i just impulse bought a xiao flute and this video has helped so much - went from 0 noise to a half decent sound already
@TopHatNinja684 жыл бұрын
Good to hear I just did that I'll save this for when it gets here
@MindCode862 жыл бұрын
Haha same Impulse buy for me :D
@juicy_oranges55292 жыл бұрын
@@MindCode86 Speaking about impulse buy... "Man I really wanna semi-learn a new instrument, let's see what I haven't stumbled upon yet- oh, that looks nice and doesn't cost too much, guess I'm a xiao player now"
@timrizzo39412 жыл бұрын
@@juicy_oranges5529 I resemble that remark! I've got so many used student grade instruments from doing this, the xiao the most recent member of that ragtag little band.
@matthewferry56073 жыл бұрын
This was incredibly helpful, thank you so much for putting this together! My partner is named after this flute but had never gotten a noise out of it until this video.
@gregdavies57968 жыл бұрын
I want to say thanks for this. I just got my Xiao today and of course was frustrated as just the sound of silence, so onto the web and blessings from on high and I found you and now I can start to make a note. But I have gone over your video at least four times so this is so timely and I am grateful. Really instructive. I need the technical stuff of the lips etc. Great!
@TalesoftheBoatman8 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome. Feel free to ask any questions or suggest what you need help on for the next video!
@Lbd.192 жыл бұрын
“If you wanna be better in flute go swimming” I can’t swim 😭
@eidokun8 ай бұрын
🤣
@mantistoboggan26763 ай бұрын
Learning to swim is probably a better life skill to have than flute playing.
@Sean-hv9df3 жыл бұрын
That's a pretty nice Xiao build, may I se e what weapon and artifacts you use?
@robabnawaz10 ай бұрын
using the "Smile musceles" was really a good help, thank u.
@breezek95565 жыл бұрын
Any way we can get another xaio video? This one really helped me to find my sound. I appreciate that greatly. There is not a lot of tutorials on the xiao unfortunately but it's such a beautiful flute. Thanks for the video 😊
@郭杨-n4w4 жыл бұрын
Search Chinese 箫
@datguitar3613 жыл бұрын
ooh! I love the braille analysis, I am blind and read braille daily so I know exactly what you're talking about. Love your videos. Love the xiao very much.
@uniquefunworld88433 жыл бұрын
really like the way you teach. Very clear with details. Thank you!
@beyondschool7 жыл бұрын
Wonderfully helpful, thank you! I bought my xiao in Wudang Mountain two summers ago and have not (in Singapore or, now, China) succeeded in making the time to find a teacher who speaks English so I can learn the basics. Kind of cool that you just gave me that from the other side of the world via KZbin. I've subscribed! :)
@UwUnium8 жыл бұрын
Recently got my first Xiao. Thanks for taking me into the good direction with your advices
@kuaihuoyu22473 жыл бұрын
It's the hole marked as F, means you will get F with that marked hole(and all following) opened, showed @0:33. Since always the hole starts of the other hand is marked, this becomes the way to define the key of Xiao, not by the root note. Same to the Chinese bamboo flute. Great vedio!
@kcallaghyАй бұрын
Thank you, this was helpful! I may be back with questions 😂 That piper’s grip is quite challenging for me
@emiliatokaczew86997 жыл бұрын
So helpful! I've been trying to learn by myself for months now with very limited success and I've been getting very frustrated, but now I see I've been gripping the lower half of the flute all wrong... no wonder my hand kept cramping up, haha
@greggmciver55983 жыл бұрын
Thank you for teaching us. Could you post a fingering guide, like what holes do I cover to play G#, etc.
@timrizzo39412 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for that description of the embouchure ! Based on how it's described in other resources I've found, I was able to get a sound out of my xiao(G) very quickly, but found my results inconsistent, particularly with lower notes. In applying your suggestions, my tone improved immediately and I've found my results a lot more consistent across its range. Best way to describe it is the sweet spot is much larger- specifically aiming for a 'flat blade' of air whose angle you fine tune was the eureka moment for me.
@maxtofone3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for this intro video on how to play the Xiao... I have a couple of questions: 1) Which key do you recommend for a beginner between the traditional F and G? 2) Can you suggest where to purchase a good quality Xiao for a beginner. Many thanks and kind regards, Max T
@coreytaylor88978 жыл бұрын
this helped me so hard.. you are the only one who did tutorial like this on Xiao who is not in asian language xD thanks to have done this tutorial because i asked a question you are a really nice guy :)
@TalesoftheBoatman8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for you kind words, I'm very happy to have helped you.
