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stockie
Joined: 04 Apr 2007
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Location: Kent, UK
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 Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 12:58 am Post subject: Trad Stick Size |
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I know that the accepted length of a Yidaki is around 130cm to 150cm with a conical shape and mouth piece around 28 - 30mm.
I want to know how this aplies to Mago is there any guide line on mouth piece without wax or insert, length and shape which defines a mago (Generally that is) I know the bore is generally larger (i would think 100 - 130 cm) and mouthpiece is bigger but reduced with wax.
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ididjaustralia
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Joined: 22 Mar 2007
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Location: Australia
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| Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:32 pm Post subject: Re: Trad Stick Size |
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| stockie wrote: |
| I know that the accepted length of a Yidaki is around 130cm to 150cm with a conical shape and mouth piece around 28 - 30mm. |
Hmmm... it depends what you mean by "accepted length". A yidaki can be any length really, it is the acoustic quality that distinguishes it from a generic didgeridoo and from a mago. Same thing with mouthpiece size. Your 130-150 cm length, and 28-30 mm mouthpiece diameter, might be what is most commonly sought after by buyers, but dimensions outside of this range are of course prevalent.
| stockie wrote: |
| I want to know how this aplies to Mago is there any guide line on mouth piece without wax or insert, length and shape which defines a mago (Generally that is) I know the bore is generally larger (i would think 100 - 130 cm) and mouthpiece is bigger but reduced with wax. |
I think we covered this in another post and I said something like if you're experienced, you'll know a great yidaki and a great mago when you come across one. It is too difficult to be prescriptive about what constitutes a standout instrument, just like you wouldn't describe a perfect bass guitar or an alto saxophone based solely on dimensions. Having said that, mago are generally shorter than yidaki. That's about all I can generalise on. Hope that helps!
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bloodycut
Joined: 22 Sep 2008
Posts: 10
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| Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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My didgeridoo is 146cm long. How does voice change if didgeridoo is longer or shorter?
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Ahaw
Joined: 02 Apr 2007
Posts: 104
Location: France, Antibes
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Hi,
"Voice" doesn't change...
Though the key of the drone WILL change.
To similar air-column shape proportions, longer didj will play lower key and vice-versa. _________________  |
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bloodycut
Joined: 22 Sep 2008
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I see, I recognize those things yesterday. Drone has many possibilities.
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