This didge has a higher backpressure making it inviting as a percussive player. The straight taper and mid-length gives it a blunt delivery. Super explosive overblown. Matching first trumpet.This is not a meditational didge unless you meditate upon a bed of nails. It is extremely explosive for such a modest size and shape. Tuned about 20 cents high of E which will cut through and make you stand out in ensemble (a bagpipes trick). Only 3lbs 9oz and 60 inches long makes it easy enough to port around that it's very likely to become your best pal.