted with your progress

[@katmagicate]

So after watching this about 37 times, my 9 year old daughter stated: Mom's very bad at didgeridoo. She's very right.

[@constablebentonfraser5014]

I watched this 38 times. I am better.

[@wandadavis9627]

😂😂😂😂

[@sproulerboi5069]

your chatting shit

[@EdwardJamesKenway...]

I’m a master at the trumpet, this was pretty hard to pick up on

[@noahcamerlengo3710]

@@EdwardJamesKenway... I'm pretty good at trumpet as well and this is pretty hard for me too

[@darksamich1173]

Jacked up honda civics across the street at 3 am 3:23

[@jacobmelanson3210]

100% what that sounds like lol

[@wishmeluck9473]

I got a didgeridoo just yesterday and your video already has me playing better

[@kathleenmckenzie5766]

You still practicing

[@hello47sandwich]

Who else spit all over their screen while practicing along?

[@lilsterss]

I did. It was gross.

[@vidaquantica5114]

Not me :D

[@oak-und-noise]

i did too, fuckin brutal.

[@novadragonz7357]

So much spray lol

[@rileydermanuelian7307]

Me

[@darksamich1173]

Friend: “what was the nintendo console that came before the switch?” Me: 5:32

[@JHGSP]

XD

[@lukeiverson4079]

Good one

[@polloprestigioso]

5:30 actually

[@Avabjj_]

Gamecast

[@ruththelearner8748]

This is so helpful. Thank you. I bought this didgeridoo about 20 years ago. I didn't even know what it was. I just was drawn to it. It has had a spot on my wall for over two decades. THEN, all these years later I began learning about frequencies and the power of sound in worship. I saw someone playing a didgeridoo and the resonance filled me up with joy, especially since I recognized that "art piece" on my wall was a gift from Yah. I am so grateful. Again, thank you.

[@OtterLakeFlutes]

This guy is great! Explained so well. Practice is so key.... I started making great sounds and just wanted to learn circular breathing, but I left it alone for a year and I'm truly starting out all over again.

[@didgeproject]

Best of luck to you and thanks for tuning in. Let us know if you have other specific questions.

[@trmwyldshade1482]

I'm new to the didgeridoo. I love it's sound. Most world musical instruments required the instrument be tuned exactly. It appears that the didgeridoo requires that the body and sensors and mind and soul to be in order, in order to play. I will pursue this...

[@rousselfernandes6031]

Aj your videos are so profound ! I bought a 47 inch didgeridoo(toca) and got the drone in 3 days ! looking forward to some of your wonderful sessions ahead ! Love and Light ! Gratitude

[@didgeproject]

Happy to hear it! Keep us posted on your progress.

[@rousselfernandes6031]

Hello AJ ! I'm listening to the 40 min audio almost everyday now , I've been practicing those lip exercises too ! However in "the squeezing your cheek and inhaling simultaneously " is there a way to approach this ? I cannot torch my awareness on the latter"inhaling simultaneously" too ! The squeezing happens but the inhaling doesn't ! Gratitude !

[@rousselfernandes6031]

Also your calmness in these videos are gold ! Love and Light !

[@ThePolarBearProductions]

Just got my Didg today. Getting the drone sound is easy enough for me, The rhythm is hard. And getting my lips to vibrate like a motor that isn’t stalling out. Lol. Hope to one day at lest know my way around this amazing instrument.

[@michaelfoxbrass]

Excellent intro! Thanks for posting these wonderful tips on proper breathing and mindset towards tone prediction, overtones, shaping tones. Will be sharing this with my trumpet students, as techniques and approach are essentially the same!

[@didgeproject]

Thanks very much! Happy to pass it on. I hope your students get a lot from this.

[@monicahockersmith6627]

Great instructions! Several years ago, my husband bought a didgeridoo at an auction. Never thought we would use it until I read about using it for sleep apnea!

[@leigh3924]

Women shouldn't play the instrument

[@alpha_nexus7784]

@@leigh3924 uncalled for

[@amberlee4872]

@@alpha_nexus7784 no, just the rules.

[@ValentinoMarino11]

@@leigh3924She can do as she pleases

[@leigh3924]

@D’Angelo thanks for your opinion but she can't. It's very disrespectful

[@toupmaster]

Wow, what a teacher with strong insight of the steps of learning!

[@fuzzfrancis435]

Thank you! This has been the best beginning tutorial video on the Didgeridoo on KZbin. I just purchased my 1st one, and this video will help me greatly. Peace and blessings.

