FLUTE comparison (Quenacho, Tanso/Danso, Xiao, Shakuhachi)

[@KayleJudicator]

The Xiao's sound is my favorite.

[@AshleyJarmack]

Thanks so much for watching. I do love playing the xiao :-)

[@codyzwick2753]

I'm a shakuhachi player but man I really liked the sound of the danso alot. Xiao sounded very nice too.

[@AshleyJarmack]

Cody Zwick thanks!

[@darylseitz2021]

The Xiao was the clearest sounding to me and my favorite😊. Thank you!

[@tsukihoundeon1703]

I LOVE this but I wish there was also a comparison with the western flute as well! I love seeing videos dedicated to unique instruments I've never seen, but it'd be interesting for me to see an instrument I can compare the base too (partly because I need the comparison for an assignment, partly because it gives a more consistent understanding when the paying is from one video instead of multiple) LOVE this tho!!!

[@AshleyJarmack]

Thanks! I have another video where I compare orchestral flute with flutes made of wood, bamboo and glass....

[@tsukihoundeon1703]

@@AshleyJarmack I did watch that video as well!! And maybe another one- my memory is a bit silly. Your channel is very useful, but unfortunately my class was looking for a Western Flute which I'd assume means theeeee C Flute or Silver Flute! I was able to complete the assignment though, and your videos still absolutely helped me understand the difference sounds different flutes are crafted to make! 💜💞💜

[@NicolaStifano]

I'm very fascinated by these instruments, I was just thinking of buying a Xiao 😂Nice video Ashley!

[@AshleyJarmack]

Nicola Stifano thanks so much! I hope that you love your new Xiao 😁

[@romantea3506]

I have watched several of your videos well done. Thanks a lot. Which one do you think is the most versatile between the Xiao, Shakuhachi, Bulgarian Kawal or Bansuri?

[@aygulmemet4201]

And you know how to play all different types of flute! Amazing!

[@AshleyJarmack]

thanks so much :-)

[@djblanch]

Loved your choice of "Be Thou My Vision" for this demo. The first time I watched it, I was actually paying more attention to the sounds, and didn't notice you had changed instruments -- that is, until the shakuhachi's tuning forced a modification of the melody. Great job!

[@LastDaysIntercessors]

This was just the type of video on needed on this topic! Thanks! 👍

[@소요]

I'm Korean and play the Danso. Your video and explanation are very interesting!

[@AshleyJarmack]

소요 thanks so much. I appreciate you taking the time to watch/listen. ☺️

[@shereflute8681]

Great video Ashley, enjoyed hearing the comparisons. I love my Quena flute and hope to get another Xiao one day, probably northern style. Be Thou My Vision is my favorite hymn:)

[@AshleyJarmack]

Shereflute thanks so much lady! Yes, I remember your Xiao story. I would recommend the northern style.

[@Wolfythereviewer]

I love the sound of the danso and xiao!

[@tristiangallegos4561]

Very interesting comparison. I myself am a player and collector of flutes from the andes. It amazes me how different, yet at the same time how similar each flute sounds.

[@lovehack1590]

Love your tune😍 beauty

[@michaelsmusicinstruments9980]

Well played, Thank you very much. Very interesting channel, I can learn a few more things about Flutes. Keep up the good work +1

[@AshleyJarmack]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@pineapple_1066]

This is so helpful with my music research work. Thank uuuu!

[@AshleyJarmack]

J Z my pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@capellovici]

Thanks a lot. I sought comparisons between the four instruments... Now it's done, thank you Ashley. Your vids are really interesting ! Greetings from France

[@AshleyJarmack]

My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching :-)

[@Butterflydodo]

Thank you for the explanation ☺️! I enjoyed it!

[@AshleyJarmack]

Itidel Oueriemmi thank you! It was a gift years ago from a student from Korean. Unfortunately I have no idea where in South Korea it was purchased. Apologies.

[@seanjamesmacleod241]

I love the xiao. I want to get one and learn it.

[@AshleyJarmack]

You absolutely should! It's a beautiful instrument. :-)

[@AlejandroVazquez75]

nice Video Ashley!

