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