Tuesday, August 30, 2016

2. Which dizi should I buy : A comparison of the G key and D key dizi

Below are the comparison of the physical dimensions of the G key and the D key dizi


1.  The G key (top) is 46 cm long, whilst the D key below is 62 cm


2. A closer view



3. Another close up view



4. Comparing length from top



5. Aligning the blow hole side by side


6. Blow hole (on top) is aligned


7. Comparing diameter. G key on left, and D key on right


8. G key (left) is about 2 cm in diameter, D key (right) is 2.5 cm diameter


The G key has a higher pitch, whilst the D key is lower in pitch. You can use any dizi to play all Chinese dizi music. Dizi music uses numbers. Therefore, one music score can be played by all dizi of any key.

Monday, August 29, 2016

1. Introduction

Welcome to my blog on How to Play the Dizi (Chinese Bamboo Flute). This blog will supplement my videoblogs on youtube.  Thanks for visiting and remember to bookmark.



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