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 |
| Federico from Italy |
I do not know |
I guess there may be a tradition to respect. This is not just an instrument it is part of a life style a religion and a mental state |
| Lee from United Kingdom |
No, there are no ethical issues |
As long as your not going to offend anyone there should be no problem |
| Caleb Schepart from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
I do not think that non-aboriginal people should claim to play authentic traditional music. It would be insincere at the least and certainly disrespectful to aboriginal culture/religion. I think that it is beautiful to discover your own spiritual connection with didgeridoo playing and have that music be a reflection of your own experiences and vibrations. For example I have never experienced Australia so how could I genuinely express the power of that place through my playing? |
| Anonymous |
I do not know |
??? |
| Gary from United Kingdom |
No, there are no ethical issues |
There are non for me sharing culture is always a good thing to do |
| Hue Stephens from Australia |
There might be ethical issues |
I suppose there may be ethical issues depending on ones intention while playing. I think if the person is playing for the love of the traditional song then this is good I think if they are doing it to make money and exploit it then this is not so good |
| Anonymous |
I do not know |
None known |
| Cindy from Canada |
Yes, there are ethical issues |
I think that the Aboriginals would say oh that white man he doesn't have a clue and he is rite..This is an old practised art of healing with unknown powers of healing.. This is a wonderful instrument that has been fallen on by the public and is greatly under estimated.. I love the vibration and sound that it brings to a room never mind the calmness that you feel after playing it |
| Anonymous |
I do not know |
It could be an affront to the aboriginal's |
| Anonymous from USA |
No, there are no ethical issues |
Perhaps with religious ceremonies |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
The whities came killed our gandpa disrespected us and now they wannabe all cool and stuff by doing stuff our ancestors did. It just not there's... |
| Anonymous from Netherlands |
No, there are no ethical issues |
It's the sound if you get the feeling you can play it ^_^ |
| Anonymous |
I do not know |
I was unaware there might be unethical issues for non-aboriginals playing traditional styles. I hope there are none I am welcome in sharing such a wonderful spiritual experience. |
| Anonymous |
No, there are no ethical issues |
I don't think there are any issues anymore. Its just like jazz: Black people invented it white people saw it and copied it. I don't think most black people would say "Give us our Jazz back!" Same thing with didge playing. |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
Leave it to the aboriginals |
| John from USA |
No, there are no ethical issues |
The celebration of a culture or musical style should be shared by everyone. Bach is enjoyable whether played by a German Russian or American. |
| Tom from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
If there are certain ways of playing that culturally are only supposed to be played by certain members of the Aboriginal society there might be an issue. |
| Matthew from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
Certain styles are associated with ceremony... these should not be used out of context |
| Austin from USA |
I do not know |
I know in Native American tradition the main issue that would arise from a different ethical background using instruments that have been passed down and are used for religious rituals. In this case an outsider would not be allowed to take part. I am unfamiliar with Aboriginal ethical issues. |
| Patrick from USA |
No, there are no ethical issues |
I'm unaware of different traditional styles but I'd love to learn. I think everyone can and should be able to try any style. |
| Anonymous |
I do not know |
Depends if it is in honor of the tradition or not |
| Anonymous from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
I suppose it depends on the level of respect a person holds for the indigenous people of Australia. I've always wondered if I should be feeling guilty as an American learning to play the didgeridoo. I do hope to travel to Australia at some point to get a better feel/understanding of the native people and how they might react to this. I mean no disrespect. |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
There may be some traditional styles of Didj playing that the Aborigines feel are sacred to them - used only for ceremonial purposes etc. |
| Carl from United Kingdom |
No, there are no ethical issues |
So long as the non-Aboriginal person is willing to preserve and respect the ancient ways of the Didjeridoo and try to learn something of the handed down traditions of the Aborigine people. |
| Jake from Australia |
Yes, there are ethical issues |
Because the traditional styles could be a story told from a father to a son it would have meaning and for someone to copy that style but play it with no meaning would cause an issue |
| Sharon from USA |
I do not know |
Not certain |
| Thomas from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
Tribe differences |
| Edward from USA |
Yes, there are ethical issues |
Traditional playing was typically used for ceremonies so there could be a question of ethics be played outside the aboriginal culture. |
| Anonymous from Netherlands |
There might be ethical issues |
Because it is related to a kind of religion and way of living we might not understand. |
| Daniel from USA |
I do not know |
Don't know but will research |
| Mark Kern from Canada |
No, there are no ethical issues |
Didjin' for all! |
