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Meinl Percussion Bamboo Didgeridoo for Native Australian Sound Effects, Meditation and Circular Breathing — NOT Made in China — Hand Painted, 2-Year Warranty, Brown (DDG1-BR)
Color | Brown |
Brand | Meinl Percussion |
Instrument Key | D Sharp |
Material | Bamboo Wood |
Style | Brown |
About this item
- MULTI-USE FOR SOUND AND HEALTH: use for meditation, sound baths, and sound effects for music; playing this didgeridoo is also a great way to practice circular breathing which can have positive health benefits
- WHY IT MATTERS: it’s important to find fun and effective ways to promote a healthy lifestyle; this didgeridoo can help you unwind and de-stress with it’s earthy and meditative sounds
- DRIVING THE SOUND: its 100% bamboo shell responds with natural, warm resonating tones; its long, narrow shape produces native Australian drone note sound effects
- HOW IT WORKS: form an air tight seal on the top opening of the didgeridoo and blow back and forth between your left and right cheeks to create movement; use circular breathing for continuous sound
- ZOOM IN: this didgeridoo comes beautifully hand painted with a highly intricate design; it looks great on display in front of an audience, in your home, or in a sound bath setup
- BY THE NUMBERS: this didgeridoo measures 47" L x 2 1/2" W (the longer the length, the deeper the sound); it’s tuned to the key of D# with harmonic overtones
- THE BOTTOM LINE: use it for meditation, yoga, circular breathing or adding natural sound effects to your music; it’s a fun, unique attraction for anyone, and the hand painted design makes each one special
- THE BIG PICTURE: Meinl is a family-owned musical instrument manufacturer and brand established 1951 in Germany; our expert German designers have deep relationships with our builders to ensure you're delivered the absolute finest quality
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Craftsmanship | 4.1 | — | 3.8 | — | — | 4.6 |
Sold By | — | Australian treasures | Australian treasures | Australian treasures | Australian treasures | ZBOSS Inc |
instrument key | D Sharp | D | — | — | — | A |
material | Bamboo Wood | Teak Wood | Bamboo | Teak Wood | Mahogany Wood | Ceramic |
style | Brown | Modern | Modern | Modern | Modern | Modern, War |
weight | 2.2 pounds | 4 kilograms | 1.7 kilograms | 4 kilograms | 3 kilograms | 300 grams |
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Product information
Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 3.5 x 49.2 inches |
ASIN | B00B2PJ6IY |
Item model number | DDG1-BR |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 1, 2013 |
Color Name | Brown |
Material Type | Bamboo Wood |
Instrument Key | D Sharp |
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This Meinl Percussion Bamboo Didgeridoo delivers a distinctive drone note effect tuned to D# with harmonic overtones that allow you to easily achieve the desired native Australian sound. Its standard-size length measures 47" long. Whether you are getting started and just want to experiment with different sounds or you are a seasoned pro, this didgeridoo is a great option to have in a home or studio. It’s made for all skill levels and is easy to play. Meinl Percussion didgeridoos have a fantastic calming, meditative effect when played and it also serves as an ideal instrument to practice circular breathing techniques that have many health benefits. For musicians, it can add worldly sounds to your music. This didgeridoo sounds impressive by itself, and it adds an interesting native Australian sound that can be used as a layer in your music when recording or performing live. Our bamboo didgeridoo features artistic hand painted accents over a solid base color finish to emulate traditional native Australian artwork—the hand painted artistry means no two didgeridoos are exactly alike, making them one-of-a-kind. Designed in Germany, Meinl is a family-owned musical instrument manufacturing business that was established in Germany in 1951. Our expert German designers have deep relationships with our builders to ensure you're delivered the absolute finest quality.
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Customers like the appearance, quality and sound quality of the didgeridoo. For example, they say it looks awesome, has a great lizard design and is well constructed. Customers are also impresseded with the value, saying it's a good didge for the price. As for the fun, they mention that it'll last for 15 minutes a day. One downside is the durability, with customers complaining about it cracking all the way from top to bottom.
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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the didgeridoo. They mention that the painting on it looks great, and the lizard design on it is great. The didge is made of durable thick bamboo, and has hand-painted images and textures that give it a real feel. The design and length are nice, and it's unique and cool sounding.
"...it will also make it look all nice and shiny!..." Read more
"Love the design. Helps my breathing longer. Still can't make a proper sound tho" Read more
"...Hence, didgeridoos are an attractive, low risk, frankly fun way to supplement the management of sleep apnea along with positive-pressure airway..." Read more
"...I Love it and I play it almost daily! Beautiful piece that I am grateful for, thank you 🙏🏼..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the brass and woodwind instruments. They say it's impressive, well constructed, and heavy. Some mention that the instrument is inexpensive and mass produced.
