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How to make and play the didgeridoo
Contributed by: Bryan
  • 1. What is the traditional material for making a didgeridoo?
A) Eucalyptus
B) PVC Pipe
C) Maple
D) Bamboo
  • 2. What natural force hollows out the eucalyptus tree?
A) Woodpeckers
B) Acid rain
C) Termites
D) Wind erosion
  • 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 continuously
B) Play louder
C) Change pitch
D) Play faster
  • 5. What is the typical length of a didgeridoo?
A) 0.5-1 meter
B) 5-7 meters
C) 3-5 meters
D) 1-3 meters
  • 6. The bell end of the didgeridoo is typically what shape?
A) Rounded
B) Square
C) Pointed
D) Flared
  • 7. What part of the mouth is primarily used to create the drone?
A) Tongue
B) Throat
C) Lips
D) Teeth
  • 8. What is the role of the tongue in didgeridoo playing?
A) Volume control
B) Drone creation
C) Pitch 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 didgeridoo
B) A type of wood
C) A rhythm
D) A playing technique
  • 11. Which of these materials can be used to create a modern didgeridoo?
A) Sandstone
B) Obsidian
C) PVC
D) Granite
  • 12. What is beeswax used for on a didgeridoo?
A) Stabilization
B) Resonance
C) Decoration
D) Mouthpiece
  • 13. What does the length of a didgeridoo primarily affect?
A) Volume
B) Key/Pitch
C) Resonance
D) Tone
  • 14. What part of the body controls air pressure during circular breathing?
A) Lungs
B) Cheeks
C) Throat
D) Diaphragm
  • 15. What is the primary purpose of circular breathing?
A) Continuous sound
B) Higher pitch
C) Louder sound
D) Faster rhythm
  • 16. The traditional aboriginal use of the didgeridoo is often linked to?
A) Warfare
B) Entertainment
C) Communication
D) Ceremony
  • 17. What is a 'drone' in musical terms?
A) Rhythmic pattern
B) Harmonic chord
C) Melodic phrase
D) Sustained note
  • 18. What is the relationship between didgeridoo and vibration?
A) Changes vibration frequency
B) Dampens vibration
C) Creates no vibration
D) Amplifies vibration
  • 19. What is the common method for cleaning a didgeridoo?
A) Microwave
B) Dishwasher
C) Long brush
D) Soap and water
  • 20. How can you adjust the tone of a didgeridoo while playing?
A) Lip pressure
B) Blowing harder
C) Vocal tract
D) Air volume
  • 21. What is the effect of a wider bell end on the didgeridoo's sound?
A) Sharper tone
B) Higher pitch
C) Reduced resonance
D) Increased volume
  • 22. What problem does applying beeswax to the mouthpiece solve?
A) Sound distortion
B) Air leaks
C) Resonance problems
D) Termite damage
  • 23. What is the general rule for matching didgeridoo length to player size?
A) Taller = longer
B) Shorter = longer
C) No general rule
D) Taller = shorter
  • 24. What kind of sound do you want to hear at the beginning?
A) Like a fog horn
B) Vibration in the lips
C) Sharp whistling sound
D) Deep thrumming sound
  • 25. Is a didgeridoo easier or harder than other instruments to learn?
A) Subjective
B) Easier
C) About the same
D) Harder
  • 26. Why do didgeridoo players do animal impersonations?
A) For fun
B) To confuse animals
C) Traditional technique
D) To show off
  • 27. How does one seal a PVC didgeridoo's ends?
A) Hot glue
B) Duct tape
C) Silicone sealant
D) End caps
  • 28. What is the main reason to apply beeswax to a didgeridoo's mouthpiece?
A) To amplify the sound
B) To create a seal
C) To make it smell good
D) To protect the lips
  • 29. What are the benefits to playing didgeridoo?
A) Physical strength
B) Flexibility
C) Lung capacity
D) Brain activity
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