Dizi (Chinese Flute) - Difference of Cheap Dizi and Professional Dizi, Review and Comparison

Why some dizi (Chinese flute) cost $5 and some cost up to hundreds or thousands? Here you will see the difference of cheapos and pro-grade dizi compared side by side!
Keep in mind that we are playing the dizi without any reverb or special effect to keep it as real-life sound as possible so you can really hear the difference. It's really amazing how the good quality stuff performs! With higher quality dizi, you can use less effort to blow the notes and get better sound too!
Special thanks to my student Tin Yee in Hong Kong who got me these pro grade Dizi in the video, it is amazing and STUNNING good! Without her help, I will still need to stick with the cheapos and torture my mouth!
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[@winterpang641]

Here because I am training to be Yiling Patriach *order a cheap bamboo flute through Aliexpress*

[@zengier9191]

Did you order the untamed dizi? Hahahs

[@yeyo9404]

And kill the wen clan with the tiger amulet

[@yeyo9404]

I was watching wei wuxian when I came here lol

[@drownedinnostalgia3433]

Winter Pang heeeyyy, I think I’ve seen you before....hmmm I think we were talking about your Jiang Cheng Prof pic 🤣 while you were saying something about WWX

[@warmswarm]

Winter Pang - I bought one of those too, the Untamed bamboo flute. It just arrived and it's made out of aluminium!

[@batmanredux1629]

6:52 "Wow, it's like a weapon".....Ninja Flautist

[@tinaschmidtsart]

Actually I like the simplicity and more earthy tone of the cheaper version which reminds me of village folk music.

[@haris8853]

I agree

[@timothyeverson1795]

It sounds more organic

[@iamwanderer4471]

Same tina :)

[@kiyoshi5430]

@@bailey1410 I see

[@kalanimoeai584]

@@bailey1410 i see

[@Iceland874]

The inexpensive one sounds nice! Of course the more expensive one sounds stronger and purer. It has a lovely voice! But at least if a person can’t afford the expensive one, he can start with one he can afford. I like the low mellow one the most. It has a mysterious voice of adventure and intrigue. Beautiful!

[@kromski1595]

I started with a 25$ dizi from amazon 2,5 years ago before I finally moved up to one of the higher grade flutes. The difference is noticeable, although I have to say that the lower grade dizi isn't bad by any means! The higher graded dizi is also a bit heavier (different material though ... if you go up that much in price I also wanted to increase in style ^^)

[@PapaNoot]

I bought a cheap one cause I’m only a beginner...I couldn’t do the expensive one any justice lol

[@karensketchley9686]

Me too but I'm still having trouble getting sound from it !! And what is this membrane thing ? To change the key ? I'm finding I may need to cover a hole with duct tape to get any sound. Why have that extra hole if it needs to be covered ? That's the only way I can get any sound. I played a metal woodwind flute for 30 years so I thought this would be easy hahaha.

[@timothyeverson1795]

@@karensketchley9686 I made a purchase for a Dizi which was like $5, but I've never played the flute, on the contrary I play the Bassoon at Uni, am I going to run into any problems trying to learn it?

[@tasfiazaman5620]

@@timothyeverson1795 Are the notes tuned?

[@siskclockwork2474]

I wonder which Dizi Wei Wuxian uses in MDZS XD

[@KamaDeja]

Same XD

[@Chineseflute]

There are D key and F key at least.

[@justlienagomes1844]

😂😂😂❤❤

[@justlienagomes1844]

@Kathy Nam did you learn how to play it?

[@winterpang641]

Cut a branch off bamboo and stab a few holes in it. Not expensive. Not cheap. Just organic.

[@joaomartins3367]

Wow! That last one was really impressive, I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact there is no editing difference between the different demonstrations, that reverb is sweeeet

[@Chiinnature]

Joao Martins REVERB is what makes music nicer and is exactly what a lot of CDs got... when you have editing skills, why give people raw footage? Any movies out there are edited, and so is the sound tracks CDs you buy... its normal!

[@joaomartins3367]

Chiinnature Exactly, I was just praising the last Dizi demonstrated because it sounded so good that it almost looked as if it was edited :) . Btw, I was just given a very cheap Dizi but without membrane, are there any easy substitutes? Thank you for answering!

