Modern didgeridoo designs mouthpiece with a concave face that is close to double the diameter of a regular didgeridoo mouthpiece. This mouthpiece gives a player more room to control the vibration of their lips at frequencies below the traditional drone. The technique is similar to playing pedal tones on a brass instrument. The desired tone is different then brass, and there for the embouchure used to play it is different than brass technique. The most prominent playable note on these instruments is always one octave below the fundamental didgeridoo drone. Several other drone-notes can be played below the fundamental as well, and these
Bit mouthpiece in other nations. Seen in many jumping disciplines. Types of Bits: snaffle What it is: Similar to the French-link, except there is a round "ball" on the middle link. Action: double joint reduces the nutcracker effect. The ball tends to concentrate pressure on the tongue. More severe than the French link, less than the Dr. Bristol. Also applies pressure to the lips and bars of the mouth. Materials: Usually stainless steel Use: Rather rare type of mouthpiece, seen in the English disciplines. Permitted in dressage. Types of bits: snaffles What it is: Double jointed bit similar to a French link,