| Name and Country |
How do you prefer to use the didj? |
Please tell us why this is your most favourite use of the didj: |
| Aaron Lewis from USA |
Meditation |
Nothing sends you in to champion mode better than the didj! There is some serious energy flow when you play one |
| Adam from Australia |
Performance or recording |
I play drums in a band and have incorporated didge into my work love it.. I don't know I feel proud to sort of be a part of the indigenous culture even though I'm really not. I just respect it so much and want to always learn more about indigenous Australia. |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
Relaxes me I feel deeply in-tune with the earth it helps me relax from the stresses of modern society. |
| Alexander Kaye from USA |
Playing with others |
It is always more fun to share the experience with friends and family. |
| Andrew from Australia |
Playing by myself |
I'm still only learning but would love to have lessons so I could play for family or friends |
| Anonymous from USA |
Playing by myself |
Again I am new. |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
I'm learning playing by myself is fun. |
| Antti Kässi from Finland |
Meditation |
Because the sound is so comfortable |
| Ariella Trotti from Italy |
Playing by myself |
Because it's able to connect me with my inner self and all the universe (....often) |
| Bart Boogaard from Netherlands |
Healing |
To play it of course |
| Betsy Sauther from USA |
Relaxation |
It just feels good. |
| Bob from USA |
Performance or recording |
I enjoy being able to create joy in others and sharing what I have learned. |
| Brent Groover from USA |
Relaxation |
I suffer from sleep apnea. I am happy that I am able to resonate my didge and circle breathing coming along despite my current deviated septum. I like to play with friends in their drum circles and have added a welcome addition. |
| Brian James from United Kingdom |
Relaxation |
The breath control required soon moves me into a place where everything else drifts away |
| Anonymous from USA |
Other |
I have sleep apnea so I'm using the didj as therapy. |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
It's fun to play and I love the way it sounds. |
| Célio Melek from Brazil |
Meditation |
Gosto de todos os tipos de didjs pois cada um tem seu som caracteristico |
| Cindy from USA |
Other |
Kids need to learn what musical instruments are out there and the sounds that they make. |
| Claudiu Oros from Romania |
Playing with others |
Because here in Romania not a lot of people have heard of the didgeridoo even though we have an instrument called the bucium or tulnic that is of similar size and sound but played mostly in overtone. I play with friends when we meet or travel in nature or sometimes at night in parks because something like this is not a common thing here and people enjoy it so much.We meditate playing different instruments beside the didge (i am the only one in my group with didj) like drums vibrafone jew's harp flutes and kalimba and with the sound vibration and meditation healing comes to be. |
| Crid Jack from France |
Meditation |
Because I am learning the ways of sound healing with the didgeridoo but until I have enough knowledge on that subject I enjoy meditating whilst and after playing the didgeridoo in a place where there are lots of trees insects and where I can be in peace. I would like to make the most of this section to thank you for all the wonderful information you give on this internet site! |
| Anonymous |
Relaxation |
To escape for a little while |
| Anonymous from Canada |
Healing |
I just got my didj yesterday and can't do much yet but it will become a central tool in my healing work for sure!!! |
| David from Australia |
Healing |
That is what comes to me when I play |
| David from USA |
Relaxation |
I find didj playing extremely calming after a stressful day. |
| Deborah from USA |
Relaxation |
I just like it |
| Dianna from USA |
Playing by myself |
I'm just learning |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
Felt the most natural |
| Anonymous |
Relaxation |
Meditation |
| Eddie from USA |
Meditation |
I had a extremely rough child hood I spent 2 tours in Vietnam. The didj has helped to heal these wounds and allow me to be calm in the face of adversity. |
| Edward Maldonado from USA |
Meditation |
I find the sound just so relaxing and peaceful it is perfect. |
| Erik Putnam from USA |
Playing by myself |
With out an audience I can more freely let the instrument tell me what it wants to do. Then I can go out and play with others and perform. |
| Erin from USA |
Meditation |
Quiets my mind unlike flute sax clarinet which opens mind to more music technique. didge opens mind to non music entities |
| Anonymous from Italy |
Meditation |
Vibrations is like the Buddhist "OM" you can easy fall in meditation |
| Gabriel Flores from USA |
Meditation |
I love using my didj for meditation because I feel like my whole body will shake and vibrate with the changing tempos and notes of the song I'm playing. It clears the mind and numbs the body and opens your thoughts so that you can experience deep peace comfort joy and enlightenment |
| Gabriel Florez from USA |
Performance or recording |
