My Dad taught me to use white garlic juice to stick the membrane. Just cut 1 small piece of garlic into half and rub the cut end around the flute hole before placing the membrane onto it. If it dried up, wet the membrane with saliva and stretch the membrane into place. It works all the time! Good luck!
Artemio Sandoval It depends on the intensivity of playing as well as the climate. Generally I replace them once a week, but if I play one dizi very intensive (for example, 8 hours every day), or if the weather is very humid, I may have to replace them everyday. The key is the sensibility of the mambranes. After a longer play or under a moist environment I can feel the mambranes lose its sensibility when playing. You can still play the dizi even the mambrane has poor sensibility. That's no problem, but the sound won't be perfect.
Hi, the sound is significantly different. The use of membrane started in Tang dynasty (618-907). According to the literature the idea of using membrane on flutes was "to enrich the sound." In practice, if the sound has no difference after attaching the membrane, it means that the membrane is not correctly attached (with too much tension).
Hi Grotto. I know this is coming 2 years later, but the membrane is what makes this a dizi flute instead of just another 6-hole "Celtic" flute. If properly applied the membrane vibrates during play, providing the dizi that traditional sound that cannot be found in other flutes. It is an intrinsic part of the instrument... and applying it is a critical process (but easy enough to learn and perform once one gets the hang of it). : )
In that case, the tension of the film is not enough. When holding the film in your fingers and pasting it on the flute, you shouldn't lose the tension. Besides, too tight is also bad. There is a balance you need to find.
hmmm… that's difficult to answer. In Taiwan when you buy a new bamboo flue, you get a small piece of glue and the membrane usually. But you still have to buy them when you run out of them.
The membrane changes the sound color of bamboo flute. Beginners can past a piece of tape on membrane hole. In this case, the bright and colorful sound of a bamboo flute is lost but that makes it easier to play. Use a stick tape that is weak sticky so that the lacquer layer of the flute doesn't get harmed. Much success!
Traditional Chinese get that " paper" from inside of bamboo, today they use inside membrane of reeds,I guess because reeds are much more easier to harvest, I tried to use the very thin plastic bags as replacement but the sound came out of it is not very good,you can however cover that hole with thick paper, that makes it similar to men-di闷笛,a dizi without a membrane hole, just use it when practicing at early stage,when you can actually play some music, then replace it with real membrane. For the glue part, it's donkey-hide-gelatin, the traditional Chinese use the glue naturally produced by peach tree, since I don't want to hurt animals and I don't have a peach tree around,I actually found an apricot tree has glue on it while I was walking my dog, and I tested the apricot glue it works.Guy under this video's comment says garlic is pretty good,I don't know about that, but you can use all kinds of water removable non-health-damaging glue.
uhm, I did everything correctly, I'm sûre about it, but why is there no sound ? It's not even dull, it's like I'm blowing in a normal bamboo stick ? it is how I blow wrong may be ?
+Nae Lasciami try paste a piece of normal tape. That works always. :) If not, there are two possible problems: 1. blowing technique is wrong, 2. the instrument has problem.
+OOODesign While waiting for the ejiao for the dimo to arrive, I used normal tape. But it was worse, now I think it's getting to me, there's a sound but still not great. I guess I should just practice more Thank you for your help !
Okay this answer is 4 years later but for new readers: If you already play a flute and can't get a sound out of the dizi, make sure that 2nd hole is covered (either with membrane or tape). If you still can't get a sound out of the flute, there is something wrong with the flute. If you're a new flute player, you will need to practice getting your mouth accustomed to the embouchure (mouth hole). Any beginner flute video will show how to do this. The trick is to blow a thin air stream right across the middle of the edge of the hole so that the air stream is split in two. Chin placement on the flute as well as lip position is critical and can take some time to learn (especially in larger flutes, which are more difficult to play). In addition the finger holes must be completely covered. Any "air leaks" will defeat the sound. As with all instruments, practice makes perfect. : )
@@SnootsDwagon hey! I hope you see this I need help. Ok so I ordered mine and it came with a crack through the last 6 holes 🤦♀️ so it’s not gonna work right? I’m returning it anyways but I’d still like to know
The mambrane on the bamboo flutes (dizi) give them a very bright and clear sound color. If we analyse the frequency spectrum, we can see the mambrane change the overtones of the flute.
thinho nguyen hi, if you really want to get the nice sound color of a dizi, you need a real reed membrane. The tape doesn't have the matching elasticity. :)
Tape works, but makes it sound like a normal flute instead of a dizi. There's no real replacement for a dizi membrane. If all you want is a standard 6-hole flute though, clear tape works fine.
there are usually one blowing hole, six finger holes and one membrane hole (the second holw in your words, maybe) between the blowing hole and six finger holes. The membrane hole should be closed (with membrane).
