Didj Facts
Basic Facts
- This Instrument was first used by the Indigenous Aboriginal people of Northern Australia.
- Didjeridoo is not the original name. Didjeridu is believed to be an onomatopoeia developed by westerners to describe the sound that it makes.
- The Longer the instrument, the lower the note or pitch.
- No exact age but argued to be the oldest instrument in existence.
- Based on dating of cave paintings in Northern "Oz" (Oz-tralia, Its an Aussie thing) The Aboriginal people have been playing this for at least 1500 years.
- In Aboriginal culture they have been playing the Didj since "Dreamtime" which for them is a sacred time and the source of all creation. For Aboriginals, Dreamtime, is circa 50,000 years ago...aka the Paleolithic / Early Stone Age.
- Traditional Didgeridus are made out of eucalyptus.
- They occur naturally when termites hollow out the main trunk thus leaving the rest of the tree to be harvested.
- It can be painted or not and bees wax is placed on the narrower end for the mouthpiece.
- When Didjin' out an experienced Didjist can achieve sound levels equivalent to a noisy night club with the level inside the players mouth reaching up to 100 decibels - 10 decibels lower than a jack hammer. Imagine what happens on a nano-anatomical level to any bacteria or virus in your body when you start to play.
- Reduces snoring and sleep apnea by strengthening the muscles of the upper airway which diminishes their tendency to collapse during sleep.
- Promotes good posture.
- Facilitates and aids in the digestive process.
- Eucalyptus is the traditional medium didjs are made out of, and has anti-septic effects, and is known for boosting the immune system. Often used by dentists as a gargle to prevent infections.
- Eucalyptus is also a stimulant and increases cardiac action.
- Beeswax is known for producing negative ions which cleanse the air of dust, odor, toxin, pollen, mold, dust mite feces, chemical trace residues and viruses.
- Beeswax is proven to be beneficial for people who have allergies, environmental sensitivities, or too much stress in their life.
- All of the components independently have beneficial qualities. And it is the art of playing the Didjeridoo that is good for the soul or the "I"ndividual.
