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The Australian Chamber Orchestras double bass, crafted by Gasparo da Salò in Italy around fifteen eighty, is a playable European instrument that might be the oldest of its kind down under. This ancient instrument, loaned to principal bassist Max Bibeau since two thousand thirteen, has a rich history, having been tucked away in an Italian abbey for centuries before being acquired by a German player in the late nineteen sixties.

Australias oldest instruments also include the yidaki, or didgeridoos, made by Yolŋu people for thousands of years, and the First Fleet piano from seventeen eighty. These relics, when revived, offer a unique playing experience, with slower, deeper vibes that resonate spiritually.

The basss front wood has been dated to a tree growing as early as twelve sixty-six, making it even more ancient. However, the oldest piece in Australia is a twelve hundred AD ocarina, a ceramic flute from Colombia, held at Queensland Museum. These instruments, when played, thrive and evolve, breathing new life into every note.

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