Travel Didgeridoo Comparison: Airdidge vs. Wooden Spiral Didge vs. 4-Piece Plastic Didgeridoo

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In this comparison of some of the best travel didgeridoos on the market we compare the carbon fiber telescoping Airdidge, the Indonesian Wooden Spiral Didgeridoo and the 4-Piece Plastic Travel Didgeridoo. Each one of these instruments has a unique set of features and lists a bunch of different reasons why you might want to get one.

 

Airdidge

Airdidge

The Airdidge is one of the hottest new didgeridoos on the market, coming in at 1.2 lbs and under 15″ when packed, it instantly extends to over 5 feet in length and plays and sounds amazing!

Check out in the video how easy it is to flick the Airdidge out like a lightsabre. It makes for a super cool stage trick, but also a very practical way to go from taking up very little space, to instantly being able to play a full length, full toned didgeridoo. At $395, the Airdidge is the most expensive of the travel didgeridoos presented here, and its also the most modern and slick.

Purchase Airdidge

 

Wooden Spiral Didgeridoo

This Indonesian make instrument is painted in a faux-aboriginal dot art style and looks really intriguing. The sound hole is in the center of the spiral and it is easy to grip this instrument from many different angles. The volume that the player gets from this didge is not nearly as loud as either of the other two in this review. However, the instrument still allows form the player to get a great tone quality and its another very compact option for travelers.  At $175, the Wooden Spiral Didgeridoo is a great option for travelers who want something easy to practice on that wont take up a lot of physical or sonic space.

Purchase Wooden Spiral Didgeridoo

 

4-Piece Plastic Travel Didgeridoo

This screw-together didgeridoo is the most versatile of the bunch because it allows you to play in at least 4 different keys (plus there may be other combinations we haven’t even figured out yet). This one comes with a carrying case and has a removable silicone mouthpiece that makes it easy to play. While it may take a minute or two to screw together, this one plays so easily (especially at its full length) that its worth the extra effort. Additionally, this one is the cheapest of the bunch, making it an excellent choice for beginners.

Purchase 4-Piece Travel Didgeridoo

Purchase Didge For Sleep Intro Package (includes Travel Didgeridoo, DVD and Handbook)

 

Which Travel Didgeridoo is Best?

To conclude this travel didgeridoo comparison, you might expect us to rule one of these instruments as the “best” travel didgeridoo. If price is your main factor, you probably want to go with the Wooden Spiral Didge or the 4-Piece Plastic Travel Didgeridoo. If you want to have something super lightweight and compact, then Airdidge is your best bet. It really comes down to what you need and which of these tools will help you most effectively meet your goals.

 

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AJ Block is the director of Didge Project and is active as a didgeridoo teacher and performer. In addition to didgeridoo, AJ has spent years studying music traditions from all over the world including jazz (trombone and piano), western classical music, Indian Classical Music, guitar and world percussion. AJ has developed a number of programs for Didge Project including The ABCs of Didgeridoo, The Didgeridoo Skills Course, and Circular Breathing Mastery. He is also the author of Didge For Sleep, a didgeridoo learning method designed specifically for people with Sleep Apnea. As a performer AJ is the leader of the Didge Project Music Collective and a member of Dream Seed: A Shamanic Sound Journey. AJ is a founding member of Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of sacred art traditions through education, ritual and study. As a student of spiritual teacher Maestro Manuel Rufino AJ is an active member of the Golden Drum community.