I believe that bringing the Didgeridoo to the "virgin" ears of America is something I need and am meant to do. I want to share a culture I am only beginning to understand because it is such a vast culture. Through passing on part of the Aboriginal culture I hope to learn more and become enlightened on the subject. I want to make people realize that a beautiful thing has been created in Australia and we need to preserve it by learning everything we can about the Aboriginal culture and giving back to them as best we can. |
| Garry from Australia |
Playing by myself |
I get enjoyment out of the sound and vibration |
| Gary from USA |
Playing by myself |
It clears my mind. |
| George from Cyprus |
Relaxation |
Whenever I play the didj I immediately start relaxing and feel meditative and peaceful |
| Gerry from South Africa |
Playing by myself |
I was always intrigued by the didj its wonderful and amazing sound. I managed to find a supplier of bamboo ones here in South Africa. Since then I have taught myself to play and love getting lost on the rhythms overtones and discovering new sounds and techniques. |
| Graham from New Zealand |
Playing with others |
Family enjoyment with son when he comes home from sydney |
| Gregg Nardozza from USA |
Playing by myself |
I love finding new sounds and exploring new breathing techniques. I also love teaching others and performing when the opportunity arises. |
| Anonymous from Germany |
Relaxation |
After work it is harmonizing for breathing and pulse |
| Harry from Australia |
Playing by myself |
I wanted to use it as a healing instrument that was my purpose to make one but the breathing is stopping me |
| Anonymous from Brazil |
Meditation |
I'M LISTENING FOR THE WAVES OF THE SEA. |
| Anonymous from Netherlands |
Relaxation |
It relaxes me |
| Hugh from Canada |
Meditation |
The sound puts me into a trance |
| Jack from Antarctica |
Relaxation |
Well I've never had a 'nice' didj so I don't feel I have the talent to play it in any other manner with others or for performing etc. |
| Anonymous from South Africa |
Relaxation |
I usually play it when I am angry it soothes my mind and like previously mentioned it helps me relaxed. I get excited every time I play |
| James from USA |
Playing with others |
I think it is such a wonderful addition to drum circles that I frequent. |
| Anonymous |
Relaxation |
Meditation |
| James from Canada |
Performance or recording |
I enjoy being able to combine the didgeridoo with many other instruments giving it a space where it can reside and fill with its warm colour. |
| Jaroslav from Czech Republic |
Healing |
I have troubles with breathing asthma and when I play on regular basis I can significantly notice that my breath is getting stronger. I have couple of favourite spots in the near nature where I love to play and meditate |
| Anonymous from USA |
Playing by myself |
It forces me to breathe more deeply which is often used for meditation. I like the sound. |
| Jeff from USA |
Playing by myself |
I just like to play. I like the different sounds that can come from the didj |
| Anonymous from USA |
Playing by myself |
I don't own one yet so my access is rare except when I borrow a friend's |
| Jeffrey from USA |
Playing by myself |
The pure joy of playing for a long uninterrupted time applying as many variations and vocalizations as I can manage without breaking the stream of circular breathing is similar but better than a nice long uninterrupted racquetball or ping pong volley. A nice workout and a nice sense of accomplishment when competing with myself for increased length of playing; smoothness of circular breaths and variety of vocalizations. |
| Jessica from USA |
Relaxation |
I don't have one but I would love to buy one to get for my boyfriend as a gift. He loves instruments and has often mentioned wanting to try to learn to play one. |
| Joellen from USA |
Relaxation |
Sound has an enormous effect on the soul. It calms it incites it indwells the soul. |
| John from USA |
Playing by myself |
I am just a beginner and still learning the various ways to play the didj. Once I become more confident I will more openly play for others. |
| John from USA |
Playing by myself |
Since I am just a beginner I don't want anyone else to hear it at the moment |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
Nice warm-up instrument for playing brass (trombone) |
| Anonymous |
Meditation |
Simply just to relax. |
| Katerina from Czech Republic |
Playing by myself |
Its so different instrument fro the others and at the same time so simple. I'm just amazed. For me it is just one of the best ways how to get relaxed so easily while playing it |
| Kathleen from USA |
Playing by myself |
I am still learning. Once I get good enough to play with others I would like to play at drum circles |
| Keith from China (pr) |
Meditation |
Because I believe that the vibrations produced by the Didj can effect the vibrational rate of the body and can effect it in positive ways. |
| Anonymous |
Relaxation |
After a hard day at work I like to unplug from technology and just groove with the Didge. |
| Kristi Edwards from USA |
Relaxation |
I love the earthy tone that is relaxing. |
| Larry Choate from USA |
Relaxation |
The drone and vibrations are unlike any other form of relaxation. I actually had a friend tell me that he wishes I could play the didj every night for him so he could easily fall asleep. |
| Leah from USA |
Playing by myself |
Seems like it would be good exercise for my neck and soothing and fun. I love the sound. |
| Lionel Mouesca from France |
Meditation |
The deep vibration just soothes the body and lets the mind wander freely. |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
I have fun with it |
| Mark from USA |
