Intro Bamboo Flute Lesson with Dora Wang

Dora Wang of the New Canadian Global Music Orchestra gives us an introductory lesson to the bamboo flute. She goes over embouchure, a simple scale, how to change your airstream to play in different octaves, and explains the different key flutes.
Dora started her musical journey with piano, but soon took on a variety of Chinese folk music instruments, including the bamboo flute (dizi). She also plays xiao and hulusi. When she came to Canada, she established an all-female mini-orchestra called "Melody of Bamboo Music".
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[@itsnlee]

LOOKS LIKE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO CAME BECAUSE OF THE UNTAMED. The music sounds insanely beautiful it makes me want to learn how to play it too.

[@krlndrei]

Yeah! Can't help it.

[@MrMeszaros]

What is this untamed thing everybody is talking about?

[@mochi8584]

@@MrMeszaros it’s a Chinese drama on Netflix I highly recommend you watch it. Nothing even comes close to it.

[@user-dg8hw5dq8b]

@@MrMeszaros oh just go watch Mo Dao Zu Shi dongua or read the novel.

[@stonexietiaoyuan]

Just order mine today , in China theyll deliver it Saturday, I'm so happy bcz i was adopted by Chinese family here in South Africa so they wer like we want you to learn Chinese culture, i am happy

[@saratfkh8227]

The Untamed brought me here!

[@marianamorales2502]

same!!!!

[@MRDEREVKO]

YUP! me too!

[@stellaf01]

me too. I want to learn to play the bamboo flute

[@stellaf01]

but I don't know what flute to get. Anyone can advise this for a beginner? Would love to learn to play the Untamed

[@raymondtung5439]

Me toooo

[@phxenix3608]

when you’re obsessed with "The Untamed", that's me OwO

[@agatesmite7331]

m same

[@pepperazzie8202]

My word I'm so generic I even found my clones here😁

[@aikootaku8966]

Same😭

[@jungjiji2694]

OMG same 🤣

[@krlndrei]

Same HAHA

[@yxunny]

I’m surprised to see so much of the MXTX/MDZS/TGCF fandom here!! The novels need more recognition for real

[@Blue-fi8tn]

I wanted to learn how to play a bamboo flute but first i wanted to hear how it sounded before hand that you very much

[@byunminchu174]

im willing to learn this because of Yiling Patriach

[@elnlittles2520]

Same lmao😂

[@winterpang641]

My bamboo flute doesnt sound like this😂💔

[@Flowerr-ug5hc]

lmaooo your username :)

[@taylorotaku8501]

Sometimes the same instruments can sound different it depends on how u play

[@leif1075]

@@taylorotaku8501 why does it sometimes not make a sound when i blow the way they show in the video?? PLEASE help..frustating and depressing..

[@yyutopian]

I basically unlocked this sound by covering the reed with a reed protector. It sounds similarly to this.

[@firdoosahmed1517]

Hi where from can I get this flute

[@chinemeremomeh21]

I am getting one this week, I love all nature of flutes, from African traditional flutes to Asian.

[@christianmagbanua665]

Wei wuxian brought me here😂😂😂

[@xiancarlracasa4947]

Ikr lol

[@mekameke3602]

Me too😭😭😭😭😭

[@AlejandraCamachokyu]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 me too.

[@Gypsygrl19]

yaaaassss

[@jungjiji2694]

Me too 🤣

[@danielbrewington1993]

I just got one and cant wait to learn to play it. The sound just touchs my soul🥰

[@faithmims3447]

Absolutely loved the video! It really helped me learn more, thanks! I’d love to see her play some songs!

[@DharkSamuel]

Had my flute for a year now and I'll be damned if I cant make a sound. Im here for help. Hopefully Your vids can help me. I just dont know what I am doing wrong but i am determined to learn as I love the sound. I suffer from mental disfunctions and every time I hear these flutes, it just calms me and makes me feel, well normal.

