Didge 2.0: Modern Uses

Modernized versions of the didgeridoo have been developed. The most well-known of these is the didjeribone, which is similar to a plastic cross between a trombone and a didgeridoo. A keyed didgeridoo was also developed in the late twentieth century by Grahm Wiggins at the physics workshop of Oxford University.

Use of the didgeridoo has spread to modern Celtic music as well as the experimental and avant-garde music scene. Industrial bands have also began using didgeridoos in their music to link ecology to industry. Instrumentalists have begun experiementing with the various uses of the didgeridoo, applying techniques from other genres of music such as beatboxing, which can be seen in the clip below.



A 2005 study by the British Medical Journal found that the didgeridoo may be beneficial in reducing snoring, sleep apnea, and daytime sleepiness in those who play these instruments. Playing the didgeridoo strengthens the muscles in the upper airway and thus reduces their tendency to collapse during sleep.