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My Dad taught me to use white garlic juice to stick the membrane. Just cut 1 small piece of garlic into half and rub the cut end around the flute hole before placing the membrane onto it. If it dried up, wet the membrane with saliva and stretch the membrane into place. It works all the time! Good luck!
Thanks, you saved my attempt from searching that sacred stone and yellow glue
@@MrMarksman36 it's called er jiao glue
Your demonstration, guidance, and kind, patient responses to questions is very helpful thank you
You are very welcom! I'm glad that this Video and my Responses can be helpful.
I just ordered a dizi flute. Gosh, I'm glad i saw this video because I had no idea you're supposed to cover that specific hole
I am glad that this video helps. :)
How often do you replace the membranes with a new one?
Artemio Sandoval It depends on the intensivity of playing as well as the climate. Generally I replace them once a week, but if I play one dizi very intensive (for example, 8 hours every day), or if the weather is very humid, I may have to replace them everyday. The key is the sensibility of the mambranes. After a longer play or under a moist environment I can feel the mambranes lose its sensibility when playing. You can still play the dizi even the mambrane has poor sensibility. That's no problem, but the sound won't be perfect.
What is the liquid that you put on the bar of glue? I just got mine but I just have the bar...
pure water :)
Why must we have that membrane on there? Why is that they make the flute with the hole in the first place if we are gonna cover it up?
Hi, the sound is significantly different. The use of membrane started in Tang dynasty (618-907). According to the literature the idea of using membrane on flutes was "to enrich the sound." In practice, if the sound has no difference after attaching the membrane, it means that the membrane is not correctly attached (with too much tension).
Hi Grotto. I know this is coming 2 years later, but the membrane is what makes this a dizi flute instead of just another 6-hole "Celtic" flute. If properly applied the membrane vibrates during play, providing the dizi that traditional sound that cannot be found in other flutes. It is an intrinsic part of the instrument... and applying it is a critical process (but easy enough to learn and perform once one gets the hang of it). : )
Hi there, Thank you for the video. How do I know which hole to cover with membrane? :)
Why need to stick tape over the hole?
when i play high note, its sound really loud, is it normal? because i afraid that it bother my neighbour
.. really sad it made me can practice freely
Awesome tutorial but I think I may have messed up. I can get a sound but it sounds like a kazoo. Is this normal?
In that case, the tension of the film is not enough. When holding the film in your fingers and pasting it on the flute, you shouldn't lose the tension. Besides, too tight is also bad. There is a balance you need to find.
Many suggest tape for beginners usage. Will there be a big difference between those two?
Sound makes big difference. If it is not difficult for you to get membrane, you should use it. Pasting it is an art and requires practices. ;)
@@OOODesign I'm afraid I have to order it online, my region is literally soo... non multicultural it's frustrating
Then, my suggestion will be: Pratice with tape at first. When you can get tones on the flute easily, using membrane for your advanced progress.
@@OOODesign (of course I wouldn't continue with the tape after I figured the way with the membrane out) thank you a lot!!
Can I just cover it with a tape?
If we don't cover it with membrane what will happen. The sound will dissappear? Or no sound.
You get wrong tones. It is as if you forget to close one of the finger holes.
Does it come with the flute? Or with the glue? Or do we have to buy it separately? Please answer me! :)
hmmm… that's difficult to answer. In Taiwan when you buy a new bamboo flue, you get a small piece of glue and the membrane usually. But you still have to buy them when you run out of them.
Quite educational :) Thanks for sharing.
You are very welcome!
:) You are very welcom!
What does membrane do? Why flute need it? Can i play with flute without membrane? Please help me I'm new.