[@D.2023]

Very informative demonstration, appreciate the instrument-keys overview and demonstrations of tone!

[@lavanderbellchristine1978]

Steel lungs! Wow. The music is so eccentric and beautiful. I'm obsessed!

[@EduardRitok]

it has very nice specific and unique sound

[@jihlnabaat6329]

that outfit is on point! (it is a beautiful outfit)

[@xylia3]

I literally bought one because of the untamed 🤣

[@luzdani11]

Same im about to learn how to play and then ill play it in the middle of the woods pretending to be wei ying 🥸✌️

[@liushengchrispus6096]

r u learning to play dizi, let's learn together

[@xylia3]

Omg its so hard to even get a sound out lmao

[@xylia3]

Update: yall I can actually make noise from it as of like a moth ago lol

[@ShirHaleluya]

ME TOO

[@lestijuliskajesifa1202]

Thanks for the video, it's really helping me to play my grandma's bamboo flute😉

[@cbcmusic]

We're so happy Dora's video was helpful to you!

[@MrET114]

@@cbcmusic Hi, I'm Steve Angueira. I have purchased a Chinese Bamboo Flute and I wanted to know if Mrs. Dora Wong can please teach me?

[@narayangiri3714]

Very beautiful

[@catkeys6911]

What a beautiful tone! This was an excellent demonstration and explanation. I love the sound of this flute from the east (I'm a U.S. citizen). I think I might like it even better than the western metal flute.

[@leihnkim265]

Here I also learned how to use the bamboo flute hahah because of the unteamed drama and also because of the playing of oppa wuji I also want to play the unteamed theme song I'm very addicted and I'm interested in playing oppa wuji So I want to play with my bamboo flute and play the unteamed song😁😅😻😻

[@krysztof6917]

By bamboo flute is it a Dizi?

[@zoneo2313]

That look like one so yeah

[@robkphoto5530]

Yeah that's a dizi.

[@RegaIia]

Yes, that’s the way to say it in Chinese, or if you want to search it up that way.

[@emilyluo2895]

nice prof pic :)

[@RegaIia]

It reminds me of a flute and a recorder combined. ;-; Which are basically the same thing, all part of ‘flute’ or woodwind.

[@anilflutemusictutorial5088]

good flute n play

[@wokk9543]

I like how this was uploaded on my 9th birthday

[@Louise-qk2po]

Brilliant😀

[@KokokwijantoroWijantoro-qh1ej]

Very good ..

[@De_mitaSiburian-uw7xs]

Halo

[@abanikrray4618]

Nice

[@yxunny]

Although I’m here because of mommy Wei Wuxian.. I actually play the modern C Flute and I wanted to try out the Dizi Flute! It seems rather complicated tho.. considering all the key ranges

[@merokashya6203]

nice ton

[@franconero4126]

Beautiful lady and awesome skils.

[@augustinechinnappanmuthria7042]

Super

[@billspooks]

I know this is a very basic question but are there any "tips" you can provide for a beginner trying to make sound come out? Twice I have picked up my new Dizi and I made a sound but then I lost the sound and have not been able to figure out what I did right. Do I need to blow hard, soft, purse my lips, at an angle? Is it essential for the donkey skin to be installed? I am sure I will figure it out eventually but if there is any advice to be given I sure would be grateful to hear it. I will keep looking. I LOVE the sound of a Dizi. I have a left-handed BASS G which I am trying to learn how to play.

[@bellefair3547]

What would you recommend for a silver flutist like me in which bamboo flute to buy? I play the silver flute for like 6 years and i want to try bamboo this time.

[@2dsxf2turf58]

is there a video for key e?

[@jessjlsy]

Wow

[@lahiruchinthaka9120]

nice

[@kalashrestha3251]

Sound so beautiful. I wish I know how to play flute.

[@amogus7277]

learn!

