Up close with Malngay Yunupingu | yidaki master | Yothu Yindi & East Journey bands

Here’s a short clip of Malngay playing yidaki, shot from an angle that shows the musculature at work when playing technical, fast-paced yidaki. The take home points here are: 1) Breathe frequently. Don’t wait until you are almost out of air before taking a breath. In order to maintain high internal pressure within the oral cavity and within the instrument frequent breathing is a must for those interested in the traditional Yolngu playing styles and techniques of eastern Arnhem Land. Mikey Gurruwiwi and Ga