Exercises for puffercheeks?

GrizzlyBear wrote:Hiya.

GrizzlyBear - That tip on practicing on a plastic pipe was good. For breathing exercise purposes, are there dimensions that would be more effective? Hey, would it work with our old cpap hoses!?

kteague - there are a number of websites about making didges from plastic pipes (or PVC piping) - and even a bloke on youtube (google search: "plastic" + "pipe" + "didgeridoo"). They generally use PVC pipes of three-quarters of an inch to about an inch-and-a-half - the wider diameters tend to get the best sounds (my school uses the wider pipes). They generally vary in length from three to more than six feet in length - you can even join several using a standard joint. Three feet is probably more manageable for a learner.

One of the sites talks about using a flexible hose didge, so it may work with a cpap tube - worth trying. The major problem, however, is that it is not as easy as one might think to play a didge and get the constant and varying sounds and pitches.

However, you may find that there is someone in your area who plays who may be prepared to teach you - I understand that the basics are fairly straightforward - you only need someone to point you in the right direction. I bought a beautiful didge for my brother on his 50th birthday, and he plays really well - and it has helped his lung capacity a lot.

Regards,

GrizzlyBear

I've considered learning this once my work schedule allows it. I've never learned to play an instrument. Do you need musical ability?