Crystal Didgeridoo

a Traditional Aboriginal instrument is

reborn into transparency

— Crystal Sanctuary Archives —

clearly an exceptional instrument

In 1999, Gaudry Normand created a new version of the didgeridoo: the crystal didgeridoo was born out of the desire to marry together two concepts: ancient Australian traditions and modern technology. From 1999 through 2010, Gaudry made them by hand on a glass lathe, using high-quality glass containing silica, the component of quartz crystal.

Crystalline materials vibrate easily; this can be heard in instruments like musical glasses. However, ordinary glass contains less than 50% silica, whereas the crystal didgeridoo was made using a high quality glass containing over 80% silica (SiO2). This gave the crystal didgeridoo an exceptional sound quality, with clear harmonics and a pure tone.

Using special techniques such as ‘crystal breathing,’ you can let go and dive deep within to reach a peaceful silence. The crystal didgeridoo is a therapeutic instrument which tones the lungs and helps eliminate tension from the body, while simultaneously increasing vitality.

Between 199 and 2020, more than 1,000 crystal didgeridoos were adopted by Crystal Sanctuary customers. According to experienced didgeridoo players, “this new didgeridoo has breathed new life into the world of wind instruments.”

Crystal didgeridoos were made by hand

Gaudry Normand invented a new kind of didgeridoo in 1999. He made them by hand on a glass lathe in the workshop at Mine Cristal. These didgeridoos have an exceptional sound and are very easy to play. They can also be cleaned under hot running water, in the shower!

The crystal didgeridoo is made of silica

Gaudry perfected the shape of the didgeridoo and developed a built-in mouthpiece which makes it easy to play. This is a didge that has an amazing tone and clear harmonics; it also amplifies the voice very well.