@nikkib.45066 жыл бұрын
Great video! Did you know you're featured on VIPKid this week? They're showing your tutorial to up to 50,000 teachers in the US who tutor kids in China via the web. Loved your video! I love learning more about my students' culture. And your tutorial is wonderful! Makes me feel like I might even be able to try playing this although I'm sure it will sound pretty bad in my hands/lips. :)
@acrobbins36028 жыл бұрын
Dude, you're a fkn excellent teacher! Thanks so much! I've had this xiao for eons and was never comfortable with it till watching this video. Now I can finally play. Yay life!
@ALiberalVeteran3 жыл бұрын
As soon as you said use your smile muscles, I slightly tightened those muscles and I got a loud and clear whistle lol
@CobraFast13 жыл бұрын
That is one great explanation. Thank you. I’m going to order one now. Love the tone and I plan on mixing it with my guitar music. I’m really a guitarist, but interested in the xiao
@greggmciver55983 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. What I need is a figuring guide...like how do I play B flat F sharp and the other chromatic notes.
@WanderingHermitCrab4 жыл бұрын
I ordered a dizi off Amazon in C scale, but received a xiao in G scale, so now I figured I might as well learn how to play the xiao since I have it.
@TalesoftheBoatman4 жыл бұрын
Perhaps it was meant to be! The xiao is very relaxing, and much better for your posture! Hope this video helps.
@独木桥-h1y4 жыл бұрын
Random! Hehe. I'm learning to play both dizi and xiao, both are lovely
@PaulAdamssongs4 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@TalesoftheBoatman4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Riabh2 жыл бұрын
The flute is it tuned to C4 (low scale all holes covered)
@grizzlybear66024 жыл бұрын
Searching xiao from genshin then end up watching this lol
@blackfoxgames44314 жыл бұрын
Lol same
@Hafiz-mn1ug4 жыл бұрын
Same bruh
@Tremendouz3 жыл бұрын
I have the opposite issue: I try to find videos about the xiao flute but all search results are littered with genshin stuff
@wtrmln1873 жыл бұрын
same
@herzz-e2 жыл бұрын
Yea Xiao is named after a flute. I'm here tho bc I just bought a Xiao flute. The sound is really nice
@luism.vegal.976011 ай бұрын
una duda ¿cuantos hoyos riene esa flauta? ¿y cuanto mide en total se ve muy larga? me gusto comonsuena
@hippiechick733 жыл бұрын
I love your background instruments! I have instrument acquisition syndrome. 😂
@djcurry44452 жыл бұрын
this was helpful. Thanks for taking the time
@captebbtide6 жыл бұрын
This will be of great help. I just bought a very nice, long Xiao. I'm gonna play, man!
@GiuseppeDalBianco2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Xiao's lesson, the sound is beautiful. Please can you give me some advice to buy good professional Xiao? Does it have to be bamboo or wood? An address of a good online store where to buy a professional Xiao? Thank you very much
@Angel-yl1ck5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your tutorial. I love to listen to Chinese flute, and just bought this type because i love it's sound. Your tutorial will help very much, and i will be using it as a learning tool for sure.
@evelynabston71375 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial for the Xiao. I am getting mine in a couple of weeks. this will help me a lot. Do you have any resources for music?
@phoenixankaa10 ай бұрын
Wow was just looking at one of these. Now that I've seen your video, I may just get it and learn from you hahaha. Thanks for the video.
@twoowls55707 жыл бұрын
Really helpful information, going to get my Xiao out of the closet and practice! Thank you!!!
@sebastiandeases11394 жыл бұрын
I'm literally cover the holes but keep hearing the same note how do I play different notes
@samnicolson25892 жыл бұрын
I've been looking for a flute to take backpacking with me across Europe and I've decided on the xiao. Will the life of the flute be shortened by rain and moisture? I intend on leaving it strapped to the outside of my pack
@yuexiachou292 жыл бұрын
what would be a good beginner xiao to buy in the U. S.
@bobprolman4169 Жыл бұрын
Just saw this and we’ll done… I’m looking to add the Xiao to my playing (doing NAF, Quena, and Anasazi so far… ) Any advice on how to find/buy a quality Xiao? I’m in WA state….
