| Name and Country |
How do you prefer to use the didj? |
Please tell us why this is your most favourite use of the didj: |
| Adam Snow from USA |
Playing by myself |
I enjoy listening to the sounds of the didj and trying to learn circular breathing is a little easier on the ear when you're be yourself. |
| Adam from Australia |
Meditation |
It connects us to a deeper part of our self and stills the mind |
| Anonymous from Cyprus |
Performance or recording |
Allows me to create a unique mood with the audience feel like one with it. |
| Alexandre Uebersax from Switzerland |
Playing by myself |
I love the sound and I'd love to play the didj with friends if I can |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
Estoy ahora aprendiendo y necesito más concentración |
| Anonymous from Switzerland |
Playing by myself |
Because I am still learning |
| Andrew from USA |
Playing with others |
I like it because I get to hang out and hear other didj players play. |
| Andrew Kaufman from USA |
Playing by myself |
Still learning |
| Anonymous |
Performance or recording |
This is my favourite use because you don't see many people performing this instrument. I like to perform music so I can bring joy to the audience and having a didj I would be able to do so because it is very unique. |
| Andy from United Kingdom |
Relaxation |
It just helps me to relax after a hard days work or if I've had a long weekend it helps to settle me down |
| Andy Locky from Canada |
Relaxation |
Droning and making animal sounds helps relieve the stress of the day. |
| Angel from USA |
Playing by myself |
I was taught how to do it from the side of my mouth first. |
| Anonymous |
Relaxation |
Cut's me form other thinking |
| Anthony from USA |
Playing by myself |
I am just learning about the didj |
| Anonymous from Finland |
Playing by myself |
It's fun to train and try new stuff. |
| Anonymous from Finland |
Meditation |
I'd like to own a didj. |
| Anonymous from Netherlands |
Playing by myself |
I'm relaxing by playing an instrument. |
| Anonymous |
Meditation |
Comes naturally |
| Bill from United Kingdom |
Relaxation |
The resonance of the vibrations is calming and ethereal. |
| Bob from Canada |
Playing by myself |
I find it very calming when I am finished work somewhat like looking forward to a beer after a long day... |
| Bob from USA |
Playing by myself |
I am mostly an introvert and enjoy the music without interruptions by others. |
| Brendan from USA |
Meditation |
It is just too easy to go deep inside myself when I'm droning and singing simultaneously |
| Byron Mcallister from USA |
Playing by myself |
There existed----for a year or so----a Bozeman Didgeridoo Society but it folded and I no longer know any other didj players. I still haven't mastered circular breathing hence can't call myself a valuable acquisition for any sort of group---besides which I have the disadvantage of being 80 years old. |
| Carol from USA |
Meditation |
I can get lost in playing it. |
| Carolyn from Canada |
Meditation |
I play alone for now because I have not met any other players. It's very grounding for me to play and I enjoy the experience |
| Chris Bittner from USA |
Performance or recording |
People often report a loss of pain after having the didj played onto them. |
| Chris Humphrey from USA |
Relaxation |
I started playing didj simply as a musical instrument to incorporate into my band and into my compositions. I was amazed to learn -- INSTANTLY -- what a great tool for relaxation it is! |
| Christian Robert from France |
Playing by myself |
Because I don't know anybody who plays the didge in my region. |
| Chuck from USA |
Meditation |
Go out to a wild place sometimes with a friend and play until I feel where I am |
| Cindi Clinton from USA |
Playing by myself |
Right now it's my favorite use because I'm a horrible player. I just started so I'm just getting the blowing down. Later it'll probably change. I want to play didj in my jewelry booth in between customers. |
| Anonymous from Canada |
Playing by myself |
Breathwork and concentration |
| Claudia from Romania |
Relaxation |
Gives me a sense of deep connection with earth forces |
| Clay from USA |
Meditation |
It easily clears the mind and if used properly can help one transcend into the sound or song itself to the point where that is all that exists at the moment. |
| Collin Malleck from USA |
Other |
My first favorite use is to use the didj to praise The Creator. I Also like to meditate using the didj as a way to cut myself off from the world. And last but not least I like the fact that it relaxes me when I play/listen to it. |
| Anonymous |
Meditation |
