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Many
seemingly wild claims are made about the supposed
benefits of playing didgeridoo, traditionally a
hollowed out branch of about 4-6' length and 2-4"
diameter. It's said to cure headaches, speed
digestion, improve lung capacity, clear blocked
sinuses, and even end addictions, The rhythmic
pulses are said to evoke cellular vibration,
positively charging emotions while connecting
players and listeners with universal spirits.
Aborigine masters from Australia, where the yidaki
(named didgeridoo by anglo settlers) originated,
are said to use their didges to enter Dreamtime
where spirits "walkabout " freely.
With no way to evaluate such
claims we can neither support nor deny them. What
can be said, though, is that playing didge (however
badly!) is a highly effective remedy for stress.
And in that stress is known to cause a long list of
ailments it would seem this one benefit alone makes
didge a worthy pursuit. If other claims are true,
well that's just gravy!
Working with "Namaste" Trevor
Oosterling (namaste being a traditional greeting),
a Dutch sannyassin yogi who plays an infectious,
rhythmic style utilizing a pair of clap sticks and
rapid circular breathing, Percussion House Studio
hopes to spread the joys and benefits of the didge,
(now popular in Australia, Holland and Japan) to
North America. If you're a didge player interested
in learning from a master, or starting a didge
circle, or if you know of a venue where Mr.
Oosterling might offer concerts, workshops, or
educational presentations please get in
touch.
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