@JullianChampenois5 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris! Thank you for this nice video. I bought a xiao 2 days ago, it's a 6 holes flute in F. On the upper side, the 5 holes are aligned, the last hole is centered. The problem is my right hand is suffering, it is very difficult to get the little finger to the last hole. I can still exchange it and I tried a similar flute in G, so it's shorter, but it doesn't sound as good as the one I have. As a guitarist, I know it can be painful to start practicing an instrument. But it seems so comfortable on your video, even if you have a very long flute. Is it normal to endure some pain in the wrist in the first days/weeks? I looked various videos to be sure I had a good posture, but it's still very difficult. Playing on the G was very easy for my right hand. Thank you in advance!
@feydriva7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this! I Spent hours trying to make a correct sound out my flute and thanks to your video it suddenly became quite easy 😉
@TalesoftheBoatman7 жыл бұрын
I'm so very pleased
@prism2232 жыл бұрын
I'm just starting out on the xiao (key of G but one of the long-narrow ones), and I'm finding it difficult to just start playing the lowest note (D), although it's easier to work down to it like you show in this video. If I try to instantly play that low D, I tend to hit the higher octave and struggle to get it back down. Are there some tips to be able to quickly start playing the lowest note on the xiao?
@-charlie- Жыл бұрын
So i don't have a Xiao but i do have a Dongxiao, But i'm wondering why i mostly feel like i'm going to pass out when i play for even just a bit but when i play my Hulusi i don't feel like i'm going to pass out? (If it is how i breathe then how do i make it better?)
@melchizedekvalentinechibue54943 жыл бұрын
Please how i can get this instrument?
@giannagiavelli50985 жыл бұрын
what are all the holes after the fingersf for? tuning with bands?
@ren_hoekstra6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much; very helpful! Please can you make a video about the upper register!!!! :)
@TalesoftheBoatman6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I am looong overdue for a new tutorial, which I have been promising forever. I have gone a bit grey since the last video! Will definitely prioritize!
@独木桥-h1y4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video, it's really helpful!
@polymix29714 жыл бұрын
To clarify the mouth position, make sure the open rectangular part that is pressed against your mouth is airtight, that's why you press it against your lips so it would cover the gap and would leave only the top part open where the air is blown in.
@felykz4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, that instantly fixed the sound i was producing and i am now able to produce a clear note, it really helped!!
@MsBettyRubble6 жыл бұрын
That was so Awesome! Thanks for the demonstration.
@joelmontgomery32423 жыл бұрын
Hi, do you have any suggestions where to buy a good quality Xiao? Dealers, companies or makers? I am finding it hard to find a good one.
@goldenwater369 Жыл бұрын
not just an up octave....but i guess for a foreigner, it's really good to know the basic scales. the xiao plays nearly 3 octaves. from the lowest sol to the forth octave 3, so that is 56712345671234567123, and some can play the third octave 45, and one hole can actually produces 3 to 4 sounds, like the lowest 5 is actually:5 , then up octave 5, then up octave 2, then third octave 5... and so on...so....you know.....
@goldenwater369 Жыл бұрын
and this one you're holding is only one of the formation of xiao... so you know...
@olkapolka994 жыл бұрын
Any resources for how to play the top/ 3rd octave? Trying to figure out the harmonics on my xiao....
@Wolfger137 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this tutorial! Greetings from Russia! =)
@d200sax53 жыл бұрын
How much good xiao?
@AbrahamManifestationsNow2 жыл бұрын
This is a very good tutorial. 🥰
@askialuna77176 жыл бұрын
Is there really a difference whether the Xiao is wrapped with threads or wire?