[@AshleyJarmack]

Thank you!

[@hasanalmaghaslah8418]

That was informative. Thanks

[@o-navegador]

where did you buy your xiao?? I want to buy from a trusted place

[@AshleyJarmack]

I would recommend looking at Eason Music in Singapore. They have an online store.

[@o-navegador]

@@AshleyJarmack thx!!!!

[@darylseitz2021]

Xiao from China seemed to be the clearest tone and my favorite😊.

[@gatozarin]

I really liked the sound of the danso, it's so delicate!! the quena for me sounds a bit more wild I think? I wanna buy a shakuhachi so bad but I've heard it's the hardest one to play of them all, is that true? oh, and the price!!! hahah but yeah I play the xiao and I love it soo much, I think it mustn't be so different technically wise

[@AshleyJarmack]

They all have their challenges for sure. Shakuhachi can be quite difficult to learn for sure! Yes, a good one is going to be quite a bit more expensive than the other flutes in the video. Technique wise the Xiao is similar but not the same. 👍

[@ericj6636]

@@AshleyJarmack I've been looking at Tang dynasty style Xiao. There's a style of Xiao that is shaped like a Shakuhachi and had a Shakuhachi type mouthpiece. I have a Nanyin Dongxiao, a rosewood Southern style Xiao that has a UV style cut. I've been wanting a Northern style Xiao in G

[@mustafaunsoy]

As someone who has been playing all these instruments for many years, I can assure you that quenacho is by far the most capable one (equal to bansuri). It is the only instrument here that can be played in full chromatic range (large holes) with sufficient dynamic range for playing anything from jazz to most demanding classical music (search for videos of checho for an example). Quenacho sounds awful on this video, because she is not blowing it correctly. It is more difficult to learn and takes time to develop.

[@Gbaby_1241]

Hello! I was recently gifted a handmade danso during my stay in Korea. For personal reasons, I feel convicted to learn how to play it well. But, I was unable to find much tutorial information beyond the notes of the danso and how to breathe into the instrument. And since I couldn't find any beginner type help when looking on youtube and such, I am unsure if how I'm playing it/my breathing, etc. Is correct. Can I ask how you learned and what resources (if any) you used?

[@AshleyJarmack]

Hi! Very cool. Congrats on your new instrument! Unfortunately I'm not sure that I can be much help. I have an instructional music book that was brought back for me from Korea. It's entirely in Korean. I also have a background in vertical blown flutes, so I was just able to figure out how to make sound on it based on what I already knew...

[@DannyFlute]

Thanks, great video!!! 👏👏👏👏👏❤️

[@AshleyJarmack]

Danny Flute thanks so much for watching! ☺️

[@nyohaku]

Excellent video and playing. I wish it were a little longer. Thank you.

[@ChiHoChanmusicworld]

Nice movie to compare different Xiao's family. I also play northern and southern Xiao.

[@andersonc.1507]

Very good!

[@juleendickson1079]

Which is easiest to learn if you already play a concert flute in band? Are the fingerings and embouchures similar?

[@AshleyJarmack]

Hi! I wouldn't say that one is necessarily easier that the other. Once you learn how to blow across the top of the flute on one of them, it sort of transfers to the others. If I was to suggest one to start with, I'd say quena. The fingers holes are tuned to a diatonic scale, and compared to the others, quenas are fairly inexpensive. Wishing you the best on your flute journey!!

[@alejandroreyes6301]

Hello , your danso sound beatifull , this flute are in a tone in special ? And where can buy one like this ?

[@AshleyJarmack]

Thank you so much. It was actually a gift years ago from a former student. They brought it from Korea for me, but I have no idea where they purchased it from unfortunately.

[@alejandroreyes6301]

Ashley Jarmack isaw in ebay from 45 dls to 250 dls , saludos desde mexico , nice "jaguar ocarina "and " death ocarina "

[@AshleyJarmack]

@@alejandroreyes6301 cool 👍

[@nicolabarbieri2552]

The flute from Peru is not a quena (in G) but a quenacho (a tenor quena in D). The Quena is smaller in length (about 38 cm.) And in diameter (about 2.5 cm.). The quena sound is cleaner than the quenacho, and you can produce a less blown sound.