[@kalashrestha3251]

@@amogus7277 I wish I can learn but when it comes to music I'm little slow Learner.

[@kalashrestha3251]

@@amogus7277 I have order flute Instrument online, when it arrives I will try to learn looking at this video.

[@bartalimbu9893]

Very good demonstration where is the training centre in Kowloon hk

[@sofiaandrieu3893]

From where its her dizi?

[@Akaksophe155]

I've buy bamboo flute and want learning it because The untamed 💕

[@elnlittles2520]

Same😅

[@user-tn4nn2ct2e]

I would like to see how to wrap the chinese medicine thing around the flute properly. I don't know how to set it up

[@ShelineNy]

What key is her want?

[@idkagoodnamewithalastname5622]

So are the fingerings the same as a normal metal flute you play in a high school band?

[@gavien5453]

I watched The untamed and i bought the black flute that wwx used AND I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO USE IT!!

[@chenwenhao4654]

wow i know too

[@sunithapandrala5254]

SO COOL!

[@Tongyi887]

I love your music, do you have a video on how to position your lips to play this bombions flute?

[@HelioLagoJr]

What is written on the top part of the dizi?

[@tezcat815]

Poem

[@BahL2ClassiC]

Thx for vídeo! Have more video for continue? I need know more. I have problems with controller of air. I am lost with this. XD with Key C is more complicated i need more Air and Key D i playing with more facility

[@ginapowe1992]

Me too.... just ordered a bamboo flute. All because of Untamed!

[@ats6880]

What song did you play? I love it! I want to learn it!😄

[@anoopsinghbhakuni9132]

See indian bamboo flute lessons, you will find many things

[@bristipramanik5953]

Which flute u r using???

[@RamannyaTV]

😍

[@youngwoo3356]

My bamboo flute bought me here:)

[@sourabharavi9602]

Where do we get this flute to buy in India. Please let me know. Thanks

[@connorcaricchio7792]

I wonder song that she played because I want to learn it

[@gustavo33413]

I get myself stuck in low notes, any suggestions?

[@scharnhorst_42]

You've probably figured it out by now, but air speed and slight rolling of flute to make sure you still produce sound, practice so your muscles remember exactly where you put it.

[@mahpgnaohhnim]

whats the song called at 2:06 ?

[@genec390]

姑苏行 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpnQdKNsa7iUms0

[@maybeizz]

Oh i. Um.. Because of Wei Wuxian too😂

[@maiconsander6347]

Hello, the flute holes need to be aligned? My flute is with holes 1 centimeter misaligned because at the time of assembly, my flute caught and I can not turn it

[@MichelleMCTran]

Maicon Sander depending on the flute maker .

[@ruthpallek5202]

Are are the fingerings the same no matter what key the flute is in ? Sit on a chair to practice because the air intake is more then regular breathing and you may black as you are not used to the different air intake. Your body will adjust eventually.

[@maxfrombeyblade]

That demo she played in the beginning, what style of music is that called? Just Chinese folk? How do I get into that style of music? Any key artists or songs of that genre I should check out?

[@anamarielacar2659]

The song she played in the beginning is "The New Sheperd's Song"

[@maxfrombeyblade]

Ana marie Lacar thanks for reply. Appreciate that

[@dirtpoorchris]

It takes a shitton of muscle memory and thought about your breath to make that little wooden hole sound beautiful. I have to move my mouth around on it and test my breath just to make it sound nice and cant even play any songs yet.

[@lovelybones6690]

What’s the name to cover the hole? I want to buy one

[@kiriheu]

where can I buy one of these

[@little.animals]

Amazon

[@shrikrishna_exe]

Where to purchase this flute?

[@sharifahazreen1222]

what the first song name ??

[@Word4Jesus]

can you unload more vedieo about this flut lession

[@cbcmusic]

I'm sorry. I think this is all we have. 😕

[@1Kchess]

Hi, which key of dizi flute is easiest for a beginner?

