Lauren Darge

The Hornbostel-Sachs Classification number is 423.1 and the didgeridoo belongs with other natural style trumpet like instruments.

 

Fun Facts

• The longer and wider the inside is, the deeper the sound will be.

• A thinner didgeridoo will make overtone notes easier

• A wider bell raises the pitch 

• It is over 40, 000 years old

• It is played using a technique called circular breathing, which involves using the air stored in your mouth to keep the note playing, while you draw air in through yout nose

• It is believed to be originated from Arnhem Land, Northern

  Territory, Australia