The didjeridu and its role in music therapy. TITLE, ORIGINAL: Das Didjeridu und seine Rolle in der Musiktherapie.

Journal/Book: Musiktherapeutische Umschau. 1992; XIII: 279-297.

Abstract: The didjeridu, the only wind instrument among the Australian Aborigines, is becoming increasingly familiar to Europeans and has for several years been employed in music therapy. The origins, making, and playing technique of the instrument are described and observations are offered on its use in a traditional Aboriginal context. While the didjeridu does not play a large role in active therapy, it does have considerable significance in the reception therapy known as the sound-guided trance. Case studies illustrate the sound archetype of the didjeridu, from which its therapeutic potential derives. A special example of its use is found in so-called energy work. (author)

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