Time: 3:45
1:45 9/17/10 Pickards Mountain wood scavenge
1:00 9/21/10 RPS research and blog post
1:00 9/23/10 RPS research
I was walking through the forest at Pickards Mountain this past weekend, when I came across a decently sized log that appeared to have been cut by man. It is slightly suspect due to a bit of fungi on one face, but the structural integrity seems to remain intact. The wood also seems to be reasonably seasoned, which should save me quite a bit of time. I need a moisture meter for all the wood I find, but it is especially pertinent now; if I don't know how much moisture is in it, I can't know how long to season it for.
Something that I am definitely keeping an eye out for is natural curves in wood, i would much rather use the natural curves than instituting my own curves. Curves in general add character not only to the appearance of the didgeridoo but also to the sound. If the exterior of the wood follows a curve, than the interior of the wood will have to follow that curve. When it is played, the sound waves are being constantly reflected and redirected, and when the boundaries are less linear, the sound waves emerge with a much less linear affect, creating very interesting and especially unique harmonies.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Novel Progression and Anticipation
Time: 3:20
1:20 9/4/10 Pickards mountain wood scavange
1:00 9/7/10 RPS research
1:00 9/9/10 RPS research and blog post
i have worked my way through , an in depth guide to the split and hollow technique of didgeridoo construction. It has enough information for me to start right away, from finding/choosing the wood to fine tuning the sound.
I have searched some at Pickard's Mountain and have gotten permission to look around at Leigh Farms. I have also located some trees in my neighbor that have been cut down and i plan to inquire with the property owner. My one concern right now with the process is the seasoning of the wood (drying/curing), because it takes an extended period of time. But i read that you can put the wood in running water to speed up the curing process.
1:20 9/4/10 Pickards mountain wood scavange
1:00 9/7/10 RPS research
1:00 9/9/10 RPS research and blog post
i have worked my way through , an in depth guide to the split and hollow technique of didgeridoo construction. It has enough information for me to start right away, from finding/choosing the wood to fine tuning the sound.
I have searched some at Pickard's Mountain and have gotten permission to look around at Leigh Farms. I have also located some trees in my neighbor that have been cut down and i plan to inquire with the property owner. My one concern right now with the process is the seasoning of the wood (drying/curing), because it takes an extended period of time. But i read that you can put the wood in running water to speed up the curing process.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Intro into creation of bodily expansion
Time - 3:20
6/31/10 - 1:00 novel research
7/2/10 - 1:00 continued research
7/4/10 - 1:20 research
goal of this blog is to document my traverse into the depths of constitution of body "parts" using techniques and information available as well as physical resources existing in this surrounding ecosystem; Namely, I will be learning about and practicing the art of making didgeridoos.
The didgeridoo is possibly the oldest woodwind instrument in the world, used originally by various aboriginal tribes in Australia. The traditional method of creation is to take a eucalyptus tree that has been naturally hollowed by termites and thin it down to a relatively managable size. While westerners have adapted more modern techniques of hollowing tree limbs native to their habitat.
Because of the simplicity of a didgeridoo's methods of action, as well as how the techniques required to play are completely dependent upon internal movements, it is more akin to an ampliphier than merely an instrument, more to an extension of the body than merely a tool to be abused.
6/31/10 - 1:00 novel research
7/2/10 - 1:00 continued research
7/4/10 - 1:20 research
goal of this blog is to document my traverse into the depths of constitution of body "parts" using techniques and information available as well as physical resources existing in this surrounding ecosystem; Namely, I will be learning about and practicing the art of making didgeridoos.
The didgeridoo is possibly the oldest woodwind instrument in the world, used originally by various aboriginal tribes in Australia. The traditional method of creation is to take a eucalyptus tree that has been naturally hollowed by termites and thin it down to a relatively managable size. While westerners have adapted more modern techniques of hollowing tree limbs native to their habitat.
Because of the simplicity of a didgeridoo's methods of action, as well as how the techniques required to play are completely dependent upon internal movements, it is more akin to an ampliphier than merely an instrument, more to an extension of the body than merely a tool to be abused.
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