"...For the price it is surprisingly well made and plays beautifully! He just picked it up and started playing like he's been doing it his whole life...." Read more
"...Besides producing a quirky, but relaxing and surprisingly pleasant drone -- playing a didge might actually improve the quality of your health and..." Read more
"...The hand painting is pretty amazing and adds a real authentic feel to the product. It would look great just sitting on a shelf...." Read more
"...but that initial odor from the paint is unforgiving and probably not very healthy,so know it only sits on the wall." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the didgeridoo. They say that it has a great resonance and a solid deep tone. They also say that the quality is impressive and they can make all of the same sounds. Customers also mention that the sound is very nice for the price.
"...this didgeridoo was the first one I have ever played and it produced an amazing sound as soon as I learned the proper technique to make it!..." Read more
"...Everyone loves the deep & grounding tones and drones that this didge can create. I Love it and I play it almost daily!..." Read more
"...The problem arose when i started playing it. It sounded great, but started to crack almost immediately...." Read more
"...instrument to say the least the first day out I was able get some decent sound I blow a shofar at our Temple on a regular basis so it was not as..." Read more
Customers like the value of the didgeridoo. They say it's a great product for the price, perfect for beginners, and worth the 15 minutes a day.
"...to explore what didge playing might do for you, this model is an excellent value, lightweight and carries a quite decent sound...." Read more
"...recommend this to beginners, as you get what you pay for; the price is pretty low for a modern didgeridoo." Read more
"...Overall, I think this is a great product for a great price for beginners...." Read more
"...Any improvement at all is helpful to me. It is worth the 15 minutes a day. We'll see if another month brings more improvement...." Read more
Customers find the didgeridoo really fun, enjoyable to play, and addicting. They also say it's hilarious to mess around with, giggle inspiring, and extremely rewarding. Customers also mention that the mouthpiece is really cool to listen to, and perfect for jamming out with the family.
"...vibration, frequency, sleep apnea, meditation, and it's just really fun to play!I hope my review helps at least someone! Happy playing!" Read more
"This didge is attractive and fun. The one I received matches the picture above...." Read more
"...Once you get the hang of it, it's extremely rewarding!In terms of a mouthpiece, it is not necessary but may be better with one...." Read more
"...Lots of fun...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the didgeridoo. Some mention that it's easy to learn how to play, perfect for beginners, and easy to handle. However, others say that it is harder to play than you think, difficult to learn circular breathing, and could be tough for newer players. It didn't come with any instructions.
"...there are plenty of tutorials on YouTube so don't waste your money buying any DVDs!..." Read more
"...This one is middle of the range in quality, very solid value, easy to use and one of the least expensive so far...." Read more
"...than I'm used to, resulting in lower back-pressure and more difficulty circular breathing...." Read more
"...didgeridoo player, and this bamboo didge from Meinl has been very easy to start playing...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it cracks easily, has very small cracks in the side, and the wood is splintered. Some say that the didgeridoo completely split down the tube in two places, and air is escaping through the crack.
"...The first one I received developed a crack shortly after I got it (likely due to the disparity of humidity between Australia and the US)...." Read more
"...a third time, probably less than 15 minutes total, the cracks go through the entire side of the didgeridu, and air escapes from them when i try to..." Read more
"...If you look at the inside of the instrument, the wood is splintered. You can tell any outer defects were just covered up with the paint...." Read more
"...He put it down and on it's own, cracked all the way from top to bottom. I returned it and they quickly sent me a new one...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the smell of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it has a moldy or musty smell.
"...While the customer service was excellent, my only issue was the smell of the interior of the didgeridu, which I would imagine is typical with these..." Read more
"...It is bamboo, so it doesn't have the great smell of the eucalyptus didges, but for the price I am fine with that...." Read more
"...I just keep my eye on it. My main complaint is the smell. It smells like mold inside and I’m not sure what can be done about that...." Read more
"...I wished I got this first, would have saved $50. It does have a normal mildew smell. It's normal! It's frickin fresh bamboo!..." Read more
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here's what I learned and am sharing in hopes to help those like me - who honestly want to use this instrument, but don't want theirs to crack or break after just one (or a couple) uses.
since this is made of bamboo, like with any bamboo made product, YOU MUST TREAT IT BEFORE USE!! especially since this is something you will be blowing your breath (and some spit) into it, the temperature will change, and temp change is one thing that may cause it to crack or warp. to prevent that from happening, get BOILED LINSEED OIL! you can find it in the paint section at any hardware store, or even here on Amazon. a little goes a long way, so you don't need a big can. use a cloth rag to rub the oil into the entire didgeridoo (yes, even the painted part), let it stand upright for 10-15 mins, then using a different clean cloth, wipe off any excess oil. you will see the oil seep into the wood, the (majority of) splinters inside even go away!! it will also make it look all nice and shiny!
since temp change can be another thing that makes it crack.. do not store in any high areas, areas of extreme temp changes, in your garage, in a shed, in your trunk. Always keep it standing upright, never lay it on a side because that does not allow air to flow through it evenly, especially after you just get finished playing it.
this didgeridoo was the first one I have ever played and it produced an amazing sound as soon as I learned the proper technique to make it! you must learn how to use this instrument to make its drone vibrations! and it's something that takes practice! so don't worry if it doesn't come super easy, instantly. there are plenty of tutorials on YouTube so don't waste your money buying any DVDs! focus first on just producing one tone, and then work on making all the animal calls!
