DIDGERIDOO: Ritual Origins & Playing Techniques
by Schelberg, Dirk
ISBN: 9074597130
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
The didgeridoo plays an important role in the creation myths of the Australian Aborigines. The deep sound of this wind instrument helped create the world. This book describes the origins of the didgeridoo, the stories about the instrument and the players. It not only deals with Australian musicians and bands, but also discusses how Western therapists have discovered new applications for this ancient sound. Also shows how to build an instrument, or what to look for in purchasing one. Illustrated.
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