Didgeridoo Education

In this section, there's heaps of material to help you learn more about the didgeridoo and its source culture. Whether you're a didgeridoo player, or just looking for information for a school project, there is something here for everyone...

'Didj in the News' is basically a media archive... anything about the didgeridoo that we find in newspapers and magazines we will put there. The 'Profiles' link brings you to biographies of some of the most important Aboriginal artists and craftsmen from the Top End of the Northern Territory.

If you want to learn about Australian Indigenous cultures and languages, you can find useful information by following the appropriate links. There's even some basic pronunciation and conversational guides there for budding linguists!

Ok, so how do you play those complex rhythms that Aboriginal players are so famous for? We've put together an online tutorial to help explain the techniques... and there are some useful drills to help you along the way to becoming a better player. Try it and let us know what you think!

You've read all the books, watched all the documentaries and listened to all the field-recordings. But you want to experience it all first-hand? Our personalised eco-cultural programs might be just the thing for you. These are a unique and exciting way to gain deeper insights into the didgeridoo and its use and meaning among traditional custodians of the instrument in Arnhem Land.

Check out all the links in this section, and when you're done, try the iDIDJ Quiz to find out your iDIDJ IQ!