[@knoppix4573]

I heard C and D are good to begin. There is a video for that if you need : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKbHc5mtgLprbJY

[@mariljacobs]

I have always heard G.

[@notoriousalien]

g and f are the smallest, but d is used for most songs so i recommend that

[@jeremypfrost]

What kind of flute did she say she uses to play the smooth songs? I couldn't make it out. Around the 2:00 mark.

[@1003willy]

C key flute, plays C major scale

[@AmogusSusAmongusSussyBakaAmogg]

On my bamboo flute i dont have a film hole for some reason.

[@missytinypanda3356]

This is my first time having one and idk how to use,blow, and hold it properly. Mine doesn't have sound. I'm so stupid. I need help😅

[@billytiew4807]

My dizi doesn't not produce any sound eventho I've paste the dimo on it. I was wondering what mistake did I make? Is it my posture or the way I blow it?

[@yk5044]

for beginners it's actually recommended to not use the dimo and use a piece of tape first !If you use the dimo wrong, no sound might come out. If you use tape it's foolproof you'll get a sound! (not super nice, but you can practice notes first!)

[@darkozivanovic8310]

HI there, Ni hao :) I bought my first dizi flute and it is A flute. I play saxophone and I am trying to play this flute now but it doesnt sound cool like when you play it Can you please make introduction how to play Lower notes because it seams that my flute doesnt have Octave but only one tone line and I can only produce 7 tones...thanks a lot, xie xie and thanks for this upload.

[@shiranuifirefox7897]

Im not experienced in playing the Dizi but im pretty sure to get the 2 octaves you have to change the way you blow into the flute. that is my hunch because whenever i look at the finger charts for the separate octaves they are the same.

[@vetaniellecalya1662]

She said that to play the higher notes you have to blow stronger and faster. If I tell you my tips based on the western traverse flute which may be similar, you have six or seven notes in average blow, then blow stronger for another set and again blow even stronger for the third set of notes. There can be also some changes in finger positions but the point is in different strength in blowing.

[@anamarielacar2659]

The song is New Sheperd Song

[@Knitti]

I did not expect so many people to come here because of mdzs its UNBELIEAVEABLE (NOT DISSING CAUSE I LOVE MDZS) I came here for drawing reference on how to properly draw someone playing a bamboo flute (thats still not he video's original purpose but ok)

[@elizeurosaesilva5440]

Legal legal 🎵🎵🎵❤📹📹🌻📹📹📹

[@lucijapinjusic3995]

what is that song she is playing at the beggining? it is awesome song and i would like to find it full.

[@cbcmusic]

Not sure, but we'll try to find out for you.

[@empatheticfrog2052]

@@cbcmusic did y'all ever find out?

[@mariljacobs]

There are several Facebook groups for dizi that help find music. If you post link to this video someone maybe able to help you identify it and find the sheet music. Search for dizi. One Facebook group is "chinese bamboo flute document sharing"

[@rahmatasia4405]

@@cbcmusic you find it yet?

[@JustThatLauren]

@@rahmatasia4405 yeah, does anybody know?

[@angelbondice5216]

Hi , what’s another alternative for a film membrane

[@1003willy]

tape or scotch 3m tape, ideally find something that doesnt leave sticky residue when removed

[@beecy2317]

Hi Dora I have a dizi key d n 2yrs ago a teacher fr China taught us fr only 1mth still now no teacher often I see small symbols on top of the notation fr the internet like ‘ a tiny number, a small wave line, a a cross with a line on top ,’ etc can u explain these symbol plus a demo if poss thk cy

[@mariljacobs]

Hi - I am learning too and can't believe I am answering all these questions! I think the mark your are talking about is a trill or you play that tiny number first before you play the larger number. Look on Facebook for Dizi groups there are several with people willing to help.