@MrTydin8 жыл бұрын
Xiao vs shakuhachi. Whats the key differences? Im looking to invest in a wind instrument and I'm torn between these two,
@TalesoftheBoatman8 жыл бұрын
Hello, I can only tell you what I know from experience and some research. First off, the shakuhachi I have played are, I believe, 5 hole instruments, with big holes and a very difficult embouchure. The mouthpiece has a very sharp angle to it, as opposed to the xiao, which has a much gentler U shaped mouthpiece. This makes a big difference, as it is much easier to get a sound initially on the xiao. The modern xiao has 8 finger holes, enabling chromatic notes with less half holing, (a real trick to get those just right). Also the xiao is feather light and easy (in my opinion) to finger, making it a great choice for those of us with a tendency towards joint pain. The Shakuhachi I have personally played are much heavier, being made of root end bamboo. The voices of the two instruments are very different to my ears, though they can both achieve a great range of tones and, with some work, be made to sound similar. The xiao in practice is mostly quiet and contemplative, and it has a softer tone which is harder to push into those harsh regions which can be so delightfully expressive. Though I have done it and continually do so, I feel the instrument resists me a bit - it wants to whisper. The shakuhachi on the other hand is great at howling, rasping, whispering, moaning, - it's very expressive! But in the end I'ts a matter of what speaks to you and what you are physically able to play. There are some root end xiao sold on eason music store which seem like a cool kind of meeting of both worlds - i know winson liao makes them too, though his site is in chinese and was difficult for me to navigate. His work seems like it's the best in the world that I know of though. Listen to this - www.talesoftheboatman.com/track/the-wild-man-suite - on this recording I have pushed the xiao as far as I can, I am very satisfied that such a cheap and simple seeming flute could do so much for me. I love this thing! (Xiao is interspersed throughout, I'd be honored if you would give the whole thing a go!) Also, and importantly, a good shakuhachi cost approx. 1 bajillion USD. This xiao I am playing was 45 or so. A really nice one would be 200. Hope this helps, Chris
@MrTydin8 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the reply!
@alexboardman46136 жыл бұрын
I was fortunate enough to come across a flute maker named Erik, he makes beautiful, high quality bamboo flutes using the same scale as the shakuhachi (and many others) so you get a very similar sound, but the flutes he makes use the same ''mouth piece'' as a standard Xiao, so its kind of the best of both worlds. Awesome sound and its much easier to play. Check out his channel and website at Eriktheflutemaker. :)
@archAdrian20246 жыл бұрын
(Boat)man, I can't believe I found you... Can't send words, they're not enough.
@YYwb6 жыл бұрын
Tales of the Boatman 1 bajillion USD Lol
@DonnyDaison3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial, am I supposed to do anything with the group of holes on the lower 3rd portion of the flute? as there are extra holes below all of the holes for the finger positions that are shown in the video.
@AmberStreetFilms2 жыл бұрын
This is really good!
@TheWanderer01104 жыл бұрын
first of thank you for the video, secondly ive baught a xiao F key but i have 4 weird holes at the verry end of the flute on the bottom side, i have no clue wy they are there..
@TalesoftheBoatman4 жыл бұрын
Hello! They are tuning holes, or vent holes I believe they are called, and can be utterly ignored!
@MasterWingman2 жыл бұрын
4:31 hugh? it's like a weapon
@felipesigne9015 жыл бұрын
excellent video, many thanks
@daybird19273 жыл бұрын
I just bought a xiao... but as I watch the video, I'm realising that I'm used to having my right hand at the top and left at the bottom as it doesn't matter with a tin whistle but xiao has a pinky hole and my pinky is on the other side of the flute. I guess I have about a week or so before my xiao arrives to practice to have my hands the other way around...
@finnthedoctor4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for uploading this! I'm curious, what're the holes on the third section for? I can't find an answer anywhere, it's driving me nuts.
@candaceterrell26403 жыл бұрын
Can you link your purchase?
@captainwormburner4 жыл бұрын
What are the notes on this instrument? Trying to find a chart but it's not easy to find for some reason
@xshiromorix4 жыл бұрын
I recently got a xiao (F key), and I love the sound of it, but I'm having an absolute hell of a time with that right pinky finger. I have fairly small hands. Even using piper's grip, I can juuuust cover the hole, but it leaves my wrist bent quite uncomfortably, and the note produced is very temperamental. I've tried shifting the position of my right thumb, which helped a little, but I'm thinking there has to be a better way. I just don't know what it is. I need to figure something out because, as it is, I'm left with a note smack in the middle of my scale that I can't reliably produce (seven fingers down, left thumb lifted SOL/5)
@terrybradley82973 жыл бұрын
Could you tell me more about how to purchase the flute your using? I think it's nice and would like to look into getting one.
