Name and Country |
Do you consider that there are ethical issues when a non-Aboriginal person wants to play traditional Aboriginal styles on the didgeridoo? |
Please share your view on the possible ethical issues of playing traditional styles |
| Chris from Canada |
No, there are no ethical issues |
Cultures should be respected and protected but not hidden. Many potent healing properties of the didgeridoo are only available through playing it therefore I feel it should be available for all. |
| John Watson from USA |
No, there are no ethical issues |
Just as Buddhism has traveled throughout the world in each country they have put there own slant on it. The more we learn about different peoples the more we understand them and the less we fear them this hopefully leads to respect and peace. |
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| Jo-ellyn from USA |
Yes, there are ethical issues |
People are afraid the old legends and lessons will be lost |
| Tony from Australia |
There might be ethical issues |
MUsic is music - it must be allowed to transcend race religion politics and history |
| Simone from Italy |
No, there are no ethical issues |
I think music should be free so everyone could play what he wants what he fells |
| Brian from United Kingdom |
I do not know |
No-one should be excluded from following a tradition from another culture. |
| Karen Gulley from USA |
I do not know |
You cannot insult the tribe by trying to play something like these items and depending on how you approach it you could be doing damage with the tribe and other people |
| Anonymous |
I do not know |
None |
| Stephen Pretty from Australia |
There might be ethical issues |
It can't be bad to learn traditional music of australia it helps to understand different cultures |
| Heather from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
I'm sure that there are issues amount the elders to stay traditional |
| Anonymous from USA |
I do not know |
I don't know |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
Tradition can become extinct. |
| Romaine Adella from USA |
I do not know |
I do not know of any |
| Anonymous |
No, there are no ethical issues |
I don't see anything wrong with people embracing other cultures. |
| Chase from Canada |
No, there are no ethical issues |
As long as the player is respectful and understanding towards the instrument and it's culture there should be no ethical issues. |
| Bradley from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
I would say the only situation that might be considered ethical would be if you were playing a ceremonial style that was representing a death in the tribe or along those lines. |
| Anonymous |
No, there are no ethical issues |
Don't know |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
Not playing them right or correctly getting the right tone and tune right. |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
Don't know |
| Anonymous |
I do not know |
It could be an I student used only by aboriginals for ceremony and has religious meaning. |
| Anonymous from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
I am respectful of these issues and if I am able to ever actually play imagine I would play contemporary but want to understand traditional. |
| Jeannie from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
I would think that for aboriginals it would be a good thing that non aboriginals want to play because that means they are interested in their culture learning about another culture can't be wrong. However I could see it from the point of view of the aboriginal people. If a person tries to pass themselves off as an aboriginal or say it is authentic then there are ethical issues. |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
A non-Aboriginal who plays traditional styles may be wanting to play to the Lord but it could be insulting to those listening |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
Perhaps cultural issues |
| Anonymous |
I do not know |
Unsure |
| Jean from USA |
I do not know |
I'm not sure |
| Willard from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
I believe that there are culture vultures playing instruments of all kinds from cultures other that their own and conversely there are those who are from another culture who fully immerse themselves into it so they can fully understand it and expand the boundaries of it's influence that might not be heard elsewhere. |
| Anonymous from USA |
No, there are no ethical issues |
If another person wishes to assume the culture of the Aborigines of Australia or to promote the culture of the Aborigines there is no ethical issue. |
| Colby from USA |
No, there are no ethical issues |
The point of music and art is to share it with as many people as possible |
| Anonymous from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
If it was used in religious or traditional ceremonies I can see how having an "outsider" play traditionally styled music could be a problem |
| Anonymous |
Yes, there are ethical issues |
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| Emily from USA |
I do not know |
I think there could be or maybe not. |
| Anonymous |
I do not know |
Can't Don't know Sorry... |
| Pauline from Canada |
There might be ethical issues |
I think it is important to introduce everyone who is willing to learn into traditional styles. |
| Melissa Baldwin from USA |