You might however want to get the beeswax mouth piece. it does not come with, nor does any mouth piece, and since your lips are literally vibrating you will want that mouthpiece if you plan to play often!
this is great for breath work, vibration, frequency, sleep apnea, meditation, and it's just really fun to play!
I hope my review helps at least someone! Happy playing!
Besides producing a quirky, but relaxing and surprisingly pleasant drone -- playing a didge might actually improve the quality of your health and lengthen your life. (Just do a google search for the British Medical Journal, sleep apnea, randomized trial, didgeridoo). If you want to explore what didge playing might do for you, this model is an excellent value, lightweight and carries a quite decent sound.
Sleep apnea, or pauses in breathing during your sleep, IS dangerous. These pauses means less oxygen to vital organs and an accumulation of carbon dioxide which can make you drowsy and confused the next day. It can be a silent force that imperils kidneys, hearts, lungs, raises blood pressure and even makes the effort to lose weight much tougher.
Unfortunately media reports and some sleep centers have insufficiently communicated the full range of dangers associated with sleep apnea. People walk away thinking that the biggest threat is a little lost sleep and being drowsy during the daytime. Unfortunately, these are only the tip of the iceberg and sail by unnoticed. The organ damage is more subtle, sometimes even silent until relatively advanced. For the person with sleep apnea, its really a question of whether they are sleeping safely. Answer: not very, when the airway is intermittently obstructed.
All too often after a few discouraging attempts to wear a CPAP or BiPAP device mask, and feeling claustrophobic or that it actually disturbs sleep that otherwise at least "seemed" normal to them, many of my patients unfortunately just give up trying. Despite trying different masks there remains a substantial number of people, way too many in fact, who can only make it part way through the night with their mask or not at all. We talk for years about the necessity of dealing with sleep apnea, but some of them only are able to press themselves to endure CPAP/BiPAP devices after they have finally suffered significant, perhaps irreversible organ damage or other health consequences of the sleep apnea.
Hence, didgeridoos are an attractive, low risk, frankly fun way to supplement the management of sleep apnea along with positive-pressure airway devices. Obviously, one should speak with their physician, consider adding the didge concurrently with CPAP/BiPAP if diagnosed with more than moderate apnea, and for best results repeat the sleep study after a few months (4 in the BMJ article) of didge training to confirm it is working. Frequently persons being treated should have routine sleep testing yearly to make sure their mask is still working -- the same might also be advisable for the didge strategy. Your primary physician and/or pulmunologist should be consulted for your specific needs.
Participants in the BMJ study learned the circular breathing technique as part of the basic technique for conditioning airway tone and "practiced" about 30 minutes a day, 5-6 days per week. One should probably expect to maintain playing the didge for life -- though duration of benefit among those who later quit was not studied. As far as we know, wearing CPAP/BiPAP doesn't really condition the airway musculature. The user remains dependent on their machine so that if they fall asleep in the daytime while watching TV or accidently knock the mask off at night -- they are sadly unprotected. Thus a wonderful benefit of didge training is that it does condition the airway and could assist in bridging the gap through these accidental mask-off times.
I've personally owned 5 didges. This one is middle of the range in quality, very solid value, easy to use and one of the least expensive so far. Although this one does not come with a separate mouthpiece, it seems to do quite fine without one for me. The interested user, however, can purchase some beeswax BEESWAX BLOCK YELLOW 1-LB and locate a website with instructions on how to fashion one -- a fairly simple task.
This didge is constructed from a single piece of bamboo, is lightweight, about 1/4 inch thick, and has a slight bend in the midway down its shaft which actually seems to make it a little more responsive to vibration than my straight PVC models. Internal diameter varies but 1 and 1/4 to 1/2 inches at the ends. The vibratory tone is deep, the feel and sound pleasurable (mine is tuned to D, just about 2 octaves below middle C). Even without a mouth piece it is very responsive to variations in breath or lip technique. Single-piece didges like this features one dominant note (with one or more fairly fixed harmonics). I do like the harmonics for this model, but they are a little weaker intensity than for my other 2 didges. Its not quite as easy to "sing" into this one as it is for my telescoping 300 dollar PVC concert-grade, sliding didge. BUT the latter is much harder to warm up prior to playing, because vibrations are not transmitted uniformly through the separate segments until it is fully warmed.
The painted design varies among these bamboo models. The buyer apparently can't specify what they want. Mine does not match the picture shown above -- but is nonetheless attractive and should hold up well to responsible household use. I would NOT leave it outside or allow it to bounce around in the car or truck. PVC/acrylic models are probably more durable if exposure to younger children, rough use and storage conditions are anticipated. My bamboo didge came with a thin, nonpadded black storage sack that offers only very modest protection -- there are other more rugged cases available if you search the net.
Enjoy. Breathe well. Sleep well!!! Consider hosting a didge instructor for you and your friends.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024