[@Chiinnature]

Joao Martins normal tape, the clear ones and not packing tape. Forget about membranes if you are new to this, tape works just fine

[@ManeFunction]

Started learning dizi and a huge thank you for your channel! It's super useful!

[@g10118]

Really appreciate this video, currently working on some I've made and trying to refine the sound. The clarity of the higher-end design is very remarkable!

[@toplocalbusinessreviews1544]

You even make the cheap one sound good!

[@FlashlightExpert]

This melody sounds familiar and WOW the expensive DiZi sounds seems to draw a magnetic attention. Great comparison.

[@Chiinnature]

Thanks! Yes the melody I played here is close to some famous melodies in the 10 famous dizi songs! LOL!

[@Marcuzco1982]

You have so many flutes, thanks a lot, i just bought my first dizi and I was looking for some instructions. Gracias!

[@savannafc]

REALLY appreciate these helpful videos. I am buying a dizi for my uncle as a gift, and this helps. Thanks so much!!

[@WhatNow4140]

Just stopped by to thank you for your help and information about Dizi's. I purchased a not too expensive Dizi back in Feb. this year based on your recommendations and have been practicing every day since. I just purchased a professional Dizi and await it's arrival. Again thank you, your very knowledgeable and talented.

[@metternichoi]

Hey how do you teach yourself the flute?

[@WhatNow4140]

@@metternichoi I started with a Recorder. It took me about 3 weeks before I was playing songs I knew. I figured if I had the lung power to play that then I could play a Dizi bamboo flute, and so on. I watched a lot of KZbin, studied the guide that came with the recorder. I listened to music, which I love anyway. I practiced every day. I'm still playing and love it. I also play a Quena flute. The key is try to play songs you know. I started playing because I have COPD/Advanced Emphysema. I was trying to expand my lungs to help me breathe. I found playing the flute did just that, and I have a great time playing.

[@ananthepan2424]

@@WhatNow4140 wahh that’s amazing! Do you still play?

[@WeAreCameron]

come on man you can't put reverb on only one instrument in a comparison video

[@JanBaars]

Hahaha, I know right! Haha, oh... the Chinese...

[@shwoompLoomps]

Seriously

[@michaelbauers8800]

i thought same thing

[@clairekosmic]

6:58 is where you join the stream of univeral consciousness 💛

[@95awesomenes]

I felt like walking in a bamboo forest and see samurais pass by on horses 💚

[@CaptnDomDomYDG]

Damn, the Chinese sure can make a wind instrument lol

[@Discover-Hidden]

Sorry bro! The flute was long back used in India.

[@tinal7848]

@@Discover-Hidden no... it’s the Chinese, it was first invented in 900BC in China. There’s a reason why it’s called dizi and made of bamboo.

[@Kpop_stole_foids_fromcurrycell]

@@Discover-Hidden lol india is dirty and cant do shjt bro

[@Discover-Hidden]

@@Kpop_stole_foids_fromcurrycell people like you invaded and made it dirty. V r trying to pick it up.

[@Discover-Hidden]

@@tinal7848 it was first described in veda which dates Back 12000BC. Also in Shree Bhagvadgeeta which dates back 5000BC.

[@Chiinnature]

+L Nguyễn - Honestly, buy a few of each over time, and you will love each of them in different mood of playing! I suggest a normal D key for a beginner, but after that one, you will end up buying everything. LOL!

[@rocky7983]

you are so right China. Do you know where the echo comes from ? is it the flute or is there an electrical box in the room ?

[@lerajecerebus416]

what is the delay and echo you used on your window??

[@CreatingwithWinglessAngel]

Mr hollyvoodoo is the demo in place? you have to cover the 2 nd hole or it won't make any sound.

[@coryderossett625]

I just wanna say man your great. Learned alot from you. Keep up the good work and I can't wait till I'm as good with my dizi.

[@Chiinnature]

thanks!!

[@digblack]

The 3 option really impressed me, has a very special sound...

[@danilopablo9848]

me too! I loved it

[@HarmonicaMustang]

Suddenly, epic reverb!

[@cshgeo]

Dude I love your energy and passion.

[@95awesomenes]

I don’t know why but a huge smile appeared on my face when I heard him play the dizi! I love that melody!!😆

[@TLSlimehunter]

7:00 that's some pretty obvious reverb.

[@therepresentative1619]

Wow the concert flute sounds amazing!!