I just started circular breathing after a year of playing the didj. I can tell there is a change in my health and I breath deeper more consistently. I suffer from anxiety less and at the gym I can stay in aerobic cardio for a lot longer because I an getting enough oxygen. |
| Dale from USA |
Playing by myself |
It's a communication between me and the unseen world |
| Dale from USA |
Healing |
I am still waiting to have dentures made. Without teeth playing out of the right side works for me. With dentures I am sure I will modify my technique. |
| Daniel Glancy from New Zealand |
Playing by myself |
Still learning hope to play with others in time |
| Dave Estes from USA |
Healing |
Vibration is the core of existence. the didj creates organic vibration that is safe to use in all healing situations. using the didj enables me to work with people who might not have access to potential healing |
| Dave Snyder from USA |
Healing |
Emphysema |
| David from USA |
Meditation |
I enjoy using the didj to cultivate a connection to the natural world and it gives me a deep sense of relaxation. |
| David from USA |
Playing by myself |
Easiest way to tighten bottom lip while keeping it buzzing |
| David Mackinnon from USA |
Performance or recording |
I enjoy playing my Didgeridoo by myself (for practice) and I love to play with other musicians but I love to play in a performance because of the awesome rush of energy I get while playing. I use both blowing in the Didgeridoo as well as the didj slap method (used to keep the beat of the music like an added percussion instrument). |
| David from Canada |
Playing by myself |
Not sure how to answer this. It's personal |
| David from Canada |
Playing by myself |
I like all the possibilities. I play because it connects me with myself. The sound roots me to the present. My breath deepens. I love expanding the limits of my voice of the incredible sounds I can find/create through such a simple form. I've also connected with so many others through the didj in such a short time....I love how community forms around it! |
| Anonymous from Canada |
Relaxation |
I think that the oxygen deprivation helps relax me a bit. It sounds very nice as well though. |
| Don Fecteau from USA |
Healing |
My clients open up and some get visions as they change consciousness |
| Donna Waterman from USA |
Healing |
I find sounds t be healing. A year from now my answer may be different. I'm new at this. |
| Douglas from USA |
Meditation |
It works and I get all the credit for its' magic |
| Drew from Australia |
Playing by myself |
Because I enjoy improvement & learning. |
| Anonymous from USA |
Playing by myself |
I've just love the primal tone I love the outdoors and Its just something about sitting around a fire and listening to the didge. |
| Eleanor Hjemmet from USA |
Playing by myself |
Because I have not yet achieved a satisfying level of mastery. |
| Enrique Martinez Balarezo from Peru |
Playing with others |
Porque se los sonidos se agrupan encontarndo una armonia una fusion para todos asi entrar en un trancen una invocacion para la madre tierra y alas constelaciones |
| Eric from Belgium |
Playing with others |
It's a good way to share experiences to learn from the others and to spend good time with friends. |
| Forest from USA |
Meditation |
My high stress job and lifestyle are well balanced with use of the didj and time outdoors. |
| Francis from USA |
Playing by myself |
I enjoy the challenge of learning and trying to improve my skills on it. I do this by playing in my backyard under an oak tree. |
| Gabe from Canada |
Relaxation |
School is tough and it's just great to relax and lay out some nice beats. And if a friend is around the more there is to learn and share |
| Geoffrey from Australia |
Playing with others |
I love to get into a great groove with my mates... I often play my didge at church also as part of our worship team. |
| Anonymous |
Performance or recording |
As a substitute for a bass. |
| Giuseppe from Italy |
Playing with others |
Because we try to create new kinds of music. It's a jam of cultures! |
| Anonymous from United Kingdom |
Playing by myself |
It's all I am capable of! |
| Hal Stepanich from USA |
Meditation |
It has been a comfort to my inner self in times of chaotic times and displacement at different times in my life |
| Anonymous from United Kingdom |
Meditation |
It brings peace and focus |
| Iain from United Kingdom |
Playing with others |
I love jamming informally with others I get a great buzz from the connection it brings and when it really works there's nothing else like it! |
| Anonymous from Hungary |
Playing by myself |
I simply like the sound and enjoy the improvisation. |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
