| Greetings!
This
is AJ from Didge Project writing to wish you a great week. I’m very
happy to be moving forward with some big projects, including our
upcoming trip to Guatemala. My wife Shola and I will be hosting this
10-day journey into Mayan knowledge and practices and you are invited!
Our special guests, Tz'utujil Mayan elders Tata Pedro Cruz and Nana
Marina Cruz, will lead us through healing ceremonies, and sweat lodges
and give us tools for our own personal transformation. Check out the full details below. Weds. March 7 is
your last chance to register!
Our
new video and article this week is a comparison of 4 different handpans:
Tacta Handpan, RAV Vast, GUDA Neo, and the GUDA Mini Overtone Drum. See
the similarities and differences between each drum and see which one
might suit you the best for your needs. Full details below.
We’ve
put a number of items on sale this week including Airdidge, RAV Drum - B
Onoleo scale, and our Didge For Sleep Introductory Package. Check out
all the sale items in our store.
In New York this week? Dream Seed is hosting a Shamanic Sound Journey at X Marks The Loft, a hip new space in Bushwick, on the evening of Tuesday, March 6. Details below.
It’s
an honor to share these tools with you all. Our goal is to give you the
skills needed so you can take great sounds with you and use them
wherever you go.
Thanks for reading and happy music making!
AJ Block
P.S. We’ve got new RAV drums and one GUDA Drum in stock. See inventory list below.
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| | | | IMMERSE YOURSELF INTO ANCIENT MAYAN PRACTICES WITH TRUE LIVING WISDOM KEEPERS
Join AJ Block,
Xango Shola and special guests Tata Pedro Cruz and Nana Marina Cruz of
the Tz’utujil Mayan Family of San Pedro de Atitlán
GUATEMALA
April 25 – May 5, 2018 (note updated dates)
You are invited to enter the Heart of Mayan Wisdom, a journey into ancient shamanic practices. On this pilgrimage we will reach places where indigenous communities
practice ancient ceremonies and prayers, upholding traditions which have
gone uninterrupted for thousands of years. Our journey into knowledge is focused on inner-development and
self-improvement through tangible tools passed from Mayan elders. Many
of these ways have been hidden away, protected from misuse by outsiders.
Now with the emergence of the Age of Aquarius, profound knowledge from
the Mayan people is being unveiled. The Mayan tradition is founded on
the manifestation of spirit in the natural world. Plants, animals,
minerals, the four elements, the cosmos, and everything found in the
natural world plays an important role in Mayan ceremonies and daily
life.
Wednesday, April 7 is your last chance to register!
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| | Shamanic chanting, mantras, overtone singing, Native American
songs, indigenous music, didgeridoos, crystal singing bowls, bells,
gongs, harmoniums, tuning forks and other overtone-emitting instruments
are used to create an environment conducive to deep relaxation and
inward investigation.
Participants are led through
guided meditations and sound healing practices designed to harmonize
body, mind and spirit. Some blankets and yoga mats will be provided but
we encourage people to come with extra padding just in case there isn't
enough for everyone.
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| | | | | In this pan drum comparision video and article we show the similarities and differences between 4 different metal pan drums. Each one has a totally unique sound yet they all share some common qualities. Some of these drums sustain longer than others and some have a richer overtone profile. Weight, size, and aesthetics are also major differences. Watch and hear the difference!
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| New GUDA NEO in stock
GUDA Neo is a metal tongue drum made by Zen Percussion. This
particular drum is in the key of Bb Major. Includes backpack carrying
case. See more photos and video demo in our store.
Notes: Bb C D F G A Bb C |
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$875 $787.50
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$197 $147
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| | | | Which type of didgeridoo is better for which style of playing? Eucalyptus are often termite-hollowed didgeridoos found in Australia, while Yucca didges are grown in the Americas. One is better for drone playing and one is better for beatboxing. Find out the pros and cons of each one in this video.
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| | In this comparison of some of the best travel didgeridoos on the market we compare the carbon fiber telescoping Airdidge, the indonesian Wooden Spiral Didgeridoo and the 4-Piece Plastic Travel Didgeridoo. Each one of these instruments has a unique set of features and different reasons why you might want to get one. Check out the video and enjoy!
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| | | The RAV Drum company recently released 4 new scales in the key of B, plus we had our first ever B RUS in the shop. In this video we review these 5 RAV Drum models: B Major, B Minor Pentatonic, B Kurd (with double ding), B Integral and B RUS. All of these models (except for the B Major) are in minor keys, meaning they evoke a more mysterious, mystical mood, which we find great for meditative playing. The bright sound of the B Major creates a sunny joyful atmosphere. |
| | The Tribal Rhythms Gathering is an annual camp-out retreat in the mountains of upstate New York with musical masters in the fields of didgeridoo, percussion, Tuvan throat singing, traditional African rhythms, handpan, beatboxing, live looping, and much more.
Participants at the Tribal Rhythms Gathering experience the mastery and magic of these world-renowned musicians through performances and workshops, and have the opportunity to experience a traditional healing sweat lodge and experience sound baths, yoga, vegetarian food and more. Prepare yourself for a mesmerizing gathering of global culture, world-class music, workshops, and ancient shamanic wisdom. Mark your calendar: The Tribal Rhythms Gathering will be August 2-5, 2018 in Upstate NY!
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| | | Didge
Project is a blog, youtube channel, series of courses and events,
instrument store and a collective of musicians who want to help you use
music as a tool for uplifting yourself and others around you.
On
our site you will find tips and tutorials to help you become a better
musician, didgeridoo lessons, instrument features and reviews, and
reports on the latest scientific research and spiritual discoveries
merging through the medium of sound.
When
we began in 2008 our main focus was on teaching how to play the
didgeridoo, a wind instrument originating in aboriginal Australia and
also said to be present in ancient Mayan times. After working with
countless people it became apparent that most musicians play multiple
instruments and that we have the community resources to help all
musicians get better results. While we still provide didgeridoo lessons,
classes and programs, our focus is to provide tutorials for music and
instruments from all around the world. Visit us for great music
resources at www.didgeproject.com |
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