@IpsilonVr6 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for this great video! I have started to play the Xiao recently (in F). As I play other types of flutes, I did not have much difficulty with getting the sound out of the flute with the low notes. What I struggle with are the higher notes. How do you do octave jumps? Unlike the recorder, I do not see that you have to half-open the thumb hole, so is it only a question of air pressure? How "tight" the air flow is? Thanks for your help!
@ByCoreyLaury4 жыл бұрын
Im not sure if I'm doing it right? When I just play the piece that you have to assemble to the xiao I get a tone! But when I assemble it and even have my hands positioned like yours, same angle too! I hardly get a tone. I bought the oriental sanctuary Xiao in the key of G off of Amazon. I notice mine has 3 holes, then 4 holes and then 2 pairs of 3 holes side by side at the bottom? www.amazon.com/dp/B072JB4KS9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_Q6K0519F4GZ4NFEXGX2R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@Vykkkk8 жыл бұрын
Awesome man! Thank you very much for the tutorial, it was very eye opening! I am kinda in between learning the xiao flute or the guqin, since I'm going to have time enough to learn only one on my exchange program to China... so your video is helping on my decision as well hehe, thanks! By the way, if I can humbly make a suggestion, make this a series of videos, it will help begginers a lot! Teaching them (maybe myself included hehe) how to reach the other octaves and everything else =)
@TalesoftheBoatman8 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback - I will certainly make this into a series!
@Tweedolin5 жыл бұрын
Dude, thanks a lot for this very easy to understand vid. I am a long experienced musician with string intruments and like to start now with xiao after regarding lots of shakuhashi. Where did you buy your instruments ? I dont like to invest not more than about 300. Thank you.
@nathandellinger92374 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. My "C" xiao is an 8 hole however the bottom front three hole spacing is so far i can't really hold the bottom. Wondering if $40 was too cheap of one or if because it's labeled a tenor that it's just a beast in spacing
@TalesoftheBoatman4 жыл бұрын
Reaching the holes is one of the main problems in playing a big flute like this. Definitely remember that it's not really possible with the finger tips alone, you must use "pipers grip," which uses the second digits and pads of the fingers. The slightly smaller D (G) xiao is a bit easier. Good luck!
@nathandellinger92374 жыл бұрын
@@TalesoftheBoatman thank you, I've found the bottom hole is for tuning to maintain my first tone on each octave at C. So technically 6 holes, 2 back 4 front. Idk why it was advertised as 8 I've actually gotten really great sound and range out of it now, took about a week to get my mouth held right then building up muscles in lips to hold in place. This instrument is mystical, it's like allowing your soul spark to communicate directly with the world. Thank you again for such a great video
@askialuna77175 жыл бұрын
Does the thickness of the Xiao make a noticeable difference? I ask because I get one that is a bit thicker and longer than a standard bamboo Xiao. It has an average 2.5 cm diameter and 79 cm long, mine is a G one. The bamboo is not so dark, but medium brown something grayish. I'm just worried that my xiao sounds a bit wrong, because that size. I have not ordered on eBay or Amazon, so I do not get Xiao that has a crack. But that's exactly what happened to me and the Shop sent me a new one :-) and I can keep the other Xiao. I noticed that because I had placed both Xiaos next to each other.
@ceidoiceman17 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You've helped me out a lot
@samtalbot934 жыл бұрын
Apologies if I missed it, but do you have any tips for reliably changing between octaves; the only way I can find at the moment is to blow harder, and that ends up sounding screechy at best
@milkoohun4 жыл бұрын
yeah! i came here to see if he explains so too, but guess we'll have to figure out ourselves,,
@TalesoftheBoatman4 жыл бұрын
That's a tough one! I would say to remember to relax your lips and not strain them, and that, done properly, you should be able to get the second octave without blowing harder. It's all a matter of a very small, very focused airstream coming from your lips. Try by starting with closed lips, and open them as little as humanly possible at first, this will increase the speed at which the air emerges from your mouth and overblow the flute into the second octave without additional effort from the diaphragm. Also, if your fingers don't have a great seal on the holes this can lead to losing the second octave as well. Good luck!
@milkoohun4 жыл бұрын
@@TalesoftheBoatman thanks for the comment, wow, im trying now and i really can notice what you said. thanks again!
