Doubling on Didg'

_swthiel · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2003 7:01 pm Post subject:

This is a serious question.

My wife recently travelled to Australia and brought me back a didgeridoo. Do any of you have experience playing both trumpet and didgeridoo? I think it would be good for my wind, but I'm a little worried about wrecking my embouchure.

Now for the silly thoughts that come to mind
1) I don't recall seeing any didg' mouthpieces with a Bach 1 1/2 or Wick 2 rims...
2) Would I have to start Caruso on didg' with the "One Note"?

Thanks for your help about the embouchure thing...

Steve
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James B. Quick · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2003 7:44 pm Post subject:

My saxaphonist friend Steve Smith that plays with me in the 'art band' doubles on Didgeredoo. The embouchure is similar to a trombone or tuba. It won't hurt your trumpet playing chops as long as you don't overdo it.
There is quite a bit to didg playing, singing while playing, throat singing while playing, use of the nasal passages to get certain buzzes, etc. Fun Fun!!! JBQD

_Clarino · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2003 9:36 am Post subject:

I have a Didg! It's great fun and always popular at parties!

Think of it as an extention of pedal note practice.

It may also help you with circular breathing if you have any problems with it.

Have fun!

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horndevil · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2003 2:06 am Post subject:

I find the Didg really great for circular breathing and all of the singing, growls and whoops go well at parties.

Have fun

E.D.Lewis · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2003 7:28 am Post subject:

When I play didg I use the side of my chops and it doesn't affect my embouchure at all. If I use a more "trumpet" type approach for too long, I do find that I begin to lose my apature focus - it is like playing a lot of pedal tones.

Have fun Doin' the Didg' !