The membrane changes the sound color of bamboo flute. Beginners can past a piece of tape on membrane hole. In this case, the bright and colorful sound of a bamboo flute is lost but that makes it easier to play. Use a stick tape that is weak sticky so that the lacquer layer of the flute doesn't get harmed.
Much success!
Thanks a lot! ❤
Can u explain to me where I get the paper to cover the hole, it doesn't come with the flaute? And what kind of glue is that?
Traditional Chinese get that " paper" from inside of bamboo, today they use inside membrane of reeds,I guess because reeds are much more easier to harvest, I tried to use the very thin plastic bags as replacement but the sound came out of it is not very good,you can however cover that hole with thick paper, that makes it similar to men-di闷笛,a dizi without a membrane hole, just use it when practicing at early stage,when you can actually play some music, then replace it with real membrane.
For the glue part, it's donkey-hide-gelatin, the traditional Chinese use the glue naturally produced by peach tree, since I don't want to hurt animals and I don't have a peach tree around,I actually found an apricot tree has glue on it while I was walking my dog, and I tested the apricot glue it works.Guy under this video's comment says garlic is pretty good,I don't know about that, but you can use all kinds of water removable non-health-damaging glue.
You can order both dizi membrane and dimo glue on Amazon or Ebay. Readily available.
nice tutorial
uhm, I did everything correctly, I'm sûre about it, but why is there no sound ? It's not even dull, it's like I'm blowing in a normal bamboo stick ? it is how I blow wrong may be ?
+Nae Lasciami try paste a piece of normal tape. That works always. :) If not, there are two possible problems: 1. blowing technique is wrong, 2. the instrument has problem.
+OOODesign While waiting for the ejiao for the dimo to arrive, I used normal tape. But it was worse, now I think it's getting to me, there's a sound but still not great. I guess I should just practice more Thank you for your help !
Okay this answer is 4 years later but for new readers: If you already play a flute and can't get a sound out of the dizi, make sure that 2nd hole is covered (either with membrane or tape). If you still can't get a sound out of the flute, there is something wrong with the flute. If you're a new flute player, you will need to practice getting your mouth accustomed to the embouchure (mouth hole). Any beginner flute video will show how to do this. The trick is to blow a thin air stream right across the middle of the edge of the hole so that the air stream is split in two. Chin placement on the flute as well as lip position is critical and can take some time to learn (especially in larger flutes, which are more difficult to play). In addition the finger holes must be completely covered. Any "air leaks" will defeat the sound. As with all instruments, practice makes perfect. : )
@@SnootsDwagon hey! I hope you see this I need help. Ok so I ordered mine and it came with a crack through the last 6 holes 🤦♀️ so it’s not gonna work right? I’m returning it anyways but I’d still like to know
I want to know why there is a hole there when you have to cover it Why is the hole there ???
The mambrane on the bamboo flutes (dizi) give them a very bright and clear sound color. If we analyse the frequency spectrum, we can see the mambrane change the overtones of the flute.
Thank you.
Hi where can I buy that membrane?
Which hole on the flute are you putting the membrane on?
First hole from mouthpiece.
Periapsis - wszystko o wszystkim - Thanks. Still can't play it though.
the second hole is after you put your lips
thanks!
+sosuke yamazaki very glad :)
Do you have to put one of those on, and can you just use a piece of tape?
thinho nguyen hi, if you really want to get the nice sound color of a dizi, you need a real reed membrane. The tape doesn't have the matching elasticity. :)
You can use it, it just won't sound as great
Tape works, but makes it sound like a normal flute instead of a dizi. There's no real replacement for a dizi membrane. If all you want is a standard 6-hole flute though, clear tape works fine.
From what material is made that membrane? Answer please!
Reed. A thin membrane inside the reed tube.
OOODesign thank you, in about three weeks my first dizi will arrive
Beni Toma you are welcome! Have fun with your new Ditzu. :-)
OOODesign thank you very much, I play also the Xiao
what kind of glue?
phill196 A-Jiao. You may find some information here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donkey-hide_gelatin
If I close the second hole can or not ?
there are usually one blowing hole, six finger holes and one membrane hole (the second holw in your words, maybe) between the blowing hole and six finger holes. The membrane hole should be closed (with membrane).
If I close it wrong or not ?