[@dustinrohde4311]

Just after 5 years, still on point. Thanks man, amazing teaching.

[@didgeproject]

Check our a lot of updated didgeridoo basic exercises from our live didgeridoo q+a: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4LWZGiEn994aNk

[@vidaquantica5114]

Gratitude my brother. Positivity.

[@hodgetts46176]

I am doing research. I read an article that said playing this instrument can help with sleep apnea. This makes so much sense to me, with all the deep breathing, and exercising of the throat I believe can help loosen the throat muscles. It’s worth a try for me.

[@didgeproject]

Pamela Shepard-Hodgetts we have now worked with over 50 people who have had positive results with didgeridoo playing for sleep apnea. Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHubY4Wojbqeh8U

[@jwm6262]

Pamela Shepard-Hodgetts , Same here. I just ordered one on EBay. I can’t wait to start playing

[@pbwolfy8723]

WOW ! The first half of this video, made me hold the basic tone. Thank you for teaching me the basic ! I will learn more from you. ♥️

[@rjcarmineglorso7323]

this is so cool, thank you for helping me find the higher frequencies on my didgeridoo!!

[@crageranimations3915]

Omg, you have no idea how happy I am right now thank you so much

[@chrisgianoutsos2121]

i just picked up a Meinl Digeridoo from a friend and i was able to produce notes using this! Thank you so much as i had no idea what to do!

[@morecowbell235]

A couple questions please: Q: How is the pressure on lips to instrument? Is it barely touching? Q: Are you creating a seal of some kind w/ the instrument and/or your lips?

[@via_embre]

More Cowbell 5 months, no reply RIP

[@larsgundy]

I know this is a year old, but I might be helpful. It should be a relaxed, gentle pressure. Don't mash it in, but you can certainly relax into it a bit. Basically the minimum pressure that allows a consistent sound. I'm a trombone player, primarily, but I play around with a didgeridoo, and the embouchure is very similar.

[@larsgundy]

Also, yes, there is a seal in the sense that no air should be escaping outside of the didgeridoo, but it shouldn't be an intense seal at all.

[@velvetpaws999]

If you have blood shot cheeks after practicing for five minutes, you are pressing down too hard... ease up!

[@HealingbeginswithU]

I homeschool my daughter, and I just purchased pur first didgeridoo (amongst a few other high vibrational instruments), and i am so excited! It took me a few tries. You taught this perfectly perfect, thank you so much!!!! Amazing lesson. This sir is your gift! Wonderful sounds! 😊

[@didgeproject]

thank you so so much! enjoy it and many more of our videos on how to play didge!

[@truthnfreedomseeker]

Great tutorial! The tip on setting the corners of the mouth was the trick to producing a good sound. Thanks!

[@velvetpaws999]

It's called "embouchure".

[@ajingthing]

SUBSCRIBED. This was fantastic. So much joy learning this, what a great video! Love how the breath is boss, the in breath is so important. Like the cup that holds the tea!!!! I am going to sleep so well tonight. Thank you. PS I will be buying something or donating to your project. keep it alive!

[@GrasshoppersPath]

Just getting started with the Didgeridoo and so far your channel has been amazing for me. Thanks 😊

[@didgeproject]

Wonderful to hear. Good luck and let us know if you have any questions.

[@rufusthehunalprophet6648]

Thank you penguinz0 but nothing except his chill side

[@adrianleatherbarrow822]

Wow stumbled upon this and so informed. Would love to be in class in person

[@littletitanicmaster-2622]

I’m glad I can show off the fact that I have the muscle to play the didgeridoo!

[@predator4015]

thanks learnt so much! I need this for a music project lol you're a life saver too.

[@izacnewton5761]

thanks for taking the time to demonstrate this

[@raymondpaenga9027]

I not played before so I started today, already I am amazed what A clean vacuum cleaner pipe can do, its a new pipe so its clean, then ill buy one, you are my first teacher im playing a pipe, you are so awesome

[@reachwash]

Your a good teacher AJ, I have purchased a starter Didge, I have thick lips but low lung capacity so I need to strengthen them and learn to breathe better otherwise I'm never going to make a noise let alone move on to circular breathing.

[@didgeproject]

Hey Mike, Check out our article on strengthening the breath and expanding lung capacity: didgeproject.com/didgeridoo-lessons/strengthen-breath-expand-lung-capacity-wind-instruments/

[@velvetpaws999]

...maybe give up smoking, lol? just a thought....

[@niranjansingh-zu9cj]

You are great sir!