[@ausafahmedsayed4018]

sensei plz teach me how to play sadness of sorrow plz its my humble request

[@donnie9001]

the difference from 1 to 2 was pretty similar but concert one was on another level!

[@themanwithoutamoustache2599]

Thanks for the video this is really informative!

[@nolan_potter]

Does that big one have built-in reverb?

[@sgtitters]

Yes, by definition

[@shuhsuush]

Wow the sound of concert grade dizi is amazing!

[@Wishbringer7]

A very good video. Thanks!

[@TheMadisonHang]

your playing is so effortless, it makes me wonder if your even that good i imagine if you were the village flute player, you would naturally just be the one who we all know plays the flute so well, and naturally

[@48billion88]

bro i couldve sworn you slapped reverb on the concert one it sounds amazing wow

[@dominicansfuckwithblackhip3542]

The last one was beautiful 👊🏾🔥

[@ryei6]

Thanks a lot Mak Jo Si, this helped me a lot for choosing my first dizi! Great video as always

[@Chiinnature]

ryei6 Great!! hope you play well with your dizi!

[@valentinonewman891]

When that concert bamboo flute starts to sound, my life is complete ❤

[@NamjoonsMoon]

I’ve actually got a dizi from amazon with 23€ and it’s pretty good. Hard to make the first sound in the beginning but know I can play it pretty decent. Hopefully I’ll be able to get a more “professional” one soon 🤞🏻

[@TheMadisonHang]

you have a natural playing music sound its very nice a approachable music, i like that where did you get that first dizi? do you have a link on amazon?

[@spiritualwarriorhealer6154]

Your a great player. Did you add reverb effect to concert grade Large G" low flute? Sounded echo'ed also

[@romerbasadrejr.2043]

I'm so amazed on how you play the higher octave and as a beginner, it's so difficult to play..can you make a tutorial on how to play higher octaves like tips and tricks..please huhu

[@michelchaman6495]

blow more, maybe

[@xylefox]

Hi! I am quite interested in buying one like the third one you showed us in the video. Where could I buy it or how should I search for it online so I make sure I do not get scammed? lol Impressive video, by the way! I love how you can make any flute sound fantastic. Got an inexpensive D key one recently and I'm in love.

[@Vwakeup]

You play beautifully! Nice examples too! Can you please recommend a canadian website if you know of one? I bought my first dizi on ebay and it's very cheap lol. After practicing now I would like to buy a better one. Thank you for your videos. They are very helpfyl!

[@tropicaldistrict22]

well i shall be buying the crapper online shortly and using my very technical convolution reverb and il be sweet i think.

[@Therakhiproject]

Hi! I loved your video!! I was wondering if you may do a tutorial of a "g" bawu flute. I recently purchased it and it sounded amazing, but There isn't a tutorial on how to play the G bawu..... My you do a tutorial on how to play this?

[@cosmicosmium9822]

The "reverb" is actually a sustain caused by the "dimo", a reed membrane built into the flute. Because the size of the flute is larger and the harmonic wave is lower, the body of the flute stores more of the resonant energy for a fraction of a second. The principle is similar, though not exactly, to how an acoustic guitar body affects the vibration of the strings. Even if the string is muted, the guitar continues to resonate for a brief moment.

[@Fwhole]

CosmicOsmium and does that control noise reduction and compression as well?

[@michaelrice3329]

Cosmic, Do you have any idea how instruments work? That's not what a dimo even does. The point of the membrane is to create a buzzing sound to enhance the natural sound of the instrument. No membrane in the world can create reverb like this as reverb is only felt when the original sound and the reflected sound wave arrive at different intervals to the listener Eg. Large room with hard walls or more in this case effects added to highlight the instrument. If you dont know the answer to something, dont just make shit up, just makes you look like an idiot.

[@RobertYourell]

LOL!!!

[@Slowdeepbreath]

No, it's added reverb

[@5ammy13]

I hope you were only joking CosmicOsmium

[@aldenerowe5334]

I want to learn the flute so I have to start with the cheap...when I become good I will invest in a better one. That cheap one sounded really good... :)

[@Mica_T]

A big G. I have one that I borrowed from school which is of good quality

[@kocimietka8411]

the G Dizi was great! such nice deep sound ;]

[@KatieAJ]

The third one blew me away. I need to know a little more about it. Do you know where I can get it?

