The Didgeridoo Place is able to take pre-orders on the anticipated new realease

"Milkay Mununggurr - Hard Tongue Didgeridoo"

This new CD is a must for any Didgeridoo player interested in learning traditional Yolngu playing methods from North East Arnhemland.

The 'Hard Tongue' Style of of Yidaki playing or ngängarr-däl as it's typically referred to in Yolngu languages has proved to be one of the most difficult styles for Didgeridoo players to learn. The formation of sounds and techniques differ from those commonly used in more contemporary styles of Didgeridoo playing. To play the ngängarr-däl stlye, a basic understanding of specific tongue positions and vocalised patterns is required. Until now, very few non-Yolngu players have been lucky enough to become familiar with this style of playing.

This fantastic new CD has been carefully planned so that this style is as easy to learn as it could be. The different components have been broken down and are verbally described, vocalised or sung and then played through the Yidaki. They are demonstrated slow and fast to help encourage your practice. The sound of Milkay's breathing is also audible for your reference.

Even better, the CD is accompanied by a liner note booklet which outlines and illustrates the tongue positions and movements, so you'll also have a visual aid to help you learn using the diagrams.


Produced by Randy Graves and Milkayngu Mununggurr

For information on Milkay Click here.

This CD is the perfect accompaniment to the traditional instruments that we specialise in.

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To view a fine selection of instruments made by Milkayngu & other traditional Yidaki makers.

Track details & MP3's

• Track 01 - Introduction
• Tracks 02 - 05 Exercise 1 - 'Witj-Dju'
• Tracks 06 - 10 Exercise 2 - 'Dith-Dhu'
• Tracks 11 - 16 Exercise 3 - 'Dhirrl'
• Tracks 17 - 21 Exercise 4 - 'Dhirrl-Lo'
• Tracks 22 - 25 Exercise 5 - 'Dith-dhu dhirrl'
• Tracks 26 - 28 Exercise 6 - 'Dith-dhu dirrl dirrl'
• Tracks 29 - 32 Exercise 7 - 'Dup'
• Tracks 33 - 35 Exercise 8 - 'Dup dhirrl'
• Tracks 36 - 38 exercise 9 - 'Dup-pu dhirrl dhirrl'
• Tracks 39 - 41 exercise 10 - 'Dup-pu dhirrl dup-pu-
  dup-pu dhirrl dhirrl
• Tracks 42 - 44 - Discussion/Conclusion
• Tracks 45 - 47 - 'Dith-dhu dirrl dirrl' Improvisation
  
  
  

  Introduction - Milkay
  'Dith-dhu' - voiced
  'Dith-dhu' - Played slow
  'Dith-dhu' - Played fast
  'Dhirrl-lo' - Played
  'Dith-dhu Dhirrl Dhirrl' - Played
  
  This CD is due to in from Australia soon - At the moment we cannot give a specific date, though we do hope that it will be within the next couple of weeks. If you would like to reserve a copy please Email us or telephone us on the phone number given below. We will ear mark a copy for you, though please note; Pre-ordered/ear-marked copies of this CD will not be sent out until orders are paid for. The cost of this CD is to be confirmed, though we anticipate it to be priced in line with our other titles.
  
  
  

  
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