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Banyawarra A mago: incredible depth, best A ever
         


            
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            I don't often come across didgeridoos in the key of high A. Rarely do I find appeal in them either as they are almost inevitably shrill whiny things that do not display depth and complexity to their acoustics.

This mago (a type of didgeridoo from Western Arnhem Land, Australia), in contrast, is stellar. For a high A, it has incredible acoustic complexity and character. Its voice has a crisp precision and clarity that is rare in any key. This mago without a doubt is the best A key we've ever had.

This mago benefits additional from high back pressure which allows a player to play with ease. It also has tremendous power and loudness. A little screamer it is!

Also worth mentioning is the totally natural bore, termite-eaten throughout. The mouthpiece end is perfectly sized and shaped, with the bore gradually increasing in size until you reach the bell end which is voluminous and clear. 'Tis a freak of nature this Stringybark!

Take a listen here and let us know if this is the best A you have heard!

For those who are interested, this didgeridoo was made by an Aboriginal woman, her name is Daphne Banyawarra. A profile for her can be found by following the link below:

http://www.ididj.com.au/education/profiles/banyawarra.html

The didgeridoo player in this clip is an Aboriginal man by the name of Darryl Dikarrnga (sometimes spelt Digarrnga and Dikarrna), who is regarded as one of the best didgeridoo players of this particular style called Kunborrk. It is a style of play endemic to Western Arnhem Land. Darryl has traveled the world giving workshops and performing to audiences, and he has a tuition CD as well which you can find in the link below:

http://www.ididj.com.au/store/music.html

For all those watching and commenting on this video, if you're keen to learn more about this unique musical instrument directly from Aboriginal people, one of the world's foremost didgeridoo maker/player Djalu Gurruwiwi is holding a Masterclass in Arnhem Land in July this year. Details are on Djalu's website:

http://www.djalu.com/awareness.html

To learn more about the didgeridoo and traditional Aboriginal culture, visit:

http://www.ididj.com.au/

To purchase an authentic quality didgeridoo made by a traditional Aboriginal craftsman and to help support remote Aboriginal communities in Arnhem Land, visit:

http://www.ididj.com.au/store/fine_di...

And don't forget to check out the iDIDJ Forum for all the essential didgeridoo information you need:

http://forum.ididj.com.au/

I'm not sure why there are so many racist comments left on this video, ignorance is no excuse...
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               Added: May 15, 2007

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