I do not know |
If the song is sacred it should not be played by someone who is not of the tribe. |
| Anonymous from Germany |
I do not know |
Maybe trad. styles have certain Religious / Ritual function which shouldn't be extracted from it's original purpose for a special Rite etc. |
| Ver |
There might be ethical issues |
Si es con fines lucrativos creo que no es |
| Anonymous |
No, there are no ethical issues |
No idea |
| Nelson from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
It is a Aboriginal tradition and I don't believe that I should be getting paid to play their songs without permission. As long as I am taught or shown from an aboriginal source I think it would be wonderful to share their traditional songs. |
| Ariella Trotti from Italy |
There might be ethical issues |
Respect and knowledge of one are playing |
| Anonymous |
Yes, there are ethical issues |
Respect the instrument from the culture/tradition it holds and the age of care the traditional style has been used. |
| Timur Paltuyev from Kazakhstan |
I do not know |
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| Anonymous from USA |
I do not know |
It is a traditional instrument but am not sure about issues with others playing it |
| Anonymous from USA |
I do not know |
If nothing else a person who plays traditional styles should be respectful of the culture it came from whether there are religious or social ramifications what is conveyed through the style and if uncertain not play traditional at all until one is certain not to offend or denigrate the culture and society involved. In the case of the didgeridoo I personally don't know enough to avoid offending and would instead stick to contemporary treatment/style of the instrument treating is for it's instrumental melodic value. |
| Oriol Sanchez Castello from Andorra |
No, there are no ethical issues |
Traditional style only can be learnt by the tradition. The aboriginals only can transmit this tradition. |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
Don't know |
| Jerome from Us Minor Outlying Islands |
There might be ethical issues |
None |
| Beaux from USA |
No, there are no ethical issues |
We are all humans and brothers on this planet - no group of people holds or controls rights of music or instruments... ethically. However taking Aboriginal songs and playing them for money (album selling concerts) that would be wrong |
| Dawn from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
Don't know actual history |
| Gerald Storrs from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
I believe there are spiritual and ritual elements in playing. We need to learn more to avoid trampling on aboriginal customs |
| Ruby from USA |
I do not know |
As long as nothing is done that might cause insult there are none |
| Francois from Belgium |
No, there are no ethical issues |
Well some people may say that traditional style should only be played by aboriginal because of his sacred side. Perhaps some sounds' meanings may be misunderstood and so proper to aboriginal natives. |
| Matej from Slovenia |
No, there are no ethical issues |
I don't believe there are any ethical issues of playing traditional styles. |
| Kieran from South Africa |
No, there are no ethical issues |
The didgeridoo is a traditional instrument and represents part of their culture but I believe music is a gift and should shared |
| Bryan from USA |
I do not know |
I believe as lo g as they are played with respect and reverence it should be allowed. It is up to the holders of knowledge to judge with whom it shall be shared and I do not believe people seek to play sacred music with ill intent. However it is not my heritage and I may feel differently if it was |
| Stephen from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
I am not at all sure about this issue |
| Doug from USA |
I do not know |
I cannot imagine that the culture would be insulted. I would think it would honor the tradition and support the lifeblood of the craftspersons. |
| Anonymous from USA |
Yes, there are ethical issues |
Maybe it is like native american ceremony here. It is traditionally learned from the elders. Sometimes the sacredness of ceremony is lost in the translation. |
| Gabriel Solis from Costa Rica |
I do not know |
We are not part of any clan |
| Anonymous from USA |
I do not know |
See Above |
| Bob from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
I guess some may think it is not proper for a non Aboriginal to play traditional. |
| Franck from France |
No, there are no ethical issues |
I am French and I play didge. That's for me a sort of big respect of Aboriginal person and culture because I like to do that and I love it. It is the same honour when a foreigner person try to speak my language. |
| Michael Baca from USA |
Yes, there are ethical issues |
For me it's a cultural thing that I all to well understand. The culture itself is dwindling and the history is being lost among those who play outside of that culture. To me that an ethical issue. I hear Native music being tortured to death by modern "new age" artists and to be honest it hurts. I think that tradition goes a long way and understanding and respect also go a long way. |
| John from USA |
No, there are no ethical issues |
It may be a tradition kept for the Aboriginals and not to be disrespected by others |
| Anonymous |
Yes, there are ethical issues |
