Bill Bailey

I play the piano and that's how I learned about music. I then taught myself the guitar, drums, percussion and various other things, such as the bazooka, the mandolin, the Theremin, the alpine horn, the didgeridoo.

English Comedian

Xavier Rudd

Yidaki didgeridoo has been used in every part of Australian regional culture, all around the country. It's become a message stick for the survival of those people, for aboriginal people and aboriginal culture.

Australian Musician

Paula Cole

Didgeridoo was something I picked up while I was on tour in Australia with Peter Gabriel in '93. I found out later that it's only meant to be played by men.

American Musician

Didgeridoo is a name that white people gave it when they came to Australia, from the sound that it makes. Its traditional name is yidaki.

I played didgeridoo from a young age - on the vacuum cleaner, initially.

Jesse Spencer

I play the didgeridoo using circular breathing.

Australian Actor

The didgeridoo has deep roots in indigenous Australian culture and is often used in ceremonial activities.

Cultural Significance

A didgeridoo produces a distinctive drone sound, which can vary with different playing techniques.

Unique Sound

The word 'didgeridoo' is often mispronounced; it should sound like 'didge-uh-ree-doo'.