[@isnerdy]

On the quena and quenacho, you really have to tighten up your embouchure to avoid that breathy sound. It should have a very direct and solid sound.

[@AnoNymous-ph4cd]

Yeah, didn't sound very good when she did it.

[@SeanFuller]

Wow! Wow Wow!

[@RogueAngel97]

Hello. I realize I'm a little late to the party, but I have a question. Are there any flutes that are metal/silver that are vertically blown. I've searched the internet, but it seems that it's more common to spot a rim blown flute that's made from bamboo or wood. Your knowledge would be appreciated. I think the Xiao sounds the best.

[@pzs1005]

Thanks for this video I'm shakuhachi player, shakuhachi players can improve the tone color throughout their life and I guess it's the same for all this flutes, it could be intertesting to compare very long time player of each of this flute ;-)

[@jacobgrisham268]

Lovely video and beautiful instruments! Do you have any recommendations for where to get a decent beginners Xiao? Thank you for the video!

[@AshleyJarmack]

Thanks so much for the kind words and for taking the time to watch my video. :-) I'd say, try www.easonmusicstore.com in Singapore. They have good instruments, quality control, customer service, and return policy.

[@jacobgrisham268]

@@AshleyJarmack Thank you so much!

[@AshleyJarmack]

@@jacobgrisham268 my pleasure! Happy instrument shopping ☺️👍

[@evandro4860]

Thanks for the video! Do you mind sharing the model/where to buy the flutes on this video? Thanks again!

[@AshleyJarmack]

I'm not a sponsor of any of those flutes which is why I didn't include the info initially. The maker of the Irish flute is now retired (Hamilton), my silver flute is a Powell, and the glass flute is made by hall flutes, and I now prefer a different bansuri maker from the one in the picture. Was there a specific flute that you were interested in?

[@evandro4860]

@@AshleyJarmack Thanks for the reply! I'm thinking of maybe getting myself an end-blown whistle to learn something different from what I play... So this is how I ended up watching your video! The thing is, I searched online about these flutes and I couldn't really find much info about where to buy (relatively) good ones! But I expected that already, given they aren't the most common instruments!

[@AshleyJarmack]

@@evandro4860 oh shoot! I was replying to you while multitasking. I have a few comparison videos and thought that you were commenting on a different one. Apologies. The reason I didn't mention where I purchased these flutes is because, the danso was a gift. I have no idea where to try you to purchase. The Xiao I bought on my travels. The Shakuhachi was from a private seller not a store. For quena, I can recommend Geoffrey Ellis. My latest video features his quena that we worked together on to redesign a bit. His quenas are fantastic, have a nice scale and sound.

[@geneshin7031]

Thank you for the comparison. Can you say where you acquired the Danso?

[@AshleyJarmack]

Thank you so much. It was actually a gift years ago from a former student. They brought it from Korea for me, but I have no idea where they purchased it from unfortunately.

[@darylseitz2021]

What brand of Xiao are you playing?

[@bilbowaggins3036]

Which of these have the most dynamic capabilities? Are any of them capable of producing a chromatic scale?

[@adrury65]

The quena has the most capability.

[@ubizmo]

Are they all tuned to a diatonic scale? I'm pretty sure the shakuhachi isn't, but what about the others?

[@siragusabarry]

Beautiful. What is this song called?

[@AshleyJarmack]

Thank you so much. It's a lovely melody called Be Thou My Vision.

[@siragusabarry]

@@AshleyJarmack thank you!

[@Huy-ed2re]

Your channel is so underrated :) quality content, so glad I found your videos

[@AshleyJarmack]

Huy thank you very much ☺️

[@enantiodromia]

Who is underrating this channel?

[@atsumihikari1086]

Where do I buy a nice Xiao and for a cheap price? And the shipping could be worldwide.

[@AshleyJarmack]

Hi! Unfortunately good instruments are not using cheap. 🤔 You could try Eason music in Singapore. They have an online store and have a great reputation. I'm not sure if you would consider them cheap or expensive though.

