Seen any of the articles about the health benefits of playing the didgeridoo, e.g., http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/12/051224094017.htm ? Do you think maybe the flute and whistle would have similar benefits? Or harmonica? Should we all switch to wind instruments?
Anybody here who actually plays the didgeridoo and can compare it with playing other wind instruments?
Classified ad: SWM, full head of hair and plays a very large didgeridoo - looking for SWF interested in a romantic relationship. Loves ITM and walks on the beach.
I reckon the appearance of a didge at our session a couple of years back at least added a new word to our local vocabularly. Now the girls usually ask me if I'm just pleased to see them or is that a Didgeridoo in my pocket! - Boom Boom
As for the Flute:
"Flutists and teachers may disagree on many issues but there is one thing that is a universally accepted fact: the flute is an awkward and uncomfortable instrument to hold."
I know I used to misuse my legs and feet until I, too, discovered fundamental principles underlying coordinated human activity by learning the whistle. What a profound article.
Flute is akward to hold, esspecially Rockestro grip, that is my opinion I use Boylan/Doorley grip. Well I have lost weight by palying Flute, I play instead of sit in front of the TV and eat.
I have a didge behind a bookcase in a corner of a room. It belongs to my daughter who made it a few years ago in Australia and mistakenly sent it to me instead of to Belgium where she lives, and has yet to collect. I had to pay the delivery man £49 import duty on the thing
Anyway, I can't play it and have never attempted to, even though there is apparently a cd with it that explains the tricks of the trade, include circular breathing. However, it is just heavy enough to be useful for some weight-training exercises. That's the only health use for it I can think of.
Since taking up the b/c box it's been up to ten inches longer every night. At least it is when I remember to undo the little leather straps at the side.
Sleep apnea is a leading indirect cause of death among men. I suspect it could account for a big part of the difference in life expectancy between men and women.
What’s interesting to me about the didge research is that the benefit seems to come from strengthening and training the muscles that control the upper airways. This translates into better air flow during sleep and reduced apnea. I wonder if there are folks who’ve taken up a wind instrument, particularly in middle age, and noticed that their snoring has decreased.
Health benefits of wind instruments
Health benefits of wind instruments
Seen any of the articles about the health benefits of playing the didgeridoo, e.g., http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/12/051224094017.htm ? Do you think maybe the flute and whistle would have similar benefits? Or harmonica? Should we all switch to wind instruments?
Anybody here who actually plays the didgeridoo and can compare it with playing other wind instruments?
# Posted on January 30th 2006 by Bob himself
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All my hair on my head grew back after starting the flute, and I now have wash-board abs too.
# Posted on January 30th 2006 by Phantom Button
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Wow, that's impressive, Jack! I wonder if it’s too late for me.
# Posted on January 30th 2006 by Bob himself
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When I started playing the flute, my dental health improved a lot, the dandruff disappeared and my girlfriend returned to me.
# Posted on January 30th 2006 by Janek
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That's terrific about the girlfriend, Janek, just remember... it's not the size of your flute -- it's what you do with it.
# Posted on January 30th 2006 by Phantom Button
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So, do we not have a single didgeridooist here?
# Posted on January 30th 2006 by Bob himself
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Classified ad: SWM, full head of hair and plays a very large didgeridoo - looking for SWF interested in a romantic relationship. Loves ITM and walks on the beach.
# Posted on January 31st 2006 by Phantom Button
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Okay, adult swim!
# Posted on January 31st 2006 by Bob himself
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I reckon the appearance of a didge at our session a couple of years back at least added a new word to our local vocabularly. Now the girls usually ask me if I'm just pleased to see them or is that a Didgeridoo in my pocket! - Boom Boom
As for the Flute:
"Flutists and teachers may disagree on many issues but there is one thing that is a universally accepted fact: the flute is an awkward and uncomfortable instrument to hold."
http://www.johnlunn.com/lunnflutes/ho1.htm
# Posted on January 31st 2006 by Ptarmigan
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I know I used to misuse my legs and feet until I, too, discovered fundamental principles underlying coordinated human activity by learning the whistle. What a profound article.
# Posted on January 31st 2006 by feardearg
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Flute is akward to hold, esspecially Rockestro grip, that is my opinion I use Boylan/Doorley grip. Well I have lost weight by palying Flute, I play instead of sit in front of the TV and eat.
# Posted on January 31st 2006 by Why Bother?
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I have a didge behind a bookcase in a corner of a room. It belongs to my daughter who made it a few years ago in Australia and mistakenly sent it to me instead of to Belgium where she lives, and has yet to collect. I had to pay the delivery man £49 import duty on the thing
Anyway, I can't play it and have never attempted to, even though there is apparently a cd with it that explains the tricks of the trade, include circular breathing. However, it is just heavy enough to be useful for some weight-training exercises. That's the only health use for it I can think of.
# Posted on January 31st 2006 by Trevor Jennings
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The big problem with the didgeridoo is the danger of getting it stuffed.... somewhere.
# Posted on January 31st 2006 by LastToFinish
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No comments yet about the health issues of playing the flute in smokey pubs ? That sudden sharp intake of air between the controlled exhalations ?
# Posted on January 31st 2006 by Guernsey Pete
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Since taking up the b/c box it's been up to ten inches longer every night. At least it is when I remember to undo the little leather straps at the side.
# Posted on January 31st 2006 by Ottery
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You have straps?
Sleep apnea is a leading indirect cause of death among men. I suspect it could account for a big part of the difference in life expectancy between men and women.
What’s interesting to me about the didge research is that the benefit seems to come from strengthening and training the muscles that control the upper airways. This translates into better air flow during sleep and reduced apnea. I wonder if there are folks who’ve taken up a wind instrument, particularly in middle age, and noticed that their snoring has decreased.
# Posted on January 31st 2006 by Bob himself
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The study is a complete load of rubbish. I play didgeridoo and circular breath!! I still snore!!!
# Posted on July 3rd 2007 by loughnane