Is a Didgeridoo a Woodwind or a Brass instrument?

Question

I ask this because although Physically it is made from wood the methods used to produce a sound would put it into the "Brass" classification.

At least thats how I see it.....

Can someone clarify this for me please

Answer 1

It would say it's more of a percussive instrument although "Musicologists classify it as an aerophone" according to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Didgeridoo

Answer 2

Hmm I want to say brass then I remember the reed. Ill just go and say woodwind because saxophones are made out of metal but are woodwinds because of the reed and fingerings. believe me though those things make no sense when it comes to finding a note.

Answer 3

It doesn't really fall into either category, but among ethnic instruments - not built with any considerations for the music theory behind these categories. It can easily be percussive, like someone said, because it can't produce different tones and is intended to be played with the focus on rhythm rather than melody.

Answer 4

I see what you're saying...I just looked it up and everything I saw considered it a woodwind instrument. But it's like a flute, made from metal, yet still a woodwind. Except it's opposite...

Answer 5

By current 'classical' interpretation, it is indeed a 'brass' instrument, LOL! It has no reed, and is played just like a trumpet!

Great question!

Did you know it is also probably the very first 'non-percussive' instrument?

Answer 6

Hi ... its a 'wind' instrument.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Didgeridoo

Answer 7

Erm its made out of wood and you blow into it - the answers kind of in the question.

Answer 8

woodwind

Answer 9

Neither and yet both LOL

Answer 10

wind