[@dannycheam5275]

wow, the concert flute sound are so much different ...so soothing ...

[@Chiinnature]

Danny Cheam good ears!

[@ashujchwd]

The longer the bamboo on the holes' side, the better sounding

[@ryanmerritt9153]

ThankYou

[@flickamina8423]

The first one sounds so beautiful 🌹🌹🌹

[@Recovery-lightworker]

Thank you

[@northerngal1009]

Wow! Wow! I’m officially saving my money for a concert quality one.

[@Recovery-lightworker]

I hope I can play. The flute is good as you and I ordered a $30 one. I wanted a $300 one. I will have one soon I am practicing you’re so good at it. Thank you.

[@amisvega9756]

Very nice demonstration. It is hard to find the right instrument because Chinese brands are unknown to me or I would not know where to buy

[@joshgriffin747]

Oh yeah , to my friends at the c.i.a thanks for the gig selling Dizi's Door to Door in WUHAN CHINA , I WOULD HAVE MADE MORE SALES BUT I WAS SO SICK THAT I HAD TO PACK IT UP AFTER PLAYING ON ABOUT 200 DIFFERENT DOOR STEPS .

[@paramjani4965]

I have a question is that edited reverb in G key and C key or it's the original sound cuz the D is crappy in comparison

[@GarGlingT]

The bigger one is very good sound and having many harmonic inside. Feel very rich sound.

[@musicmusic1289]

How much does the concert dizi cost and where to buy? Thanks for the video, good!

[@JustinJetZorbas]

That last Dizi even has built in reverb fx, wow!!😂

[@vasniwoodley8885]

the 3rd one is amazing

[@vebjrnravlo3615]

Just received one E and one G key dizi. They were both great for only some 20£ a pop. Now! I await an Exquisite Master made low G by Dong Xue Hua (187$) as per order on Eason Music (Singapore) 😍 cant wait!

[@calvinyouttitham5076]

Vebjørn Ravlo where did u buy it from?

[@Bazz1TV]

I very much enjoy the lower key "concert" dizi, and not just because it exhibited more reverb. but, can you recommend a reliable location to purchase such an instrument? (please do not simply say eBay, as I need more guidance to discern I am truly obtaining a quality instrument) I do live near a China Town in Bostob, MA... but I recall only ever seeing "gift shop dizis" .. I will research if there are quality music stores there. also, on the lower dizi, I notice the two holes at the far end of the instrument. what are those for? thank you

[@Bazz1TV]

I have watched more of your (and other's) videos on dizi. and I have many of my questions now answered :) I am still searching for a good hard-case for the dizi to keep it safe during travels. Would you recommend other things to keep it from cracking during travel, such as a humidifier or something else? I used to practice dizi 10 years ago. I practiced on a cheap dizi from a gift shop. I learned to produce notes and different octaves, along with some techniques for further decorating the sound. I plan on purchasing another cheap dizi to reacquire my skills.

[@BBQJester]

I bought a xie bing bangdi in G online, can't wait to try it out. cost me a hundred bucks though.

[@lohengrinShattenknecht]

THANKS! :)

[@Aj-KIRYU]

so much grace

[@Chiinnature]

+Brittany Nichol - that song is played by a xiao, not dizi. It's a F key Xiao. I can play that song too. Play it with a G key it will sound more deep and heavy and male vibe. Dizi can play it too but it's not the same kinda vibe

[@gustavjuul8620]

+Chiinnature There is this song I love but I don't know what flute it is.. It's called Flower Kokin Gumi. Could you help me ??

[@imogen2224]

Wait what.. Everyone says that it is a D key Dizi though??

[@skeingamepodcast5993]

I have a couple I bought in Chinatown here in Victoria. I paid $2 for one and $6 for the other. Both sound decent considering I'm a casual player.

[@dbadagna]

Very nice video! Are you familiar with a store in Guangzhou that specializes in making and selling dizis and xiaos that can be used to play Cantonese music? My friend from Hong Kong told me about it, but I am not sure of its address.

[@hieutran1187]

what's the name of the software you used to enhance the quality of the sound from 7:03? I want to use that for my flute too. Thanks

[@Chiinnature]

Trung Hieu Tran Adobe Soundbooth CS5

[@humansponge5130]

Could anyone tell me the hanzi name of the song played at 4:16? I’ve loved this piece for a while, but was only able to find it under its English name ‘Empty Temple’ on Soundcloud and Spotify. It’s taken it’s place as the favourite piece in my heart. I’d love to know the Mandarin for it so I could find more versions of it/ material on it

[@ArtForThePeople]

Do you have an A Bass I could purchase please? Serious request.