@oceanlive1007 жыл бұрын
hi chris this is simon from israel. few years ago bought a xiao in london. saw your video.thank you very helpfull tips. i noticed that im missingthe hole between the ring finger and the pinki finger. could you please give me your opinion on this. thank oyu and be blessed. simon
@kaynehomusic69287 жыл бұрын
It seems that that is a 6-holes version of Xiao. Basically it's the same instrument, just with fewer finger holes. That is the traditional version of Xiao, no worry. Just you may find it harder to stretch for the lowest 2 finger holes.
@hannahcartwright85004 жыл бұрын
Hiya I have a xiao in G and I’m struggling with the spacing on the first 3 notes as I don’t think my hands are big enough to properly cover the first three with one hand and am having to use my other do you have any advice?
@RisiCheshire8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, it's certainly helped me in the right direction. The issue I'm having is that I seem to sometimes get quite a high note and sometimes a deeper richer note. I assume this is me simply not getting my mouth technique quite right? It seems to happen more when I put my fingers on the holes.
@TalesoftheBoatman8 жыл бұрын
Hello. If I understand your question correctly, it would seem that when you get a high note you are overblowing - that is to say you are entering the second octave. If so, this is something you want to control mostly with the shape of your lips. A broad airstream is slower and makes the lower note, the narrow or compressed airstream is faster and will send the flute into the higher register, or second octave. If that is not the case, it may be possible that you are not copletely covering all of your holes, resulting in rogue out of tune jumps to the second octave. I hope this helps, and that I have properly understood your question. I will soon post another video about the second octave. Thanks!
@RisiCheshire8 жыл бұрын
That sounds about right. Thanks for the extensive response. I think I need to keep at it but I've noticed it does seem to happen more than I'm covering all holes. I don't think it's due to failure to cover them currently as I have rather large fingers that hug the holes tightly so will keep trying to adjust the amount of air I'm exerting.
@khosroktohidik65545 жыл бұрын
Making sound placement of tongue is important to direct the air .
@emmag43554 жыл бұрын
Do you give lessons?
@TV-og5en3 жыл бұрын
Where can I get this Xiao?
@5DLit3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, ive got the F same as you, your explanation of the C really helps. I dont read music i play by ear. What would be a good song i could learn to start with?
@zihenglu43444 жыл бұрын
Try Xiao with the key G if you just start, it's easier
@Scarylucas810 ай бұрын
Starting my journey today stressful but i will get it right hahaha
@pageeric31257 жыл бұрын
Getting a sound from the xiao is not a problem for me. The problem is that fingering any holes begins to make the sound go away. After a few holes, the sound goes away. It's like a clogged trumpet. I assume I am doing something wrong, since I have tried this scores of times over the past few months. Can anyone help? Thank you : )
@lemur29958 жыл бұрын
Hi, nice tutorial :) Do you have any fingering chart for G key Xiao flute? And do you have any other guidance? Because i bought my first G key Xiao flute but i dont know from where to start. Thank you!
@TalesoftheBoatman8 жыл бұрын
wks1412.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/dizi-and-xiao-fingering-chart20141.jpg This will give you the notes. I will try to make another video soon with scales etc.
@lemur29958 жыл бұрын
Good idea. Thank you!
@lsmith1458 жыл бұрын
nice... I have a G key Xiao as well.
@MovingToward...WithMichael8 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm a new subscriber. Very cool channel! Just got a Xiao (keyG) would love to see that follow up video with scales etc., or perhaps a point in the right direction if you know any good resources for this instrument. :D
@wilbertfernandoansany22787 жыл бұрын
If you want a higher tone, do we need to change our embochure??, because when i play it sometimes its high and sometimes its low depends on my mouth's shape
@pajamasflannel4 жыл бұрын
How do you clean that mostly closed, blown end, flute? The open ended ones seem easier in that respect. No?
@TalesoftheBoatman4 жыл бұрын
A stick and a cloth! Yes it's hard to clean!
@skellez835 жыл бұрын
Hello! I found that I need a LOT of air to play only a few notes...what am I doing wrong? The notes sound ok but I doubt they require so much air. Many thanks.
@skellez835 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It does help, even though I recognized it as the main problem. But still, it is hard to find the right spot, to know what makes it the right one, and to reproduce it each time. It is difficult to make progress not knowing what would make me progress. :)
@1folho6 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you.
@VinnySplendor Жыл бұрын
This confused me so bad because I realized the only way to get that pinky hole was to play with my hands reversed from a norma flute.