Relaxing |
| James Miller from USA |
Relaxation |
I've studied Native American cultures and been through many a sweat lodge and a peace pipe ceremony though none have gotten my "in tune" and relaxed as much as the didgeridoo does. I wished I could afford a real Didgeridoo; made by a person that knows how didges are made. yet I lack the funds to buy a decent musical instrument to keep for the rest of my life and I'm embarrassed to show others my PVC one I made over 20 years ago. |
| Jan from USA |
Other |
I love the sound of this instrument being played. Although I am unable to play my husband can and I have several friends who do. I find it VERY relaxing to listen to. |
| Jason Hilliard from USA |
Relaxation |
With twin 3-year old boys I need all the relaxation I can get! |
| Anonymous |
Relaxation |
It's a great way to allow the stresses of the day to disappear |
| Jeannie from USA |
Playing by myself |
I love the sound of it when it bounces back to me from the walls stones or even empty air! |
| Jeff from Australia |
Relaxation |
Just find playing seems to distress me. |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
It is a natural and earthy instrument |
| Anonymous from USA |
Playing by myself |
Self expression and enjoyment |
| Jeremy from USA |
Playing with others |
I can't explain it in words |
| Jesus Antonio from Mexico |
Playing by myself |
Jeje Because my vox or voice is so strong I can do it with my two hands kind of Didgeridoo sound and really works |
| Jezz from United Kingdom |
Other |
It's a cliche but the Didj is a whole host of fun - I primarily play because each time you play you get something different. Every tried voicing a funk rhythm along with Stevie Wonder or didjing in a metal style...? Rock n' Roll! |
| Jim Robinson from USA |
Playing by myself |
Because I've only been playing a month. I plan to play it with my band once I feel I am good enough. I just learned to circular breathe btw. |
| Jimmy Mahuron from USA |
Playing by myself |
I just like the sound of the didj. |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
Other instruments are for other things. This one is kept for those. |
| Joey Peter from USA |
Relaxation |
I feel very at peace when I am playing and hearing the drone |
| John Armstrong from USA |
Playing by myself |
I like to use it as a rhythmic bass instrument. |
| John Byram from USA |
Playing by myself |
I enjoy playing by myself because I am learning to play and learning to master the art of circular breathing. I have just recently found that meditation is much more in-depth while playing and I am currently exploring that to a greater extent. I enjoy performing for friends and recording my didj playing through various mediums (microphones through guitar amplifiers to increase the output of the sound). I would play with others if there were people I knew who had didgeridoos but at the moment I do not know anyone. |
| John Carroll from USA |
Relaxation |
When you play any musical instrument you are able to distress and forget about issues that have bothered you. The sound of the Didj is in tune with the vibration levels of living creatures and has a relaxing effect and seems to aid in pain relief and healing. |
| John Heusler from USA |
Performance or recording |
From the left side of my mouth I can articulate a huge variety of sounds effortlessly |
| John from USA |
Relaxation |
The sound just puts you in a relaxing state. |
| Anonymous |
Relaxation |
Ability to play such an ancient instrument and bring myself and other joy. |
| Johnena Kennedy from Canada |
Relaxation |
Because my son got one for xmas and I fell in love with the sound |
| Jon Larue from USA |
Healing |
I had read that playing the didj can help improve airway in some sleep apnea cases. |
| Joni Huuhtanen from Finland |
Playing by myself |
I'm still practicing so playing by my self is only logical.:P I play to practice how to play and to learn circular breathing. |
| Jonny Monument from United Kingdom |
Playing by myself |
It's me-time. Just me and "the boys" as my didjes are known. They have their own room and it's a pleasure to go and see them. |
| José Diogo from Portugal |
Relaxation |
Because the sound of the Didgeridoo relaxes me more than anything else. |
| Jose Luis from Spain |
Playing by myself |
As I said before I feel the sound of the didj as a "primal" Earth sound so it relaxes me a lot and makes me feel good and happy. |
| Anonymous from Ireland |
Performance or recording |
It just is |
| Anonymous |
Meditation |
Meditation encompasses relaxation healing and performance; it is done in groups or alone. |
| Judy Echols from USA |
Playing with others |