| Mark from Australia |
There might be ethical issues |
I believe that the tradition needs to be upheld and as we are all of the earth- the tradition is the basis for respect of the instrument and the cultures evolution |
| Marvin from USA |
I do not know |
Producing the right sound is essential |
| Troy Hoyt from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
It all depends on the persons motives and mind frame. It is a sacred instrument and should be treated as such. No bad energy. Bad energy would bring forward issues. |
| Jeremy Obrien from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
There may be exception taken on the part of some Aboriginals but I personally don't consider the ethics of playing traditional to be relevant. |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
It is possible that they would not like other cultures getting in on their traditional instruments if that is the case I hope they don't mind this contest! |
| Bennett from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
Some might find it offensive on taking their personal belief and tradition. |
| Skylar from Canada |
There might be ethical issues |
Don't know enough yet |
| Brian from USA |
I do not know |
I hope to live in 1 world where we all are allowed to pursue gentle peaceful pastimes. |
| Rich from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
If the traditional styles are sacred to them and meant to only be played by certain people in certain circumstances then it may be unethical to do otherwise. |
| Scott from Canada |
There might be ethical issues |
I would assume there is a deep spiritual aspect that Aboriginals could find offensive when someone mimics their playing with no understanding of the underlying meanings. |
| Anonymous |
I do not know |
Perhaps the non-aboriginal person would not truly represent and perform correctly a traditional style of playing. |
| Brady from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
It might be an affront to play sacred songs of the Aboriginal if you were a outsider(non Aboriginal) |
| Jackie from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
It may be offensive to some aboriginal people when another race or ethnicity wants to play the didgeridoo since it is such a unique and important part of their culture. Every person is an individual while one may be offended another may be delighted and honored that other are so interested in their culture. Either way people not of the aboriginal culture should always respect the culture and it's instruments. |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
Maybe the sacred chants played in the didjeridoo must be respected by outsiders. |
| Nicole from Germany |
There might be ethical issues |
I think that it is also a form of meditation playing traditional styles. wanting to play changes your moral views and believes or wanting to play is the result of already having reached a certain degree of moral inner believes. |
| Anonymous from USA |
I do not know |
Don't know |
| L |
There might be ethical issues |
While I think it's honourable to try to learn the traditional styles like a homage to the traditional people the people itself might think its offensive. Especially if it's a woman playing. |
| Lee from United Kingdom |
There might be ethical issues |
Personally I feel you would need a thorough understanding of what you were playing for it to have any meaning. I could see how playing trad styles with no grounding could be disrespectful |
| Nick from Australia |
There might be ethical issues |
The traditional rhythms were passed down verbally from older to younger men in the tribe. The rhythms hold important information regarding stories of the dreaming and also ceremonial activities. It might be inappropriate for a non Aboriginal person to learn this knowledge without having a direct cultural connection to it. |
| Anonymous |
I do not know |
I don't know |
| Gary from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
Its sacred and ceremonious to the Aborigines |
| Blake from Australia |
I do not know |
Should be free to play any style on the didgeridoo |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
Its there might be but I think its stupid!!! we are one |
| Anonymous |
Yes, there are ethical issues |
This is akin to a religious experience |
| Anonymous |
I do not know |
Well aborigines could take offense to others playing the didgeridoo. |
| Rodney from USA |
I do not know |
I'm not sure how to answer this because I am not that familiar with the culture but will show great respect while learning it. |
| Giovanni from Italy |
Yes, there are ethical issues |
I think that there are ethical problems in different styles each one should be free to experience as they see fit |
| Robert Johnson from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
I personally do not think there should be. I do not like separatism in our world it creates too much hostility. We are all human beings and need to get along. If someone loves the didgeridoo and wants to learn traditional they should be able to as long as they have the respect for the Aboriginal style. Intent is key. |
| Daniel from USA |
No, there are no ethical issues |
I don't think there would be. Its a tribute to the culture to keep it alive |
| Dylan from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
It is a sacred instrument and you should respect it. I do not know the general view of Aboriginals on this issue so I cannot make a definite statement. |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
I imagine these are sacred traditions that must be passed down. I honor and respect this belief and tradition fully. I am interested and intrigued in the healing powers of this instrument. |
| Kerry from USA |
No, there are no ethical issues |
