Traditional Australian music came from the Aborigines who played an instrument that the first white men who settled in Australia called the didgeridoo.  There is much debate as to how widespread the use of the didgeridoo was and its original purpose.  Aboriginal music still features strongly today, together with Irish and American influences.

Didgeridoo-  A wind instrument used by the aborigines in songs and ceremonies. They are made out of a piece of eucalyptus tree and are 4-6 feet long.  Didgeridoos are hollowed out by termites.

Fiddles- A violin type of instrument.

Banjos- Descendant of instruments brought to America by African slaves

Tin Whistles- Whistle made from tin.

Tea Chest Bass- Single string instrument using a tea chest for resonance.

I have listened to a song called 937-1117 Tribal Trance which made me feel very calm and peaceful.  The instruments used are Didgeridoo, Flute and drums.

To listen to the music click here

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