Playing by myself |
I don't know any other didj players so I'm usually playing by myself. Sometimes a friend will join me on the djembe. |
| Mark from USA |
Playing by myself |
It really cool... why else do you play? |
| Mathieu from Canada |
Performance or recording |
People love to hear the Didj during a live performance. It can also sound really amazing if it's mic-up properly and the sound system is good. |
| Matt Dix from Australia |
Playing with others |
Because the others I play for are often either children or overseas guests/visitors friends. |
| Matthew Neenan from USA |
Playing with others |
Practice makes perfect |
| Michael from USA |
Playing by myself |
I play most of the woodwinds and have been involved with music for more than 50 years. I have always loved the sound of the didj and have wanted to learn it for some time. |
| Michelle Brough from USA |
Relaxation |
It is an easy and enjoyable way to relax without having to leave the house spend money or rely on anyone/thing except my didj and myself. |
| Mike Meyer from Israel |
Meditation |
Well because it does it well doesn't bother other people. It also gets me high in a way |
| Nicholas Clarke from USA |
Meditation |
I feel it strengthens my stomach muscles. I like the primitiveness of it |
| Nick from USA |
Relaxation |
I find peace in the sound and playing of my didj. I am nowhere near good enough to record or play with others but I enjoy the relaxation of playing and learning new techniques is always a joy. |
| Paul Bishop from USA |
Meditation |
Playing a didj allows me to clear my mind and allows the love of God to enter. |
| Anonymous |
Meditation |
I like to meditate |
| Peter from New Zealand |
Relaxation |
-relaxation & observing breathe. |
| Phil Weiler from USA |
Playing by myself |
My goal is to master circular breathing so that I can accompany other musicians. |
| Pierre from Canada |
Relaxation |
I find it easier playing with the front of my mouth |
| Randal Wilson from USA |
Relaxation |
Practice proper breathing and strengthening my sound and muscles |
| Robert Kennedy from USA |
Playing with others |
Experimenting with the didj in a funk/rhythm setting. |
| Roberta Hobson from Canada |
Healing |
It is so primordial you feel your roots it is like the planet talking to you |
| Robson Castilho from Brazil |
Meditation |
Is the way I found to communicate with the world of Astral. |
| Roger from USA |
Meditation |
The soothing sound |
| Roger from USA |
Playing by myself |
I don't get much time to practice. If I could hold circular breathing longer and maintain a good buzz with the lip (I have thin lips and t seems hard to get a good buzz going) I would like to use the Didge in my healing modalities. |
| Romano from Italy |
Meditation |
Sono solo all'inizio della pratica col didj non riesco ancora a suonarlo come si deve e perciò lo suono lento e senza ritmi |
| Ronald Ballard from USA |
Meditation |
Sets the mind at ease |
| Ronny Birk from Norway |
Meditation |
Never learn to play with the left or right side of mouth. Should I? Is it a better? |
| Samantha Davis from Australia |
Playing by myself |
I fell it changes my vibrational level+the shift that occurs makes for a sacred experience for myself. I feel a divine connection with the didj+a deep sense of magical energy when I play |
| Anonymous from USA |
Healing |
I am still learning and so new! I made my first didj today and played it for the first time. But I am a shamanic healer and am very into the use of sound to balance and heal. |
| Anonymous |
Playing by myself |
The art of the skill |
| Sean Jackson from USA |
Relaxation |
Introducing others to the instrument and culture. |
| Shawn from USA |
Relaxation |
I am a musician and I truly enjoy making music. Playing music is relaxing and challenging at the same time. Music is such a great way to express one's self. |
| Stephen Martin from USA |
Meditation |
The power it has to calm..the peace it brings to mind..and the natural feel of history.. |
| Anonymous from USA |
Playing by myself |
I am not good enough to play with others |
| Steve from United Kingdom |
Performance or recording |
It helps to get my creative and inspire me. I also create art work at University I find that by experimenting and creating music with a didj it helps to get me in the right mind frame for other creative tasks that I have to accomplish. |
| Sundeep from USA |
Relaxation |
I find no other instrument is quite as uniquely introspective. The Didj makes me envision myself and helps me think more clearly. |
| Thomas from Germany |
Playing by myself |
I play by myself because I'm not sikkled enough to play for other People --> they wouldn't be happy to listen my Didj playing |
| Timur Paltuyev from Kazakhstan |
Healing |
It help me to look inside myself and it help me to understand myself more |
| Tommi from Finland |
Playing with others |
I tried to use the didgeridoo as a music instrument. The didgeridoo I don't have anymore because it got moulded. There were other controversial issues too - I think somehow the pipe took connection to evil spirits. I don't know how but those things are some never should play with. |
| Anonymous |
Other |
I don't know |
| Venita Bentley from USA |
Meditation |
Because it excelerates meditation. and keeps me in the now or present moment. |
| Wayne from Australia |
Relaxation |
High stressful job + Attention deficit disorder (ADD) I require something to relax me after all these distractions didj does this and more. |
