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Pronunciation Guide
Djalu’ Gurruwiwi’s Intro
Milkayŋu’s Intro
BASIC INFO
Who are the Yolŋu?
What Is a Yiḏaki?
Where does it come from?
How is it made?
How is it made? – part 2
HOW TO PLAY
The Drone
Tongue Motions
Pulses of Air
The Trumpet Note
Adding Voice
Throat Muscles
Breathing
Conclusion & Examples
YOLŊU CULTURE
Dhuwa & Yirritja
Yothu-Yindi
Dhuwa & Yirritja Yiḏaki
Yothu-Yindi & Yiḏaki
Yiḏaki & the Moieties – Ambiguities
When, Where & by Who Yiḏaki are Played
Special Yiḏaki & their Stories
Special Yiḏaki – Djuŋgirriny’
Special Yiḏaki – Dhaḏalal
Special Yiḏaki – Gularri
YIḎAKI ISSUES
“Didjeridu” vs. “Yiḏaki”
Non-Aboriginal Didj Players
Non-Aboriginal Didj Teachers
Non-Aboriginal Didj Makers & Sellers
Non-Aboriginal Women Didj Players
Didjeridu Healing
Does playing the didjeridu connect you to Aboriginal People?
FINAL THOUGHTS
MORE RESOURCES
Djalu’s Statement from Garma 2002
Available Recordings of Yolŋu Music
Useful Websites
Non-Yolŋu Didjeridu Player Survey Results
Website Credits
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YIḎAKISTORY.COM HOME
Disclaimer
ABOUT THIS WEBSITE
Pronunciation Guide
Djalu’ Gurruwiwi’s Intro
Milkayŋu’s Intro
BASIC INFO
Who are the Yolŋu?
What Is a Yiḏaki?
Where does it come from?
How is it made?
How is it made? – part 2
HOW TO PLAY
The Drone
Tongue Motions
Pulses of Air
The Trumpet Note
Adding Voice
Throat Muscles
Breathing
Conclusion & Examples
YOLŊU CULTURE
Dhuwa & Yirritja
Yothu-Yindi
Dhuwa & Yirritja Yiḏaki
Yothu-Yindi & Yiḏaki
Yiḏaki & the Moieties – Ambiguities
When, Where & by Who Yiḏaki are Played
Special Yiḏaki & their Stories
Special Yiḏaki – Djuŋgirriny’
Special Yiḏaki – Dhaḏalal
Special Yiḏaki – Gularri
YIḎAKI ISSUES
“Didjeridu” vs. “Yiḏaki”
Non-Aboriginal Didj Players
Non-Aboriginal Didj Teachers
Non-Aboriginal Didj Makers & Sellers
Non-Aboriginal Women Didj Players
Didjeridu Healing
Does playing the didjeridu connect you to Aboriginal People?
FINAL THOUGHTS
MORE RESOURCES
Djalu’s Statement from Garma 2002
Available Recordings of Yolŋu Music
Useful Websites
Non-Yolŋu Didjeridu Player Survey Results
Website Credits
English
Español
Français
Italiano
Deutsch
Nederlands
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