[@atsumihikari1086]

@@AshleyJarmack OK thank you😊

[@itsTHEFIREDOG]

I’m looking for an Asian and blown flute with a lot of range. What would be a good choice ? I prefer a deeper sound but not necessary

[@Hyper_V]

Danso and the Xiao sounds more mellow/refined, while the quenacho and Shakuhachi sound more, breathy/airy?

[@golemvioleta]

Your amazing. just one thing that’s a quenacho not a quena, quenas are tuned in G and quenachos in D. let’s put it like this same shape different size, huge difference in the sound

[@nataliegraham3883]

No, it is indeed a quenacho! The melody she plays goes down to a D, which is impossible to play on a Quena. It is also clearly quenacho by it's difference in sound, much darker than a quena.

[@GodOfMySalvationIsYeshua]

quenacho needs more hot air to make it clean. I make a concavity with tongue making my mouth more hollow inside. The tip of my tongue touches against my lower incisors. The sound comes out clean and exquisitely sweet. Great job on the other flutes!!! the xiao sounds very sweet!

[@AshleyJarmack]

It's a never ending journey ☺️👍

[@armenvondoms1815]

If it's an aerophone I want to play it! Ordered a xiao to try out this verticle style first and shakuhachi is next or a low D whistle, or pungi, or the Thai Khaen, or dvojnica....sigh. The list goes on.😂

[@AshleyJarmack]

Haha! Ah yes. I know the feeling...😅😆👍

[@Tremendouz]

How are you liking your xiao? Also, low D whistle is great and probably much easier to play than these vertical flutes

[@armenvondoms1815]

@@Tremendouz The xiao I bought actually turned out to be extremely well made. Plays really good in tune. I had a little extra left over from a gift card given to me during the holidays. Took a shot and ordered the xiao from eBay comming from China. Best $16 bucks ever spent. I even made one out of PVC so I can take it anywhere so the bamboo one doesn't get damaged.😂

[@fernandonadamas]

Hi. The first one is not a quena, but a quenacho. Quenacho is different in that it can play lower tones and not high as quena. Quena is higher and not as high as tiny quenilla. Quenacho low, quena medium, and quenilla high pitch. 🇵🇪

[@pankajb4u]

Dear Ashley, i love playing flutes i have collected from various parts of the world, i have one flute with 4 holes which open from both ends and im not sure how to play, it would be great help if you teach me how to play. Thanks. Pankaj

[@AshleyJarmack]

Hi, Please feel free to send me an email to tell me more about this flute and potentially set up some lessons. Click on my website link in the description and send me a message on the "contact" page! 😊

[@pankajb4u]

@@AshleyJarmack Thanks a lot dear, i will email you with the photographs to get proper idea incase if we can do VC will provide you my direct no. Thanks a lot for quick response.

[@kupo3769]

i have quena but blowing is tough

[@NIM_Engr]

Wonder if there is any one use one of these instruments to substitute a recorder. And, thank you for your presentation.

[@AshleyJarmack]

Probably not. BUT I have used whistes at times instead of recorders. Completely depends on what type of sound the composer is going for. I've even done one where I recorded both recorder and whistle, and they ended up mixing the sound of the two together ☺️🤷‍♀️

[@xarv368]

The quena and the shakuachi are heard more vibrant on each note (not so "clean" sounds). Danso and Xiao have cleaner sounds. Personally, I like sounds that are more vibrant, they sound warmer.

[@mustafaunsoy]

As someone who has been playing all these instruments for many years, I can assure you that quenacho is by far the most capable one (equal to bansuri). It is the only instrument here that can be played in full chromatic range (large holes) with sufficient dynamic range for playing anything from jazz to most demanding classical music (search for videos of checho for an example). Quenacho sounds awful on this video, because she is not blowing it correctly.

[@xarv368]

​@@mustafaunsoyLet's see. 1) Quena, quenacho and quenilla are the same instrument with different sizes and therefore different tuning. The standard is the quena. 2) Saying that it is a vibrating instrument is because its sound is a "beating sound", typical of the aesthetics of traditional Andean music, that is its style. 3) Personally I prefer Uña Ramos (Argentina); Checho will play very well and is very agile, but I don't see anything new in what he does, here in Peru there are many musicians who play with a jazz style and at a high speed... but there are fewer and fewer musicians who use the many styles natives of playing the quena and its different Andean rhythms and in turn show new trends based on this. On the other hand, there is a tendency to modify the quena so that its sound is more like a peak flute and sounds less like a quena, in which case those musicians change to another instrument and do not play a quena.