[@martinobandinelli1043]

grazie sei molto bravo ad insegnare: numero 1! thank you you're very good teacher: number 1 ! step by step, I'll follow the following tutorials, patiently, I'll practice didge. still good : )

[@jennyhong6746]

You’re an awesome teacher. I just got my didgeridoo and was able to do all these. Thank you.

[@didgeproject]

Good on ya! Lots more tutorials on our channel!

[@karlmcaidey1084]

You're a fantastic teacher

[@RayzedUp]

Thank you! I was trying to learn to play the dogeridoo for days and days but I came across this video and it helped me! I was pressing my lips too tightly against the dige or something - I couldn't even make a basic drone now with this video I got the basics down

[@rebeccasakulku6610]

Best tutorial I've found online. Thank you . Looking forward to checking out the others

[@stephenmcfarlane7961]

Thankyou A.J. I have had a didge for a month and struggled to get much out of it ..Until this lesson .game changer..Thankyou very much.from Brisbane Australia.

[@didgeproject]

happy to be of service!

[@metaphysicalmigraine694]

Way to go man. It might take some time but well spent for me to learn the didge. Haha that is so profound, my didgeridoo came to me via gumtree. Ty my friend. Happy travels.

[@Hababa2]

Me when I smell something bad: 9:04

[@stevenchamberlin01]

Definitely helpful

[@solidangel2006]

Great tutorial , thank you for sharing this with us all...!! Hat's off to you !! Love and respect

[@FunqiMunk]

best didge teacher, very greatfull!!!

[@DrewMillz123]

I watched this after my first attempt.. I was able to get down everything you were talking about! you have a perfect way of explaining the didge! Thank you for your time:)

[@didgeproject]

Happy to hear it. We’ve got a bunch of new didge tutorials coming to youtube very soon, so stay tuned!

[@turtle-ps5it]

I have a lot of respect for you

[@MarctheDarc]

Great video! Haven't played one of these badboys for years, but decided to buy one cheap for an ambient project I'm working on. Couldn't remember how to play it at all, but 1st 5 mins of the vid and I'd nailed it again. Nice and easy stepwise intro, and excellent advise on a training regimen.

[@matthewb.1687]

Breath in deep and out long. Then flutter your lips and voila you play like this: guy plays digeridoo. Sounds like digeridoo. I play digeridoo, sounds like an elephant is dying. Did I miss something? Also, Three cruise ships just pulled up, is that normal? Haha.

[@maumihajohn]

I enjoyed it man. Thanks for posting

[@PeterCrawford-j1x]

Thanking you young man ,much appreciated

[@fredisthebestintheworld1443]

I just got taught how to blow on a stick by Australian Zlatan

[@jyotisat]

You are absolutely fabulous man🤝👌👌👌

[@luisalmeida1391]

Great teaching, thank you!

[@constablebentonfraser5014]

Wrong

[@2oh7games73]

my didgie is coming in the mail tomorrow ...I'm so excited! thank you for making a great video! :)

[@mannys9130]

How do you play now? How long did it take to become proficient?

[@hshtrnaut]

LMAOOOOOOO I lost it with the lip tightness and pitch change but yes this video helps

[@quicksno]

I'd say I have about 2 hours total on my didge so far. I start by watching this video from start to finish. The last 2 sessions I watched this video twice in a row and the last session I actually got the correct resonation albeit only for a few seconds. This last session I was able to hit the sweet spot after about 20 minutes. Amazing the sound and how it resonates through my whole body. Kinda sounds like a light saber. Major thanks to the didge project!

[@didgeproject]

The "sweet spot" is the key for beginners. Great job!

[@vickiiie_ily]

I don't even own a didgeridoo 😂

[@blakesteele6448]

I think a 2" pvc pipe from home depot could be a good trainer. :)

[@Freshmintpainting]

Victoria Rey a lot of people dont own it ... you are not special.

[@wikiwikiwee1]

Blake Steele more like 1.25" to 1.5" pvc

[@trentoneillfanpage2.0]

Me neither, but I've wanted one for years

[@ialexvd11]

I found one in the garbage (Montreal), took me few days to found its original name , now I am learning how to play it. Reminds me the sound of frogs vibrating in water. Makes me elevate

[@EvelynD4]

Thanks for sharing this vid! Now i know how to start. I tried few times before, but now it's better and I think I won't give up that quickly now. You're a good teacher - thank You!

[@alexllopart9541]

Thanks for the pointers

[@sunchild8436]

very helpful. Thanks!

