Instinctive learning On The Didgeridoo

Over the years I've learnt to play the didgeridoo completely by instinct, by ear. I've enjoyed that journey immensely without having to learn any music theory. It's one of those instruments that is conducive to that, particularly as, in its 'standard' form, it is a monotone instrument, though rich in timbre/harmonics. Without keying it in, the didge can be played to any level and it can also be played in key with other musicians. In the latter, the didge can still be played by instinct, by feel, by ear, whereby you can groove with other musicians by feeling the beat. And it is such a great instrument for freeing up the mind, be it more meditative or just immersing yourself into that hypnotic groove. The didgeridoo originates in Australia from the indigenous first nations people and it is typically called a yidaki. It's worth checking out some of the traditional music from north and west Arnhem Land. Hope you enjoy the video. Background Tracks: Barbican Blues Dance Dartmoor Didge Wilderness Impulse Deep Water The Chant of the Port Keats Men (Recorded 1969 by Dr Miroslav Prokopec) www.johnthorpedidge.com