Charlie McMahon - Transforming the Didjeridu: Science & Technology
| Description: |
Design & Technology: Charlie demonstrates the pitch shift didjeribone he invented. It is designed chromatically with 10 drone tones and 2 octaves of the 12 semitones in the horn tone. The Didjeribone is a mass production item. 9000 have been sold since the year 2000. It facilitates original composition and enables melody and harmony to be played on didjeridu. Some Didjeribones are available for students to play. Physics: An oscilloscope is used to show sound waves graphically contrasting the overtone rich drone with the relatively pure tone of the didj horn sound. The drone produces a jagged wave while the didj horns wave is a smooth sine wave. The harmony of a chord is shown as waves with symmetrical points of intersection. Students can use the microphone to see the wave formed by different sounds. Charlie through his presentation encourages experimentation in sound design - demonstrates original ideas for original composition - shows the inter-relationship between music and other curriculum areas - and brings the understanding of indigenous music and especially the didjeridu to students in a very accessible way. Students will be enthralled by the discussion and demonstration by this wonderful musician. |
| Cost per person: |
$5 |
| Min Cost: |
$350 |
| Min/Max audience: |
70 - 120 |
| School years suitable: |
Years 7 - 12 |
| Workshop Duration: |
45 - 90 minutes |
| Company: |
Charlie McMahon |
| Contact: |
Charlie McMahon |
| Phone: |
0422 090 665 |
| Email: |
