Playing the Dizi

Learning the Dizi  -  1. applying the dimo  |  2. how to hold the dizi  |  3. review dizi finger chart  |  4. play

Hold the dizi blow hole to your lips, and blow. You need to try different angles and blowing strengths. Once you get the hang of it, you will quickly remember.

Tips:

• Relax - even though you need to figure out the right blowing strength for the right notes, you do not actually need to blow too hard. Blowing too hard could result in a headache.
• Make sure finger holes are all all the way covered - if your finger doesn't completely cover a hole, it could cause the flute to not sound correctly, and you won't be able to play the note.
• Don't push your lips out too far - the corners of your mouth, and your lips, should be tight. Do not make your lips as though you are going to kiss someone. Try to keep your lips tight and flat, no puckering outwards too much.
• Keep playing! - even though most people can get the hang of it quite quickly, to make your music sound really good keep practicing.

That said, it's a little more complex than constant practice and testing things out, but it's easiest to start a new musical experience simply by experimenting, whether by taking advice from various online education sites, or by taking up your new instrument and going for it with gusto.

For beginners, we suggest you check out dizi sheet music and try to play the first and second practices. These are very easy, and should help you learn the fingerings. Make sure to use the correct key of your flute.

Just Can't Seem to Make it Work?

If you tried the above and it still doesn't work out. We suggest you first make sure to try to put a piece of scotch tape over the dimo membrane hole. This will ensure that part is ok.

If all else fails, please find a teacher.