I am challenged to play new sounds and I love the sound of more than one didj if they are compatible |
| Julia Lee from USA |
Playing with others |
It is just plain FUN!!!! |
| Julia Passamonti from USA |
Meditation |
I use the didge to journey into Dreamtime. |
| Julie Bothmer-yost from USA |
Playing by myself |
I'm not a very advanced user yet and I like to zone out and think of things that the music brings to mind. Because of this I prefer to play alone. |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
Making music it calms me down and gets my lungs good deep breaths I like playing most at high elevations in the mountains |
| Kathy from USA |
Playing by myself |
It helps calm me and distract from everyday problems |
| Keano Martinez from USA |
Relaxation |
I would like to start using it for recording to add with my productions (I'm a DJ) but I haven't had a good didj to learn on so I can't play that great. Until I get a good didj the best use I could use it for is making one tone which relaxing tone as stated above as my favorite use. I find the didj very relaxing because of the deep natural tone and the way I feel it can take over your body. |
| Kenneth from USA |
Playing by myself |
I like to experiment and try out new sounds and techniques. I get nervous with others around. |
| Kev English from United Kingdom |
Playing with others |
The didj is the best all round instrument. You can take it anywhere. (I take mine to Glastonbury festival and play to the drums around the stone circle also). I love the sound. It is easy to teach (my 4 year old son 'Tor' is being taught now by myself). |
| Kevin Cote from Canada |
Relaxation |
I'm not exactly sure but I crave it when I'm away for to long. |
| Anonymous |
Meditation |
I combine qi-gong while playing the didge. |
| Kevin from USA |
Playing by myself |
I get enjoyment from playing all types of instruments but mostly unique instruments. |
| Kim from USA |
Relaxation |
Good info can listen to the didjes support aboriginal culture |
| Kim-adrian Rasmussen from Norway |
Playing with others |
Its helps me to relax and not think of the bad days in my life.. |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
All that I can do. |
| Anonymous from USA |
Meditation |
I play the didj to drop myself into deep relaxation for meditation. I set intentions for healing or for what ever the situation is and play the didj holding that intention. For example I set intention for the people of Haiti right after the earth quake then played holding that intention. The didj takes me to altered states of consciousness. As an energy healer the didj is a natural extension to that practice. I point the didj towards peoples bodies with intentions. I had an experience with my husband. He had been standing on a cement floor for three days at a trade show. He came home really hurting in his hip an area of old injury. I did a little Reiki on him then picked up my didge and pointed it to the area playing feeling a lot of resistance but kept at it till it lessened. Then told him to imagine his leg being a hose with a faucet at the bottom of his feet then I moved the energy down his legs and told him to open the faucet and let the energy drain out his foot. He did and was amazed. He said if felt like sludge was moving down his leg. I believe the didj is what really facilitate that energy movement. When I play the didj its like I'm home and second nature. Sometimes I pick it up to practice circular breathing other times I pick it up to play for the fun of it. Wanted to add for one of the above while I can play out the sides of my mouth it isn't as comfortable or as easy to do as straight and the left side is a little weaker than the right. |
| Anonymous from France |
Relaxation |
Because I'm quite stressed in my life and I really feel better during and after playing so I also can feel relaxed playing with friends |
| Marcus Comét from Sweden |
Playing by myself |
It makes me calm and allows me to leave thoughts on shallower things and problems in my daily life behind for a while in the pursuit and exploration of what sounds I can create. |
| Mark Niglas from Canada |
Relaxation |
After stressful days in surgery I find the need to do something to help me wind down and clear my mind. |
| Anonymous |
Playing with others |
To see peoples reaction |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
I can play whenever I want. I can test different sounds und rhythms also because I can hear myself better. |
| Martin from USA |
Playing by myself |
It just feels good. |
| Matt from USA |
Healing |
It feels the best |
| Matthew Lepage from USA |
Playing with others |
Constructive sound interference physics nature |