[@clobbermiron7337]

I actually learned quite a lot and found this video very helpful. Thanks.

[@LeticiaPerez-lh7ve]

That tip of the corner of the lips is a game changer! Cheers mate!

[@didgeproject]

Leticia Pérez happy to hear it

[@mileskirklin346]

Actually amazing, we’ve had a didgeridoo for years and finally I’m starting to figure out it out

[@garrym3290]

that was a great lesson, 👍. i haven't had delivery of my instrument yet but you have taught me so much! thank you man! I will let you know how I get on!

[@KerryBlue72]

Love your tutorials- thanks so much for sharing. 💜🙏🏼~K

[@Nilz4FR]

Superb Tutorial! Thanks!

[@AshBarkPerson]

this video is the difference between knowing if my limit is my skill or the if my limit was my instrument. Unsurprisingly that limit was my skill, which was raised significantly by this video.

[@JiLUSZtudio]

Adult Beginner here, thx for the VDO

[@benberlin57]

Came to the concept of Didgeridoo from a fictional story with a main character from Australia, the writer took special pains to really flesh out the culture and history not just a cheesy "crocodile Dundee" stereotype. Anywho built myself a practice Didgeridoo from some PVC and cardboard tubes. One of these days I want to actually take at least a few lessons from someone who knows their stuff. But until then, this seems to be a very good tutorial.

[@gierasole]

i inhereted a didge from my stepdad and i figured out how to drone it as a kid but never learned how to actually play it, now i finally am going to use it. its a fun intstrument

[@J-Waz]

great lesson

[@veg1000]

great lesson, thanks

[@jujukhaddaj9753]

I use an old vacuums tube because I don’t have the money for a real didgeridoo

[@sidsUniverse]

You can make great ones using PVC pipes

[@theseniorsgottalentshowcas4687]

I had one as a child. I love exotic instruments not everyone can play. I bought one for my "MAN Cave"! Can't wait to play it! I'm 66 and feel like it's Christmas!😂

[@palynegaenir8961]

I just began. I couldn't do the horse-lips like you do. But I find a buzz-lips with a push on that "full throat" thing and -- the horn makes it own sound! That's so cool! Er... for like .7 seconds. I'm hoping I get better at this lol

[@Max_Le_Groom]

You look so cool and chill 👍

[@timjamesd]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge. Was very helpful to me and I made much faster progress

[@khirosmusic]

This is an awesome tutorial. Keep up the good work.

[@paulstinson7505]

Very very helpful

[@alejandralledias]

Saturday night and we be here learning how to play de didgeridoo. Hahahaha This was fun. Thanks!! 😄

[@catkeys6911]

I've always been interested in the fascinating sound of the didgeridoo, but never knew exactly how that VERY cool sound is produced. Now I understand, so thank you! It looks to me like not everyone would be able to successfully play this instrument, because some people just have very thin lips (or even almost NO lips, in some cases), and it looks like having full, fleshy lips would make the best didgeridoo players. Or am I wrong?

[@didgeproject]

I think pretty much anyone can play didgeridoo. If someone is having problems getting the lips to vibrate, have them watch this video and practice these exercises: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3LNh52hgqt8oKs

[@smbodom]

Thank you very much. It's my first time. I couldn't do it the way you're teaching us, but maybe after some practice everything will be better.

[@JohnDoe-cd6wx]

I can only get t it to sound like a cow is dying

[@painkillermoore2664]

Wow that breathing is really important hard work but not going to give up cheers not going to watch your other videos until I can do the breathing thank you

[@didgeproject]

You can do it!

[@openyourspirit-deinereisez8619]

So awesome Video ! Thank you!!!

[@julianmac2117]

i made my own didgeridoo and I have really been wanting to learn and this was amazingly helpful

[@constablebentonfraser5014]

Prove it

[@jlcalmvidz9391]

I've never played a wind instrument and this was extremely easy to learn and do.

[@Lawls]

Was out and about today and found someone selling a didgeridoo for £5, I was like ehh why not, it looks cool, but now I'm addicted to trying to learn it.

[@velvetpaws999]

5 pounds??? Let's see: either the dude was really broke.... or he stole it.... or he just wanted some quick cash for dope... or he is delusional... or it was just a piece of plastic drain pipe.... anybody can find any other options? I give up! In either case, looks like you got lucky!

[@roasty80]

@@velvetpaws999 I got two for free

[@YogiWitch]

This is the best tutorial ever. Noticed a huge improvement in five minutes! Finally learned how to stop spitting in it lmaooo.