Name and Country |
What is the longest you have played didj continuously using circular breathing (without any break in the sound at all)? |
Please share your experience of playing didj continuously for long periods of time? |
| Anonymous from Belgium |
10-15 min |
Itchy nose breathing made so regular and smooth kind of a "feeling high" stop snoring and made friends! |
| Anonymous |
1 hour + |
Playing the didj for a long time puts you into a relaxed state of mind |
| Anssi from Finland |
15-20 min |
After few minutes you start to "slip out of time" when you can't really tell how long you have been playing. Afterwards you feel very relaxed and at ease. |
| Brennan from USA |
30-40 min |
I'm kind of a beginner but I've been playing for 3 and a half years and I'm self taught |
| Brett Macfarlane from Canada |
Can play but not circular |
I have found that the longer I play the more in tune with my didge I become. I have a favorite that has a mouth piece that allows me to play for longer periods with out hurting my lips. My cheaper versions do not have this. I find I use the sound as meditation to aid me in vision journeys. |
| Brian from USA |
Can play but not circular |
I am a proud new owner of an Aboriginal didgeridoo (gift) so I'm learning how to play it....give me time |
| Cheryl from USA |
Can play but not circular |
I haven't really played for long periods of time yet. I just started recently both out of a desire to learn the instrument and also as a form of sleep apnea therapy. The longest I've played at once has been about 20 minutes. |
| Christopher from USA |
2-5 min |
I feel in harmony with the natural world. |
| Cynthia from Canada |
2-5 min |
I haven't gotten to the point where I can describe the real power of the instrument because I haven't been able to circular breathe yet for more than a few minutes. However I have found it to be very relaxing. I know I'm quickly in an alpha/theta state within that few minutes. |
| David from United Kingdom |
5-10 min |
I am only just learning so have not managed to play for any length of time but the only success I have had has been with a plastic didgeridoo. The wooden ones I own are difficult to play that is why I have decided to buy a proper one. |
| David from USA |
5-10 min |
I'm very new at the didge but long playing takes me to places like a dream. it is so relaxing. and on the other hand it can be a little overwhelming and trance like |
| Doug from USA |
Never tried |
Can't wait to learn |
| Anonymous |
10-15 min |
Not sure what to say -- I play with a band |
| Eric from USA |
Up to 2 min |
I am not very good at circular breathing yet. I believe it is because of the poor quality of the bamboo didgeridoo. I don't have a beeswax mouthpiece and there is not adequate back pressure. |
| Eugene from Canada |
Up to 2 min |
It seems that time slows in a way and that rhythmic playing with breath control is almost a "psychedelic experience" I also practice Taoist meditation techniques and often playing the Didgeridoo has similar effects. |
| Ian from United Kingdom |
5-10 min |
Have to think when to draw air in |
| Anonymous from USA |
Can play but not circular |
Calming |
| James Miller from USA |
2-5 min |
I made one from pvc as a kid was fun was able to meditate well too |
| Anonymous from Canada |
5-10 min |
I only started playing a few days ago and cannot hold the circular breath for more than ~8 minutes without dropping the sound |
| Anonymous from Portugal |
10-15 min |
Me and a friend who just bought an authentic didge on this site gather everyday to play. I am still learning but already can circular breathe. he however is a good player yesterday we played for about 4 hours a few stops between though... |
| John Heusler from USA |
1 hour + |
Euphoria |
| Jon from USA |
Up to 2 min |
Enlightening |
| Mark from USA |
2-5 min |
It is very relaxing and calming but as soon as I become conscious of the fact that I am circular breathing I usually mess up (I've only been playing for about 2 months.) |
| Michael from USA |
5-10 min |
Almost always cease internal talk. For a prolonged session I have had my lips become sore and actually bruised! My energy level is always higher afterwards. I always have an increased feeling of well-being too. |
| Nathaniel from USA |
Can play but not circular |
It gives you a very high very relaxing feeling. |
| Peter Huber from Germany |
5-10 min |
I don't look on a clock I'm only playing closing eyes and do it only for my own. So I can't tell exactly about the time |
| Randal Wilson from USA |
2-5 min |
Awesome! took quite a bit of practice more than one would think to drone on for a few minutes |
| Rene Schippers from Netherlands |
2-5 min |
I think it beautiful and strong. I use it to meditate and worship God. |
| Richard from USA |
5-10 min |
It is better then meditating!!! |
| Riley from USA |
5-10 min |
My friend and I play a lot of different instruments and made a jam with 2 didges one on Eb and one on Bb it was awesome and difficult but we decided on a groove and played it for an 8 minute track but I don't go out of my way to see how long I can play. |
| Rodney Romano from USA |
2-5 min |
Very relaxing and yet invigorating. Circular breathing brings a sense of accomplishment and mastery over oneself |
| Anonymous from USA |
15-20 min |
:-D Amazing! It differs based on my state of mind but I've been the giver of numerous "didj baths" (~sound healing therapy sessions~) and the recipients have been overwhelmed at times. |
| Steve from USA |
25-30 min |
It's like once I start and just can't stop. Though I am not consciously choosing to continue to play... it just keeps going. Once I am done I feel a bit euphoric. |
| Susan from USA |
50-60 min |
After a long period of time more than 30 minutes I know I'm in what can only be called a "trance state''. Not that I don't know what is going on around me rather a heightened calm occurs and I feel for lack of a better term connected. Just exactly what I am connected to does not have adequate words to describe. |
| Tim from USA |
25-30 min |
For me it becomes a meditative state. It's very relaxing and all other distractions disappear. |
| Anonymous from Canada |
Can play but not circular |
One of my most content moments of the day |
| Tyler Bond from USA |
Up to 2 min |
Overall whilst I can circular breathe reasonably well I would like to get much better at it so as to allow myself to play for longer periods continually. My tone usually declines after about a minute but I believe practice and a nicer didj would remedy this problem. |
