How to make and play the didgeridoo
  • 1. What is the traditional material for making a didgeridoo?
A) Maple
B) Bamboo
C) Eucalyptus
D) PVC Pipe
  • 2. What natural force hollows out the eucalyptus tree?
A) Acid rain
B) Wind erosion
C) Termites
D) Woodpeckers
  • 3. What is the buzzing sound of the didgeridoo called?
A) Hum
B) Buzz
C) Drone
D) Ring
  • 4. Circular breathing allows the player to do what?
A) Play faster
B) Change pitch
C) Play continuously
D) Play louder
  • 5. What is the typical length of a didgeridoo?
A) 1-3 meters
B) 5-7 meters
C) 0.5-1 meter
D) 3-5 meters
  • 6. The bell end of the didgeridoo is typically what shape?
A) Rounded
B) Flared
C) Square
D) Pointed
  • 7. What part of the mouth is primarily used to create the drone?
A) Lips
B) Tongue
C) Throat
D) Teeth
  • 8. What is the role of the tongue in didgeridoo playing?
A) Drone creation
B) Pitch control
C) Volume control
D) Articulation
  • 9. Which of these is NOT a common embellishment sound?
A) Honk
B) Whistle
C) Bark
D) Growl
  • 10. What does 'yidaki' refer to?
A) A playing technique
B) A rhythm
C) A didgeridoo
D) A type of wood
  • 11. Which of these materials can be used to create a modern didgeridoo?
A) PVC
B) Sandstone
C) Granite
D) Obsidian
  • 12. What is beeswax used for on a didgeridoo?
A) Mouthpiece
B) Stabilization
C) Resonance
D) Decoration
  • 13. What does the length of a didgeridoo primarily affect?
A) Tone
B) Key/Pitch
C) Resonance
D) Volume
  • 14. What part of the body controls air pressure during circular breathing?
A) Throat
B) Lungs
C) Diaphragm
D) Cheeks
  • 15. What is the primary purpose of circular breathing?
A) Higher pitch
B) Continuous sound
C) Faster rhythm
D) Louder sound
  • 16. The traditional aboriginal use of the didgeridoo is often linked to?
A) Ceremony
B) Communication
C) Entertainment
D) Warfare
  • 17. What is a 'drone' in musical terms?
A) Sustained note
B) Harmonic chord
C) Rhythmic pattern
D) Melodic phrase
  • 18. What is the relationship between didgeridoo and vibration?
A) Dampens vibration
B) Changes vibration frequency
C) Amplifies vibration
D) Creates no vibration
  • 19. What is the common method for cleaning a didgeridoo?
A) Dishwasher
B) Soap and water
C) Long brush
D) Microwave
  • 20. How can you adjust the tone of a didgeridoo while playing?
A) Air volume
B) Vocal tract
C) Lip pressure
D) Blowing harder
  • 21. What is the effect of a wider bell end on the didgeridoo's sound?
A) Higher pitch
B) Reduced resonance
C) Increased volume
D) Sharper tone
  • 22. What problem does applying beeswax to the mouthpiece solve?
A) Air leaks
B) Sound distortion
C) Resonance problems
D) Termite damage
  • 23. What is the general rule for matching didgeridoo length to player size?
A) Taller = shorter
B) No general rule
C) Taller = longer
D) Shorter = longer
  • 24. What kind of sound do you want to hear at the beginning?
A) Deep thrumming sound
B) Like a fog horn
C) Vibration in the lips
D) Sharp whistling sound
  • 25. Is a didgeridoo easier or harder than other instruments to learn?
A) Subjective
B) About the same
C) Harder
D) Easier
  • 26. Why do didgeridoo players do animal impersonations?
A) For fun
B) Traditional technique
C) To show off
D) To confuse animals
  • 27. How does one seal a PVC didgeridoo's ends?
A) Hot glue
B) Silicone sealant
C) End caps
D) Duct tape
  • 28. What is the main reason to apply beeswax to a didgeridoo's mouthpiece?
A) To protect the lips
B) To make it smell good
C) To amplify the sound
D) To create a seal
  • 29. What are the benefits to playing didgeridoo?
A) Lung capacity
B) Brain activity
C) Physical strength
D) Flexibility
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