With family |
| Anonymous |
Yes, there are ethical issues |
I think that non aboriginal person can plays traditional like but can't play exactly the same things because it has signification for aboriginal not for us |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
No idea |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
Because of the spiritual concerns which non Aboriginal people do not understand |
| Marlo from Ireland |
No, there are no ethical issues |
We are all children of this earth I believe in equality and if someone has a problem with me playing an instrument in a certain way that is there problem not mine. they choose to let it effect them. |
| Anonymous |
I do not know |
I'm really not sure |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
I can see where a non-Aboriginal person who wants to play tradition styles would run into possible ethical issues. The Aboriginals have developed a culture all their own that is sacred. Anyone violating that could be seen as ignorant. |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
Should be done according to tribal ways before being performed |
| Anonymous |
I do not know |
I am unable to comment. |
| Anonymous |
Yes, there are ethical issues |
It was originally thought of as wrong for a woman to play the Didgeridoo |
| Anonymous from Canada |
There might be ethical issues |
Aboriginal people have been using this instrument for thousands of years. It is a spiritual instrument and it should be played with apprentice respect. It feels weird to mimic an ancient culture. |
| Frank from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
Some traditional styles are sacred and are only for ceremonial purposes. |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
Depend on how player cope with traditional way. |
| David from Australia |
No, there are no ethical issues |
I don't think there would be ethical issues but I could understand if some aboriginals thought there might. I think it depends on the person and how much you respect the instrument. |
| Nathan from Brazil |
No, there are no ethical issues |
I don't believe there are ethical implications in playing any instrument of a certain culture even in a different purpose and style. there will still be an aboriginal ceremonial music and an aboriginal-based modern use it is not to overpass a culture but to share some elements with another. |
| Don from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
The ethical issues in my mind would be causing offense by overstepping the traditions and sacredness associated with playing ceremonial rhythms and sounds in the presence of Aboriginals who maintain traditional beliefs. No issues in the US |
| Anonymous from USA |
No, there are no ethical issues |
I don't think there are any |
| Anonymous |
I do not know |
I don't see why their would be any issues with non-Aboriginal people playing the didgeridoo but if there were I think it would probably be due to it being a spiritual thing for the Aborigine people and they could see us playing as making a game or joke out of it. |
| Sonya from Canada |
No, there are no ethical issues |
If anyone claims the traditional style as their own then they should be careful as they likely did not invent it. It is part of human nature. No human should tell another human what to do or how to play. It is innate inside of us and no one owns it. So the ethical issue is people who think they own something that is not and never can be owned. |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
The traditional style of playing is unique to clans it is passed down through clans and there is probably a lot of sacred cultural value and meaning embedded in this knowledge. It may be disrespectful to try and play traditional style without all the sacred cultural value and meaning that it is built around. |
| Kevin from USA |
I do not know |
I would be honored to respect tradition if allowed. |
| Richard Macias from USA |
No, there are no ethical issues |
I believe there are none when the person plays to the traditional values. And keeps in mind the believes and traditions of the meaning of the roots of the Aboriginal culture respecting the heritage |
| Bill from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
Some playing may be only for aboriginal special ceremonies |
| Antoni from Spain |
No, there are no ethical issues |
I can't view ethical problems. |
| David from USA |
No, there are no ethical issues |
There may be some traditional ceremonies that should be limited to specific players. Otherwise music should be shared. |
| Anonymous from Australia |
No, there are no ethical issues |
None |
| Mikael from Denmark |
I do not know |
Well I don't really knows much yet but I'm very interested! |
| Peter Hatt from USA |
No, there are no ethical issues |
I do not see any potential ethical issues. |
| Charles Dean from USA |
No, there are no ethical issues |
I personally believe anyone should be able to partake in the traditional styles if they are truly passionate and believe in what they do. |
| Jared from USA |
I do not know |
The aboriginals could get offended if they heard or knew that others were recreating their music since it is probably very special to them their ceremonies and their culture. But I think that they should be delighted that other people like their music so much that they wish to perform it themselves |
