Diving into Didgeridoos: Crafting Your Own Musical Instrument

Diving into Didgeridoos: Crafting Your Own Musical Instrument
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This lesson contains 15 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

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Diving into Didgeridoos: Crafting Your Own Musical Instrument

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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to create your own manual on using simple materials and techniques.

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What do you already know about Didgeridoo DIY?

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Introduction to Didgeridoo
The didgeridoo is a traditional Australian Aboriginal wind instrument, usually made from eucalyptus wood, and produces a deep, resonant sound.

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Materials Needed
PVC pipe, beeswax (optional), paint, and decorative elements like beads or feathers.

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Preparing the PVC Pipe
Cut the PVC pipe to the desired length, smooth any rough edges, and consider decorating the exterior.

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Creating the Mouthpiece
Melt beeswax and shape it into a small, rounded mouthpiece at one end of the PVC pipe to allow for comfortable playing.

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Decorating Your Didgeridoo
Use paint, beads, or other decorations to personalize your didgeridoo, adding cultural or personal elements to the design.

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Testing Your Didgeridoo
Try playing your newly crafted didgeridoo by blowing air through the mouthpiece and adjusting your technique to produce sound.

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Sharing Your Creation
Share your experience and the unique features of your didgeridoo with the class, celebrating each student's creativity.

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Slide 14 - Open question

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

Slide 15 - Open question

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.