| Michael Griffith from USA |
Playing by myself |
I just have an unexplained interest in the didj |
| Michael Spring from USA |
Playing by myself |
Unanswerable |
| Michel Cabardos from Canada |
Playing by myself |
I am still learning and not that musical. I love finding new sounds and exploring the sound but not that many others want to put up with me. |
| Anonymous from Us Minor Outlying Islands |
Relaxation |
The tone sound and vibration are very permeating and seem to calm and collect my energy in ways that other instruments cannot. |
| Anonymous |
Relaxation |
Its a wonderful stress reliever and its fun |
| Neil Wakeling from United Kingdom |
Playing by myself |
I live alone just now so the didge is a great relaxation and break from my computer work I am a sound healer so I use it in my practice. |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
I like it but I'm not so good to show to others yet |
| Ossi from Finland |
Playing by myself |
I'm still a beginner...my technique is rather insufficient to allow me to play for recordings or amusement/well-being of others. |
| Patrick from USA |
Performance or recording |
I like to perform. |
| Paul Rogers from Germany |
Playing with others |
It is an unstructured form of a shared music experience. |
| Peg from USA |
Relaxation |
The breath relaxes more than medicine |
| Peggylynn from USA |
Relaxation |
When I am stressed and that is a lot lately I lost my job over a year ago it relaxes me so much to sit alone and play I float away on the music and leave the stress and problems back in the real world |
| Pep from Spain |
Playing with others |
Because I learnt a lot playing with others. so later I can practice at home alone. |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
I like to find special places in nature and just play. |
| Anonymous from New Zealand |
Playing by myself |
Still learning |
| Randall from USA |
Relaxation |
Since developing the technique of circular breathing I've found it to have a very calming hypnotic effect which helps to relax and relieve a lot of stress that everyday life can bring. |
| Rian Mcgonigal from USA |
Healing |
Sound vibrations can be very healing so if I play I may as well do it with healing as the primary intention. I teach people sound therapy when I teach them to play the didge so each time I play it is with a healing intention. |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
Entertaining |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
Just like |
| Rob from USA |
Meditation |
It helps with me with breathing and I snore less and sleep more sound |
| Robbin from USA |
Relaxation |
I enjoy the sound and rhythmic quality... very pleasurable |
| Robert from USA |
Performance or recording |
I enjoy recording editing mixing and mastering my own audio CDs and I like to use the didj a lot in my soundscapes. I also perform in public occasionally and always enjoy the reactions and questions it elicits from people. |
| Anonymous |
Other |
Can't play yet |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
It's fun to make different sounds with the didj and try to increase the amount of circular breathing I can do. |
| Ross from Australia |
Playing by myself |
Playing the didgeridoo is something that makes me happy if look forward to it when I am not playing and away from the house and I get much relaxation from it when I do play. I would like to play for others but I feel that I am not proficient or skilled enough yet. I love playing the didgeridoo. |
| Roxann from USA |
Playing by myself |
Just prefer to play for my own joy |
| Anonymous from United Kingdom |
Relaxation |
Relaxation is the main reason I usually play by myself as I don't know many people in my area that play. I only get to play with by best mate when I drive 120 miles up to his house every so often |
| Russell Chappell from USA |
Playing by myself |
It is unique and has a soothing and peaceful result |
| Russell Toohey from Australia |
Relaxation |
I find that the circular breathing has a natural rhythm that causes me to relax and I am transported in my mind- I will play for up to 5-10 minutes like this at a time |
| Ryan from Australia |
Relaxation |
The droning and vibratory effect of the sound that issues from the yidaki is one of the few things I know that can totally relax me and place me into a type of mellow trance. I have a type of insomnia and it helps me sleep |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
Playing by myself |
| Anonymous from USA |
Playing by myself |
I enjoy the sounds. |
| Anonymous from USA |
Playing by myself |
Makes me forget about the outside influences |
| Anonymous from USA |
Meditation |
