A Popular Didgeridoo Rhythm and How To Play It

Free download: World Rhythms for Didgeridoo (45minute class): In this video for intermediate to advanced level didgeridoo players, we share one of the most popular didgeridoo rhythms found in music all around the world. I use this rhythm in my playing more than almost any other because it flows so naturally on the didgeridoo, djembe, guitar, piano and any other instrument I can get my hands on. Known as the Caribbean Clave, Tresillo, Malfuf and many other names, this bell pattern is essential to Afrocuban, AfroBrazilian and Latin music. Originally brought to the Americas by African slaves, this rhythm is found in most traditional African music and most LatinAmerican styles. This rhythm is fantastic for collaborating with other musicians as well as jamming on your