Of the body of recordings from this region which I have dealt with, it is obvious that the inhaled breath is accented and falls on an important beat of the measure which is distinctive from many other styles of didjeridu playing where the position of the breath is difficult to distinguish and may in fact occur in random places throughout the repetitive rhythmic phrase. The style of accompaniment being considered here is called Gunborg. This is the largest mailing list, and the best-known. For a guide on how to join and a list of frequently asked questions, click on text above. A smaller, quieter, more moderated list than the above.
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Merchants What follows is a short list of quality didjeridu merchants I or other NYC Didge members have purchased from in the past year. There is no effort to be exhaustive or all-inclusive. A vast collection of authentic instruments, and good ties to the aboriginal community. Barry visits Australia and comes back with high quality didges from a variety of craftsmen, including the legendary Djalu Gurruwiwi. They will play their stock of didges over the phone to help you make a choice.