How to play the dizi ? -- Chinese flute [part 1]

How to play the dizi ? -- Chinese flute [part 1]

This course is elaborately written by Taiwan Dizi Master, Mr. Chen Chung-sheng, with his 50 years teaching and performing experience.

It will introduces you how to play the dizi(Chinese bamboo flute) starting from knowing nothing about music~

This course is designed for the beginners to have one class per week(15~25 min); practice 30 min per day, then you will lay the solid groundwork, and be able to play some short songs after finishing the 10 lessons.

Each class is divided into three parts :

1. Listen to a classic

2. Play the dizi

3. Recite a poem

The second part titled “Play the Dizi” is the kernel of this course, mainly focused on the instruction of playing techniques for Dizi.

The first part titled “Listen to a Classic” and the third part titled ” Recite a Poem” are both expected to expose you more broadly to Dizi from the aspect of culture.

Physical materials including: (you can consider if you need them.)
Dizi in G key, dimo, er-jiao, and the textbook.

the buying link will be posted in the first lesson.

・If you don't have an instrument

The dizi we prepare for you is especially designed for this course, which is not expensive but sounds very nice, and also easy to blow.

・Textbook

Most sheet music of exercises and short songs are shown in the video with numbered musical notation, you can play all the tunes with the online courses.

Chen Chung-shen Dizi teaching method -- help you learn an ethnic instrument without getting stuck

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What you will learn

• How to make a correct mouth shape (embouchure) to play the dizi
• Attach and adjust the reed membrane (dimo)
• Play the simple dizi duets

Rating: 4.35

Level: Beginner Level

Duration: 3.5 hours

Instructor: Chen Chung-sheng 陳中申