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Yidaki belong to Moyle's 'Type B' classification of accompaniment in which the 'toot' or blown overtone is utilised in the musical compositions of the area, mainly North Eastern Arnhem Land and Groote Eylandt. Yidaki are typically longer with narrow necks, a characteristic which enables the use of fast tongue inflections and the staccato-like overtones used to great effect in the regional playing styles.


Ref: GAYPAL1
Maker
Gaypalwani Gurruwiwi
Area
North East Arnhem Land
Key
F fundamental / F# overtone
Length
130.5cm
Mouthpiece
2.7 - 2.9cm
Bell
7 - 7.5cm
Weight
-
Price
£425
Description

A classic yidaki with a beautiful tapered profile. Traditional acoustics and wonderful popping toot coupled with comfortable raw mouthpiece allow for quick rapid tongue movements and pressure accents. Great response to the passive voice and clear vocals.

A great instrument from a newly discovered yidaki craftsman!



Ref: BURR002
Maker
Burrngupurrungu Wunungmurra
Area
North East Arnhem Land
Key
F# fundamental / G overtone
Length
130cm
Mouthpiece
3.2 - 3.4cm
Bell
7 - 8cm
Weight
-
Price
£450
Description

A beautiful yidaki suitable for Yolngu bunngul (ceremony). Traditional voice and acoustics and lovely overtone. This instrument is a real ripping Yirritja style yidaki and has the same fundamental and overtone notes as the yidaki used by Larry Gurruwiwi on Djalu Teaches Yidaki Volume I.

A great stick for any style of play!



Ref: MUNY001
Maker
Mirrwatnga Munyarryun
Area
North East Arnhem Land
Key
E fundamental / F overtone
Length
135cm
Mouthpiece
2.8- 3 cm
Bell
6.2cm
Weight
-
Price
£450
Description

A very nice yidaki from Mirrwatnga Munyarryun of the Wanguri Clan. A highly responsive instrument with typical small mouthpiece and narrow neck allowing for fast rapid tonguing and quick 'toots' or overtones characteristic of the area.

 

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