Some Aboriginal people might find it objectionable that others may desecrate what they consider their own to keep to themselves. Also they might feel that other people playing what they consider their music a way of exploiting and making money from it while they get nothing for it. |
| Nona from USA |
I do not know |
I would hope that there wouldn't be any. |
| Rob Jenkins from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
I think as long as proper etiquette is displayed and the respect is given it should be looked at as complimentary |
| Ben from Australia |
I do not know |
Referring to my above comment about having no meaning.. the instrument is 'owned' by the indigenous ppl.. and it played an important part in their culture n who they were before white man |
| Mark from Switzerland |
There might be ethical issues |
Missing understanding of the meaning/origin/purpose |
| Peter from Netherlands |
There might be ethical issues |
There shouldn't be any |
| Shai Vered from Israel |
There might be ethical issues |
It depends on whether or not the aboriginal from which the traditional music comes from forbid or encourage it. |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
Because traditional style is ceremony based it may seem that when one is playing in a traditional style without the background that they are insulting the culture. |
| Anonymous |
No, there are no ethical issues |
No Comment |
| Anonymous from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
Might be sacred to the religion of the aborigines. |
| Shane Cormier from USA |
I do not know |
Not sure |
| Anonymous |
No, there are no ethical issues |
No issues |
| Trevor from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
Well I know in tribal ceremonies only certain people are allowed to play certain rolls and as such if I am not the right person I shouldn't be doing it. |
| Anonymous from USA |
I do not know |
I am not educated with enough information to have formed a view. |
| Anonymous |
I do not know |
I consider the Didgeridoo a very spiritual special and unique instrument. It makes the very best and most interesting and relaxing sound I've ever heard. Since this instrument carries the tradition of a whole country I believe the people who really are devoted and keep using it for rituals wouldn't like for external people to use it. But I believe that if people know the respect that the Didgeridoo deserves there should be no problem. |
| Anonymous from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
If I am taking a cultural possession and abusing it that may be wrong to someone. |
| Mike from USA |
No, there are no ethical issues |
Not really sure honestly I believe that if you want to try and experience something new to go for it. |
| Deborah Switzer from USA |
Yes, there are ethical issues |
The didjes is an instrument an extension of the person who is playing it. like many things that are used for peoples entertainment are much more. The intentions the magic the communication with spirit. Like driving a car if you do not follow common sense rules and laws you can cause damage and possible kill yourself. Much of the instruments were made by the person playing it. It is a part of the Earth and a part of the artist soul. Like drums in some cultures they had years of understanding and learning and then made their own drum. This is to be mindful of our actions not just making noise. There is plenty of noise in the world without understanding |
| Anonymous from USA |
I do not know |
I have never given it thought but I would think that it should be ok? |
| Ken from Canada |
There might be ethical issues |
These traditional styles are part of aboriginal heritage and I believe sacred to these people. only with their blessing do I believe one should attempt traditional style. it is a sacrilege to take these rhythms past down generations and bastardise them... |
| Aaron from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
Dilution of traditional playing to listeners and possible confusion between what is traditional and non-traditional. Possible misrepresentation of core values through non-traditional use of traditional music. |
| Susan from USA |
No, there are no ethical issues |
I hope there aren't any ethical issues. |
| Darrick from USA |
No, there are no ethical issues |
I think that possible ethical issues could involve the distortion of traditional playing styles. |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
It might be considered culturally offensive for non-Aboriginals to play traditional styles because they are not immersed in the religious aspects of the music. |
| Anonymous from USA |
I do not know |
None |
| Joshua from USA |
I do not know |
Not educated enough on this to have an opinion |
| Anonymous from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
The didgeridoo is sometimes thought of as a sacred instrument especially when being played traditionally. For someone who is non-Aboriginal to play could be seen as disgraceful because they do not fully understand the full origins of the instrument and it's music. |
| Anonymous |
I do not know |
Don't know |
| Anonymous |
I do not know |
Without their instruction and consent it may be considered infringement of their style of music. |
| Fabien Ridon from France |
I do not know |
I think we should heal the world about his stupidity in general and it's one of good way to make people changing and having better life harmony with nature. |
| Anonymous from USA |
I do not know |
Considering I sound like I am farting could be considered offensive |
| Anonymous |
There might be ethical issues |
Aborigine people may not like outsiders playing their instruments |
| Sharon from USA |
There might be ethical issues |
I wouldn't want to play an instrument that wasn't intended for a non native person to play especially an antique etc. |
