The music of the Australian Indigenous and its effect Music of the Aborigine The music of the Australian Indigenous and its effect Now Playing: “Spirit of Uluru”

Fundamentals Main sound and instrument: Didgeridoo/Didjeridu No very clear rhythm Only one note, sometimes varies octave Large range of possible intonation, utilized heavily Circular breathing Roots in calmness and meditation Mainly improvisational Sometimes backing percussion Still improvised Often vocals

In Culture Meditative Involved in celebrations and ceremonies of many kinds Only men allowed to play in ceremonies for a long time Also used as communication for long distances because of extensive volume

Technique

Now Playing: Modern Didgeridoo Improvisation Modernization Modern Styling has brought back some popularity Partially beatboxing into didgeridoo while playing Much more rhythmic Still maintains the drone, but more often interrupted A small group has attempted to recreate the sounds of dubstep using the didgeridoo Now Playing: Modern Didgeridoo Improvisation

Aboriginal Ceremonies