[@GreatSageSunWukong]

They are all good I think they all have lovely sound, I have 3 cheap ones I bought for £4 to £7 in F, G and E. Hopefully I get good enough to feel like moving onto a beautiful concert grade one eventually. Totally different to guitars the cheapest guitars are almost unplayable.

[@Chiinnature]

***** You have to buy a concert grade and you will know you are good enough to play it already. It's weird, when you stick to cheapos, you will always be "not ready". Once a proper flute is in your hand, your skills perks up and rocket up instantly.

[@abstraddic0442]

Sounds beautiful, And You definitely added some reverb to enhance the sound at 7:00. Great job though. Thanks for sharing.

[@FergsuKBushCraft]

Not the only one that caught that

[@andrewbaker7610]

Do you have a link for that third one you played? the "mega" long one? That is the exact sound im looking for to accompany my other music that I play. I would prefer in the key of F. and yes I am willing to pay over $150 but not over $200

[@kikokoussi7594]

I wanted to ask incase I missed it, does the bamboo age affect anything?

[@uncleho313]

hi, do you have anything on hulusi ?

[@taralinagaee-atefi8265]

looove it

[@notoriousbui]

Oh wow, there’s a noticeable difference with the concert grade dizi; I thought the first two sounded nice until I heard the last one. Where can I find a dizi like that concert grade one? Thanks for the informative video.

[@sujatbarua1015]

Did you find the flute name and price mate?

[@kaisjdionisio]

Came here after watching The Untamed ❤️

[@deborasampaio5565]

sensacional

[@Pangrak]

Where can I find that first one in India??? Is there any online shopping where i can get this dizi?

[@mavriv]

When I first get my Concert Bass G dizi, it sounded in tune to 440hz on my tuner. However, after playing it a lot, it get flat. The G becomes Gb and other notes change too. This happens to my mahogany G Bass Dizi and also my Concert Bamboo G Bass Dizi (The one that was in tune to 440hz out of the box) What happened? How to overcome this? Thank you so much.

[@urbanpallete4838]

how to get a sound like that concert grade flute do i have to buy g scale flute

[@kabulafghanistan1279]

Where can I get one of those flutes?

[@palakkhanna470]

Any recommendations on what brand or artist to purchase from for a good quality beginner Dizi?

[@maximilianomascarello6313]

La mas cara viene con el eco incluido? o compro uno aparte?

[@sogeummin]

I had to order one online because I couldn't find one anywhere around.. it says nothing about the size I've ordered Gkey. I wonder what size is it usually when you order online?

[@kojtube]

Friend, I want to buy good quality Dizi for my daughter, what is your recommendation. She self learned from one I bought from Yunnan but I want her to have a hand on a real good one. Please let me know at your earliest convenience. How much is the low tone one at 7:24 minutes?

[@kaisjdionisio]

May I know how much the 3rd one is? Where can I buy an authentic one? Thank you!

[@zacharymorris8608]

I am really curious. Is the way you pronounce Dizi from a specific dialect? I haven't heard it pronounced that way by anyone else.

[@monoloro]

Zachary Morris Cantonese it is.

[@andyseeker7492]

7:00 开始吹的秋湖月夜哈哈，你这个版本挺特别的

[@TheMadisonHang]

@6:35 Oh My Lord, Where did the reverb come from? 'o'

[@housebaelishgaming]

Diao Chan also wants her instrument back as well

[@Chinaycustom]

Hello! I'm from Brazil. I want to buy this flute that you play on 06:30. Where I can buy them?

[@smartagency7777]

Haloo Mr. Marco,..help me please , where can i buy the Chine flute, Dizi for profesional and very soft sound...thank you so much

[@mr.p5446]

are you not using the dimo to cover the hole?

[@shereflute8681]

Can you recommend a maker for professional Dizi please?

[@elizebethochoa8979]

I got the same flute as you (the second one) in key D I noticed that like yours the membrane hole is after the connector instead of above like the C and G key I already have, is that normal?. And it's surprisingly hard to make a sound with it

[@Chineseflute]

normal. more videos watching and practice.