[@komatkamut5899]

You are beautifful i like it

[@dafinkaarabova2898]

Can you please also tell us which holes are applicable to which sound? On the video is not visible well this. F.e. to the sound of A which holes we have to cover and then for the whole octave. (I'm playing on classic/silver flute and on quena, as well).

[@dafinkaarabova2898]

Can you also show us closer video of each sounds from the top and indicate it... from the video is not clear, unfortunately 😕 otherwise the play is great 👍 😊

[@fannysusanto1880]

Is the sound is from our tone too? Or we just blow up the air and the sound will show up like you do?

[@cbcmusic]

The sound comes from blowing air into the flute, you don't produce any of the tone with your mouth.

[@esttee5565]

What is the difference of DIZI in C and G ?

[@laikikwan8144]

I think higher sound and lower sound?

[@kuyapogi3892]

What key is this?

[@sleverlight]

I think its in the key of G not sure though

[@irfanboenardi9682]

what is the function of the back hole?

[@1003willy]

hang decoration 😂

[@AlexSPin-os4jv]

How to play sharp (#) or flat (b) notes on dizi?

[@1003willy]

you need to know the dizi fingering chart, there you can see the combination of fingering to play sharp or flat, i personally use half hole techniques but it may not be suitable and easy to use

[@denniscua5445]

I just got one how do you assemble?

[@1003willy]

cover the membrane hole with tape or bamboo film

[@nvis7427]

HAHA everyone came here because of the untamed but I just came here because I play the Western flute and I'm Chinese.... but the untamed is so good

[@nattyop]

I have a homemade flute I bought from Guatemala, and literally only the seller knows how to play it!

[@Jackcg176]

I have a flute made out of water pipes maybe you can listen to it I'm still learning

[@arnoldphilbercero]

How to

[@gabrieldincao5749]

can you play all 12 notes? I'm confused

[@BahL2ClassiC]

É BR?

[@BahL2ClassiC]

A flauta toca a msm nota só w grave meio e agudo. É cm na partitura se olhar já vai sacar

[@Anonomusturd]

I don't think so, they are usually tuned to a key from what I understand

[@Peat_42]

​@@Anonomusturd you can use half note by convering slightly the holes

[@Peat_42]

​ you can use half note by convering slightly the holes

[@cheshireerlinberts5806]

I always run out of air lmao how do you get better at it😂

[@cbcmusic]

Try that circular breathing that Colin Stetson does!

[@MrET114]

@@cbcmusic Hi, does Dora Wang has any videos on learning how to play the Chinese Bamboo Flute?

[@kinggorgiont9998]

My key G flute is not working

[@mariljacobs]

It is very possible it could be the placement of the membrane. That has to be put on so you can barely see horizontal lines. Here is link or search on youtube for Paste Membrane on a Chinese Bamboo Flute kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpmag3mQq8p9Y5o

[@scaliya5535]

What is the song called in the beginning?

[@matsukuri7568]

It's called 牧民新歌（The song of Herdsmen）

[@matsukuri7568]

here's a link if you're interested lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/aam2emZufq2ioMk

[@scaliya5535]

@@matsukuri7568 yooo tysm

[@slncbrkr]

I was considering buying a bamboo flute. Does anyone know if the fingering is the same as a silver flute? I know how to play the flute but i only know how to play the silver flute since that’s what i have.

[@dirtpoorchris]

The first 6 holes will get you most the way up the octave then you gotta skip the first hole and do some shinanagins with the after holes to bust up to the next octave. I have no idea about silver flute but these Chinese Dizi's all seem to have 6 finger holes. I guess pros/masters can blow 3 different octaves with mild blow/medium blow/and overblow and using the same holes but im not sure about that.

[@1003willy]

u need to look up dizi fingering chart

[@WildDemon.]

Is this music copyright free😅

[@akshatrajesh6149]

i am not trying to offend anybody but i personally prefer indian classical flute or bansuri. it is much more soothing. you guys should also check it out.