@JuliusUnique5 жыл бұрын
How can I play notes like A#? I see pics where the 2nd top-hole is open but I dont have a 2nd top-hole since my xiao flute only has 5 holes on top...
@NonOfYourRizznessSir5 жыл бұрын
Same :(
@JuliusUnique5 жыл бұрын
@@NonOfYourRizznessSir I figured out that if you blow faster in it you can jump one octave higher C= C#=x x-x|xxx D= x x-x|xxc D#= x x-x|xxo E= x x-x|xco F= x x-x|xoo F#= x x-x|ooo G= x x-c|ooo G#= x x-o|ooo A= x o-x|xxx A#=x o-x|ooo H= o x-x|ooo B= o o-o|ooo C=o o-o|ooo (blow a bit stronger) ------------------------ Blow much stronger to jump an octave C#= x x-x|xxx D#=x x-x|xxo F= x x-x|xoo ...
@LawIsTheBoss8 жыл бұрын
Hey, great tutorial! This really helped me understand how to play with better embouchure and achieve a better tone overall. Do you happen to know where I can find more music for my F key Xiao? I've looked virtually everywhere and could only find a few. Any help is greatly appreciated, Thanks!
@TalesoftheBoatman8 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm so happy it helped you. As for music, I think it might be hard to find outside of China. If you want to play Chinese music, my best recommendation would be to develop your aural skills as much as possible, and just play along to whatever music you find. You could probably play a lot of guqin melodies. A lot of people seem to cover Chen Yue songs, so maybe you could find print music by her. Also, check out winson laio, he may have some resources on his site. (I hope I spelled his name right.) Sorry that's all I've got for you!
@LawIsTheBoss8 жыл бұрын
Tales of the Boatman Thanks for both a quick and a helpful reply! Chen Yue's music sort of inspired me to play so I'll be sure to try out the music myself. Also, I think that transcribing music from different instruments shouldn't be too difficult unless the instrument plays in a different range/register. Should be fun regardless. Thanks again! Also, sorry to pester, but I know you said you got your xiao from carrotmusic, do you remember if it was a professional, performance, or beginner one? Thanks again (again)!
@camillea97088 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the tutorial, it's very helpful. I have a Xiao flute but it's cracked.. Do you know how I can repare it ?
@TalesoftheBoatman8 жыл бұрын
Hi Camille, I'm sorry to say I don't know how to help. I had cracked bamboo flute once and I glued it - it worked alright but was never the same. The tone lost some clarity. There may be glue made for instruments that might be better ( i super glued it), but I'm not sure. Sorry!
@ketsohuang66633 жыл бұрын
簫 尺八 都是同一種樂器,不分幾孔。尺八 指長度,簫 指音色材質的。
@davidcontreras61727 жыл бұрын
Hello I´m writing a piece for this instrument, you said it is tune on F that means the score is like the french horn right? can you do any note I mean Chromatic?.... and it goes from C to what note ?
@TalesoftheBoatman7 жыл бұрын
I wish the tuning was more straight forward! Here is the best I can do: The 8 hole xiao which is labeled "F" according to the Chinese system is, for all intensive purposes, a flute pitched in C. The lowest note is C and it can play any mode starting on C with ease. All chromatic notes are attainable with minimal effort. The exception is the note C#/Db, which, as you can hear from this video, is a breathy note not easily attacked head on. But it is totally reachable nonetheless. You need not transpose written music for this instrument as it is in fact in C. The 8 hole xiao which is labeled "G" according to the Chinese system is, for all intensive purposes, a flute pitched in D. The lowest note is D etc, etc. etc. The same fingering limitations for the D#/Eb apply! Also not a transposing instrument. The Confusion, to the best of my knowledge, arises from the fact that these flutes play pentatonic scales in Chinese music. They are labeled according to which pentatonic key they are best suited to play, not according to which note is their lowest, such as would be the case with an Irish flute or whistle. (Incidentally however, Irish flutes usually play in a major key or mode which coincides with their lowest note) A final note: It would be a good Idea to consider which key of xiao your piece would be most suited for. Consider C major or minor on the "F" xiao, and D major or minor on the "G" xiao, as reference scales which most clearly indicate fingerings natural to the instrument. Okay that's all I got! Feel free to consult me as your write your piece! I'd love to hear it.
@davidcontreras61727 жыл бұрын
wow ! thanks a lot...just one more Q, the highest note'?