[@mustafaunsoy]

@@xarv368 Thanks for the valuable information, I agree to most :) Only, Ramos is an amateur when compared to Checho, Jean Atajue or Rene de la Rosa. Anyone who needs to use more than 7 holes on a quenacho is an amateur (maybe an additional hole for Re# may be acceptable). Additional holes will limit the speed, expression and ornamentations on the instrument. Bansuri has smaller holes than quena, yet it can easily be played in Chromatic range. It is totally unnecessary on the quena.

[@xarv368]

@@mustafaunsoy I totally disagree. Uña Ramos began its production in the 1960s and, apart from all the technological and social limitations, contributed to the improvement of the playing technique of the quena, in addition to being a composer, and is part of a new musical movement of Latin American music, that transcended performances of local traditional music. Let's take, for example, Checho, what is his significance? In the 21st century and with all the technological and economic facilities, he has basically been a quenista for marketing musical groups; and his album is pure interpretation of covers. There is no comparison. That he has ability, well yes, but more than that he still doesn't show.

[@xarv368]

Anasazi flute was missing

[@nkcisumproductions8447]

Superb that’s interesting can you able to try bansuri flute that is from India 🇮🇳

[@AshleyJarmack]

NK CISUM PRODUCTIONS I love bansuri! I use them in some of my other videos 👍😉

[@Robert-Leons]

What about scale? All the same?

[@AshleyJarmack]

No. They all have different scales. This was just a comparison of tone color. I should do some more thorough comparison videos at some point. 😅

[@KillaDeBilla]

I think its not quena, but quenacho

[@AshleyJarmack]

yes yes I know. I have both quenas and quenachos and they sound quite different. I don't even know why I chose to say quena instead of quenacho. Probably because I was originally intending to use a quena in the video. Apologies for the misinformation. I can't change the video without taking it down completely, but I changed the title and will put an *added note in the description. Thank you for pointing that out.

[@user-xr4jy5vv4f]

Me who plays the dizi: Hmm interesting

[@manjunathbhatt6606]

Try Indian flute

[@AshleyJarmack]

Oh yes. I love bansuri. I feature it quite a bit in the other videos on my channel.

[@mohamadal-amari8900]

This is beautiful, but why are there no Arab marijuana and the Yergol?

[@DavidSmith-uw7jw]

Playing dizi but xiao, too hard for me.

[@AshleyJarmack]

Yes, xiao is a tricky one. 👍

[@mustafaunsoy]

As someone who has been playing all these instruments for many years, I can assure you that quenacho is by far the most capable one (equal to bansuri). It is the only instrument here that can be played in full chromatic range (large holes) with sufficient dynamic range for playing anything from jazz to most demanding classical music (search for videos of checho for an example). Quenacho sounds awful on this video, because she is not blowing it correctly.

[@AshleyJarmack]

Thanks so much for the kind words. I'm so glad you like my playing and enjoyed my video. ☺️👍

[@danymarquez9226]

así no se toca la quena, señorita entienda

[@gatozarin]

it boggles my mind when you have instruments with half the size of the other but plays in the same range like how???? it makes me question literally everything I know about physics (it's happened the same with the xun/ocarina video)

[@AshleyJarmack]

Haha! Pretty cool right?! I think that their chamber size is similar, just a different shape. 👍

[@gatozarin]

@@AshleyJarmack ohhhhh okay it makes much more sense now I guess

[@weirdface3838]

you forgot the recorder...

[@AshleyJarmack]

Weird Face Nope! Not forgotten. ☺️ I was comparing flutes with a similar blowing edge. Recorder is closer to an Irish whistle, or even a Native American flute. I will be doing a comparison video on instruments like that at some point 👍😉

[@weirdface3838]

@@AshleyJarmack ok cool!