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The Didgeridoo      The didgeridoo is a wind instrument native to Australia.  It was first played by the aborigines.  The didgeridoo is possibly the worldís oldest instrument! The didgeridoo is traditionally made from Eucalyptus Trees.  The limbs and trunks are hollowed out, usually by termites.  The didgeridoo is usually painted, too. The didgeridoo produces a low pitch sound.  To get a sound you must vibrate your lips.  You must relax while doing this.  When blowing, do this very gently.   Do you know of any other Australian musical instruments? Tell us about them on our message board.

A teacher playing the didgeridoo. Hear a real didgeridoo at Didgeridoo s- Australia . Click back to return to our site.