I find that it is a very tranquil thing to sit and play in the dark. Very calming. |
| Anonymous |
Relaxation |
When I play didjeridoo some far away from the city my thoughts changes. they looks a like their putted in a line I can literally choose one for one them and look at them under another light. |
| Anonymous |
Healing |
Sound healing is a passion of mine. the didj is excellent for this |
| Shaun from United Kingdom |
Playing by myself |
I am besotted with experimenting and experiencing the multi faceted instrument which I can bring intrigue to others as well. |
| Shawn from USA |
Playing by myself |
Playing for myself |
| Anonymous from USA |
Playing by myself |
It is very enjoyable to learn. Looking forward to learning circular breathing. |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
I like to try and make different sounds. But I haven't mastered the basic drone very well...so it's still a lot of work for me. |
| Stacey Mcgaughey from New Zealand |
Meditation |
Its a physical connection with the spiritual and has an immediate physical result |
| Steav W from USA |
Relaxation |
It is a wonderful way to wind down after a long day. |
| Steve Bolton from USA |
Playing with others |
Free form interaction and creativity build sounds and rhythm off each other and creating new. Its energy you can't find in to many other places |
| Steven Harnie from Reunion Island |
Playing with others |
Synchronizing on music with others is the best. It's like the original language. |
| Anonymous from United Kingdom |
Playing by myself |
Healing and playing 'chants' |
| Anonymous from Canada |
Playing by myself |
Still getting the breathing down!!! |
| Susan Alles from USA |
Playing with others |
I have only played in a mediation group with someone elses' instrument |
| Sylvain from French Polynesia |
Meditation |
He teaches me to control my breathing and how I quit smoking helps me not think about cigarettes. |
| Taira from Canada |
Relaxation |
I get into the sound and forget about everything else |
| Tanner Saylor from USA |
Playing with others |
Because I believe it is very important to show others the amazing sound and rhythm you can obtain from a didgeridoo. |
| Terry Freeman from USA |
Relaxation |
I find the sound relaxing and the mandatory awareness of my breathing keeps me oxygenated and puts me into a deeper state of relaxation and makes me feel amazing when I'm finished. |
| Terry from USA |
Meditation |
I have asthma so it helps exercise my lungs and I also meditate. I am curious how instruments sound with others. |
| Anonymous from Canada |
Relaxation |
Impressing women |
| Tiago from Portugal |
Healing |
I use the therapeutic abilities of the didgeridoo as a (sort of) profession and as a way of life. Not only it's good for the people I'm playing to it helps me as well. Five years ago I wouldn't have believed it to be possible but now... |
| Anonymous |
Relaxation |
It is very relaxing |
| Anonymous |
Relaxation |
Because I have a lot of chatter in my mind |
| Trevor from Canada |
Playing by myself |
I was a city boy and didn't get to see nature at its fullest until I lived in a tipi for months while working as a counsellor at a camp for Aboriginal North American youths in the middle of a forest in the Rocky Mountains. I'd hike up a nearby peak and just play for hours feeling at one with the valleys and mountainsides around me -- and eventually play for the kids around the campfire. |
| Trevor from USA |
Other |
Something my nephew and I can do together. |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
I don't know I think it is just a really cool instrument. I like the way it sounds and it relaxes me. |
| Anonymous |
Meditation |
Connection with earth |
| Anonymous from USA |
Playing by myself |
Just like it |
| Anonymous |
Playing with others |
Because many of my friend play instruments an I was never good enough to jam with them now we often jam together because the didge is unique. |
| Wesley from Canada |
Relaxation |
The harmonisation possible when playing didge with others wailing on drums is incredible. |
| William from USA |
Relaxation |
Because it is fun entertaining a conversation piece and can be heard from such a distance. |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
Because I can really follow every little variation in pitch feel and see the vibrations come alive and flow like waves over and in me the environment I am. |
| Willibrord Arts from Netherlands |
Playing by myself |
I like to play when I'm tired a bit stressful |
| Zach from USA |
Playing by myself |
I'm not good enough to perform for others and I'm not "Aborigine enough" to do anything really traditional with it. |
